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"
September
Grey Lyrics
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I say come on down we'll play
You say you've got a mission
Well I have got one too it's you
You see yourself as a hero
We see you as you a zealot fool
And now we find we must turn your land into glass
Say goodbye to all that you know the flash will warm you
We're taking your people
You think they're innocent we're so sure
You want to trade ideologies
Well I've got a trade for you a slap with a shoe
You hope confusion will reign but you see we carry through in looking for you
You see yours as the only way
We see more than one and we see you with a gun
You want to conquer our fears but we're not afraid so soon of you
You see yourself as a fighter
We see a coward in a cave a religious slave
You see the people embrace us
And you can't stand this truth so you lose
The lyrics to Grey's song September are a commentary on the dangers of religious zealotry, extremism, and the resulting violence. The singer is addressing an individual or group of people who are attempting to convert others to their religion, claiming to have a mission to save souls. The singer, however, sees this behavior as misguided and foolish, and challenges them to engage with those who do not share their beliefs in a more constructive manner. The use of the phrase "zealot fool" highlights the idea that those who hold extreme views often fail to comprehend the complexity of human experience.
The lyrics then take a more ominous turn, as the singer speaks of the need to "turn your land into glass" - this being a metaphor for bombing a location until it is left in ruins. The reason for this aggression is explained in the line "you took our innocence and now we're taking it back." It is unclear exactly what this is in reference to, but it suggests that the singer has been personally affected by violence stemming from religious extremism. The violence here, therefore, is depicted as a vicious cycle in which one act of aggression begets another.
The lyrics make further use of metaphor in the line "you hope confusion will reign but you see we carry through in looking for you." Here, confusion is seen as the goal of the enemy, as they hope to subvert others' beliefs by sowing doubt and confusion. However, the singer asserts that they will not be swayed by this tactic and will continue to search for the enemy. Ultimately, the song reflects a sense of despair and frustration that such violence and extremism exist, while also acknowledging the difficulty in finding solutions to these issues.
Line by Line Meaning
You want to bring your religion
You desire to share your religious beliefs
I say come on down we'll play
I invite you to join us and interact with us
You say you've got a mission
You have a particular purpose or goal you want to achieve
Well I have got one too it's you
My mission is to address and confront you
You see yourself as a hero
You view yourself as a courageous and admirable figure
We see you as you a zealot fool
We perceive you as a fanatic or extremist who lacks good judgment
And now we find we must turn your land into glass
We have reached a point where we feel the need to resort to extreme measures and annihilate your territory
You took our innocence and now we're taking it back
You have caused us harm or robbed us of something valuable, and now we are retaliating
Say goodbye to all that you know the flash will warm you
You are about to face destruction, and you will experience a sudden, intense heat
We're taking your people
We are capturing or abducting your citizens
You think they're innocent we're so sure
You may believe your people are blameless, but we are convinced otherwise
You want to trade ideologies
You seek to exchange or compare your set of beliefs with mine
Well I've got a trade for you a slap with a shoe
Instead of having a peaceful exchange, I am offering to physically strike you with a shoe
You hope confusion will reign but you see we carry through in looking for you
You may try to create chaos or uncertainty, but we remain resolute in our pursuit of you
You see yours as the only way
You have a narrow-minded view of the world and think yours is the only correct path
We see more than one and we see you with a gun
We recognize and acknowledge multiple perspectives, while also recognizing your use of a weapon
You want to conquer our fears but we're not afraid so soon of you
You wish to intimidate or scare us, but we are not frightened of you
You see yourself as a fighter
You perceive yourself as a warrior, engaged in battle
We see a coward in a cave a religious slave
We view you as a fearful individual who hides in hiding places, bound by religious obligations
You see the people embrace us
You notice that others have allied themselves with us or accepted us
And you can't stand this truth so you lose
You cannot handle this reality and suffer defeat
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Gregory Perkins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@londonlady4521
Claire, you hair looks great, the salt and pepper tones are beautiful. I remember watching one of your videos back in the early summer as I was mulling over whether I was going to let my silvers shine through. You and two other YouTubers inspired me to go for it, and I'm now over 5 months into my transition with my only regret being that I didn't do it sooner! Totally agree with your statements in the second part of your video, I think you hit the nail on the head as to why some people react to women transitioning to grey hair in the way that they do.
@bevj
Come for the grey hair, stay for the chats!
Your hair looks great! 🙂
@ClaireLoy
I could chat away to myself for days : ) Thanks for watching.
@karenterrell8843
Your hair is beautiful!
@ClaireLoy
Thank you so much
@MaryBHand
That is absolutely beautiful. You look incredible.
You are exactly a year ahead of me and I thought I’d be done in 18 months so at least I know now I’ve another year minimum to go before I get to your length. I only hope mine will end up looking half as good as yours.
Well done 🤗🤗🤗😅
@ClaireLoy
Oh my I remember when I thought I'd be well grown in after a year.: )
@jmk1962
Newbie here, your video just popped up in my recommendations. I love your hair think it's beautiful and it makes your eyes pop.
I started my grey hair transition during lockdown in February and I just love my silver/white hair and the way it catches the light as it looks so healthy and shiny. Can't wait until I am totally transitioned.
I'm 59 but have been dyeing my hair since I was 29 and do not want to spend the next 20 years putting chemicals on my hair every 2 weeks. Despite being one of the youngest, I'm the first of my friends to go for it and I have had very mixed reactions. Some are ok about it, but not overly enthusiastic and some are not at all supportive saying "now everyone will think I'm old because they know we're the same age". I said, what's the point in trying to look 20 years younger when your face doesn't match your hair? He he🤣.
I'm all for growing old gracefully and I think grey/silver hair looks very elegant if you keep a good cut and keep it in good condition and the longer it goes on the more I love it. Have no intention of every going back to dyeing it again. To me grey is just another beautiful colour and I don't associate it with being old at all.
@ClaireLoy
Hello, and keep going : )
@micheles501
Stunning color! There are so many interesting shades of gray. Thanks so much for the update!