Members:
Lee Aaron Fisher - Drums
Bobby Spell - Bass
Matt Sabbath - Guitar
Scott Evans - Vocals
Brian Snyder - Guitar
Steel
Allan Lyrics
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I can feel your breathing next to me and hear your laughter gay
You tried to tell me what was right and I told you what was real
All I ever live for now is this piece of wood and steel
In a world that's full of trouble a world that's full of pain
Lord many fall beside the road and they never rise again
Many more are bending low or broken at the wheel
I was born my mother's only son she loves me all she can
But there isn't much to say to her since I became a man
And I often met the devil but I never made a deal
I just thank the Lord for hands to play this piece of wood and steel
Its face is scarred and beaten like the ragged clothes I wear
Like the body that God gave me I might give it better care
But I play it for the ladies and I play it for a meal
I play the strings just to hear 'em ring of this piece of wood and steel
I'm growing tired of searching now there's something much I crave
Give or take a little time and you can write it on my grave
There's nothing more I care to own nothing left to feel
All I ever wanted was this piece of wood and steel
I can feel your arms around me like it was yesterday
I can feel your breathing next to me and hear your laughter gay
You tried to tell me what was right and I told you what was real
All I ever live for now is this piece of wood and steel
In a world that's full of trouble a world that's full of pain
Lord many fall beside the road and they never rise again
Many more are bending low or broken at the wheel
All I need to carry on is this piece of wood and steel
I was born my mother's only son she loves me all she can
But there isn't much to say to her since I became a man
And I often met the devil but I never made a deal
I just thank the Lord for hands to play this piece of wood and steel
(I'll be playing this guitar till the day I die)
In Allan Jackson's song "Steel", he talks about how music is the one thing that has stayed constant in his life through all the ups and downs. The piece of wood and steel, his guitar, has been with him through thick and thin, and has provided him with the strength to keep moving forward. When he plays his guitar, he feels as though he is transported back in time to a simpler moment, where he can feel the embrace of his loved one and hear her laughter. These memories provide him with comfort and make him feel alive once again.
The song is very relatable to anyone who loves music. Jackson speaks about how music has the power to heal and transport you to a different time and place. He also touches on the idea that no matter what happens in life, music will always be there to provide us with comfort and solace. In addition, the song speaks to the idea that there is beauty and strength in simplicity, and that sometimes all you need is one thing to keep you going.
Overall, the message in "Steel" is about the importance of finding solace in something that you love. For Allan Jackson, it happens to be his guitar, but for everyone it's something different. It's about finding that one thing that makes you feel alive and gives you the strength to keep moving forward, even in the toughest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel your arms around me like it was yesterday
The memory of being comforted by a loved one feels as vivid as if it just happened
I can feel your breathing next to me and hear your laughter gay
The memories of being close to this person include the sound and sensations of their presence
You tried to tell me what was right and I told you what was real
There was a disconnect between their views on morality and truth, leading to disagreement
All I ever live for now is this piece of wood and steel
Life now centers around his trusty guitar for solace and survival
In a world that's full of trouble a world that's full of pain
Life is full of difficulties everywhere
Lord many fall beside the road and they never rise again
Lots of people suffer and don't recover
Many more are bending low or broken at the wheel
Many people are struggling or failing at their tasks and responsibilities
All I need to carry on is this piece of wood and steel
The guitar provides the fuel he needs to keep going in life
I was born my mother's only son she loves me all she can
The singer's mother adores him as her only child
But there isn't much to say to her since I became a man
They have grown apart since he matured into adulthood
And I often met the devil but I never made a deal
He has been tempted by dangerous situations but hasn't given in
I just thank the Lord for hands to play this piece of wood and steel
He expresses gratitude for the talent to play his guitar
(I'll be playing this guitar till the day I die)
The guitar is his lifelong companion
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: Richard Dobson
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