David Gray - If 8 Were 9 (Official Lyric Video)

'Watch the official lyric video for “If 8 Were 9" by David Gray from 'Gold In A Brass Age'.

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If 8 Were 9 Lyrics:

If skin should touch
And words evaporate
Trouble clear out of sight
With my whole body listening
My heart leans out
Like these old river trees
Closer to be where you glide
Moving under me glistening

If 8 were 9
I would hold you
I would rock you
I would shelter you darling
If 8 were 9
I would take you
Lift you clear off the ground
Through the gates into morning

That time would stretch
Stretch out these magic hours
Into days into years
Tomorrow lost in the distance
A voice speaks out
Says ‘Hey man, let it go’
But when a heart has been true
It don’t make any difference

If 8 were 9
I would hold you
I would rock you
I would shelter you darling
If 8 were 9
I would take you
Lift you clear off the ground
Through the gates into morning
If 8 were 9
If 8 were 9
If 8 were 9
Through the gates into morning
Yeah eh eh eh

If 8 were 9
Through the gates into morning

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[craigmorrison]

If only things were different. Simple explanation, for me. Nobody is wrong. David is amazing

[candicekruger]

This song reaches to a deep place within me. I hear it symbolically as " if fate were mine." 🦋

[theycallmejoe]

Always great to hear new music from one of the most gifted talents of our time! Cant wait to see you guys again this year! Best wishes!

[cherryred]

this makes me feel like someone is embracing me . so warm

[Aldeni]

One of my favourite songs of yours. Every time I think of listening to some David Gray it's my first thought. Thanks for this one.

[marttkd]

You can do no wrong. "Be Mine" sealed my relationship with my better half, thank you so much for that one.

[laylaathena]

How can every single composition reflect exactly where my life’s path is at? I swear on our children’s souls he’s a fucking psychic!!!
Keep ON floWING as OUR LOVE is NOW floating~

[SaunieHolloway]

46 people need more David Gray in their lives

[christinegrant]

Your music at the end of the day everyday awesome

[fromcreationtochrist]

Now thats a kickass song. You mr gray are awesome. ❤❤❤

[trevormills]

I love the sound of all 4 songs you've released from this album so far. So upliftingly positive, they just make smile and feel happy and excited about life! Thanks DG!

[beers]

Excellent album. See ya at your concert in LA.

[Slamazzar]

Wow, seriously! My favourite album from this man. I can't understand its almost lowest note on Rate Your Music. Foundling was indeed weak, but this? This is... well, gold!

I just finished listening to David's whole discography (in search of an adequate present for my James-Blunt-loving mum) and I enjoyed exactly 3 albums: Slow Motion, Draw the Line and this thing here. And I enjoyed them really much.

The man has gone a long way from 1993, especially in terms of singing technique, but also arrangements, which can be obviously heard in this album, clearly his gentlest so far. Pity that Skellig didn't quite stand up to its level...

[raym]

If 8 were 9 is Iranian examples. Means someone which is looking for to do something about life but always something happens. and doesn't let you to be successful

[thatgod]

I just don't think anything could be better than his White Ladder album. That whole album sums up my life and every track on it is a puzzle piece of my life. Thank you David ❤️

[justbill]

Spiritually speaking, 8 means Angel #8 "abundance of material and spiritual aspects of our experience"
The angel number 9 means that you are a natural lightworker. You work to be of service to others and uplift the lives of other people in positive ways.


A stab in the dark and probably a long shot, this song could be suggesting....


If those blessed by Angel 8 (with material abundance) could be blessed with Angel 9 (engaging in humanitarian activities and missions, servicing others with compassion, enlightenment, and kindness) then....
"Yeah, I would rock you
I would shelter you, darling
If 8 were 9, I would lift you
Lift you clear off the ground
Through the gates into morning"

[meganfox]

Been a fan for a long time, Big love from your Irish family. Best of luck David mo Chara

[ArchersView]

Great sound!! Looking forward to seeing you on Tour!!👍

[worldfamousgamer]

Much love brother God bless you and your family. I hope someday soon we get to make music together. :)

[powderedground]

It's just making me more exited for the album. 2 weeks to go!