Mathis Grey’s style is very unique. His vocals and his guitar playing create a definite coffee house feel allowing the audience to emerge themselves in his music in real time. His music is smooth, yet rugged - heavy , yet weightless….this is Mathis Grey.
"Handsome Mysteries" is a journey through the mind of singer-songwriter Mathis Grey. Mathis went back to his roots and made a acoustic version of his latest album. With his guitar, a mic, his voice and awesome lyrics, he takes you on a ride of emotions with songs like "Dancer"..."Sunshine"...."Freak Of Nature" and many more. This is one album that needs to be on your fall list!!!
I have played shows at:
"Rockwood Music Hall" New York, NY
"Fandana Music-Art-Film festival" Huntington, IN
"Hard Rock Cafe Chicago" Chicago, IL
"National Underground" in New york, NY
"Alphabet Lounge"New york, NY
"National Underground" Nashville, TN
"Skylark Cafe & Club" Seattle,WA
"Freakin Frog" Las Vegas, NV
"Elbo Room" Chicago, IL
"Opening Bell" Dallas, TX
"Piere's" Fort Wayne ,IN
"Borders Bookstore" Fort Wayne ,IN
"Gusto Lounge" Lancaster, PA
"Firefly" Fort Wayne,IN
"816 Pint & Slice" Fort Wayne, IN
"Brewha Coffeehouse" Columbia City,IN
"CS3" Fort Wayne, IN
"Wooden Nickel Music" Fort Wayne, IN
"The Black Sparrow" Lafayette,IN
"Lazy Daze Coffeehouse" Indianapolis, IN
"Rachael's Cafe" Bloomington, IN
"Hideaway Saloon" Louisville, KY
"400 Bar" Minneapolis, MN
"Honey Bar" Minneapolis, MN
"Electric Brew" Goshen, IN
"Jack Daniel's Whiskey Private Party" Lebanon, TN
"C2G Music Hall" Fort Wayne, IN
"St.Regis" Warsaw, IN
"Union Coffeehouse" Buchanan, MI
"Des Moines Social Club" Des Moines, IA
"Highlands Cork and Coffee" Denver, CO
"The Coffee Pod" Provo, UT
"Silos" Napa, CA
"Molinari Caffe" Napa, CA
"Coffee Kaanapali"Santa Rosa, CA
"The Coffee Compound" Salt Lake City, UT
"Gypsy House Cafe"Denver, CO
"13th Street Coffee" Omaha, NE
and more.
Lights
Mathis Grey Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I’m gonna go to a place where the cold holds right
As I walk through the rain, I see an old old house
It says won’t you come in and oh yeah bring the light…and I say
Oh I guess I can
Oh I guess I CAN
Oh I guess I can spare the light
As I step through the door, all I see is confused eyes
I said it’s hard to explain, it’s like being born for the second time
It’s kinda like being placed in a world with no wrong
And then they said
Do you think you can
Do you think you CAN
Do you think you can spare some light
As we all start to sway, twist and mend in the light
I can see every face their all like mine
As the night turns to day, and the hurt turns to joy
We all walk to the place where the light holds right
And we say
Oh yes we can
Oh yes we can
Oh yes we can share the light
Ba ba ba ba da ba ba ba x4
The lyrics to Mathis Grey's "Lights" explores the idea of sharing the light of hope and positivity. The persona in the song seeks the light of day to show the way to a place where the cold holds right. Here, the persona stumbles upon an old house, and he is invited to come in and bring the light. When he steps in, he finds people with confused eyes, wondering what it's like to know light. He explains that knowing light is like being born all over again, a world with no wrong.
The song, therefore, promotes the idea of hope, positivity, and togetherness. When they all start to sway, twist and mend in the light, the persona can see every face, and they're all like his. As the night turns to day, and the hurt turns to joy, they all walk together to the place where the light holds right. The repetition of "Oh yes we can" at the end of the song, implies that together they have the power to share the light and overcome their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Excuse me light of day, can I borrow you tonight
I humbly ask for your aid, O bright sun, to illuminate my path tonight
I’m gonna go to a place where the cold holds right
I seek to reach a destination where the chilly weather feels just right
As I walk through the rain, I see an old old house
While I stroll through the rainy street, an ancient dwelling catches my sight
It says won’t you come in and oh yeah bring the light…and I say
The abode invites me to enter and brighten it up, to which I respond
Oh I guess I can
Well, I suppose I am able to do so
Oh I guess I CAN
Indeed, I believe I can fulfill that request
Oh I guess I can spare the light
Yes, I am willing to share my source of radiance
As I step through the door, all I see is confused eyes
Once I go inside, everyone's gaze seems puzzled and unsure
And then a person says to me, what’s it like to know light
Then someone asks me what it feels like to possess and recognize light
I said it’s hard to explain, it’s like being born for the second time
I reply that it's difficult to describe, it's comparable to being reborn anew
It’s kinda like being placed in a world with no wrong
It's similar to existing in a world without any wrongdoing or imperfection
And then they said, Do you think you can
They inquire further, questioning whether I am capable
Do you think you CAN
Are you truly capable?
Do you think you can spare some light
Can you also offer some of your light to us?
As we all start to sway, twist and mend in the light
As we begin to move and mingle in the luminous atmosphere
I can see every face their all like mine
I realize that everyone's countenance mirrors my own
As the night turns to day, and the hurt turns to joy
When the darkness dissolves into light, and the pain transforms into delight
We all walk to the place where the light holds right
We all converge towards the spot where the light is perfect and ideal
And we say
And collectively we declare
Oh yes we can
Yes, indeed we are capable
Oh yes we can
We can surpass our limitations
Oh yes we can share the light
We can share our light with one another
Contributed by Elizabeth L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mathis Grey
Thanks for taking the time to check out my music Rosa and for downloading it! I'm happy it inspires you and i hope it inspires many more people. Take care and have a awesome 2013! -Mathis Grey-
Val TRS
very soothing and a breath of fresh air in music. Good luck!!
samantha renfro
i love your music and it is so amazing im so proud of you
Roos Söentken
I was listening to your song on soundcloud! I downloaded it! and i need to say you're such an insparation for kids like me! Thank you so much!
Rockton Road
Great stuff buddy!!! SO good!
Mahogany Marie
That was beautiful:)
Ric Patton / AlabamaBluesMan
Yeah , Good My Brotha