Transformation
David Gray Lyrics


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Oh my hearties bold as brass
Roll it out like summer grass
Take me back where I come from
Transformation has begun
Throwing off the clothes of day
Complications fall away
All I am is laid to waste
Transformation takes my place
And just you keep it coming
A feeling I ain't never felt before
And the way my heart is drumming
Well caution just goes flying
right out the door
And ain't this really something
We're walking but our feet
don't touch the floor
Anymore
Standing quiet as a mouse
Rhododendrons for my house




Water lapping at my feet
Transformation is complete

Overall Meaning

In "Transformation," it seems that David Gray is reminiscing about his past, where he wants to go back. The opening lines, "Oh my hearties bold as brass - Roll it out like summer grass" may be interpreted as a call to action for his inner circle, his friends, to bring back the good old days. They are commanded to "roll it out like summer grass" - as if inviting the warmth and joy of summer days back into their lives. The lines "Take me back where I come from - Transformation has begun" denote Gray's eagerness to go back home, to his roots, where it all began. It's possible that he may have moved on to bigger things in his life, but feels a sense of nostalgia for his childhood. Therefore, he initiates this transformation in order to recreate the past.


The process of transformation seems to involve shedding off the complications of everyday life. By "Throwing off the clothes of day - Complications fall away," he implies that he is stripping himself of his worries and stressors that come with daily life. The next line "All I am is laid to waste - Transformation takes my place" reflects a certain detachment from himself that is part of his ongoing transformation. He's shedding his former skin in preparation for something new. By the end of the song, he has reached his goal. The image of his "standing quiet as a mouse - Rhododendrons for my house" implies a sense of calm and contentment, which he attributes to this transformation. The water lapping at his feet is representative of this newfound peace in his life.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh my hearties bold as brass
Addressing the listeners with a bold and confident tone


Roll it out like summer grass
Urging for a smooth and effortless experience


Take me back where I come from
Yearning to return to a familiar place or time


Transformation has begun
Acknowledging a process of personal change and growth


Throwing off the clothes of day
Getting rid of the burdens of daily life


Complications fall away
Simplifying life and removing difficulties


All I am is laid to waste
Letting go of the past and embracing a new self


Transformation takes my place
Fully embodying a new state of being


And just you keep it coming
Encouraging more of the positive experience


A feeling I ain't never felt before
Expressing the novelty and intensity of the experience


And the way my heart is drumming
Physical manifestation of excitement and anticipation


Well caution just goes flying right out the door
Losing inhibitions and embracing risk-taking behavior


And ain't this really something
Expressing appreciation for how remarkable the experience is


We're walking but our feet don't touch the floor
Feeling light and unencumbered


Anymore
Implying that this is a new and different experience


Standing quiet as a mouse
Being still and attentive


Rhododendrons for my house
Desiring natural beauty and simplicity


Water lapping at my feet
Feeling refreshed and rejuvenated


Transformation is complete
Acknowledging the fruition of personal growth and change




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Written by: DAVID GRAY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Julian Vickery

"Transformation" by Briitsh singer-songwriter and musican David Gray, track 2 from the album "Draw The Line" (2009)..https://youtu.be/s8XP9b-O_0U
Lyrics:
Oh my heart is bold as brass
Roll it out like summer grass
Take me back where I come from
Transformation has begun
Throwing off the clothes of day
Complications fall away
All I am is laid to waste
Transformation takes my place
And just you keep it coming
A feeling I ain't never felt before
And the way my heart is drumming
Well caution just goes flying
right out the door
And ain't this really something
We're walking but our feet
don't touch the floor
Anymore
Standing quiet as a mouse
Rhododendrons for my house
Water lapping at my feet
Transformation is complete



All comments from YouTube:

Sean Tighe Drums

Love it brother!

Erin

Another gorgeous heartfelt song from David Gray.

Charles Sutherland

Remembering the ones I love, and what good times we had.

Jasmine

I love the song, really nice

Tru DeSoto

I love this song.

James Tracey

From old to new, the transformation in my life was only possible when I reached out for help from others. Best of luck to everybody on your recovery Journey hope you find peace in this spirit or God filled universe. Peace and love to everybody.

Gretta Brown

Transformation is the key to living.

Jasmine

I like the voice and the song

Julian Vickery

"Transformation" by Briitsh singer-songwriter and musican David Gray, track 2 from the album "Draw The Line" (2009)..https://youtu.be/s8XP9b-O_0U
Lyrics:
Oh my heart is bold as brass
Roll it out like summer grass
Take me back where I come from
Transformation has begun
Throwing off the clothes of day
Complications fall away
All I am is laid to waste
Transformation takes my place
And just you keep it coming
A feeling I ain't never felt before
And the way my heart is drumming
Well caution just goes flying
right out the door
And ain't this really something
We're walking but our feet
don't touch the floor
Anymore
Standing quiet as a mouse
Rhododendrons for my house
Water lapping at my feet
Transformation is complete

Jasmine

I like the music

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