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.
say hello say goodbye
David Gray Lyrics
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It was a kind of so-so love
And I'm gonna make sure it doesn't happen again
You and I had to be the standing joke of the year
You were a run-around, a lost and found and not for me, I feel
Take your hands off me, hey
I don't belong to you, you see
I never knew you, you never knew me
Say hello goodbye
Say hello and wave goodbye
We tried to make it work
You in a cocktail skirt and me in a suit but it just wasn't me
You're used to wearing less
And now your life's a mess, so insecure you see
Well I put up with all the scenes
And this is one scene that's going to be played my way
Take your hands off me, hey
I don't belong to you, you see
And take a look in my face, for the last time
I never knew you, you never knew me
Say hello, goodbye
Say hello and wave goodbye
Say hello and wave goodbye
Under the deep red light I can see the make up slidin' down
Well hey little girl you will always make up
So take off that unbecoming frown
As for me, well I'll find someone who's not goin' cheap in the sales
A nice little housewife
Who'll give me a steady life and not keep going off the rails
Take your hands off me, hey
I don't belong to you, you see
And take a look in my face, for the last time
I never knew you, you never knew me
Say hello, goodbye
Say hello and wave goodbye
Say hello and wave goodbye
Say hello and wave goodbye
Wave goodbye
Say hello and wave goodbye
Say hello, wave goodbye
Goodbye
Say goodbye
Say goodbye
We were born before the waves
Who are we to understand?
We were born before the waves
Say goodbye
Through the rain, hail, sleet and snow
Say goodbye
Get on the train, train, train
And say goodbye
Say goodbye
Say goodbye
Say goodbye
In the wind and the rain now, darling
Say goodbye
In the wind and the rain now, darling
"Say Hello Wave Goodbye" is a song by David Gray that talks about the end of a relationship. Gray sings about his decision to end the relationship with his partner, who has been a "run-around" and a "lost and found" for him. He stands in the rain outside a club called Pink Flamingo and regrets the time he has spent in the relationship, vowing to make sure it doesn't happen again. He concludes that he and his partner were the "standing joke of the year" and that they could never make it work. Gray asks his partner to take a look at his face for the last time, stating that he never knew her and she never knew him. He says goodbye to her as he leaves her and her messy life behind.
Throughout the song, Gray describes the conflict between himself and his partner. They both seem to be at odds with each other, and despite their best efforts, they can't find common ground. Gray explains that his partner is used to wearing less and that she is very insecure. He puts up with all of her problems until he decides to take control and end the relationship. He states that he wants a "nice little housewife" who will give him a steady life.
Overall, "Say Hello Wave Goodbye" is a song about a troubled relationship that ends in a goodbye wave. It is an emotional, honest song with excellent lyrics and a great melody.
Line by Line Meaning
Standin' in the door of the Pink Flamingo cryin' in the rain
I am in front of the Pink Flamingo, crying in the rain.
It was a kind of so-so love
Our love was mediocre, nothing particularly special.
And I'm gonna make sure it doesn't happen again
I will ensure that our kind of so-so love will never return.
You and I had to be the standing joke of the year
Our romance turned out to be the butt of all jokes for a year.
You were a run-around, a lost and found and not for me, I feel
You fooled around with other people, lost your way, and I am left feeling like I never belonged with you.
Take your hands off me, hey
Please remove your hands from me.
I don't belong to you, you see
I am not yours and never was.
And take a look in my face for the last time
This will be the last time you see my face.
I never knew you, you never knew me
We didn't really know each other at all.
Say hello goodbye
Hello and goodbye.
Say hello and wave goodbye
Greet and then bid farewell.
We tried to make it work
We attempted to make our relationship succeed.
You in a cocktail skirt and me in a suit but it just wasn't me
You were dressed up, but it wasn't my style.
You're used to wearing less
You're accustomed to wearing very little clothing, revealing attire.
And now your life's a mess, so insecure you see
Now, your life is a complete mess; you are insecure.
Well I put up with all the scenes
I tolerated all the dramatic moments.
And this is one scene that's going to be played my way
I am in charge of this moment.
Under the deep red light I can see the make up slidin' down
Under the red light, I can see your makeup running down your face.
Well hey little girl you will always make up
Well hey young lady, you will always apply makeup to cover up your faults.
So take off that unbecoming frown
Remove the unattractive scowl from your face.
As for me, well I'll find someone who's not goin' cheap in the sales
As for me, I will find someone who is not available at a cheap price.
A nice little housewife
A pleasant stay-at-home wife.
Who'll give me a steady life and not keep going off the rails
Who will provide me with a stable routine and not drive me crazy.
Wave goodbye
Wave your hand as a sign of departure.
In the wind and the rain now, darling
Through the storm and strong winds, my sweet.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID BALL, MARC ALMOND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Charlie-so6mm
Anyone here 2023? Sending love to the world over ❤
@somethingcalvin
15 years ago. My darkest times.
Found the courage tonight to play this back.
Feels like I am back there.
I’m glad I survived.
@bentesandnes3443
❤️🩹🕯️⭐️
@fremontpathfinder8463
Happy for you
@somethingcalvin
@@fremontpathfinder8463 thanks 🙏 I hope you’re well.
@TanyaLCrawford
Here for similar reasons... Stay sweet my friend x
@yootoobed
You will survive. You will meet someone who will not betray you.
@reallifevictoria914
Found this song tonight. My friend died this morning. He introduced me to David Gray back in 2004. Perfect song for saying goodbye to my pal. RIP Mark Jones.
@jennyperrio4887
Im so sorry sweetheart for your loss Its not easy losing somebody you care about Before my Dad died in my arms He told me You will never be alone i will walk with you always Thats what your friend will do
I will hold you in my heart and prayers Jenny 🌹🌹
@bonniemillhone6180
I’m so sorry