Texas blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan
During the 1980s, blues also continued in both traditional and new forms. In 1986, the album Strong Persuader revealed Robert Cray as a major blues artist.[115] The first Stevie Ray Vaughan recording, Texas Flood, was released in 1983, and the Texas-based guitarist exploded onto the international stage. 1989 saw a revival of John Lee Hooker's popularity with the album The Healer. Eric Clapton, known for his performances with the Blues Breakers and Cream, made a comeback in the 1990s with his album Unplugged, in which he played some standard blues numbers on acoustic guitar. However, the technological progresses which appeared in the 1990s in the domain of digital multitrack recording, and the evolution of the marketing strategies, which now include the production of video clips, have led to an increase of the costs of production and also to some loss of the spontaneity and improvisation which always have been an important component of blues music.[116]
In the 1980s and 1990s, blues publications such as Living Blues and Blues Revue began to be distributed, major cities began forming blues societies, outdoor blues festivals became more common, and[117] more nightclubs and venues for blues emerged.[118]
In the 1990s, blues performers explored a range of musical genres, as can be seen, for example, from the broad array of nominees of the yearly Blues Music Awards, previously named W. C. Handy Awards[119] or of the Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary and Traditional Blues Album. Contemporary blues music is nurtured by several blues labels such as: Alligator Records, Black & Tan Records, Ruf Records, Chess Records (MCA), Delmark Records, NorthernBlues Music, and Vanguard Records (Artemis Records). Some labels are famous for their rediscovering and remastering of blues rarities such as Arhoolie Records, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (heir of Folkways Records) and Yazoo Records (Shanachie Records).[120]
Young blues artists today are exploring all aspects of the blues, from classic delta to more rock-oriented blues, artists born after 1970 such as John Mayer, Sean Costello, Shannon Curfman, Anthony Gomes, Shemekia Copeland, Jonny Lang, Corey Harris, Susan Tedeschi, Joe Bonamassa, Michelle Malone,The White Stripes, North Mississippi Allstars, Gracie B, Everlast, The Black Keys, Bob Log III, Jose P and Hillstomp developing their own styles.[121] Memphis, Texas-based William Daniel McFalls, also known as "Blues Boy Willie" is a performer of traditional blues.
Paper Trails
Darkside Lyrics
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Better go back, here inside
I told you I would get you
The back of the hand
I told you I would find
A place to go
Paper trails on a mountain
And fruits on a table
A wooden house to live in
A baby to care
The grass green but the
The sun is blue
Better find a way
To get through to you
Where are you when I need you? Where did you go?
How can I find you when I need to? Where should I go?
Paper trail on a mountain and far away
A big trail on a mountain you'll find a way
The fire outside
It's burning up the place
But you're inside
Burning up ahead
Paper trails on a mountain
And fruits on a table
A wooden house to live in
A baby to care
The lyrics to DARKSIDE (USA)'s song Paper Trails are enigmatic and open to various interpretations. In the song, the singer seems to be reaching out to someone who has disappeared or gone astray. The repetition of "Better go back, rhythm inside, better go back, here inside" suggests that the singer is urging the person to return to their former self or their core identity. However, the language used is somewhat ominous, with a mention of "the back of the hand," which hints at violence or punishment.
The rest of the lyrics paint a picture of an idyllic scene - a mountain with paper trails, fruits on a table, a wooden house, and a baby to care for. However, this scene is threatened by an outside force, represented by the fire that is "burning up the place." The singer is left wondering where the person they are addressing has gone to and how they can find them.
One possible interpretation of this song is that it is about the dangers of losing touch with one's true self and becoming consumed by external pressures. The paper trails may represent the paths that we follow in life, often dictated by societal norms and expectations. The fruits on the table may represent the rewards of these paths, such as material possessions or status. However, the fire represents the destructive force that can consume us when we prioritize these external factors over our inner selves. The singer is urging the person to return to their true self before it is too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Better go back, rhythm inside
Turn back and listen to the beat within
I told you I would get you
I promised to catch you
The back of the hand
The opposite side of the palm
I told you I would find
I promised to discover
Paper trails on a mountain
A trace of evidence on a peak
And fruits on a table
A selection of produce on a surface
A wooden house to live in
A shelter made of timber to inhabit
A baby to care
An infant to look after
The grass green but the
The vegetation verdant, but the
The sun is blue
The star in the sky is not appearing yellow
Better find a way
You should discover a route
To get through to you
To communicate effectively with you
Where are you when I need you? Where did you go?
Where are you now when I require your support? Where have you disappeared to?
How can I find you when I need to? Where should I go?
What is the best way for me to locate you when I need you? Which direction is the correct one for me to follow?
Paper trail on a mountain and far away
A trace of proof on a remote peak
A big trail on a mountain you'll find a way
A conspicuous path on a peak will guide you
The fire outside
The blaze beyond
It's burning up the place
It's consuming everything in its path
But you're inside
But you are safe and sound indoors
Burning up ahead
Inflaming up in front of you
Paper trails on a mountain
A trace of evidence on a peak
And fruits on a table
A selection of produce on a surface
A wooden house to live in
A shelter made of timber to inhabit
A baby to care
An infant to look after
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@Johnymars
"Better go and get
Hidden inside
Better go and get
And head inside
I told you I would get you
At the back of the house
I told you I would find
A place to go
Paper trails on a mountain
And fruits on the table
A wooden house to house to live in
A baby; take care of
The grass is green but the
The sun is blue
Better find a way
To get through to you
Where are you when I need you?
Where did you go?
How can I find you when I need you?
Where should I go?
Paper trail on a mountain
Better find a way
A big trail on mountain
You'll find a way
The fire outside
Is burning up the place
But you're inside
Burning up my head
Paper trails on a mountain
And fruits on a table
A wooden house to live in
A baby; take care of"
@theneedledrop
The picture is amazing. Kudos to RA for shooting this in such a great space.
@reflexivmusic
Dude how has a Fantano comment only 10 likes?!
@l-17
Yo needledrop could it be that you are from deepmedi? Hahah peace!
@ShekharKumar-beatnik
Yo Anthony Fantano, ladies and gentlemen.
@blankeybeats8785
Dissect my music boo
@looming_
Fantano knows where its at.
@ruggerobonaventura4215
10 years later and still epic 🙌
@ivamatanovic2913
This song is a journey to another dimension, it slowly takes over your mind, body and soul and you just realize you have been somewhere else for 10 minutes...
@mu0nt893
6 years after, still one of the best music part on the youtube
thank you internet
@sanja12
agreed! such a jewel 💎