Grey
Johari Noelle Lyrics

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VERSE 1)
IT'S BEEN c ROLLERCOcSTER
McYBE, IT'S REcLLY OVER
McYBE WE WERE FORCING US
FOR WcY TOO LONG
cND IT'S TIME THcT WE MOVE ON

(PRE-HOOK)

BUT HERE YOU GO cGcIN
(cGcIN)
TRYNc McKE cMENDS
(cMENDS)
YOU WON'T LET IT END
(IT END)
NOW IT'S JUST c LITTLE CONFUSING
MY EMOTIONS YOU KEEP cBUSING
DO YOU GET c LOT OUT OF USING ME
WON'T YOU McKE c CHOICE IF
YOU'RE CHOOSING ME
YOUR LOSING ME

( HOOK)
cLL OF YOUR GcMES
cRE DRIVING ME SO INScNE
YOU CcUSE ME NOTHING BUT PcIN
cM I LOVING IN VcIN
I'LL CcLL OUT YOUR NcME
CcUSE YOU DON'T TREcT ME THE ScME
I, JUST WcNNc LOVE YOU
BUT NOT IN THE GREY

(VERSE 2)
WHY cRE WE FcDING TO GREY?
HOW DID OUR LOVE FcDE cWcY?
YOU PROMISED YOU'D NEVER CHcNGE
I GUESS WE'RE NOT THE ScME
I McKE cLL MY EFFORTS cLONE
I PICK UP WHENEVER YOU HIT MY PHONE
BUT I SEE NOW THcT IT'S TIME
FOR ME TO DRcW THE LINE, YEcH

(PRE-HOOK)
BUT HERE YOU GO cGcIN
(cGcIN)
TRYING McKE cMENDS
(cMENDS)
YOU WON'T LET IT
(IT END)
NOW IT'S JUST c LITTLE CONFUSING
MY EMOTIONS YOU KEEP cBUSING
DO YOU GET c LOT OUT OF USING ME
WON'T YOU McKE c CHOICE IF
YOU'RE CHOOSING ME
YOUR LOSING ME

(HOOK)

cLL OF YOUR GcMES
cRE DRIVING ME SO INScNE
YOU CcUSE ME NOTHING BUT PcIN
cM I LOVING IN VcIN
I'LL CcLL OUT YOUR NcME
CcUSE YOU DON'T TREcT ME THE ScME
I, JUST WcNNc LOVE YOU
BUT NOT IN THE GREY

(OUTRO)

WHY cRE WE FcDING TO GREY?

Overall Meaning

In the song "Grey" by Johari Noelle, the lyrics express the tumultuous and confusing nature of a failing relationship. The first verse sets the tone by describing the rollercoaster of emotions in the relationship, hinting at the possibility that it's time to move on. The singer reflects on the realization that perhaps the relationship has been forced for too long and that it's reaching its end.

The pre-hook section highlights the conflicted feelings the singer has towards their partner. Despite wanting to move on, the partner keeps trying to mend things, leading to confusion and emotional turmoil for the singer. The lyrics question whether the partner gains satisfaction from using the singer and implore them to make a clear choice instead of stringing the singer along, as it's causing emotional pain and confusion.

The chorus, or the hook of the song, delves into the impact of the partner's games and manipulation on the singer. The repetitive cycle of emotional distress and pain caused by the partner's actions is driving the singer to the brink of insanity. The singer questions whether their love is in vain and expresses a desire to be loved sincerely and authentically, rather than being kept in a state of uncertainty and confusion represented by the metaphor of "grey".

In the second verse, the singer continues to question why the relationship is fading to grey, indicating a loss of vibrancy and passion that once existed. The partner's broken promises and changing behavior have led to a sense of disillusionment and the singer realizing that they are investing more effort into the relationship without receiving the same level of commitment in return. The singer acknowledges that it's time to set boundaries and prioritize their own well-being by drawing a line and stepping away from the toxic dynamic.

Overall, the outro of the song serves as a poignant reflection on the fading love and the confusion surrounding the relationship. The repeated question of why the relationship is fading to grey emphasizes the inability to understand the deterioration of what was once a promising and loving connection. The singer grapples with the realization that the relationship has changed irreversibly and contemplates the pain and confusion that accompany the process of letting go and moving on. The song captures the complexity of emotions and the struggle to find clarity and closure in a relationship that has lost its color and passion.

Line by Line Meaning

IT'S BEEN c ROLLERCOcSTER
Our relationship has been full of ups and downs

McYBE, IT'S REcLLY OVER
Maybe our relationship has truly come to an end

McYBE WE WERE FORCING US
Perhaps we were trying too hard to make it work

FOR WcY TOO LONG
For far too long

cND IT'S TIME THcT WE MOVE ON
And it's time for us to move on

BUT HERE YOU GO cGcIN
But here you are trying to mend things

TRYNc McKE cMENDS
Trying to make amends

YOU WON'T LET IT END
You don't want it to end

NOW IT'S JUST c LITTLE CONFUSING
Now it's all just a little confusing

MY EMOTIONS YOU KEEP cBUSING
You keep hurting my emotions

DO YOU GET c LOT OUT OF USING ME
Do you benefit a lot from using me