Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

The Sapling Lyrics by David Gray

Gold in a Brass Age

2018

[Verse 1]
Gonna lay down in the grass
And watch that acorn split in two, slowly take root
While the clock upon the wall makes idle boasts
And my mind's out cruising silent coasts

[Verse 2]
Though the ghosts of better days might twist my eyes
Gonna stand my ground, watch that sapling rise
Just as long as I’ve the strength, well, I'll raise that flag
Like a wisp of cloud from a mountain crag

[Chorus]
Now this is awkward
I kept it bottled up too long

[Verse 3]
Years like tiny drops of rain on a glassy lake
Leaving naught but circles in their wake
Though we barely comprehend what the question is
Only know for certain, the answer’s yes

[Chorus]
Now this is awkward
Really don’t know where to begin

[Bridge]
I kept it bottled up too long
(I know that feeling too, yeah)
Don’t ask me where the time has gone
(I know that feeling too, yeah)
Days I can’t tell no right from wrong
(I know that feeling too, yeah)
I kept it bottled up too long
(Know that feeling, know that feeling)
Tell me about it, tell me about it, tell me about it
(Like sunlight breaking through, yeah)
Tell me about it, tell me about it, tell me about it
(I know that feeling too)

[Outro]
Gonna lay down in the grass
And watch that acorn split in two, slowly take root
(Take root)
Credits

About “The Sapling” by David Gray

Read the complete lyrics to "The Sapling" by David Gray from the album "Gold in a Brass Age" in 2018. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock.

"The Sapling" is performed by David Gray. from the album "Gold in a Brass Age" in 2018 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Sapling", explore more songs by David Gray using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for David Gray · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"The Sapling" is credited to David Gray. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Sapling" appears on "Gold in a Brass Age" in 2018.

Visit the David Gray artist page at /artist/david-gray for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


Lyrks
Lyrks

Your gateway to the world of music lyrics.

Product

Features


© 2026 Lyrks. All rights reserved.