Ezra's music is described as deep, bluesy and mournful - particularly in tracks such as "Budapest" - and is peppered with influences from the likes of Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie. Richard Pitt from BBC Bristol aptly described Ezra as "a young man with the voice of a 50 year old”.
Ezra appeared on the “Introducing...” stage at Glastonbury in 2013 and came fifth in the BBC’s Sound of 2014 poll.
EP releases - 2013 & 2014
Ezra released his debut EP "Did You Hear the Rain?" in October 2013, with his second EP "Cassy O'" being released in March 2014.
First Studio Album - "Wanted on Voyage" (2014)
Ezra’s first studio album “Wanted on Voyage” was released on June 30, 2014. It became the third best selling album in 2014 in the UK.
Second Studio Album - "Staying at Tamara’s" (2018)
Ezra’s second studio album “Staying at Tamara’s ” was released on March 23, 2018. The 11-track album’s title comes from the time he spent in Barcelona writing the album, where he stayed in an apartment owned by a woman called “Tamara.”
Podcast Host
On February 12th, 2018, Ezra launched the first episode of his first podcast, “George Ezra & Friends”. On the podcast, he has interviewed several musicians including Ed Sheeran, Rag’n’Bone Man, Craig David, Hannah Reid of London Grammar and Ben Thatcher of Royal Blood.
On December 17, 2019, he launched his second podcast called “Phone A Friend” with his old friend and schoolmate Ollie MN. On this podcast, he and Ollie chat about life and their issues with mental health, in the hopes of encouraging others to do the same.
Other
Ezra has a 1-inch scar on his forehead after running into a wall while he was a student at BIMM music college in Bristol.
www.georgeezra.com
Angry Hill
George Ezra Lyrics
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Cause today's just scares him.
Thinks of yesterday's blues,
Cause today's are just far too grim.
And it grows, on it grows.
And I see him down in the morning,
Lying blind without no warning.
Through the fall lead his enemies inside.
And it grows, on it grows.
And I'm learning how to walk,
Learning how to take my time,
Or the angels take him away and,
Lay his body six feet 'neath clay,
And it grows, on it grows.
And I see him burning to dust,
Seen him falling through the shadows,
Shed a tear and his cheek rusts,
Seen him falling through the shadows,
And it grows, on it grows.
And I'm learning how to walk,
Learning how to turn my back,
Or the angels take him away and,
Lay his body six feet 'neath clay,
And it grows, on it grows.
I'll walk and then I'll walk,
Lord, I'll walk, I'll walk and then I'll walk
Lord, I'll walk, Lord, I'll walk
I'll walk, Lord, I'll walk, Lord, I'll walk
Lord, I'll walk, Lord, I'll walk
And I'll walk, Lord, I'll walk, Lord, I'll walk
And it grows, on it grows.
He's as angry as the hills
He's got a mind and eyes and both set to kill, oh
Maybe that he may learn to walk,
And maybe that he may learn to take his time,
Maybe that I may learn to walk,
Maybe that I may learn to turn my back once more...
The lyrics to "Angry Hill" by George Ezra describe a person who is stuck in the past and unable to cope with the present. He reads yesterday's news because he is afraid of what is happening today. The blues of yesterday seem better than the grim reality of today, and his fear only grows. The singer sees him in the morning, lying there unable to see, and running through the night from imaginary enemies. The fear grows and grows until it consumes him. The singer then speaks of learning to walk, taking his time, and turning his back on the past. He hopes that he can avoid the fate of the person described in the song.
The song seems to be about fear and the inability to move on from the past. The person described is consumed by his fears and unable to cope with the present. The chorus speaks of walking and how it grows, which could be a metaphor for moving forward or facing one's fears. The singer, in contrast to the person described in the song, is learning to take his time and turn his back on the past. The lyrics suggest an acceptance of the present and a willingness to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
He reads yesterday's news,
Cause today's just scares him.
He chooses to read old news instead of new because he's afraid of how grim and scary today's news is.
Thinks of yesterday's blues,
Cause today's are just far too grim.
And it grows, on it grows.
He reminisces about old problems because today's are too difficult to handle, and the problem is getting worse.
And I see him down in the morning,
Lying blind without no warning.
Seen him running through the night,
Through the fall lead his enemies inside.
And it grows, on it grows.
I observe him in the morning, lying down and unable to see, with enemies taking advantage of his vulnerability. The problem is getting worse over time.
And I'm learning how to walk,
Learning how to take my time,
Or the angels take him away and,
Lay his body six feet 'neath clay,
And it grows, on it grows.
I am learning to be patient and take my time, or he may die and be buried. The problem continues to worsen.
And I see him burning to dust,
Seen him falling through the shadows,
Shed a tear and his cheek rusts,
Seen him falling through the shadows,
And it grows, on it grows.
I see him deteriorating to the point of disintegrating, falling through the shadows, and his tears causing rust. The problem is still getting worse.
And I'm learning how to walk,
Learning how to turn my back,
Or the angels take him away and,
Lay his body six feet 'neath clay,
And it grows, on it grows.
I am learning to move on and forget about him, or else he will soon pass away and be buried. The problem is intensifying.
I'll walk and then I'll walk,
Lord, I'll walk, I'll walk and then I'll walk
Lord, I'll walk, Lord, I'll walk
I'll walk, Lord, I'll walk, Lord, I'll walk
Lord, I'll walk, Lord, I'll walk
And I'll walk, Lord, I'll walk, Lord, I'll walk
And it grows, on it grows.
I will continue to move forward despite the challenges, and the troubles will continue to worsen.
He's as angry as the hills
He's got a mind and eyes and both set to kill, oh
Maybe that he may learn to walk,
And maybe that he may learn to take his time,
Maybe that I may learn to walk,
Maybe that I may learn to turn my back once more...
He is incredibly angry and ready to fight, while I hope that he learns to move on and slow down, and that I learn to forget and move on too.
Contributed by Matthew E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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He reads yesterday's news,
Cause today's just scares him.
Thinks of yesterday's blues,
Cause today's are just far too grim.
And it grows, on it grows.
And I see him down in the morning,
Lying blind without no warning.
Seen him running through the night,
Through the fall lead his enemies inside.
And it grows, on it grows.
And I'm learning how to walk,
Learning how to take my time,
Or the angels take him away and,
Lay his body six feet 'neath clay,
And it grows, on it grows.
And I see him burning to dust,
Seen him falling through the shadows,
Shed a tear and his cheek rusts,
Seen him falling through the shadows,
And it grows, on it grows.
And I'm learning how to walk,
Learning how to turn my back,
Or the angels take him away and,
Lay his body six feet 'neath clay,
And it grows, on it grows.
I'll walk and then I'll walk,
Lord, I'll walk, I'll walk and then I'll walk
Lord, I'll walk, Lord, I'll walk
I'll walk, Lord, I'll walk, Lord, I'll walk
Lord, I'll walk, Lord, I'll walk
And I'll walk, Lord, I'll walk, Lord, I'll walk
And it grows, on it grows.
He's as angry as the hills
He's got a mind and eyes and both set to kill, oh
Maybe that he may learn to walk,
And maybe that he may learn to take his time,
Maybe that I may learn to walk,
Maybe that I may learn to turn my back once more...
@bigjayfitness
I wish he would release an album that is only him and a guitar. He is talented enough for this.Unbelievable and genuine voice, only one in the industry
@andrewstack4889
I totally agree! I love his non-acoustic music, but just his voice is equally good!
@ajhovregmi5915
Your wish has been granted
@tsakeboya
If you're still listening in 2020, you have an awesome taste of music!
@shaniquawilliamson44
I have been listening to him everyday its what gets me going and keeps me
@heatherbaker5035
Why, thank you!
@_adonese
2024 and still has a special place in my heart
@tsakeboya
@@_adonese I just rediscovered this piece too, the lyrics hit way harder.
@Amyvictoria2102
This is the song I chose for my son who died . I lost him in utero but I had to have something as a reminder. I remember hearing this song around that time. I know he's in safe hands now. But this song is a reminder.❤️
@sarahogilvie7954
I’m sorry for your lost 😢