Please Forgive Me

David Gray

About Please Forgive Me

"Please Forgive Me" is a song by singer-songwriter David Gray, from his fourth album White Ladder. The song was released as the third single on 12" vinyl on 22 November 1999, then re-issued as the fifth single on CD and 10" vinyl on 16 October 2000. On its first release in November 1999, it reached #72 on the UK Singles Chart, while the 2000 re-issue peaked at #18. Gray said in an interview that the inspiration of the song came from "nowhere." Paul Hartnoll of Orbital was commissioned to remix the song. The remix was pressed as 10" and 12" promos, and was featured as the "record of the week" on Pete Tong's Essential Selection, gaining massive airplay in Ibiza."Please Forgive Me" was featured in the 2001 Irish film On the Edge and also briefly featured in the pilot of the US TV show Scrubs. The song was also chosen to be showcased on MusicMatch Jukebox as a sample on Windows XP in 2001 roughly by HP. 


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Please forgive me
If I act a little strange
For I know not what I do
Feels like lightning
Running through my veins
Every time I look at you
Every time I look at you

Help me out here
All my words are falling short
And there's so much I want to say
Want to tell you just how good it feels
When you look at me that way, ah
When you look at me that way

Throw a stone
And watch the ripples flow
Moving out across the bay
Like a stone I fall into your eyes
Deep into that mystery, ah
Deep into some mystery

I got half a mind
To scream out loud
I got half a mind to die
So I will never have to
Lose you girl
Won't ever have to say goodbye
I won't ever have to lie
Won't ever have to say goodbye

Whoa I
Whoa I
Whoa I

Please forgive me
If I act a little strange
For I know not what I do
Feels like lightning
Running through my veins
Every time I look at you
Every time I look at you
Every time I look at you
Every time I look at you

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David Gray

David Gray (born 13 June 1968) is an English singer-songwriter from Sale, Greater Manchester. Gray released his first studio album in 1993 and received worldwide attention after the release of White Ladder six years later. It was the first of three UK chart-toppers in six years for Gray, the latter two of which also made the Top 17 in the USA. more »

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11 facts about this song

Artist Insight
"Please Forgive Me" is a song by British singer-songwriter David Gray. It was included in his fourth studio album "White Ladder," which was his major commercial success.
Music & Style
The music of "Please Forgive Me" leans towards the acoustic folk-rock genre. David Gray's charismatic vocal delivery, backdropped by piano keys and guitar strums, uniquely characterizes this song.
Release Date
The song was released on 16 October 2000 as the second single from the "White Ladder" album.
Music Video
The music video for "Please Forgive Me" features David Gray performing the song in a room full of mirrors. The unique video won acclaim for its creative concept and execution.
Chart Performance
"Please Forgive Me" peaked at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart and is one of David Gray's highest-charting songs.
Songwriting
Like most of the songs on "White Ladder," "Please Forgive Me" was written by David Gray himself. The song is often cited as an example of Gray's top-notch songwriting skills.
Commercial Success
The song has marked a key point in Gray's career, contributing significantly to the album's overall success. The "White Ladder" album was a breakthrough release that catapulted Gray to international fame.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics depict a plea for forgiveness and express sentiments of love and longing. It showcases his ability to connect with audiences through heartfelt, relatable lyrics.
Cover Versions
"Please Forgive Me" has been covered by numerous artists worldwide, showcasing its universal appeal and timeless quality.
Critical Reception
Both the song and the album received positive reviews from critics, praising the raw emotion in its lyrics and David Gray's vocal performance.
Legacy
Today, "Please Forgive Me" remains one of David Gray's most popular songs and is considered a classic track within the acoustic folk-rock genre.

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