1) a Br… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists by the name of David Gray, including:
1) a British singer-songwriter
2) an Italian disco musician
3) an American singer-songwriter
4) drummer for the British blackened death metal band Akercocke
5) a musician from South Africa
6) a British classical hornist
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1) David Gray is a British singer-songwriter born on June 13, 1968 in Sale, United Kingdom. He released his first studio album in 1993 and received worldwide attention after the release of White Ladder six years later in 1999.
Gray moved to Wales at age 9 and later returned to the north-west of England to attend the University of Liverpool. His musical career got early support from a dedicated Irish fan base. After a few marginally-successful releases through the 1990s, Gray's breakthrough came with the worldwide release in 1999 of his fourth album, White Ladder; this was a critical and commercial success and included his best-known songs, "This Years Love" and "Babylon". In the United States, the album received a boost from jam-band leader Dave Matthews, who made it the first release by the record company he co-founded, ATO Records.
On August 11, 2001 White Ladder at last reached the top of the UK charts, having been selling steadily since its reissue the previous May, thereby setting a new record for the longest uninterrupted climb to No. 1. The follow-up, A New Day At Midnight, also hit No. 1, and Gray's seventh album, Life in Slow Motion was released on September 12, 2005.
Gray's early music was in a contemporary folk-rock, singer-songwriter mode; his primary instrument was acoustic guitar, with occasional piano. 1996's Sell Sell Sell featured some rock arrangements and electric instrumentation. Starting with the release of White Ladder in 1999, Gray began to make significant use of computer-generated music to accompany his voice and acoustic instrumentation, a technique which differentiates him from many of his peers. Despite the move to more complex music, Gray has used small-scale, often home-based, recording methods and equipment and espoused a "do it yourself" approach to music production. However, Life in Slow Motion is a collaboration with noted producer Marius De Vries.
David Gray's brothers-in-law are Paul and Phillip Hartnoll, formerly of the Techno/Rave band Orbital. Because of this relationship, Gray performed guest vocals on the Orbital single Illuminate, while Paul Hartnoll produced a breakbeat remix of Gray's song "Please Forgive Me".
His successful single "January Rain" was included in the original soundtrack of the movie Serendipity, starring John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale.
Pictures and additional information can be found on his website, www.DavidGray.com.
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2) David Gray was an Italian disco musician who had a hit with "Dead in the Water"
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3) David Gray is an American singer-songwriter
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4) David Gray is drummer for the British blackened death metal band Akercocke
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5) David Gray is a musician from South Africa
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6) British classical hornist, originally from London, England, UK, residing in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Studied at the Curtis Institute Of Music. Former Principal Horn with The London Symphony Orchestra (1964-1972). Member of The Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra.
We're Not Right
David Gray Lyrics
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All these crazy faces run through my mind
And that song has brought a teardrop to my eye
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
No we're not right
I see this world but I can't relate
Hate that everything must accelerate
But cn't tell the bottle from the mountain top
No, we're not right
But can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
And now my hands are shaking
But I just can't stop
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
No we're not right
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
And now my knees are shaking
But I just can't stop
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
No we're not right
Now I'm weak and my, my head is sore
And I feel like I can't go on no more
I come in here where normal rules do not apply
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
No we're not right
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
No we're not right
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
No we're not right
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
In "We're Not Right" by David Gray, the singer is reflecting on the passage of time and the state of his mental health. He feels the weight of time passing, and he sees many "crazy faces" running through his mind. He becomes emotional when he hears a song that brings him to tears. He also mentions struggling with alcohol, stating that he "can't tell the bottle from the mountain top." He cannot relate to the fast-paced world around him and hates that everything must accelerate. He mentions Betty Ford, a rehabilitation center for substance abuse, as if he is considering seeking help, but still cannot discern between alcohol and a mountaintop.
The singer continues to struggle with his alcohol addiction and its physical and mental effects throughout the song. His hands and knees shake, and he feels weak and helpless. He comes to a place where "normal rules" do not apply, implying that he may be in a place of addiction or darkness that others cannot relate to. The repeated line "can't tell the bottle from the mountain top" underscores his inability to differentiate between reality and his addiction.
Overall, "We're Not Right" is a poignant song about battling addiction and feeling disconnected from the world around you. The poetic language and repetition of certain lines add to the emotional impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel the weight of this passing time
I feel the heaviness and pressure of time passing by.
All these crazy faces run through my mind
I have many thoughts and emotions running through my mind, including overwhelming feelings of insanity.
And that song has brought a teardrop to my eye
This song has made me cry because it resonates with me and evokes strong emotions.
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
I am unable to distinguish reality from my inner struggles and vices.
No we're not right
We are not mentally stable or emotionally balanced.
I see this world but I can't relate
I am detached from the world and do not feel a sense of connection or belonging.
Hate that everything must accelerate
I am frustrated with the fast-paced nature of society and the constant pressure to keep up and move forward.
Betty Ford oh won't you be my Valentine
I am seeking comfort and solace in places and people who may not be the best for me.
And now my hands are shaking
I am anxious and nervous, and the physical manifestation of my emotions is trembling hands.
And now my knees are shaking
I am overwhelmed and scared, and the physical manifestation of my emotions is trembling knees.
Now I'm weak and my, my head is sore
I am physically and mentally drained, and my head aches from the weight of my thoughts and emotions.
And I feel like I can't go on no more
I am at a breaking point, feeling hopeless and unable to continue on this path.
I come in here where normal rules do not apply
I look for refuge in places where expectations and societal norms do not exist.
Yeah yeah
An exclamation or affirmation of these feelings, struggles, and experiences.
Yeah yeah
An exclamation or affirmation of these feelings, struggles, and experiences.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Craig McClune, David Gray, Iestyn Polson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
OfTheNight
Feel the weight of this passing time
All these crazy faces run through my mind
And that song has brought a teardrop to my eye
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
No we're not right
I see this world but I can't relate
Hate that everything must accelerate
Betty Ford oh won't you be my Valentine
But cn't tell the bottle from the mountain top
No, we're not right
But can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
And now my hands are shaking
But I just can't stop
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
No we're not right
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
And now my knees are shaking
But I just can't stop
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
No we're not right
Now I'm weak and my, my head is sore
And I feel like I can't go on no more
I come in here where normal rules do not apply
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
No we're not right
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
No we're not right
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
No we're not right
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Luna Lea
Happy 20th Anniversary to this Amazing Album, I'm still "Sailing Away" to these beautiful ballads, thanks DG!🙏🎶💚
BlueRidgeMarine
Like an old T Shirt, this album gets better with age. 👍 Thank you David Gray.
Tee Smith
I've always loved this song but truthfully, only recently noticed how amazing the percussion is in it!
Esther
My favourite David Gray album 💚👌
Ryan O'Donohoe
My favourite album full stop!
Dan Gordon
One of my all time favourites!! I can remember my parents constantly playing this album when I was little
OfTheNight
Feel the weight of this passing time
All these crazy faces run through my mind
And that song has brought a teardrop to my eye
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
No we're not right
I see this world but I can't relate
Hate that everything must accelerate
Betty Ford oh won't you be my Valentine
But cn't tell the bottle from the mountain top
No, we're not right
But can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
And now my hands are shaking
But I just can't stop
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
No we're not right
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
And now my knees are shaking
But I just can't stop
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
No we're not right
Now I'm weak and my, my head is sore
And I feel like I can't go on no more
I come in here where normal rules do not apply
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
No we're not right
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
No we're not right
Can't tell the bottle from the mountain top
No we're not right
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Adam Williams
Thank you
effmerunning
Thank you
Danny Dinneen
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