Two Grey Rooms
Joni Mitchell
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Tomorrow is Sunday Now there's only one day left to go Till you walk by Below my window The weekends drive me mad Holidays are oh too sad 'Cause you don't go Below my window No one knows I'm here One day I just disappeared And I took these two grey rooms up here With a view When you walk by Below my window You look so youthful Time has been untruthful Heaven knows I loved you 30 years ago Hot days your shirt's undone Rainy days you run Oh and then you fade so fast Below my window No one knows I'm here One day I just disappeared And I took these two grey rooms up here With a view Only when you walk by Below my window When you walk by Below my window Below my window Hey hey Below my window Below my window Below my window
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Written by: Joni Mitchell
Lyrics © Crazy Crow Music / Siquomb Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Two Grey Rooms" is one of the songs written and performed by Joni Mitchell, a well-renowned Canadian singer-songwriter. It was released on the 1991 album, "Night Ride Home".
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InspirationThis song was reportedly inspired by a real-life story about a German man who orchestrated his daily commute in order for him to pass by the apartment window of his lost love.
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Song's ThemeIt can be classified under the theme of unrequited love and longing, as the lyrics focus on a person who is completely consumed by their memories of a past lover, who resides in one of the two "grey rooms".
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Concept OriginationJoni Mitchell reportedly conceived the idea for "Two Grey Rooms" way back in the 1980s, when she read the true story that inspired the track. However, she couldn’t find a satisfying setting for the song until years later.
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Song's StructureThe song is unique because Mitchell sings the same set of lyrics in two different patterns, creating an AABA structure which is unconventional in her repertoire.
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Historical Significance"Two Grey Rooms" ultimately took about eight years to finish, from the time Mitchell initially got the idea from the story. This makes it one of her longest gestating songs.
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Musical ArrangementAlthough the song is essentially about longing and melancholy, it does not employ a typical sad arrangement. Instead, it uses a soaring horn that represents the overwhelming desire of the protagonist.
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Album Contribution"Two Grey Rooms" adds a melancholic note to the "Night Ride Home" album. The album was generally well-received by critics and fans, being nominated for the Grammy Award in the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album category in 1992.
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Mitchell's DiscographyThe track is considered as one of Joni Mitchell's deeper, more thought-provoking songs. Despite not being one of her most commercially successful songs, it has left a lasting impact on her die-hard fans.
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Song ImageryThe strong visual imagery in the song is a hallmark of Mitchell's writing. Her ability to weave tales of individuals struggling with their emotions is showcased in this track.
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