Though best known for their instrumental hit "Pick Up the Pieces," the band's strength lies in their consistently accomplished songwriting, stretching across several gold-selling albums and multi-Grammy nominations for Atlantic Records. Despite their Scottish roots, the six-piece band developed their own "authentic" sound influenced by R&B heroes such as Marvin Gaye, James Brown, and Donny Hathaway, which was eagerly adopted by black audiences in the US and elsewhere.
Many of the band's cuts, such as "Cut The Cake" and "Let's Go 'Round Again," attracted chart action as hit singles, while album tracks like "Schoolboy Crush" and "Person to Person" became much-sampled "rare" grooves. Other tunes like "Cloudy," "A Love Of Your Own," and "Nothing You Can Do" stand alongside some of the finest soul album tracks ever recorded.
The current lineup of the band, with noted US musicians alongside founding members Alan Gorrie and Onnie McIntyre, continues to delight audiences and critics alike in its wide-ranging touring. The musical energy and trademark sound are remarkably true to the original, and with constant revisitation and re-workings of AWB's, and others' classics in the mix, it is no surprise that the Average White Band is now a multi-generational attraction and a perennial fixture with many of the top music venues.
Warmer Communications
Average White Band Lyrics
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I know what's right for me
I won't tell you what to do
but I'll tell you what I see
We gotta change the way it is
try to keep it tight
Acting just like strangers
surely can't be right
It's got to be warmer
We got to have warmer, warmer, warmer
Warmer communications
Trying hard to touch you
if I might be so bold
Trying hard to reach you
don't put me on hold
If we can't communicate
if we don't even try
Standing here like losers
the world will pass us by
It's got to be warmer
We got to have warmer, warmer, warmer
Warmer communications
It's got to be warmer
We got to have warmer, warmer, warmer
Warmer communications
Burrrr, it's so cold
I can't feel you
Burrrr, it's so cold
I can't reach you
The song Warmer Communications by Average White Band is about a struggle to communicate effectively with others. The opening lyrics of the song suggest that each person knows what is best for themselves but also has intentions to help the other person see. However, they are not trying to control or dictate the other person's actions. The lyrics continue to suggest that in order to fix the situation, they need to change the way things are and make an effort to communicate better to keep things "tight" between them. The two people in the song are dealing with a situation where they are acting like strangers, and that can't be the right way to handle things.
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the need for "warmer communications" and that it "has to be warmer" to resolve the situation. The last verse talks about how the situation has become cold, and the singer feels distant and unable to communicate effectively. The song highlights the importance of communication and how it can make or break relationships.
Overall, Warmer Communications is a soulful and beautiful song that speaks to people struggling to communicate in their relationships. It shines a light on how easy it is to become distant and disconnected and encourages people to make a change and work to communicate better to keep their relationships strong.
Line by Line Meaning
If you know what's right for you
I respect your autonomy and your ability to make the best decisions for yourself.
I know what's right for me
I have my own beliefs and values that inform my decisions.
I won't tell you what to do
I won't impose my beliefs or values onto you.
but I'll tell you what I see
I have observations and insights that I think could be helpful to you.
We gotta change the way it is
The current situation is not working and we need to make changes.
try to keep it tight
We need to work together and be united in our efforts.
Acting just like strangers surely can't be right
We need to have a closer, more intimate connection to each other to make progress.
Trying hard to touch you
I am making an effort to connect with you emotionally.
if I might be so bold
I hope you won't find me presumptuous for trying to connect with you.
Trying hard to reach you
I am making an effort to communicate with you effectively and to understand your perspective.
don't put me on hold
Please don't ignore me or delay our communication, as that will only set us back.
If we can't communicate
Effective communication is necessary for progress and understanding.
if we don't even try
If we don't make an effort to communicate, nothing will change.
Standing here like losers
If we are unable to communicate, we will be seen as ineffective and possibly incompetent.
the world will pass us by
If we are unable to work together and communicate effectively, we will be left behind in progress.
Burrrr, it's so cold
There is a lack of warmth and intimacy between us.
I can't feel you
I can't connect with you emotionally or understand your perspective.
I can't reach you
I can't communicate effectively with you.
We got to have warmer, warmer, warmer
We need to have a much warmer connection to make progress.
Warmer communications
Better communication is key to our success.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: ALAN EDWARD GORRIE, HAMISH STUART, ROGER BALL, STEPHEN FERRONE
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