1) Peter and t… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Peter and the Wolf is the American folk band formed by musician Redding Hunter.
2) Peter and the Wolf is a British acoustic/folk trio from Liverpool.
3) Peter and the Wolf was a disco artist active in the 1980s.
4) Peter and the Wolf was a British afrobeat group from Wolverhampton.
5) Peter and the Wolf was a British oi\rac band from London active in the 1980s.
1) Peter and the Wolf is the American folk band formed by musician Redding Hunter. The band's the first official CD release was "Lightness" in 2006. "The Ivori Palms" became the act's second official release in September 2007, followed by Mellow Owl in 2008 and Traffique's Endless Weekend Mixtape in 2010. The album "Easy Mountain" was released in December 2011.
2) Peter and the Wolf is a British acoustic/folk trio from Liverpool. The trio began in 2002 when vocalist Marc Sunderland and drummer Donna Dosanjh met at university, and immediately began sketching tracks together, turning up at the open-mic nights across the city to perform them. The addition of double-bassist Hugo Harrison completed the trio. The released the EP "Storyteller" in 2006 and the album "Golden Stars" in 2010.
3) Peter and the Wolf was a disco artist active in the 1980s.
4) Peter and the Wolf was a British afrobeat group from Wolverhampton.
5) Peter and the Wolf was an oi\rac band from London, England, performed in middle 80s. They recorded a few songs but with bad sound quality. All these recordings were in one cd under the title "Antisocial" and released by the Bulgarian record label Regenerate in 2000.
Scarlet and Grey
Peter and the Wolf Lyrics
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How much I wanted you
I never held you in my arms
The way I wanted to
Now because of things I didn't say
When my ship sails away
The sky will be scarlet and grey
Helplessly drawn to you
Now because of things I didn't do
Instead of standing with you
I will drift into scarlet and grey
And people need to tell each other how they feel
Before they go sailing away
My ship leaves today
Under dreary skies of scarlet and grey
To be so helplessly
Helplessly drawn to you
And now because of things I didn't do
Instead of standing with you
I will drift into scarlet and grey
And people need to tell each other how they feel
Before they go sailing away
My ship leaves today
Under dreary skies of scarlet and grey
Let 'em take me
Oh take me away.
The song Scarlet and Grey by Peter and the Wolf is a melancholic reflection on unrequited love and missed opportunities. The singer regrets never expressing their feelings to their loved one or taking action to be with them. As a result, they feel a sense of helplessness as their chance of being with the person they love slips away. The lyrics imply that the departure of the singer's ship is a metaphor for the missed opportunity, and the "scarlet and grey" of the sky represents the conflicting emotions of passion and regret.
The song's somber tone is emphasized by the repeated phrase "helplessly drawn to you," which underscores the singer's sense of resignation and inability to change the situation. The lyrics also suggest that communication is crucial in relationships, as the singer laments not expressing their feelings before it was too late.
One interpretation of the song is that it reflects the universal experience of unrequited or unrealized love, and the pain of missed opportunities. The beautiful, haunting melody of the song adds to its emotional impact, making it a memorable addition to the Peter and the Wolf's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
I never told you
I never expressed my feelings to you
How much I wanted you
The extent of my desire for you
I never held you in my arms
I never physically embraced you
The way I wanted to
As passionately as I desired
Now because of things I didn't say
Due to my lack of communication
When my ship sails away
As I depart
The sky will be scarlet and grey
A symbol of sadness and regret
And it's hard to be so helplessly
It is difficult to be completely powerless
Helplessly drawn to you
Overcome with attraction for you
Now because of things I didn't do
As a result of my inaction
Instead of standing with you
Choosing not to be by your side
I will drift into scarlet and grey
I will succumb to regret and sorrow
And people need to tell each other how they feel
Communication of emotions is important
Before they go sailing away
Before one departs or moves on
My ship leaves today
My departure is imminent
Under dreary skies of scarlet and grey
In a melancholic and regretful atmosphere
Let 'em take me
I am willing to be taken
Oh take me away.
Away from my sorrow and regret
Contributed by Levi O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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