The talented singer/songwriter spent that year a special guest on the sold-out Overtones UK tour, playing at prestigious venues including the London Palladium and performing to some 40,000 people. His album Brighter Day wound its way in the Top 10 singer/songwriter albums on iTunes and his fan base continues to grow each day thanks to radio support from more than 40 stations. He was also the subject of a Channel 4 TV documentary, and topped it off with a mammoth tour of over 70 Caffe Nero outlets nationwide.
In the summer of 2012, Sam has shifted to a more soulful sound. His single, ‘This Girl’ released in August, doffed its cap to classic Motown, blue-eyed soul and general good-time intelligent pop. With over a quarter of a million YouTube views, it seems the general public is loving his slight bend in musical direction. And there’s more to come. Think Otis Redding meets the more ballad-driven strains of Elvis Costello with a dash of the Style Council and you’re getting there.
Born and raised in Hull, Sam grew up playing in bands on Humberside before slowly gravitating across the M62 to Manchester, which remains his base to this day. Whilst in Manchester he was discovered by legendary drummer Steve White (Paul Weller, The Who, Oasis) who became his manager, producer and general overseer. White, along with his team secured Sam a publishing deal with Notting Hill Music and a recording contract with the Transmission Recordings label. He also got Sam in the studio with highly sought after producer, Brendan Lynch (Weller as well as Primal Scream and Ocean Colour Scene).
As well as performing and generally playing a star-in-waiting, Sam is also an accomplished writer having crafted tunes for The Voice and Hollyoaks star Abi Phillips. At the time of writing he is very much a songwriter in demand.
Sam is currently the special guest on Peter Andre’s ‘Up Close and Personal’ tour which began in mid-November and spans over 30 dates nationwide. It is sure to open up Sam to a new audience and cement his reputation as one of the UK’s up and coming premium live acts.
A new single will coincide with the Andre tour with a brand new album, Too Much Of A Good Thing released on 4 February 2013. Like ‘This Girl’, the album has definite echoes of Motown and soul, kicked through with modern textures and a contemporary feel. It is set to be one of the defining releases of next year’s first quarter.
For more information on Sam Gray please contact Toby Opperman at Transmission Recordings on 0207 243 2921 or toby@transmissionrecordings.com
City Lights
Sam Gray Lyrics
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In a language I don't speak
Slowly we're walking
With the air under out feet
And I try to be
Someone that you can follow home
I try to be
Someone that you can't leave alone
Just as far as I can see
We walk over bridges
Though the shadows of the street
And I try to be
Someone that you can follow home
I try to be
Someone that you can't leave alone
Take a walk with me out into the city night
Watch the light of the sun unfold
Wonder if I'm ever gonna get it right
Would you'll ever be mine to hold
I feel your eyes that read me like a satellite
Sending images to my soul and It's right
But I lose you to the city lights
Darling you're talking
In a language I don't speak
Slowly we're walking baby
with the air under our feet
And I try to be
Someone that you can follow home
I try to be
Someone that you can't leave alone
Take a walk with me out into the city night
Watch the light of the sun unfold
Wonder if I'm ever gonna get it right
Would you'll ever be mine to hold
I feel your eyes that read me like a satellite
Sending images to my soul and It's right
oh yeah But I lose you to the city lights
I lose you to the city lights
I lose you to the city lights
I lose you to the city lights yeah
Take a walk with me out into the city night
Watch the light of the sun unfold
Wonder if I'm ever gonna get it right
Would you'll ever be mine to hold
I feel your eyes that read me like a satellite
Sending images to my soul and It's right
But I lose you to the city lights
The lyrics to Sam Gray's song "City Lights" depict a moment between two people as they walk through the city at night. The singer is keenly aware that the person they're with is speaking in a language they don't fully understand, but is willing to follow their lead. The two of them walk aimlessly, over bridges and through the shadows of the street, as the singer struggles to be the kind of person their companion can both follow home and never leave alone.
The chorus of the song repeats a desire to walk with the person through the city night, but the imagery of the sun unfolding hints at a hope for something more permanent. The singer wonders if they'll ever get it right, if the person will ever be theirs to hold. However, despite feeling as though they understand the person's soul, the singer loses them to the city lights.
Overall, the lyrics of "City Lights" capture a moment of uncertainty and longing between two people who are walking together but may not end up staying together.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling you're talking
The singer's lover is talking to them.
In a language I don't speak
The singer doesn't understand their lover's words.
Slowly we're walking
The singer and their lover are walking slowly.
With the air under our feet
They're walking in a relaxed manner.
And I try to be
The artist attempts to be.
Someone that you can follow home
The singer wants to be someone that their lover trusts and feels safe with.
Someone that you can't leave alone
The singer wants to be someone that their lover always wants to be around.
Heading for nowhere
The artist and their lover are aimlessly walking through the city.
Just as far as I can see
They're not walking towards a destination.
We walk over bridges
The artist and their lover are crossing bridges in the city.
Though the shadows of the street
They're walking through dark areas of the city.
Take a walk with me out into the city night
The artist invites their lover to explore the city with them at night.
Watch the light of the sun unfold
They watch the city lights come on as the sun sets.
Wonder if I'm ever gonna get it right
The singer is uncertain about their ability to make a relationship work.
Would you'll ever be mine to hold
The singer questions if their lover will ever be fully theirs.
I feel your eyes that read me like a satellite
The artist senses that their lover understands them deeply.
Sending images to my soul and It's right
Their connection is powerful and authentic.
But I lose you to the city lights
Despite their connection, the city distracts their lover and takes them away from the singer.
I lose you to the city lights
The singer feels like they're losing their lover to the city.
I lose you to the city lights yeah
The artist feels frustrated by the city's influence on their relationship.
Writer(s): Sam Gray
Contributed by Vivian B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cain Chiong
This is such a nice song and I have been wondering why no one like it!!!
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