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The grey area represent sound. The white area, above and below the grey area represents dynamics - or more to the point, lack of dynamics.
In the track above, all dynamic peaks have been heavily compressed, the result is similar to an aural form of Cheeze Whiz where everything is heavily processed to make it sound pro.
I only wish Indie bands would use their Indie status to stay away from radio-type, big industry compression ans make sound just a little more natural-sounding.