Gray, David - If 8 Were 9 Lyrics






If skin should touch
And words evaporate
Trouble clear outta sight
With my whole body listenin'
My heart leans out
Like these old river trees
Closer to be where you glide
Movin' under me, glistenin'

If 8 were 9
I would hold you
Yeah I would rock you
I would shelter you darlin'
If 8 were 9
I would lift 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
Well it don't make any difference

If 8 were 9
Yeah I would hold you
Yeah I would rock you
I would shelter you darlin'
If 8 were 9
I would lift 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

Yeah
Through the gates into morning





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  1. Y.... T....

    Love the acoustic version!!!

  2. M.... ....

    Powerful. Perfect closing track. My soul burns when I listen to it. Painful in a good way! Pining with tender intensity. Situation needs to become a reality! I’m drawn into David’s soul. Quite liberating. 😢🤗 Ha!

  3. S.... H....

    46 people need more David Gray in their lives

  4. J.... B....

    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"

  5. L.... G....

    Love this song

  6. c.... r....

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

  7. J.... G....

    Excellent album. See ya at your concert in LA.

  8. W.... 3....

    ❤️magical❤️ 🎈

  9. B.... B....

    Please be my soundtrack of happier times. I need happier times, please!

    B.... B....

    I wish you happier times

  10. C.... G....

    Your music at the end of the day everyday awesome

  11. C.... C....

    love it!! but trying to work out what 'if 8 were 9' means xx

    C.... C....

    If 8 were 9.... If things were different two people could share their love with one another, but circumstances make that impossible!

  12. 2.... ....

    This reminds me of another song, but can't put my finger on it. Any ideas??

  13. J.... L....

    Welcome back mr gray ! beasty tune

  14. T.... M....

    XXXXXX 100%100%,XXXXXX CHER,WISE NOW, FRESH XX

  15. L.... A....

    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~

  16. j.... o....

    Is it just me or are all David grey songs about spirituality. i.e silver lining, if 8 were 9, just an observation.

    j.... o....

    james oliver Each of the above or Actually ABOVE xoxo

  17. N.... M....

    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 ❤️

    N.... M....

    it was the White Ladder tour @ MSG where i witnessed a spellbound performance of David Gray. Thank you for that reference. 🤩.

    N.... M....

    @Jt Smith you're welcome friend
    ✌️ 😘

  18. S.... H....

    But its not . Dont need false promises.

  19. E.... S....

    😍😘❤💋

  20. S.... O....

    I hear the cure in there at the end

  21. C.... W....

    What does this mean?

  22. B.... J....

    Please forgive me if I text a little strange skdkffjdjSkdkdkfjfnsjdjdjf get song great voice

  23. T.... M....

    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!

    T.... M....

    Trevor Mills Nice to hear your comment.
    Every song of his leaves me between being totally thrilled, blown away and crying GO FIGURE 9 😂

  24. P.... K....

    Love this. 💜

  25. M.... T....

    Love this it's great 😊💖💕💖

  26. r.... ....

    Why does 6 hate 7?
    Because 7 ate 9

    r.... ....

    cadboy07 LMAO

    r.... ....

    It's because 7 is a registered six offender.

    r.... ....

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  27. m.... f....

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

  28. B.... C....

    Beautiful... (as always)! B-)

  29. E.... B....

    fabulous new song!

  30. F.... D....

    cool song😀👍😀🤘

  31. r.... m....

    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

    r.... m....

    Can you expand on that is there a website or something I could go to I'm not wrapping my head around it...

    r.... m....

    If 2 was 1 and 1 was 2 ah fk I'm confused already

    r.... m....

    ray m It appears you are quite lost and I sincerely feel for you

  32. s.... m....

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

    s.... m....

    sam mccarthy am with you +SUM=US

  33. L.... G....

    Such a lovely song...wonderful lyrics...so sensitive. What a beautiful heart David Gray has.

    L.... G....

    Lloyd Gittens & SOUL xoxo

  34. B.... o....

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

  35. c.... ....

    Hermosísima canción, saludos desde México.

  36. P.... W....

    OMG ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 好好听

    P.... W....

    Peter Wisner hahaha 没错

  37. D.... M....

    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!

  38. E.... I....

    how are you doing this? every yours song makes me feel good, and happy

    E.... I....

    Evgeniy Ivanov Nice 👍🏼

  39. S.... S....

    First one who can explain what if 8 were 9 means wins the internet!

    S.... S....

    @Shiloh Store I think it's hard to explain to someone what a singer is saying because the lyrics can mean different things to everyone. Everybody interprets things in their own way.

    S.... S....

    Nicola For SURE, however when you see David on stage at his own concert most times or during a One on One interview he’ll explain why and what his composition means.
    🔓 his life number = 7️⃣
    Regardless CHEERS to each and every Fan!

    S.... S....

    @Layla Athena unfortunately I haven't had the privilege of seeing him in concert yet. But yeah I totally get what you mean. It's amazing how powerful lyrics can touch our hearts and souls. 🤗

    S.... S....

    I was told he wrote this song right after doing his taxes.

    S.... S....

    If 8 were 9 (but it's not). It's a love story that would be real if the situation allowed.

  40. S.... S....

    But eight isn't nine it's missing one.

    S.... S....

    Shiloh Store David Gray is number ONE ☝️

  41. S.... H....

    This and sapling are my favs

    S.... H....

    Steve Hewitt Music Every single 1 Be Mine 😊

  42. 2.... ....

    Nice 👍👏👏👏👏 great sound

  43. E.... M....

    If 9 where 10 I'd be a world famous gamer

  44. W.... G....

    Absolutely beautiful!!!!!

  45. A.... V....

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

    A.... V....

    Archer's View ABSOLUTELY Cheers!!!

  46. W.... G....

    1st like and comment O:)

    W.... G....

    First comment on your first comment boom mind blown¡!

    W.... G....

    @Shiloh Store lollllll

    W.... G....

    @Shiloh Store I subbed you please sub back

    W.... G....

    @WorldFamous Gamer got you!

  47. W.... G....

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

  48. m.... ....

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

    m.... ....

    Congrats

  49. W.... G....

    1st yayyyy

    W.... G....

    make up your mind is this first the other one first I know I'm first on this first I think I was first on your other first but where you really first let me know I want to be the first to find out!

    W.... G....

    Who’s on 1st? ROLF