Grey
Jeremias Meinhard Lyrics


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You see the world is all so grey
They paint it more grey every day
You see the world is all so grey
They wish to paint it all away

Little baby, not yet born
Be sure that glimmering light of yours
Does not disturb the consent grey
Or you'll be cast away

Little baby now you're born
And if that shimmering light of yours
Would irritate the consent grey
You will be cast away

Seems your light is frightening them
Seems they think they'll have to die
Everyone shining more bright than them
Will be dimmed down and drained in grey

They need the world all in grey
They lead grey lifes every day
They need the world all in grey
You could try to get away

Little baby as you're grown
Be sure that shining light of yours
Is brightening up all of the grey
Paint all the grey away

Little baby, now you're grown
Now let that gleaming light of yours
Well irritate the consent grey
It's time to paint the grey away

Seems your light is frightening them
Seems they think they'll have to die
Now you are shining more bright than them
You finally have made your way

You see the world is still so grey
They paint it more grey every day
You see the world is still so grey
You can paint the grey away

Seems your light is frightening them
Seems they think they have to die




Now you are shining more bright than them
You finally have made your way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jeremias Meinhard's "Grey" talk about how the world is painted in shades of grey, how some people want it to remain that way, and how others need to break free from this monotony. The first stanza is a warning to a yet-to-be-born child that if their light shines too bright, they will risk being pushed away by society that wants everything to be grey. The second stanza is a message to a grown-up version of that child that they need to continue shining their light brightly and break the monotony of the grey world.


The lyrics hint at how people are afraid of things that shine or stand out too much. They fear that anything that might disrupt the status quo could be dangerous. The song suggests that this fear comes from a place of insecurity - people who lead grey lives are afraid of anyone who seems to have found a purpose or passion that they themselves lack. However, the song encourages the listener to continue shining their light nonetheless, and slowly but surely, they will break down the grey walls that have been built around them.


In essence, "Grey" is a song about standing up for oneself, and not letting society's expectations dictate one's life. It emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself, even if it means stepping out of the norm.


Line by Line Meaning

You see the world is all so grey
The world seems dull and lifeless.


They paint it more grey every day
People are making the world even more drab and dreary with their actions.


They wish to paint it all away
There are those who want to get rid of everything that distinguishes them from others.


Little baby, not yet born
This is meant to represent new beginnings and the excitement of new possibilities.


Be sure that glimmering light of yours
Your unique qualities that make you stand out should be protected and preserved.


Does not disturb the consent grey
Others may not appreciate your light if it disrupts the status quo.


Or you'll be cast away
You may feel like an outsider if you are too different from the norm.


Little baby now you're born
This is a continuation of the same message, but from the perspective of someone who has already been born.


And if that shimmering light of yours
If you are naturally bright and full of life.


Would irritate the consent grey
If others are made uncomfortable by your energy and vitality.


You will be cast away
You may be ostracized or pushed aside by those who feel threatened by you.


Seems your light is frightening them
Others may feel intimidated or scared by your unique qualities.


Seems they think they'll have to die
Some people feel like they're losing a part of themselves when they're around someone who is different from them.


Everyone shining more bright than them
Those who are dull and uninteresting.


Will be dimmed down and drained in grey
They will feel like their own light is being snuffed out by the brightness of others.


They need the world all in grey
Some people feel more comfortable when everything is predictable and bland.


They lead grey lifes every day
Their own lives are often dull and uneventful.


You could try to get away
It is possible to escape this life of mediocrity and sameness.


Little baby as you're grown
This is a reminder that this message applies throughout a person's life, not just in early childhood.


Be sure that shining light of yours
Your unique qualities and abilities should be used to brighten up the world.


Is brightening up all of the grey
Your own light should be used to bring joy and beauty to the world around you.


Paint all the grey away
By using your creativity and energy, you can help others see the world in a more vibrant and exciting way.


Now let that gleaming light of yours
This is encouraging people to be more confident and bold in expressing themselves.


Well irritate the consent grey
Others may not like it, but it's important to be true to yourself and not worry too much about what others think.


It's time to paint the grey away
This is an uplifting and hopeful message, suggesting that positive change is possible if people are willing to embrace their own unique qualities.


Now you are shining more bright than them
This is a reminder that everyone has something special to offer and should not be afraid to show it off.


You finally have made your way
This is about finding your place in the world and recognizing that you have a right to be there, even if others may not appreciate you at first.


You see the world is still so grey
Despite the challenges, there is much work left to be done in making the world a more vibrant and exciting place.


They paint it more grey every day
There are still those who try to maintain the status quo and resist change.


You can paint the grey away
This is a call to action, encouraging people to be bold and creative in making the world a brighter and more colorful place.




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Comments from YouTube:

loretta wilson

I had no Idea that Meinhard made this version of GREY..Grey, is my number one favorite Meinhard song...and I LOVE this version ALOT !!! I listen to GREY every single day, sometimes several times a day for months now..this version is so GOOD !!! WOW !!!!!

Catherine Jeannotte

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Andy Bartholamew

I just took a glance and noticed that there are 666 views. I know that is random but I found that rather amusing. Sorry...

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