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Inspired by thinking I saw someone I knew...but it wasn't him!

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Grey, Grey

Grey, grey calling through a foggy day
I thought it was you, I thought it was you
But you rode on the cycle path we both were on
And I was on foot was I so very wrong?

You were wearing a different set of clothes
To what you’d normally wear but I could swear
That your hair was the same so I called your name
But you didn’t hear, didn’t let me explain

And other people looked my way
As I shouted to you on that day
And all I remember is
Grey, grey, grey, grey

Grey, grey waiting for a sunny day
The music you make is authentic and great
You play good jazz and trained to be a charming lad
Remember the words when your mind is a blur

And other people looked my way
As I shouted to you on that day
And all I remember is
Grey, grey, grey, grey
Grey, grey grey

Wondering where you’ve gone
Travelling on

Grey, grey calling through a foggy day
I thought it was you, I thought it was you
But now I think of it you’d never be
On a bicycle at quarter to three or anytime
I could be wrong but you’d rather be somewhere else singing a song
You’d rather be somewhere else singing a song
You’d rather be somewhere else singing a song.

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from When The Lights Are Bright, released June 5, 2019
Credits: Beth Porter - Vocals, Baritone Ukulele, Violin, Cello, Clarinet; Jools Scott - Piano, Hammond Organ; Sue Lord - Violin; Luke Cawthra - Guitar; Pete Gibbs - Bass; Matt Jones - drums, bongos, juggling percussion; Ben Please - Glockenspiel

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Beth Porter Newton Stewart, UK

The songs from When The Lights Are Bright are dark, quirky, charming and ethereal Chamber-Pop, and depict themes such as fear, confusion, money, the weather and the odd cheesy love song, all carried by Beth’s pure and unaffected voice. Marshes have been likened to Cat Power, The Beatles, REM, This Is The Kit, Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Radiohead, The Incredible String Band and The Kinks. ... more

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