They officially formed as Grey in 2015, first releasing a remix of "Where Are Ü Now" by Jack Ü, later remixing songs by artists including Zedd, Selena Gomez, Troye Sivan, Mike Posner and Ariana Grande. In 2016, they released their debut single "Starving" with Hailee Steinfeld and Zedd. Their debut EP, Chameleon, was released on September 29, 2017. In 2018, they released "The Middle" with Maren Morris and Zedd and signed to Island Records. They released the single "Want You Back" featuring Léon on January 10, 2019. On October 23, 2020 they released their 2nd EP titled "Light" and later on December 11, 2020 they released their 3rd EP titled "DARK"
Back Again
Grey Lyrics
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Ayy, what's happening
Tell everybody I'm back again
(Ayy, I'm back)
I don't wanna hear all these gay rappers
They're just gon' cap again (Cap)
Here goes Bryson with his AR and
I hop on every beat just
To make everybody mad again (Ah)
Ain't y'all tired of them female rappers
Talking 'bout their private parts (yeah)
All these fake gangstas talking
'bout their guns and how they let it spark
(yeah) they say I do it for cloud
I was 16 knowing I was (Facts)
And I get canceled every day but
I'm still gon' hit the charts (Why)
The armor of God on me
They say they gon' slide on me
But every time I pop out, the Devil
He hide from me
I hear these rappers, it's the same song
It's just on different beats (True)
But I can't blame them
They're all on the drugs so
They mumble when they speak (Ha ha ha)
And all your favorite rappers trash
And all y'all albums weak (Facts)
They're all wearing dresses and makeup
All y'all rappers sweet
Ain't nothing changed, if you
Touch my red hat, you gon' get beat
(Beat-beat)
Say "that ain't Christian", read Luke 11: 21
Don't make me preach (Preach)
Ayy, who your top five?
Kendrick (Huh?) , Cole (Huh?) , Drake? (Drake?)
Thug (Huh?) , Future (Ugh) , ain't nobody safe (Nah)
They're all slaves to all these labels
And do whatever they say (Puppet)
I'm independent, I do what I want
Don't compare me to these fakes (Facts)
Ayy, what's happening
Tell everybody I'm back again
(Ayy, I'm back)
I don't wanna hear all these gay rappers
They're just gon' cap again (Cap-cap)
Here goes Bryson with his AR
And his red hat again (Brraa)
I hop on every beat just
To make everybody mad again (Ah)
Ain't y'all tired of them female rappers
Talking 'bout their private parts (yeah)
All these fake gangstas talking
'bout their guns and how they let it spark
(Yah) they say I do it for cloud
I was 16 knowing I was (Facts)
And I get canceled every day but
I'm still gon' hit the charts (Why)
I usually don't apologize, but I'm sorry
I'm not sorry (Nah)
All these rappers sell their soul
Just look at Playboi Carti (Facts)
Look at Lil Uzi too and look at Trippie Redd
(They're cap)
They started dressing and acting different
Just to make some bread
Why does every female rapper talk about
How she opens her legs? (Ew)
Y'all thirsty for fame and acceptance
I said what I said (True)
Think you're a queen
But you really look desperate instead (Thot)
Too much ambition so you lose
Yourself just to get ahead (Huh)
Now you got two baby daddy's
Living off the government (Ah)
Three lil kids, single mother loving it
You should seek first the kingdom
Instead you're out here rushing it
I know I'm making you
Uncomfortable by discussing it
Ayy, what's happening
Tell everybody I'm back again
(Ayy, I'm back)
I don't wanna hear all these gay rappers
They're just gon' cap again (Cap-cap)
Here goes Bryson with his AR
And his red hat again (Brraa)
I hop on every beat just
To make everybody mad again (Ah)
Ain't y'all tired of them female rappers
Talking 'bout their private parts (yeah)
All these fake gangstas talking
'bout their guns and how they let it spark
(Yah) they say I do it for cloud
I was 16 knowing I was (Facts)
And I get canceled every day but
I'm still gon' hit the charts
Ayy, I'm back ayy, I'm back
Ayy ayy ayy ayy, what's happening
Tell everybody I'm back again (Nah)
I don't wanna hear all these gay rappers
They're just gon' cap again (Yah)
Ayy, what's happening
Tell everybody I'm back again (Facts)
What's happening
Tell everybody I'm back again
(Ayy, I'm back)
The lyrics of Grey's song "Back Again" address several themes and critiques within the music industry. The opening lines express the artist's return and unwillingness to listen to certain types of rappers who are perceived as insincere and lacking authenticity. The use of the word "gay" here is not meant as a homophobic slur but rather as a term to describe rappers who are pretending or putting on a front. Grey expresses frustration with Bryson, who always appears with an AR (assault rifle) and a red hat, suggesting a reliance on props and repetitive themes. Grey admits to intentionally provoking others through his lyrics to elicit a response.
The next part of the lyrics delve into Grey's observations about the state of the industry. He criticizes female rappers who focus on explicit sexual content and fake gangster personas. He also addresses the notion that he only seeks attention by highlighting his endeavors at a young age and the criticism and attempts to cancel him that he faces regularly. Grey compares himself to other rappers, claiming independence and refusing to be controlled by labels. He challenges the listeners to consider their own top five favorite rappers and implies that they, too, may be perpetuating the industry's constraints.
In the final section of the song, Grey offers a critique of rappers who have seemingly compromised their authenticity for commercial success. He mentions Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, and Trippie Redd, accusing them of changing their style and persona for monetary gain. He singles out female rappers who overly emphasize their sexual exploits and questions their search for fame and acceptance. Grey suggests that they focus on personal growth and seeking higher values instead of rushing into ill-advised choices. He ends the song by repeating the refrain, emphasizing his return and refusal to conform to industry expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayy, what's happening
Hey, what's going on?
Tell everybody I'm back again
Inform everyone that I have returned
I don't wanna hear all these gay rappers
I don't want to listen to these insincere rappers
They're just gon' cap again
They will only lie again
Here goes Bryson with his AR and
Here goes Bryson with his assault rifle and
His red hat again (Brraa)
Wearing his red hat again (representation of his beliefs)
I hop on every beat just
I jump on every musical track just
To make everybody mad again (Ah)
To provoke anger in everyone once more
Ain't y'all tired of them female rappers
Aren't you exhausted by those female rappers
Talking 'bout their private parts (yeah)
Discussing their intimate areas (yes)
All these fake gangstas talking
All these fraudulent gangsters talking
'bout their guns and how they let it spark
About their firearms and how they discharge them
(yeah) they say I do it for cloud
Yes, they claim I do it for attention
I was 16 knowing I was (Facts)
I was sixteen and aware of my true self (Truth)
And I get canceled every day but
And I face cancellation every day but
I'm still gon' hit the charts (Why)
I am still going to achieve success in the music industry (Why)
The armor of God on me
I am protected by the presence of God
They say they gon' slide on me
They claim they will attack me
But every time I pop out, the Devil
But whenever I appear, the Devil
He hide from me
He hides from me
I hear these rappers, it's the same song
I listen to these rappers, it's the same repetitive message
It's just on different beats (True)
It's only set to different musical rhythms (Correct)
But I can't blame them
But I can't hold them entirely responsible
They're all on the drugs so
They are all under the influence of drugs, therefore
They mumble when they speak (Ha ha ha)
They murmur unintelligibly when they talk (laughs)
And all your favorite rappers trash
And all your beloved rappers are terrible
And all y'all albums weak (Facts)
And all of your albums are inferior (Truth)
They're all wearing dresses and makeup
They are all wearing dresses and makeup
All y'all rappers sweet
All of you rappers are devoid of toughness
Ain't nothing changed, if you
Nothing has changed, if you
Touch my red hat, you gon' get beat
Touch my red hat, you will face physical harm
(Beat-beat)
(Sound of a beating)
Say 'that ain't Christian', read Luke 11: 21
If you say 'that's not Christian', read Luke 11: 21
Don't make me preach (Preach)
Don't compel me to deliver a sermon (Preach)
Ayy, who your top five?
Hey, who are your top five?
Kendrick (Huh?) , Cole (Huh?) , Drake? (Drake?)
Kendrick (What?), Cole (What?), Drake? (Drake?)
Thug (Huh?) , Future (Ugh) , ain't nobody safe (Nah)
Thug (What?), Future (Expressing disgust), nobody is safe (No)
They're all slaves to all these labels
They are all subservient to these record labels
And do whatever they say (Puppet)
And do anything the labels command (Puppet)
I'm independent, I do what I want
I am independent, I do as I please
Don't compare me to these fakes (Facts)
Do not associate me with these impostors (Truth)
I usually don't apologize, but I'm sorry
Normally, I don't apologize, but I express regret
I'm not sorry (Nah)
However, this time, I am not sorry (No)
All these rappers sell their soul
All these rappers compromise their integrity
Just look at Playboi Carti (Facts)
Simply observe Playboi Carti (Truth)
Look at Lil Uzi too and look at Trippie Redd
Also, consider Lil Uzi and Trippie Redd
(They're cap)
(They're lying)
They started dressing and acting different
They began changing their attire and behavior
Just to make some bread
Just to make money
Why does every female rapper talk about
Why does every female rapper discuss
'How she opens her legs? (Ew)
'How she engages in sexual activity? (Disgusting)
Y'all thirsty for fame and acceptance
You all crave fame and acceptance
I said what I said (True)
I spoke my mind (True)
Think you're a queen
Believe you are a queen
But you really look desperate instead (Thot)
But in reality, you appear desperate (Promiscuous woman)
Too much ambition so you lose
Excessive ambition causes you to lose
Yourself just to get ahead (Huh)
Your true self, just to achieve success (Huh)
Now you got two baby daddy's
Now you have two children from two different fathers
Living off the government (Ah)
Dependent on government assistance for survival (Ah)
Three lil kids, single mother loving it
Three small children, a single mother enjoying the situation
You should seek first the kingdom
You should prioritize the kingdom of God
Instead you're out here rushing it
Instead, you are impatiently pursuing other things
I know I'm making you
I am aware that I am
Uncomfortable by discussing it
Making you uneasy by addressing these topics
Ayy ayy ayy ayy, what's happening
Hey hey hey hey, what's going on?
What's happening
What is taking place
Tell everybody I'm back again (Nah)
Inform everyone that I have returned (No)
I don't wanna hear all these gay rappers
I don't want to listen to these insincere rappers
They're just gon' cap again (Yah)
They will only lie again (Yes)
Ayy, what's happening
Hey, what's going on?
Tell everybody I'm back again (Facts)
Inform everyone that I have returned (Truth)
Ayy, I'm back ayy, I'm back
Hey, I'm back hey, I'm back
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@ZINER_BIG_MUSIC
greetings from Mexico, your art is magnificent
@Mikalyn
What a great track Chris - Congrats!!!
@Fabiana_R
This is amazing song bro🔥🔥
@suctionpuppy3458
🔥🔥🔥
@darkrose7758
Why 39 likes?