The band announced their break-up on February 18, 2007. Although have recently reformed and played gigs in Melbourne.
Mrs Gray
Sodastream Lyrics
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I will be on my knees with a one way ticket to the broadway trees
I needed your hand, needed then I pleaded to get away
And by the lake, while I stayed I grew tired of this
And the constant grey
So I broke up his hand and turned to the one he's been kissing
'cause everything's falling down today
The shooter's over there in the sand
But I could use a little helping hand
Concentrate, be amazed by the tight blue jeans worn by mrs gray
And the rest of the gang tumbled out of the classroom
I don't need cotton sheets or the book that spoke of the
Autumn breeze and the times that we had
Fumbling around in the bathroom
'cause everything's falling down today
The shooter's over there in the sand
I got no reason to celebrate
But I could use a little helping hand
Yeah I could use a little helpting hand
By the trees we agreed to abort his will and the need to please
With purpose and pace all of this was new to my head
And I adored this crumpled lawn and I greeted you
With a grinding jaw and a beer in hand
The laugh lines made me second rate
But everything's falling down today
The shooter's over there in the sand
I got no reason to celebrate
But I could use a little helping hand
Yeah I could use a little helping hand
The song "Mrs Gray" by Sodastream is a complex composition that is open to interpretation. Thematically, the song explores the singer's struggles with their internal conflicts and the external factors that are affecting their life. The opening line, "I will be on my knees with a one way ticket to the broadway trees," can be interpreted as a symbol of surrender to a bleak reality. The singer feels trapped, and the only way out is to surrender to their fate. The reference to "broadway trees" can be seen as a metaphor for the bustling city where people are lost and overwhelmed.
The singer then goes on to talk about their desperate need for help, as they plead for Mrs. Gray's hand to help them get away. However, as time passes, the constant grey of their surroundings becomes unbearable. They then mention breaking up someone's hand and turning to the one they've been kissing, which could imply that the singer is looking for ways to cope with their pain, even if it involves harming others.
The song then takes an interesting turn when the singer talks about "tight blue jeans worn by Mrs. Gray" and how they are amazed by them. This shift in focus could be seen as a distraction from the pain and discomfort they are feeling. The rest of the song is a jumble of thoughts and emotions, as the singer talks about their love for the crumpled lawn and their struggles with laughter lines that make them feel inferior. The song ultimately ends with a plea for a helping hand.
Overall, "Mrs Gray" is a complex and emotionally charged song that explores themes of pain, struggle, and the need for help.
Line by Line Meaning
Mrs gray
Addressing the subject of the song, possibly a person or an abstract concept.
I will be on my knees with a one way ticket to the broadway trees
I am willing to go to great lengths, possibly with no way back, to pursue this path or goal I have in mind.
I needed your hand, needed then I pleaded to get away
I once depended on someone or something to help me but now I want to break free from it or them.
And by the lake, while I stayed I grew tired of this, And the constant grey
Staying in the same place for too long has made me weary and bored of the monotonous routine.
So I broke up his hand and turned to the one he's been kissing, 'cause everything's falling down today
In a moment of impulsivity, I caused harm to someone and turned to their infatuation, perhaps as a way to feel a sense of control amidst the chaos around me.
The shooter's over there in the sand, I got no reason to celebrate
There is some form of danger nearby and I am in no mood to be happy or celebratory.
But I could use a little helping hand, Concentrate, be amazed by the tight blue jeans worn by mrs gray
Despite the situation, a little support or encouragement would be appreciated. Meanwhile, there is an element of distraction or fascination with something superficial like the appearance of Mrs. Gray.
And the rest of the gang tumbled out of the classroom, I don't need cotton sheets or the book that spoke of the Autumn breeze and the times that we had
Others around me may be carefree and unburdened by the past, but I am not nostalgic and do not require familiar comforts to feel at ease.
Fumbling around in the bathroom, 'cause everything's falling down today
Even in private, everything seems to be going wrong or feeling out of control.
By the trees we agreed to abort his will and the need to please
In a decision made with someone else, I agreed to let go of the pressure to conform or seek approval from others.
With purpose and pace all of this was new to my head, And I adored this crumpled lawn and I greeted you, With a grinding jaw and a beer in hand
I am excited by the new path I am on and despite the difficulties, I feel a sense of joy in the moment. However, there is also a hint of tension or roughness in my demeanor.
The laugh lines made me second rate, But everything's falling down today
The wrinkles or signs of aging on my face leave me feeling inadequate while everything else seems to be going wrong today as well.
But I could use a little helping hand, Yeah I could use a little helping hand
Reiterating the desire for assistance or support, whether it be physical or emotional.
Contributed by Josiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.