Gary Go, that's me! Born and raised in London, England in the shadow of Wem… Read Full Bio ↴Gary Go, that's me! Born and raised in London, England in the shadow of Wembley Stadium. I had an insight into music early because my older cousin was in bands and used to let me sit in his studio while he wrote and recorded songs. He used to give me Bowie and Beatles records to listen to. Then I heard wives' tales about Paul McCartney not really being Paul McCartney and how the clues to his death were in the artwork of their albums and that had me pretty spooked when listening to the Beatles for quite some time. I got really into early Bowie (like The London Boys era), then came T.Rex, Queen, Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel and of course Michael Jackson. I tried writing songs when my cousin gave me my first keyboard, a little casio. I wrote a song called "The Stomach Ground" about a village of people living on someone's stomach. I basically wrote more and more songs, and figured out how to multi-track using a double cassette deck. Music was where I was heading. I left school to get a job in a recording studio, I made tea and set-up microphones. Then I set-up The Canvas Room, my own little studio and record label. I made an e.p called the So So...e.p and started playing shows around London. Someone who heard the So So...e.p happened to run a big studio in New Jersey USA and I was invited out there to record another e.p and I wrote an e.p called The Diary Of Rodney Harvey, inspired by an article I had read about the tragic rise and fall of this promising star. I ended up living in Manhattan for a few months, playing music, writing songs and working in studios. I moved back to New Jersey and somehow got a room in the house that Frank Sinatra grew up in. I bought a little Casio keyboard, just like the one my cousin had given me when I was five and I started writing songs for my first album.

"Gary Go" my debut album is available to buy NOW on iTunes:
http://tinyurl.com/garygo

Black & White Days
Gary Go Lyrics

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Every word I said I meant it.
All the time I had I spent it.
Was there nothing I could do to prevent it.
I don't understand how so many plans fell like water through my hands.

But you, you color my black and white days.
You color my black and white days.
You do.

You color my black and white days.

I have changed as much as I can.
There's only so much change in one man.
I'm still trying to find who I am.
I would turn and run, back to where I begun.
But its easier said than done.
Then there's you.

To color my black and white days.
You color my black and white days.
You do.
You color my black and white days.
Color my black and white days.
I can count on you.
To color my black and white.
Color my black and white.

When your here.
I come to life.
When your here.
How I burn to feel everything that I feel we touch.

You color my black and white days.
Color my black and white days.
You do, you color my black and white days.
Color my black and white days.

But I wonder who colors your black and white days.
And colors me black and white.

Overall Meaning

Gary Go's "Black and White Days" is a song about feeling lost and uncertain in life while trying to figure out one's own identity. The first and second stanza talk about how the singer intended everything he said and spent all his time carrying out his plans, but fate did not seem to favor him as his plans fell through his hands like water. He ponders if there was anything he could have done to prevent the outcome but failed to understand the reason behind it all. Although he has changed himself as much as possible, he still feels lost needing to find his identity. However, there is one thing that shines through his chaos like a color, and it is "you" who adds meaning to his life.

In the chorus, he repeats the phrase "You color my black and white days" several times, indicating his love for the person who fills colors into his life. He highlights the importance of the person to him, and even though he plans always to go back to where he began, it turns out to be more challenging than he expected. The last verse, however, is interesting as he asks a question, "But I wonder who colors your black and white days, and colours me black and white," trying to understand if he adds value to the other person's life or is it one-sided.

In summary, the song is about trying to find yourself and losing your identity in the process, but a loved one comes along and adds meaning in life. The song emphasizes how important it is to have someone close to you, someone that colors your black and white days, and the fear of the possibility that the opposite can be true.

Line by Line Meaning

Every word I said I meant it.
I spoke truthfully and with sincerity.

All the time I had I spent it.
I devoted my time and efforts to something or someone.

Was there nothing I could do to prevent it.
I feel helpless about the outcome and regret not being able to change it.

I don't understand how so many plans fell like water through my hands.
I am confused and disappointed that my efforts and plans did not work out.

But you, you color my black and white days.
You bring joy and happiness to my life.

You color my black and white days.
I feel inspired and motivated when I am with you.

You do.
Your presence in my life is invaluable.

I have changed as much as I can.
I have tried my best to improve and grow as a person.

There's only so much change in one man.
I am limited in my capability to change and grow.

I'm still trying to find who I am.
I am on a journey of self-discovery and trying to understand myself.

I would turn and run, back to where I begun.
I feel like giving up and going back to my old ways.

But its easier said than done.
Changing oneself is difficult and requires perseverance.

Then there's you.
But you give me hope and strength to continue.

To color my black and white days.
Your presence brings color and vibrancy to my life.

I can count on you.
I can rely on you for support and encouragement.

When your here.
I feel alive and happy when you are with me.

I come to life.
You awaken my senses and make me feel alive.

How I burn to feel everything that I feel we touch.
I desire a deeper connection and intimacy with you.

But I wonder who colors your black and white days.
I am curious about who brings happiness and joy to your life.

And colors me black and white.
I wonder if I am the one who is holding you back and causing you sadness.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gary Go

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Comments from YouTube:

Isaele de Paulo

3y↑1

Eu ano essa música ♡

ascelot

Eu ouvi ele apoiando ao vivo, ele foi incrível.

kreed2458

14y

I mean just every song on this album is amazing. I am now a huge fan of Gary Go.

Shady

14y

Wow.... great artist. Heard him for the first time when VH1's Sober House aired recently and fell in love with the song "Speak." Started listening to other songs by him... bottom line- the dude is fantastic! Nice to hear some decent and "true" music for a change. Go Gary... go!

joel tutwiler

14y

VH1 is usually REALLY good and advertising excellent artists, and I must say, they found a true gem here!!! Heard one song on VH1 last night, looked him up today, just ordered the CD. and 2:40 is GLORIOUS!!!!

SC Rose

14y

I think Gary Go's music being featured on Sober House is going to do amazing things for him. When you hear songs like Speak and Hart and Soul and first time it's like WOW this is great stuff. It's not more of the over processed crap. It's real the lyics cut to the bone with the raw emotion...