As a child, Grey performed professionally with her mother in a folk duo called Generations. In 2003, Grey moved to Los Angeles and recorded a demo under the alias Holly Brook, which would be her stage name for several years. In 2004 she signed a publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group and a recording contract with American rock band Linkin Park’s Warner Bros. Records’ label imprint, Machine Shop Recordings. She would later release her debut album, Like Blood Like Honey, under the labels in 2006.
In 2010, after moving to Oregon, she co-wrote Eminem and Rihanna's No.1 hit single "Love the Way You Lie" alongside British record producer Alex da Kid, who subsequently signed her to his label imprint, KIDinaKORNER. Her work with Eminem on Love the Way You Lie was the first of many collaborations between the two.
Grey's second album and first under the pseudonym Skylar Grey, Don't Look Down, was released in July 2013. Her third album, Natural Causes, was released in September 2016. In 2019, Grey announced that she had left Interscope Records, and released an EP, Angel With Tattoos, in October of the same year. She released her fourth album, the eponymous Skylar Grey, in April of 2022. In 2023, she announced her intention to re-record her hit songs after selling her music catalogue two years prior to be able to afford to settle a divorce suit.
Grey is perhaps best known as a guest vocalist on several hit singles, including Fort Minor's "Where'd You Go", P. Diddy's "Coming Home", Dr. Dre's "I Need a Doctor", Macklemore's "Glorious", and more. She has also written for number of other prominent artists, including but not limited to Kehlani, Pink, Nicki Minaj, Céline Dion, and Beyoncé. Her music has featured in multiple films, including Suicide Squad, The Fate of the Furious, Aquaman, and Venom: Let There Be Carnage. Over her career Grey has accumulated five Grammy nominations, including nominations in the categories of Song of the Year and Album of the Year.
I Will Return
Skylar Grey Lyrics
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You can see the day rewind,
All the laughs and stupid fights,
You and I we roll like thunder in the skies.
Just like a party breaks at dawn,
It never stops for long.
I will return don't you ever hang your head,
Our memory is always within reach,
I will return I will return
Don't you ever hang your head.
When you're feeling empty,
I will be the fuel you need,
To keep on pushing on down the lonely street
And I'm always in the shack unseen.
Home like headlights on the lawn,
I'm never gone for long.
I will return don't you ever hang your head,
I will return in every song and each sunset,
Our memory is always within reach,
I will return I will return
Don't you ever hang your head.
I will return don't you ever hang your head,
I will return don't you ever hang your head,
I will return in every song and each sunset,
Our memory is always within reach,
I will return I will return
Don't you ever hang your head
The lyrics of "I Will Return" by Skylar Grey explore the theme of unbreakable friendship and the promise of loyalty even when two people are separated. The song starts by encouraging the listener to reminisce about the good times shared with a close friend or loved one - the laughs and silly arguments that made the bond stronger. The line, "Just like a party breaks at dawn, it never stops for long", suggests that despite the ups and downs, the friendship will always prevail.
The chorus is where the promise of loyalty comes in, with the repetition of "I will return" serving as a pledge to always be there for the person, no matter where life takes them. The lines, "Our memory is always within reach" and "I'm always in the shack unseen", imply that even if physically apart, the memory of the good times will always provide comfort and support to the listener. The song ends in a reiteration of the chorus, reinforcing the commitment to return and be there for the friend whenever needed.
Overall, "I Will Return" is a heartfelt and uplifting song about the unbreakable bonds of friendship and the promise that no matter where life takes us, we will always find our way back to those we love.
Line by Line Meaning
When you close your eyes,
When you reminisce about the past,
You can see the day rewind,
It's like you're reliving the moment.
All the laughs and stupid fights,
Even though we fought, we had good times.
You and I we roll like thunder in the skies.
We were powerful and unstoppable together.
Just like a party breaks at dawn,
Things may come to an end, but only temporarily.
It never stops for long.
Life continues and new experiences await.
I will return don't you ever hang your head,
I may be gone, but I promise to come back.
I will return in every song and each sunset,
You'll always be reminded of me in the beauty of life.
Our memory is always within reach,
Our past will always be a part of us.
I will return I will return
I am committed to coming back.
Don't you ever hang your head.
Don't lose hope, because I'll be back.
When you're feeling empty,
When you're feeling alone and lost,
I will be the fuel you need,
I will give you the strength to keep going.
To keep on pushing on down the lonely street
To keep moving forward despite the challenges.
And I'm always in the shack unseen.
Even when you can't see me, I'm still there.
Home like headlights on the lawn,
I may be away, but I'm still guiding you home.
I'm never gone for long.
I'll always come back to you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JONATHAN ROTEM, SKYLAR GREY, LUKE LAIRD
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