The lyrics speak of knowing the right thing to do but failing to do it - due to indifference, fear, and maybe depression as many have noted. She is able to cheer up someone, or say the much needed word - but doesn't do it. The gray is, I believe, that cloudy uncertainty which we all live in at time, which prevents us from acting, "facing the truth", listening to the soft voice of spirituality, or even making decisions, even though we know what should be done. That's my take on it. I think it's much bigger than just falling in love with someone.
TOTALLY with you here. I don't read this song as a wallowing in depression unless it's the kind of 'stuck' that comes with feeling like fixing a problem, addressing a wrong, speaking out against injustice is exhausting as there seems to be a never ending need.
TOTALLY with you here. I don't read this song as a wallowing in depression unless it's the kind of 'stuck' that comes with feeling like fixing a problem, addressing a wrong, speaking out against injustice is exhausting as there seems to be a never ending need.
The lyrics speak of knowing the right thing to do but failing to do it - due to indifference, fear, and maybe depression as many have noted. She is able to cheer up someone, or say the much needed word - but doesn't do it. The gray is, I believe, that cloudy uncertainty which we all live in at time, which prevents us from acting, "facing the truth", listening to the soft voice of spirituality, or even making decisions, even though we know what should be done. That's my take on it. I think it's much bigger than just falling in love with someone.
TOTALLY with you here. I don't read this song as a wallowing in depression unless it's the kind of 'stuck' that comes with feeling like fixing a problem, addressing a wrong, speaking out against injustice is exhausting as there seems to be a never ending need.
TOTALLY with you here. I don't read this song as a wallowing in depression unless it's the kind of 'stuck' that comes with feeling like fixing a problem, addressing a wrong, speaking out against injustice is exhausting as there seems to be a never ending need.