Macy Gray

Macy Gray (born Natalie Renee McIntyre on September 6 1967) is an American R&B, soul and neo soul singer, songwriter, record producer and actress, famed for her raspy voice and a singing style heavily influenced by Billie Holiday and Betty Davis.

On How Life Is (1999)

 * I try to say goodbye and I choke Try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not here
 * "I Try" (co-written with Jeremy Ruzumna, Jinsoo Lim and David Wilder) - YouTube video


 * I saw a rainbow earlier today Lately those rainbows be comin' round like everyday Deep in the struggle I have found the beauty of me God is watchin' and the Devil finally let me be Here in this moment to myself
 * "A Moment to Myself" (co-written with Jeremy Ruzumna, Miles Tackett. Mark Morales, and Damon Wimbley)


 * I still Light up like a candle burnin when he calls me up I still Melt down like a candle burnin everytime we touch Oh say what you will He does me wrong and I should be gone I still Be lovin you baby and it's much too much
 * Still" (co-written with Jeremy Ruzumna, Bill Esses, Jeff Blue) - YouTube video

The Trouble with Being Myself (2003)



 * And baby, when I see ya I'm gonna love you all over the place And baby, when I see ya I'm gonna kiss you all over your face
 * "When I See You" (co-written with Jeremy Ruzumna, Victor Indrizzo, and Justin Meldal-Johnsen) - YouTube video


 * Run the creature has come, there's no cover for you no prize When you've won.
 * "Jesus For A Day" (co-written with Jeremy Ruzumna, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Bobby Ross Avila, Issiah J. Avila)


 * Be. If I could be Jesus for just a day and have it my way, if I Could be perfect, like the light — Jesus for a night and have It my way — if I could be Atop my mountain a phenomenon — when I walk on water I am Complete, at peace and I'd make it so you'd be just like me.
 * "Jesus For A Day" (co-written with Jeremy Ruzumna, Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Bobby Ross Avila, Issiah J. Avila)