David Gray - "Freedom"

[@teresablood5651]

Almost 17 years ago, my boyfriend had to move to a different city. I was pregnant. Every time I’d visit him, I’d listen to this CD on the way home. Still hits me in the heart now, as my husband sleeps in our bed and I’ve just gotten our kids off to school.

[@solyd2402]

great story. great song.

[@hopebgood]

This album saved my sanity. I'd been violently mugged and would go to bed at night thinking about why it had to be me and would wake up first thing thinking about it too. For some reason this album got me past that. It's kinda cool that this album gives everyone good thoughts. *hug* I wish ya all the best

[@sl11tenderhand]

​@@hopebgoodSorry you had to go through that, Chief. Hope you are where you want to be now.

[@judithedwards3395]

It's a very moving CD. I hope you find peace in your heart xo

[@amandaadams9170]

I wore his 💿 cds out too

[@simonharesnape6578]

His best album by far , and this song sums up the last moments of somebody who's made a big mistake

[@Blue_Fox142]

What do you mean? What did David Gray do?

[@simonharesnape6578]

I mean before it all goes wrong​@@Blue_Fox142

[@simonharesnape6578]

​@@Blue_Fox142I never said David Gray did anything wrong , I'm just trying to describe what I think this song describes , what I think it describes is a bloke who realises he's made a big mistake marrying somebody

[@jamespereira7540]

No better songwriter. Ever. And the voice stylings, and musicianship. Inexplicable. Ingenius.

[@kennewton5877]

You people that gave David a dislike should connect with life and write one of your own. Give it a shot!

[@patty109109]

In truth I didn't love this album as much as its prior, but this long stands out as a true gem.

[@judithedwards3395]

By listening to the lyrics, I feel as human beings, we can all relate to David Grey's poignant words.

[@MagicPie2013]

I love this man. Greatest concert I've been to, hands down.

[@lizcilliers]

Still listening in 2020. So Beautiful.

[@katsullivan7274]

Wonderful feeling to come back to his music!! 😍♥️

[@entombedlamb5356]

And 2022.

[@lizcilliers]

@@entombedlamb5356 Yes, definitely. David Gray's music is timeless.

[@lawrence4361]

2023

[@peterwroberts4379]

And beyond this is an analogy for loss wether it be any kind of love

[@simonharesnape6578]

That view at the edge of dawn lives with me and always will .

[@teachersd619]

this guy sounds even better live

[@leeclarke6822]

True words sang beautifully lovely tune

[@judithedwards3395]

I chose "Freedom" to be played at my only beloved Brother's funeral in 2003. I didn't realise it before his passing, he bought this Album by David Gray, and we listened to some songs together at his home in Brunswick. Caroline was one he said hey Sis, listen to the lyrics to Caroline. I wasn't thinking I would soon lose my beloved Brother, Lawrie. I love you every day Lawrie, your loving Dis, Judith xo

[@goingtotahiti]

This song is so nostalgic to me because like when I was 7 my dad played it all the time on the way to my grandma's house in the car and it randomly got stuck in my head today it took me FOREVER to find this OMG it's such a good song and nostalgic (,:

[@margaretstewart2575]

Love this guy. Always has beautiful songs AND beautiful albums.❤❤❤❤

[@davidstringfellow5383]

When this fucked up world returns to some semblance of normality I've made a promise to myself to go and see DG live. Bring it on 😀

[@Postmaster.]

: POSITIVE. : LOVE. : TRUTH.

[@lizcilliers]

I cannot stop listening to this song.

[@bizzjoe]

+Liz Cilliers Good choice ..

[@bizzjoe]

Still a good choice :-)

[@MikeBegley-o3p]

Love David Gray what an artist, this is incredible. Beautiful. God bless the world Amen😊

[@peterwroberts4379]

The ending cuts you to the bone but it’s beautiful all the same it makes me think of lost time

[@peterwroberts4379]

Laughing loud and undiminished beautiful just perfect

[@catdlynch]

if I close my eyes.....I can still see you dancing, laughing loud and undiminished

[@entombedlamb5356]

Do you know that men live their whole lives for that...

[@mccumiskey87]

Beautiful heart felt line.

[@danramalingum2200]

Hits hard. I miss you Dad

[@judithedwards3395]

Brings tears to my eyes, love you Lawrie❤

[@sarahfromtheuniverse]

Such a sad deep song ❤️

[@jeffreykent5271]

david gray is awesome ...

[@MikeBegley-o3p]

Cleanest drummer man. Snappy drummer. Freaking awesome love this tune😊

[@chasblay4280]

Freedom we need it now .

[@rooty]

It's 2022 next year, 20th anniversary babyyyy. PLEASE issue New Day at Midnight on vinyl!

[@simonharesnape8070]

What a beautiful song

[@keithfoley3522]

A beautiful song in memories.

[@HermanQuinabo-rq2vc]

❤ God be with you and your family. Star crossed lovers, finally together. Remember.❤

[@annfox3282]

Mesmorising , love the backing

[@greghamilton1801]

Heart rending song by a great singer songwriter. He was brilliant live in Symphony Hall.

[@Cheere]

I like his music

[@donmarshall2446]

Omg such an awesome album brings back so many memories, beautiful x

[@markworthy4796]

Going to see David live in March Leeds littrely can't wait

[@markworthy4796]

Cancelled

[@dleoner1]

Mark Worthy we still have his music here, sorry you missed out. Next time, brother!

[@markworthy4796]

Absolutely rescheduled for March 2021 now

[@dleoner1]

Mark Worthy enjoy!

[@markworthy4796]

😁😁

[@shannonprice5187]

Love this song from Alias sound track 😁👍💖

[@sorgin6469]

Take your eyes off me There's nothing here to see Just trying to keep my head together As we make our vow Let us remember how There's nothing good that lasts forever Time out on the running boards We're running Through a world that's lost it's meaning Trying to find a way to love This running Ain't no kind of freedom Feel the touch of grief You stand in disbelief Can steal the earth from right beneath you And falling in so far They know just where you are Yea but there ain't no way to reach you Time out on the running boards We're running Through a world that's lost it's meaning Trying to find a way to love This running Ain't no kind of freedom Of freedom It's time to clean these boots Fold up these parachutes The word's goodbye But I can't say it The end is close at hand I think we understand There ain't no use trying to delay it Time out on the running boards We're running Through a world that lost it's meaning Trying to find a way to love This running Ain't no kind of freedom Freedom, freedom, freedom Time out on the running boards We're running Through a world that lost it's meaning Trying to find a way to love This running Ain't no kind of freedom Freedom, freedom, freedom Time out on the running boards We're running Through a world that lost it's meaning Trying to find a way to love This running Ain't no kind of freedom Freedom, freedom, freedom I'm bending to the task I know this work is never finished But if I close my eyes I can still see you dancing Laughing loud and undiminished Auteurs-compositeurs : David Gray

[@williamgibson4053]

One of the greatest British songwriters ever. I sometimes wonder about his vocal style but then I remind myself to stop being churlish and enjoy the music.

[@MichaelHoare-bh5pg]

I would say he has been influenced by Van Morrison, his voice has a Van Morrison like quality to it,maybe a little Bob Dylan in there as well.

[@juliusdelapaz128]

This beautiful song was played when Syd & Vaughn made love in season 2. Thanks for featuring this, Alias!

[@dannymillman1990]

D♥vid Gr♥y

[@simonharesnape6578]

His best album dawn is usually the end of things -& the start of things

[@garrycadd4973]

Love this song listening in 2022 xx

[@alicia8210able]

I love his musi. and was able to catch him again last month @ Moody ATX

[@simonharesnape8070]

David Grays best ever album

[@simonharesnape6578]

The last big desision before it all goes wrong

[@ozonavi8208]

makes me think of my pass and what lies ahead.

[@Cheere]

Nice

[@freedom-sq9sd]

I am here thanks to Alias, in love with Sydney 💙

[@man_of_lawlessness]

Mate, I really wish you wrote then recorded this album in a similar tempo (BPM) as your White Ladder album. I used a website to split the tracks up so that your instruments and voice were isolated. I was left with 8 tracks from your Kangaroo song. I loaded each track into the DAW I own then muted each track except the drum loop. I changed the BPM so it roughly matched the tempo from Babylon. Then one by one I unmuted the other tracks including your vocals. It took me roughly 15 to 20 mins to get the vocals to sound like you and all I can say is wow. This song's amazing anyway but when the BPM is changed it sounds like a top 10 mate. When you're not doing anything and have some spare time give it a go you'll be shocked at just how great and relevant it sounds *today*

[@coreygrange915]

Why didn't you just listen to White Ladder again? Why would you want all of his songs to sound the exact same? I truly don't understand this logic whatsoever

[@barbrapiilling8251]

Ian sez truly great wordsmith

[@amoon8515]

The end of something is the start of something new opportunity to polish what did not work-

[@judithedwards3395]

Perhaps

[@ftroop2000]

Heard this in Alias. Just re watching it for the first time in 10 years and heard this. Don't remember the Coronation St type bit at the beginning 😅

[@zenfitnutrition8908]

💪🏽❤️💪🏽

[@julianvickery8341]

(A song for anyone who has ever lost someone dear to them or searched for deeper meaning in the echoes that reverberate through all of our lives.) "Freedom" by English singer-songwriter David Gray from his sixth studio album "A New Day At Midnight" (2002). https~//kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJWYiIJmnq6hkKMsi=PWsvJExh_ZCPbN8d Lyircs: Take your eyes off me There's nothing here to see Just trying to keep my head together And as we make our vow Let us remember how There's nothing good that lasts forever. Time out on the running boards We're running Through a world that's lost its meaning Trying to find a way to love This running Ain't no kind of freedom. Feel the touch of grief You stand in disbelief Can steal the earth from right Beneath you And falling in so far They know just where you are Yeah but there ain't no way To reach you. Time out on the running boards We're running Through a world that's lost its meaning Trying to find a way to love This running Ain't no kind of freedom. Of freedom Yeah yeah It's time to clean these boots Fold up there parachutes The words goodbye but I can't say it The end is close at hand I think we understand There ain't no use in trying to delay it.

[@nomizhomiz]

i love you i love you i love. you

[@judithedwards3395]

I meant "Sis". Until we meet again, Always and Forever, Judith ❤️

[@chrisrowan2434]

A musical lyrical serene hot water bottle

[@simonharesnape8070]

end of a relationship summed up perfectly