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"Hayley Beth has been smouldering away on the Perth scene for years now, accumulating more buzz than Whitney Houston's nostril hairs. Listening to her EP, it's easy to see why. The diminutive Beth houses an intimidating big, deep voice, and she delivers kitchen sink lyrics with a bluesy honesty that you cold just get lost in. Part Aretha and part Billy Bragg, Hayley Beth has a talent for vocal melody and lyricism that most 50-year-old blues maestros would kill for. If you could bottle this EP, it'd get you drunker than you've been in years and leave you open to all kinds of unwise suggestions. Mesmerising." - Drum Magazine, Single of the Week
"Drink up,, it's a long weekend! A large glass of Jameson Whiskey, gnarly and harsh yet full bodied - a fair comparison to our opening act and admittedly her preferred gargle of choice. Our visitor from WA, Hayley Beth, possesses a powerful voice, one a veteran bluesman would be proud of. Though Etta James springs to mind, her inspiration surely reaches further back - think Bessie Smith or Memphis Minnie. We are treated a snarlin' bluesy set with some deft acoustic playing highlighted by tracks such as Crooked Spine, A Mouth Shut, El Capitan and Don't Come Home." - InPress, Melbourne
"Quite simply, they don't make 'em like Hayley Beth any more. Just a few notes of her powerful, hint-of-whiskey voice reveals an old soul, capable of hinting at something about the universe that the rest of us may not yet have realised." - Xpress Magazine
"Soulful, honest and utterly mesmerising, those who dared to take their eyes from her tender solitary frame were ignorant to the fact that this little lady is a complete dynamo. In the most literal sense... Gorgeous and rich, ironically her vocal style sounds more suited to a delicious black songstress straight out of raging eras past - not a fresh-faced girl from the back quarters of this isolated city. And the stories she spills are most deceiving to her age.." - Fasterlouder.com
"You sound old" - Tomás Ford
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Grey
Hayley Beth Lyrics
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But he’ll have a problem with communicating
And it might get him into trouble
I don’t think you know what is good for you
After all you chose the safest of the two
You don’t know what kind of man he is, underneath the adamantium
His heart is not so sharp
Jean Grey. Jean Grey.
Jean Grey. Jean Grey.
When Madeleine finally learned the truth
That she was merely a clone of you
She packed her bags and away she flew
Apocalypse is the embodiment of evil.
Jean Grey. Jean Grey.
Jean Grey. Jean Grey.
Jubilation Lee loves him like a dad
He’s the only father that she’s ever had
When she calls him Wolvie it just breaks his heart
His heart is not so sharp
His heart is not so sharp
Jean Grey. Jean Grey.
Jean Grey. Jean Grey.
The lyrics of Hayley Beth's "Grey-Summers" touch upon multiple characters from the Marvel X-Men Universe. The opening lines, "In the very far away future, your son's name will be Cable. But he'll have a problem with communicating and it might get him into trouble," is a reference to the character Cable, who is the time-traveling son of Cyclops and Jean Grey's clone Madelyne Pryor. Cable is portrayed as a gruff and stoic character who can struggle with interpersonal communication due to his traumatic past.
The following lines, "I don't think you know what is good for you, after all you chose the safest of the two. You don't know what kind of man he is, underneath the adamantium. His heart is not so sharp," suggest that the singer is warning Cyclops about the dangers of underestimating Cable despite his seemingly tough exterior. The mention of adamantium, a fictional indestructible metal, refers to the metal that was bonded to Wolverine's bones and claws, alluding to the fact that Cable may have a similarly tragic backstory.
The repeated chorus of "Jean Grey. Jean Grey" is a homage to the character who plays a crucial role in the X-Men comics as a founding member of the team and love interest of both Cyclops and Wolverine. The line "Apocalypse is the embodiment of evil" refers to the villain Apocalypse, who is one of the most powerful mutants in the X-Men universe and a frequent adversary of the X-Men.
Overall, the lyrics of "Grey-Summers" are a tribute to the complex and interconnected world of the X-Men comic books, focusing on the relationships and struggles of these classic characters.
Line by Line Meaning
In the very far away future, your son’s name will be Cable
A prediction that the person being addressed will have a son named Cable in the future, but he'll have difficulty in communicating.
But he’ll have a problem with communicating
The son named Cable will have communication issues.
And it might get him into trouble
The communication problem of the son named Cable could lead to some unfortunate situations.
I don’t think you know what is good for you
The singer suggests that the person being addressed doesn't always make the best decisions.
After all you chose the safest of the two
The person being addressed has a tendency to choose the safest option.
You don’t know what kind of man he is, underneath the adamantium
The person being addressed doesn't have a full understanding of the true nature of Cable.
His heart is not so sharp
Cable may have a vulnerable side and may not be as tough as he appears.
His heart is not so sharp
Repeated statement emphasizing the not so tough nature of Cable.
Jean Grey. Jean Grey.
The singer mentions the name Jean Grey twice, potentially indicating the importance of that character.
Jean Grey. Jean Grey.
Reiterated mention of Jean Grey.
When Madeleine finally learned the truth
The singer is referring to a character named Madeleine and the moment she found out a truth about herself.
That she was merely a clone of you
Madeleine found out that she was created as a clone of someone else.
She packed her bags and away she flew
Upon discovering this truth, Madeleine left.
Apocalypse is the embodiment of evil.
The singer is identifying a character named Apocalypse as evil incarnate.
Jubilation Lee loves him like a dad
The character Jubilation Lee has strong affection for someone who is like a father figure to her.
He’s the only father that she’s ever had
The same character has no other father figure besides the person being referred to.
When she calls him Wolvie, it just breaks his heart
The name Wolvie being used by Jubilation Lee for the father figure causes him emotional pain.
His heart is not so sharp
The father figure may have a softer side despite appearing tough, and the use of the name Wolvie affects him emotionally.
His heart is not so sharp
Reiterated statement emphasizing the vulnerable side of the father figure.
Jean Grey. Jean Grey.
Another mention of the character Jean Grey.
Jean Grey. Jean Grey.
Same as above.
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Written by: Hayley Beth
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