This song samples Jazz saxophonist Bill Evans' track "What Is There to Say." Krule explained to MTV News how when he was a child he used to listen to jazz melodies on repeat. "Improvisation is beautiful because it's only there in that moment," he said, "and I can take that moment and prolong it as much as possible with my song."
Bathed in Grey
King Krule Lyrics
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When in front of you there lays
A strong path that paved your way
Now shattered lost shades of grey
I guess I missed her
This overgrown sister
With no cement in the mixture
Well let me paint this dark picture
They were duds
There was blood
Fed and thugs wed her calm heart
And now she's laying in the dark
In a pool of filth
I found a body in the dark
I found her body in the dark
I guess it's my turn to burn through
The rest of these funny days
I stress when my turn to
Earn you a better life runs astray
I can't say what's right
But understand the pain that enslaves
It hasn't hit me as easily
As some might say
We all find a day
To slip away
You pour your heart, your aching soul
Where I stay bold
Look for the times you took to hold
My naked soul
Deep sea diver
Born skiver
Two month fiver
I've hurt everyone but you
I see things simple
But it only rekindles
These dark shades of blue
It's the darkest shade of blue
It's the darkest shade of blue
I guess it's my turn to burn through
The rest of these funny days
I stress when my turn to
Earn you a better life runs astray
I can't say what's right
But understand the pain that enslaves
It hasn't hit me as easily
As some might say
It hasn't hit me in the same way
It hasn't hit me
There was not much else to say
It hasn't hit me but I still feel the pain
It hasn't hit me
There was not much more to say
Has this hit?
The song "Bathed in Grey" by King Krule portrays the theme of loss and regret. The lyrics talk about a person who had a strong concrete path in life that got destroyed, leaving them helpless and lost in the shades of grey. The reference to "overgrown sister" in the lyrics could suggest a person they were once close to or a time in their life when things were simpler. The dark picture the artist paints in the lyrics could be a reflection of their state of mind and emotions they are experiencing.
However, the lyrics take a dark turn when the artist talks about finding a body in the dark, emphasizing a sense of mystery and ominousness. The mention of "blood, thugs" suggests violence and trauma, which adds to the emotional intensity of the song. The artist also mentions that "I've hurt everyone but you" which could mean that there is one person in their life who they want to save and protect. The artist's guilt and their attempt to get past it also come through in the lyrics.
The artist's reflections on the past and present are a reminder of how life can be difficult, and it's not always easy to overcome the challenges. The artist emphasizes the point that the pain that enslaves them is not easy to shake off, and others shouldn't expect it to be. The lyrics of "Bathed in Grey" may be interpreted as a confession, an emotional outpouring, or a cry for help.
Line by Line Meaning
What is there to say
What words can express the current situation?
When in front of you there lays
When the future is ahead of you
A strong path that paved your way
A clear, defined path that led to your current position
Now shattered lost shades of grey
Now uncertain and confused, with no clear direction
I guess I missed her
I realize now that I overlooked something important
This overgrown sister
This situation that has grown beyond control
With no cement in the mixture
With no solid foundation or stability
Well let me paint this dark picture
Let me describe the bleak reality
They weren't men
They weren't respectable or honorable
They were duds
They were failures or disappointments
There was blood
There was violence or destruction
Fed and thugs wed her calm heart
She was taken advantage of and abused by unsavory individuals
And now she's laying in the dark
She is now in a miserable, hopeless situation
In a pool of filth
Surrounded by unpleasant, dirty conditions
I found a body in the dark
I discovered something shocking and depressing
I guess it's my turn to burn through
It's now my responsibility to endure and persevere
The rest of these funny days
The remaining unpredictable and absurd days of life
I stress when my turn to
I worry about living up to expectations
Earn you a better life runs astray
When my efforts to improve our lives fall short
I can't say what's right
I can't confidently make the correct decision
But understand the pain that enslaves
But I recognize the sorrow and suffering that dominates
It hasn't hit me as easily
I haven't fully grasped the magnitude of the situation
As some might say
As others may believe or express
We all find a day
We all eventually reach a point
To slip away
To lose control or succumb to external forces
You pour your heart, your aching soul
You invest all your emotion and energy into something
Where I stay bold
Where I remain confident and resolute
Look for the times you took to hold
Remember the moments of connection and intimacy
My naked soul
My true and exposed self
Deep sea diver
A brave explorer who delves into the unknown
Born skiver
Someone who avoids responsibility or work
Two month fiver
Someone who is always broke or struggling financially
I've hurt everyone but you
I have caused harm to everyone except for you
I see things simple
I perceive things in a straightforward way
But it only rekindles
But it only reignites
These dark shades of blue
These feelings of sadness and despair
It hasn't hit me in the same way
I haven't experienced the same emotions as others
There was not much else to say
There is nothing else to express
But I still feel the pain
But the suffering persists
Has this hit?
Has the reality of the situation sunk in?
Writer(s): E. Y. Harburg, Archie Ivan Marshall, Vernon Duke Copyright: Kay Duke Music, T.B. Harms Co., Chrysalis Music Ltd.
Contributed by Alexis N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alessandrotorres1962
If king krule did a jazz album next I would absolutely like that.
@waleo201
+Androgyn E hes done some jazz type stuff under edgar the beatmaker and djjd sports name tons of material just surf and enjoy
@TulleSalso
This piece is beyond almost all the best nowadays productions; beautiful title; King Kryle is officially for me one of the 2-3 greatest things happened in modern (pop) music since at least the time of Massive Attack and Portishead.
@joybird144
this is so special to me. this is its own art form
@LunarySSF2
I hope he plays it live someday
@star0shadows
Fave on the album
@TheRealSandorClegane
This song and whiskey on the rocks <3
@foxylee88
I like the lost feeling in this.
@geometryoflove528hz2
king krule makes me feel dirty
@igzy9306
perfect