Life Is Grey
Life Is Grey

Jamie Cullum - Life Is Grey Lyrics

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Life Is Grey Lyrics

Only yesterday
I told myself that life is grey
Didn't make me sad
Made me feel human

Only yesterday
I told myself that love is green
Greener than the trees
Growing in my bedroom

Made me want to lose myself, lose myself
In a song about the sun
Or the many things that I don't understand
Like I did since I was young

Made me want to open doors, sleep on floors
In a world outside your door
Watch a movie, play some piano
Write a sonnet, build an army

Let's build an army
Now will you love me?
Let's build an army

Only yesterday
I realized that tall, dark tomb
Punctuates the sky
A giant's exclamation

Shame on our beloved nation
The codes we send as ash into the sky
Oh, sorrow cure me from tiny glories
Now dig for beauty and build an army

Let's build an army
Now will you love me?
Then build an army

The truth is life is grey
The truth is times are strange
The truth is I'm okay
And you're beautiful

The truth is life is grey
The truth is times are strange
The truth is I'm okay
And you're beautiful
And you're beautiful
And you're beautiful
And you're beautiful
And you're beautiful
And you're beautiful

Writer(s): Jamie Cullum
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who is Jamie Cullum?

    Jamie Cullum is a British jazz musician known for his versatility in performing a wide range of musical styles. He gained prominence with his album 'Twentysomething' and is recognized for his use of innovative musical techniques like looping and beatboxing in his performances.

  2. In which album is the song 'Life Is Grey' featured?

    'Life Is Grey' is featured on Jamie Cullum's eighth studio album, 'Taller', which was released through Island Records on 7 June 2019.

  3. What was the inspiration behind the album 'Taller'?

    The title of the album 'Taller' was inspired by the attention Jamie Cullum received for marrying a taller woman, Sophie Dahl. Cullum has mentioned that it was interesting how much their height difference was talked about.

  4. Did Jamie Cullum debut any tracks from 'Taller' before its release?

    Yes, Jamie Cullum premiered the tracks 'Taller' and 'Mankind' from the album during the 2018 Montreux Jazz Festival. Additionally, songs 'Drink' and 'The Age of Anxiety' were made available ahead of the album’s release.

  5. How has 'Taller' been received by critics?

    'Taller' received positive reviews from critics. Matt Collar of AllMusic awarded it four out of five stars and described it as 'sophisticated and emotionally unguarded'. The Evening Standard also named it one of their albums of the week, calling it a 'bold reinvention'.

  6. What themes are explored in the song 'Life Is Grey'?

    In 'Life Is Grey', Jamie Cullum explores themes of acceptance, self-reflection, and the complexity of emotions. The lyrics discuss life’s greyscale moments, the contradictory nature of love, and the pursuit of beauty amidst confusion and strife.

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