Douglass's evocative, alternative sound has been compared to Tori Amos, Jeff Buckley and Rufus Wainwright. His numerous accolades include being a finalist for both the 2005 International Songwriting Competition and the 2004 Independent Music Awards; he was the winner of the 2003 Grammy Fest Awards in New York City, as well as the inaugural performer on the American Red Cross "Save A Life Tour" in 2003. Douglass actively appears at listening rooms, clubs, festivals, and campuses throughout the United States and has shared the stage with artists like They Might Be Giants,Grace Potter, Melissa Ferrick, Jason Mraz, Regina Spektor, Third Eye Blind and Margaret Cho. Douglass' music video for "Hang Around" charted for six consecutive months on LOGO TV's "Click List" Top 10 Video Countdown in 2008, following similar success on LOGO TV with his video for "I Wanted To Run".
Hang Around
Gregory Douglass Lyrics
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Free falling ‘till the birds forget to sing
But I found you in a crowd of anguish
Standing on a solid ground
Chorus:
So true like you're holding onto something
Like you've been in love with me for centuries
You've got to hang around for me
If I'm gonna hang around for you
Much better now lets take a look around
Much better now as if i'm fine somehow
Since i found you like a riddle answered
Over the divine brigade
Chorus:
So true like you're holding onto something
Like you've been in love with me for centuries
Singing hang around for me
You've got to hang around for me
If I'm gonna hang around for you
What was all the pain for
Well, hell if I know
And how much do I have in store
Hell if I know now I just don't know
You in a crowd of anguish
Standing on a solid ground
Chorus:
So true like you're holding on to something
Like you've been in love with me for centuries
Singing hang around for me
You've got to hang around for me
If I'm gonna hang around for you
If I'm gonna hang around for you
If I'm gonna hang around for you
Free falling oh now where do i begin
Starting from a place of uncertainty and vulnerability
Free falling ‘till the birds forget to sing
Feeling a sense of loss and sadness until even nature seems to lose its joy
But I found you in a crowd of anguish
Discovering comfort and solace amidst pain and suffering
Standing on a solid ground
Feeling stable and secure with you
Much better now lets take a look around
Feeling improved and ready to see things in a new perspective
Much better now as if i'm fine somehow
Feeling a sense of improvement and pretending to be okay
Since i found you like a riddle answered
Since I found you, everything has become clear and resolved
Over the divine brigade
Overcoming challenges and obstacles with a sense of divine intervention
What was all the pain for
Questioning the purpose and meaning behind past pain
Well, hell if I know
Honestly admitting to not knowing the answer
And how much do I have in store
Wondering what the future holds
Hell if I know now I just don't know
Admitting confusion and uncertainty about the future
You in a crowd of anguish
Finding comfort and support from you amidst pain and suffering
Chorus: So true like you're holding on to something
Feels so genuine and real, as if you are tightly holding onto something important
Like you've been in love with me for centuries
Seems like you have loved me deeply and for a long time
Singing hang around for me
Asking you to stay and be there for me
You've got to hang around for me
Requesting for your commitment and presence
If I'm gonna hang around for you
Expressing the need for reciprocity and mutual dedication
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Dylan Lorenço
The thing that makes this song so amazing to me is that it is so clearly about a specific person, yet it somehow evokes such a universal sense of the beautiful desperation of love and time.
Riah
I heard this song like ten years ago and I still love it! It's putting me in my feels about someone special. Beautiful song!
comoestiver
A Truly Amazing Song! It's been a while since the last time I found an artist with a voice like this! I keep repeating it endlessly!
KMCGP
This song is absolutely amazing. I had the pleasure of meeting Gregory when he performed at a house concert in NH that I organized. What a nice, genuine guy with an amazing voice!
Nico T
I have loved Gregory since the first time I heard him sing 3 years ago... He is truly talented and a gorgeous person.. I admire him so very much..
Ashley E
I love this song. It almost makes me want to cry everytime I hear it.
Susan Legere
Great song and fantastic performer! Saw him perform last night in Portland, ME! Go see him!
Samuel Phillips
Strange how you discover music sometimes. This was a random CD in a box of 100 that I bought on a whim. In amongst a bunch of mediocre mix CDs, those terrible pop karaoke compilations, and some old pop music overstock, was this gem. Absolutely fell in love with this song the first time I heard it, which was about 5 minutes ago.
smokythebeard
Still love this song almost 15 years later. <3
Trish Ess
i could definitely see myself singing along to this song on the radio.