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.
Dearest Eloise
Stray Lyrics
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Dearest Eloise, I'm writing to say
A number of things, that happened today
And tell you all the funny things I know you like to hear
And make up little stories that I know you'll like to hear
Oh oh woh!!!
Dearest Eloise, I know it's hard to say
And hope you're feeling better now and hope you're doing fine
And make sure no-one brings you down now I'm not in your mind
Oh oh woh!!!
Dearest Eloise, If we meet again
Promise that you'll still treat me as a friend
And tell me that you like me still and put my mind at ease
And show me some affection Eloise-forgive me please
Oh oh woh!!!
The song Dearest Eloise by the band Stray is a moving piece of music that explores the feeling of regret and the desire for forgiveness. The lyrics of the song are addressed to Eloise, who the singer has hurt in the past, and who he hopes to make amends with. In the first verse, he starts by updating her on his day while also acknowledging the little things she likes to hear. He then moves onto the subject of his regret and apologizes for causing her pain. He expresses his hope that she is feeling better and urges her to avoid being dragged down by negative emotions now that he is out of her life. In the final verse, the singer approaches Eloise with a plea for friendship and asks her to forgive him for his mistakes. He is hopeful that she will still like him and provide the affection and connection that he needs.
Line by Line Meaning
Dearest Eloise, I'm writing to say
I am writing to you, my beloved Eloise, to share my thoughts and experiences.
A number of things, that happened today
There were several things that occurred today that I want to tell you about.
And tell you all the funny things I know you like to hear
I want to share with you all the humorous stories and anecdotes that I know you will enjoy.
And make up little stories that I know you'll like to hear
I will even invent some tales that I think will delight you.
Dearest Eloise, I know it's hard to say
Eloise, I understand that it may be difficult for you to forgive me.
I'm sorry for the times, I caused you such pain
I apologize for the moments when I inflicted hurt upon you.
And hope you're feeling better now and hope you're doing fine
I truly wish that you are in good health and spirits now.
And make sure no-one brings you down now I'm not in your mind
Please do not allow anyone else to make you feel unhappy now that I am no longer occupying your thoughts.
Dearest Eloise, If we meet again
In the event that we should cross paths once more, my dearest Eloise,
Promise that you'll still treat me as a friend
please pledge that you will maintain your amicable feelings towards me.
And tell me that you like me still and put my mind at ease
It would be of great comfort to me if you would express that you still regard me favorably.
And show me some affection Eloise-forgive me please
Eloise, I implore you to demonstrate some kindness and forgiveness towards me.
Contributed by Charlie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.