Silver Lining
Silver Lining

David Gray - Silver Lining Lyrics

Singer/Songwriter
Nov 2, 1998
439
Silver Lining Music Video

Silver Lining Lyrics

Take this silver lining
Keep it in your own sweet head
And shine it when the night is burning red
Shine it in the twilight
Shine it on the cold, cold ground
Shine it till these walls come
Tumbling down

We were born with our eyes wide open
So alive with wild hope
Now can you tell me why
Time after time
They drag you down
Down in the darkness deep
Fools in their madness all around
Know that the light don't sleep

Step into the silence
Take it in your own two hands
And scatter it like diamonds
All across these lands, yeah yeah yeah
Blaze it in the morning
Wear it like an iron skin
Only things worth living for
Innocence and magic, amen

We were born with our eyes wide open
So alive with wild hope
Now can you tell me why
Time after time
They drag you down
Down in the darkness deep
Falls in their madness all around
Know that the light don't sleep

We were born with our eyes wide open
So alive with wild hope
Now can you tell me why
Time after time
They drag you down
Down in the darkness deep
Fools in their madness all around
Know that the light don't sleep
Know that the light don't sleep
Time after time
They drag you down
Down in the darkness deep
Fools in their madness all around
Know that the light don't sleep
Know that the light don't sleep

Writer(s): DAVID GRAY
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Silver Lining' by David Gray?

    'Silver Lining' was written by David Gray, who is known for his poignant and evocative songwriting.

  2. Which album features David Gray's 'Silver Lining'?

    'Silver Lining' is a track from David Gray's chart-topping album 'White Ladder,' which was self-financed and recorded in his London flat.

  3. How successful was the album 'White Ladder'?

    'White Ladder' was immensely successful, spending almost three years on the UK top 100 and selling over 3 million copies in the UK alone. It was the best-selling album of all time in Ireland as of 2015, with over 7 million copies sold worldwide.

  4. What is a unique feature of the 'White Ladder' album release?

    The original 1999 release of 'White Ladder' includes a hidden track, 'Through to Myself,' which can be found by rewinding from the start of 'Please Forgive Me.'

  5. What is David Gray's perspective on inspiration and songwriting as discussed in the provided articles?

    David Gray views inspiration in songwriting as a combination of latent emotions and skillful creativity. He differentiates between moments of divine inspiration and more calculated songwriting efforts, emphasizing the importance of honesty and skill in the creative process.

  6. Why did David Gray believe 'White Ladder' was a pivotal moment in his career?

    David Gray felt that 'White Ladder' was a do-or-die moment in his career. The album was created during a period of financial and emotional struggle, which contributed to its profound open-heartedness and eventual success.

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