Stray is the name of at least 5 artists:

1. UK rock band formed in … Read Full Bio ↴Stray is the name of at least 5 artists:

1. UK rock band formed in 1966
2. Drum 'n Bass producer from London
3. Erica Dunham's EBM/futurepop project
4. Mattias Axelsson's R'n'B / Hip-Hop project
5. A Portuguese hip-hop artist

1. Stray are a UK rock band that formed in 1966. Vocalist Steve Gadd, guitarist Del Bromham, bass
player Gary Giles and drummer Steve Crutchley formed the group whilst all were attending the local Christopher Wren School in London. They signed to Transatlantic Records in January 1970, delivering eight albums in seven years for the label. Iron Maiden covered 'All In Your Mind' on their single 'Holy Smoke'. The band are still regularly touring today (often with their contemporaries the Groundhogs), although only Bromham survives from the original line-up. A new album VALHALLA will be released in 2009. For more information go to their website at http://www.stray-the-band.co.uk

2. Stray is also a drum & bass producer and DJ from London. Championed by Autonomic owners d bridge and Instra:mental, he appears on their already infuential FabricLive 50 mix, and notably has had releases on labels including Med School and Critical, as well as having his track "Pushed" featuring on Exit Record's 2011 compilation "Mosaic Volume 1". For more information and to hear some of his music check out http://www.soundcloud.com/straydnb

3. Stray is the name of a side-project of Erica Dunham -aka Unter Null. Her music is described as a trancey tunnel of melancholy melodies carrying clear sequences, bittersweet words and mesmerising atmospheres. Stray is a much more positive approach than Unter Null. The first album called "Abuse By Proxy" was released in 2008, with a follow-up in 2012 - "Letting Go".

4. StraY is also the name of Mattias Axelsson's R'n'B / Hip-Hop project. Take a look at his MySpace page: Mattias Axelsson

5. Stray is also a Portuguese Hip Hop artist, from the label Monster Jinx.

Come On Over
Stray Lyrics

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Bromham-Gadd

Come On Over
When you're feeling down
Don't you make a sound
Come on over to my place, come on in
If you've got the time
I'm sure you'll find

I'll make you welcome, come on in
chorus

Come on over to my place if you want
Come on over to my place if you want
If you're cold I'll light a fire
(Keep you warm)
Sit down we'll talk together
(We'll talk together)
I'm sure there's plenty you will say
You'll be so glad you came in
(You'll be glad)
There's no sense in running
(No sense in running)
You learned to run before you crawled
chorus
If you need some sympathy
Call on me babe, I'm the one to see
And if you need a helping hand
Call on me babe, I will understand
chorus

Come on over, come on over
repeat

Overall Meaning

The song "Come On Over" by Stray is an invitation to someone who is feeling down to come over and seek comfort and solace. The lyrics convey the message that the singer's house is a safe haven where the person can feel welcomed and cared for. The opening line "When you're feeling down, don't you make a sound" indicates that the person may be struggling internally and perhaps hiding their pain. The singer encourages this person to open up and come to his place where they can talk and find comfort in each other's company. The phrase "If you've got the time, I'm sure you'll find, I'll make you welcome, come on in" is a warm invitation to the person, assuring them that they will be welcomed and made to feel comfortable.

The chorus "Come on over to my place if you want, If you're cold I'll light a fire (Keep you warm), Sit down we'll talk together (We'll talk together), I'm sure there's plenty you will say, You'll be so glad you came in (You'll be glad), There's no sense in running (No sense in running), You learned to run before you crawled" reiterates the singer's invitation, reiterating his offer of comfort and reassurance that there is nothing to fear. The singer assures the person that they will find a sympathetic ear and hand to hold in difficult times. The final line of the chorus "You learned to run before you crawled" is a metaphor for how the person is trying to move away from their issues without understanding them fully.

Overall, the song's message is about reaching out to others and finding comfort in their companionship. It suggests that it's better to open up and seek help rather than to suffer in solitude. The song's soothing melody and reassuring lyrics make it a comforting and uplifting tune that can lift anyone's spirits.

Line by Line Meaning

Come On Over
I'm inviting you to come to my place

When you're feeling down
If you're feeling sad or upset

Don't you make a sound
Don't worry about being quiet

Come on over to my place, come on in
Please come into my home

If you've got the time
If you have free time

I'm sure you'll find
I'm positive that you'll discover

I'll make you welcome, come on in
I'll make you feel at ease

Come on over to my place if you want
If you'd like to, please come over

If you're cold I'll light a fire
If you're feeling chilly, I'll start a fire

(Keep you warm)
(It'll keep you warm)

Sit down we'll talk together
Let's have a conversation, we can both sit