Wisdom

David Gray

About Wisdom

"Wisdom" was the third single released by David Gray, released on 5 July 1993, and taken from his debut album A Century Ends. The single and its B-sides were later included on the 2001 compilation The EPs 1992–1994.


Year:
2001
4:13
106 
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Time no good
Wisdom no good
Patience no good
To me anymore

Now night has fallen on the stair
Some things you do you can never repair
Seems I'm always pretending 
Things aren't there when they are

And the leaves are nearly off the trees
And the traffic's thick past yellow windows
And I'm lost inside the frozen headlights
Thinking of you
Time no good
Wisdom no good
Patience no good
To me anymore
And the trees are looking like bones
And the afternoon's filled with storm and rain
I'm staring out of this metal train
Thinking of you

And the trees are looking like bones
And the afternoon's filled with storm and rain
And I'm tangled up in memory's thorns
No way through
Time no good
Wisdom no good
Patience no good
To me anymore

Trees like bones, yellow windows
Memories, thorns, oh and you

Time no good
Wisdom no good
Patience no good
To me anymore

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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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Written by: DAVID GRAY

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14 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Wisdom" by the band "A" and English singer-songwriter David Gray is a track from the album "Hi-Fi Serious."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart, marking a significant achievement for the band.
Genre Classification
"Wisdom" falls into the category of alternative rock and post-grunge music, typical style for both "A" and "David Gray" at the time of production.
Collaboration Details
The collaboration between "A" and David Gray was a unique mix of the band's high energetic music and Gray's deep, raspy vocals, creating a more diverse sound than their normal fare.
Release Date
The song was released in the year 2002, as the third single from their album "Hi-Fi Serious."
Songwriting
Both "A" and David Gray shared credits for the songwriting of 'Wisdom.'
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics. Many remarked on the successful melding of styles between "A" and Gray.
Inspirations
The lyrics are open to interpretation, but often associated with themes of reflection and introspective wisdom.
Video Production
The music video for "Wisdom" was directed by W.I.Z., known for his distinctive, cinematic style.
Live Performances
"Wisdom" served as a regular part of the setlist for "A" during their tours following the album's release.
Song Duration
The duration of the full album version of "Wisdom" is approximately five minutes, making it one of the longer tracks on the album.
Album Success
The album "Hi-Fi Serious" was well-received and gained a nomination for Best British Rock Act at the 2003 BRIT Awards.
Sound Engineering
The characteristic sound of the song can be attributed to the use of grunge-influenced guitar riffs, combined with David Gray's distinctive vocal stylings.
Recording Studio
"Wisdom," like the rest of the tracks from "Hi-Fi Serious," was recorded at the British Grove Studios in Chiswick, London.

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