This song’s message is arguably one that the world must consider today. We are all so divided, taking sides that are rigid and narrow. If we were to mix together, then the world would begin to understand each other and perhaps be able to solve its problems.
If i told you he was your brother
We could reminisce
Then you would go about your day
If I said you ought to give him
Some of your water
You'd shake your canteen and walk away
The perception that divides you from him
Is a lie
For some reason you never asked why
This is not a black and white world
You can't afford to believe in your side
This is not a black and white world
To be alive
I say the colours must swirl
And I believe
That maybe today
We will all get to appreciate
The beauty of gray!
If I told you she was your mother
We could analyse the situation and be gone
If I said you ought to give her
Some of your water
Your eyes would light up like the dawn
The perception that divides you from her
Is a lie
For some reason you never asked why
This is not a black and white world
You can't afford to believe in your side
This is not a black and white world
To be alive
I say the colours must swirl
And I believe
That maybe today
We will all get to appreciate
Yes we will all get to appreciate
The beauty of gray (x4)
Look into your eyes
No daylight
New day now
Its not a black and white world
To be alive
I say the colours must swirl
And I believe
That maybe today
We will appreciate the beauty of gray
Its not a black and white world
To be alive
I say the colours must swirl
And I believe
That maybe today
We will all get to appreciate
Yes we will all get to appreciate
The Beauty of Gray! (x10)
The Beauty Of Gray was written by LIVE.
The Beauty Of Gray was produced by Jerry Harrison.
LIVE released The Beauty Of Gray on Tue Dec 31 1991.