In 2014, Dean successfully auditioned for the The X-Factor Australia. Out of all the contestants on the show, he had the highest number of singles on the iTunes charts including a no.1 with his performance of George Ezra's Budapest. Although ultimately coming second place to Marlisa, Dean was quickly offered a contract with Sony Music and released his debut single Coming Back on October 24, 2014.
Dean cites Airbourne, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, First Aid Kit, Joss Stone, Son House and Stevie Ray Vaughan as his musical influences.
Yellow
Dean Ray Lyrics
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Look how they shine for you
And all the thing you do
They were all yellow
I came along, i wrote a song for you
And all the things you do
I called "Yellow"
So then I took so then I took my turn
Oh what a thing to have done
And it was all yellow
Your skin, oh yeah your skin and bones
Turn me to something beautiful
You know, you know I love you so
You know I love you so
I swam across, i jumped across for you
Oh what a thing to do
'Cause you were all yellow
I drew a line, i drew a line for you
Oh what a thing to do, and it was all yellow
Your skin, oh yeah your skin and bones
Turn in to something beautiful
And you know, you know I love you so
You know I love you so
The lyrics to Dean Ray's song "Yellow" convey a deep sense of admiration, affection, and devotion towards someone. The lines "Look at the stars, Look how they shine for you" suggest that the singer sees the person as special and deserving of all the beauty and wonders of the world. The repetition of the phrase "And all the things you do, they were all yellow" further emphasizes the idea that everything this person does fills their life with vibrant, joyful, and positive energy.
The singer then explains how they've expressed their feelings through music, writing a song specifically for this person and calling it "Yellow." They took their turn in proclaiming their love and it was all yellow, suggesting that their love is pure and bright. The lyrics continue to describe how this person's presence alone is enough to turn the singer's world into something beautiful. Their skin and bones, their essence, hold the power to transform the singer's perspective and bring out the best in them.
The chorus repeats the idea that the singer loves this person deeply and unconditionally. They express their willingness to go to great lengths and make sacrifices for them, swimming and jumping across obstacles, simply because they are "all yellow." The act of drawing a line for this person further exemplifies the singer's devotion, and again, it was all yellow, signifying the enduring, constant presence of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at the stars
Directing attention to the celestial bodies that illuminate the night sky
Look how they shine for you
Highlighting the brightness and radiance of the stars specifically for the listener
And all the thing you do
Acknowledging and appreciating the listener's actions and behavior
They were all yellow
Indicating that everything associated with the listener is filled with a vibrant and uplifting energy
I came along, i wrote a song for you
Expressing the artist's arrival in the listener's life and crafting a musical tribute
And all the things you do
Continuing to admire and acknowledge the listener's actions and attributes
I called 'Yellow'
Naming the song after the symbolic color associated with the listener's essence and energy
So then I took so then I took my turn
Referring to the artist's opportunity to contribute and make an impact in the listener's life
Oh what a thing to have done
Reflecting on the significance and magnitude of the artist's actions
And it was all yellow
Signifying that the impact and influence of the artist's contributions were filled with the same vibrant energy as the listener
Your skin, oh yeah your skin and bones
Addressing the listener's physical body and form, emphasizing their vulnerability and humanity
Turn me to something beautiful
Expressing how the listener's presence and influence can transform the artist's perspective and perception of beauty
You know, you know I love you so
Asserting the artist's deep and profound affection for the listener
I swam across, i jumped across for you
Metaphorically depicting the artist's commitment and willingness to overcome obstacles and challenges for the sake of the listener
'Cause you were all yellow
Stating that the listener's essence and presence continued to radiate with vibrancy and positivity
I drew a line, i drew a line for you
Symbolically creating boundaries or setting limits to protect or prioritize the listener's well-being
Oh what a thing to do, and it was all yellow
Reflecting on the impact and significance of the artist's actions, which were filled with the same vibrant energy as the listener
Your skin, oh yeah your skin and bones
Reiterating the focus on the listener's physical form and emphasizing their humanity
Turn in to something beautiful
Highlighting the transformative power the listener possesses to inspire and bring forth beauty
And you know, you know I love you so
Reaffirming the artist's unwavering and genuine love for the listener
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Guy Rupert Berryman, Jonathan Mark Buckland, William Champion, Christopher Anthony John Martin
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@robertosedas2990
I really love this cover, i felt sad when they take it away, do you know if it's on spotify again?
@jamesmurphy8743
Unfortunately no its not on spotify.
@lilheno2520
I want it back on Spotify
@eellexa
Love it mate
@RobStewart351
Better than the original.
@lilheno2520
It is
@alexandregarant4323
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And everything you do
Yeah, they were all yellow
I came along
I wrote a song for you
And all the things you do
And it was called Yellow
So then I took my turn
Oh, what a thing to have done
And it was all yellow
Your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
And you know, you know I love you so
You know I love you so
I swam across
I jumped across for you
Oh, what a thing to do
'Cause you were all yellow
I drew a line
I drew a line for you
Oh, what a thing to do
And it was all yellow
And your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
And you know, for you, I'd bleed myself dry
For you, I'd bleed myself dry
It's true
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine for you
Look how they shine
Look at the stars
Look how they shine for you
And all the things that you do