Among 38 Special's best-known songs are "Caught Up in You" (1982) and "If I'd Been the One" (1983), both of which hit #1 on Billboard magazine's album rock chart, as well as "Second Chance" (1989), a #1 hit on Billboard's adult contemporary chart. According to Songfacts, it was the biggest Adult Contemporary hit of 1989. Other popular singles include "Hold On Loosely" (1981), "Fantasy Girl" (1981), "Back Where You Belong" (1984), and "Somebody Like You" (1986). These and other tracks are often played on classic rock radio stations.
After achieving three platinum albums and one gold album in the 80s, their popularity waned over the 90s-- although their 1997 single "Fade to Blue" hit #37 on the mainstream rock chart. More recently, the group's music came back into prominence after being featured in the 2001 cult classic comedy film 'Super Troopers', with songs such as "Trooper With An Attitude". They continue to tour to audiences in the American south and beyond.
The current lineup is comprised of vocalist Donnie Van Zant, guitarists Don Barnes and Danny Chauncey, bassist Larry Junstrom, keyboardist Bobby Capps, and drummer Gary Moffatt. Recently, both Donnie Van Zant and little brother Johnnie (the current frontman of Lynyrd Skynyrd) have joined forces as Van Zant and have released an album with another in the works.
Miracle man
.38 Special Lyrics
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You got it all worked out
You say the search for higher ground
Ain't what you're all about
And still you're reaching in the dark
For the one who holds the key
But all your so called heroes
And maybe what you wanted
Ain't exactly what you need
You can lose your heart a thousand times
Lookin' for your Miracle Man
You can try and change the storyline
Hopin' things will be better then
But, when you look to a higher love
To save you where you stand
It's only then you'll find your Miracle Man
No satisfaction in your world
It's left you all undone
The happiness is in you, girl
Don't give it up for no one
You know it's time to break down
You know it's time to lose control
And trust the one who loves you
To your heart and soul
And knowin' that your needed
Is all you need to know
You can lose your heart a thousand times
Lookin' for your Miracle Man
You can try and change the storyline
Hopin' things will be better then
But, when you look to a higher love
To save you where you stand
It's only then you'll find your Miracle Man
He's not on any corner
It's hard to track him down
You won't find the answer
Walkin' the streets of this town
Try lookin' inside yourself
You can lose your heart a thousand times
Lookin' for your Miracle Man
You can try and change the storyline
Hopin' things will be better then
But, when you look to a higher love
To save you where you stand
It's only then you'll find your Miracle Man
In the song "Miracle Man" by .38 Special, the lyrics speak of an individual who is searching for something to fill a void in their life. The opening lines state that this individual has turned their life around and has got it all figured out, but they are still searching for the one who holds the key to their happiness. They mention that their so-called heroes are not what they seem to be, indicating that they had put their trust and faith in the wrong people. This leads the individual to believe that maybe what they wanted is not exactly what they need.
The chorus of the song speaks of the individual losing their heart a thousand times, looking for their Miracle Man, but finding no satisfaction in their search. The lyrics suggest that changing the storyline or trying to control things will not bring happiness. However, if they look to a higher love to save them where they stand, they will eventually find their Miracle Man.
The second verse speaks of the individual feeling undone and lacking satisfaction in their world, indicating that they are still on their search for happiness. They are advised not to give up their happiness for anyone else, and that it is time to break down and lose control while trusting the one who loves them to their heart and soul. The final lines of the song suggest that the Miracle Man they are looking for is not on any corner and is hard to track down. It implies that they will only find the Miracle Man they are searching for by looking inside themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you turned your life around
The person is claiming to have changed their life for the better.
You got it all worked out
They believe they have everything under control.
You say the search for higher ground
They claim to be on a quest for something greater.
Ain't what you're all about
However, their true intentions are different from what they claim.
And still you're reaching in the dark
Despite their efforts, they are still struggling to find what they are looking for.
For the one who holds the key
Searching for someone who has the answer they seek.
But all your so called heroes
The people they idolize may not be who they seem.
Ain't what they seem to be
Their heroes have flaws that they are unaware of.
And maybe what you wanted
What they thought they wanted may not be what they actually need.
Ain't exactly what you need
They may be searching for the wrong thing.
You can lose your heart a thousand times
Love and relationships can be difficult and involve heartbreak.
Lookin' for your Miracle Man
Searching for someone who can magically solve their problems.
You can try and change the storyline
Attempting to alter the course of events in their life.
Hopin' things will be better then
With the hope that the changes they make will lead to a better outcome.
But, when you look to a higher love
When they turn to a greater power or deeper love.
To save you where you stand
To provide salvation or rescue from their current situation.
It's only then you'll find your Miracle Man
They will only find the solution they have been searching for when they look to a higher power.
No satisfaction in your world
They are unhappy with their current environment and circumstances.
It's left you all undone
Their current situation has caused them to feel broken or incomplete.
The happiness is in you, girl
The key to their happiness is within themselves.
Don't give it up for no one
They should not give up their happiness for anyone else.
You know it's time to break down
It's time to let go of negative emotions and barriers.
You know it's time to lose control
They need to let go and trust in something greater than themselves.
And trust the one who loves you
To have faith in a higher power or someone who cares for them.
To your heart and soul
To believe and trust in a genuine way.
And knowin' that your needed
Knowing that someone or something values and requires them.
Is all you need to know
This is enough to give them purpose and direction.
He's not on any corner
The answer or solution they seek is not easily found.
It's hard to track him down
The solution or answer is elusive and difficult to obtain.
You won't find the answer
They will not find the solution they seek in the external world.
Walkin' the streets of this town
It cannot be found through conventional means.
Try lookin' inside yourself
They should look for answers within themselves.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DANNY CHAUNCEY, JAMES PETERIK, JEFFREY CARLISI, RICHARD BARNES
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