Grey Area
Sam Tsui Lyrics


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Find a way through the grey, grey area
Are we just friends tonight?
We can't stay in the grey, grey area,
It's time for black or white

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Can't figure out exactly how we stand
Stuck in between two uncharted lands
We're sendings signs like I've never seen
Changing our minds, don't know what we mean

Are we off, are we on?
Is it right, is it wrong?
Is that it, is there more?
Are we here? are you sure?
Not enough, or too far?
Do we know what we are?

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Find a way through the grey, grey area
Are we just friends tonight?
We can't stay in the grey, grey area,
It's time for black or white
So decide on a side of the line we'be been treading
It's okay if the choice is scaring ya
Can't spend another night

In the grey, grey, grey, grey, grey area
In the grey, grey, grey, grey, grey area

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These blurry boundaries got me all confused
Who sets the limits, do you choose? do I choose?
Just need to know which way we're heading here
Is something happening yet? Let's be clear

Are we off, are we on? should I just play along?
Is it right, is it real? Do I feel what you feel?
Not enough, or too far? Do we know what we are?
What we are?

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Find a way through the grey, grey area
Are we just friends tonight?
We can't stay in the grey, grey area,
It's time for black or white
So decide on a side of the line we'be been treading
It's okay if the choice is scaring ya
Can't spend another night

In the grey, grey, grey, grey, grey area
In the grey, grey, grey, grey, grey area

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Looks like we're lost without a guide
Til we can make up our minds
Are we falling in love or just along for the ride?
It's time to decide

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Find a way through the grey, grey area
Are we just friends tonight?
We can't stay in the grey, grey area,
It's time for black or white
So decide on a side of the line we'be been treading
It's okay if the choice is scaring ya
Can't spend another night





In the grey, grey, grey, grey, grey area
In the grey, grey, grey, grey, grey area

Overall Meaning

The song Grey Area by Sam Tsui talks about the confusion and uncertainty in a romantic relationship. The singer is trying to figure out whether they are just friends or something more than that. They are stuck in the "grey area," trying to navigate through the uncharted waters of their emotions. The lyrics highlight the difficulties of defining a relationship and setting boundaries, especially when both parties are sending mixed signals.


The chorus urges the singer and his partner to make a decision instead of staying in the grey area. They cannot keep treading on this line between friendship and romance. It's time to choose between black or white, to define what they are to each other. The song ends with the singer imploring his partner to decide, even if the decision scares them, so they can move forward and stop spending another night in the grey area.


Overall, the song is a relatable and honest perspective on the complexities of romantic relationships, where lines can blur, and emotions can be difficult to navigate.


Line by Line Meaning

Find a way through the grey, grey area
Struggling to understand where we stand in this uncertain situation


Are we just friends tonight?
Questioning the true nature of our relationship


We can't stay in the grey, grey area,
We can no longer remain undecided in this situation


It's time for black or white
We need to make a firm decision one way or the other


Can't figure out exactly how we stand
We're struggling to define our relationship


Stuck in between two uncharted lands
We're in uncharted territory, unsure of how to proceed


We're sendings signs like I've never seen
We're giving mixed signals that are confusing both of us


Changing our minds, don't know what we mean
We keep changing our stance, and we're not sure what we really want


Are we off, are we on?
Are we in or out of a relationship?


Is it right, is it wrong?
Are we doing the right thing, or is it a mistake?


Is that it, is there more?
Is this all there is to our relationship, or could there be something deeper?


Are we here? are you sure?
Are we fully present in this relationship, or is one of us holding back?


Not enough, or too far?
Is our relationship too shallow or too deep?


Do we know what we are?
We're unsure of what our relationship truly entails


So decide on a side of the line we'be been treading
We need to decide what direction we want our relationship to take


It's okay if the choice is scaring ya
It's understandable if we're afraid of making a decision


Can't spend another night
We can't continue with the uncertainty any longer


These blurry boundaries got me all confused
We're confused because our boundaries are not well-defined


Who sets the limits, do you choose? do I choose?
We're not sure who should define the boundaries of our relationship


Just need to know which way we're heading here
We need to have a clear sense of direction in our relationship


Is something happening yet? Let's be clear
We're not sure if our relationship is progressing, and we need to discuss it


Looks like we're lost without a guide
We're lost and in need of direction


Til we can make up our minds
Until we can decide what we want, we'll remain lost


Are we falling in love or just along for the ride?
We're unsure if our emotions are genuine or if we're just caught up in the moment


It's time to decide
We need to make a choice and stick to it




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Comments from YouTube:

@Tattookitty92

3:10 onwards is my fave part. I LOVE hearing him hit those high notes, his voice is just yum <3

@jeanettedemon1660

It's my favourite part too :D Sam is incredible... ^^ All songs of his album are amazing!

@GregoryKessey

Muitoooo bom! Curti de mais e sou do Brasil \o

@sidyT9

The grey area isn't the fiendzone. It's between frienzone and love.

@YGhappyvirus

It's like the zone of friends with benefits

@MaxMikescrool1

OH
Correct both of you

@movecount

The Gray Fullbusterea

@jordanjenel

When the fandom gets technical XD

@ethanchia3300

sidyT9 So is it when me and my friend flirt and have nicknames for each other?

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@Anniepasta

This video deserves more views!! 
The video is amazing and the singing too!!

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