The group's real history is shrouded in mystery -- they claim to be the last great '50s group and to have been kidnapped by Laotian guerillas while entertaining U.S. troops in Vietnam and not rescued until 1983.
As of 1991, they were an octet featuring four lead singers, Marty Kaniger (also guitar), Tom Lee (also guitar), Bob Wayne, and Don Raymond (also guitar), plus John Hatton (bass), Norman A. Norman (keyboards), Bob Sandman (reeds), and Damon DeGrignon (drums).
Graceland
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Was shining like a National guitar
I am following the river, down the highway
Through the cradle of the Civil War
I'm going to Graceland, Graceland
Memphis, Tennessee i'm going to Graceland
Poorboys and pilgrims with families
And my traveling companion is nine years old
He is the child of my first marriage
But I've reason to believe
We both will be received in Graceland
She comes back to tell me she's gone
As if I didn't know that
As if I didn't know my own bed
As if I'd never noticed
The way she brushed her
Hair from her forehead
And she said losing love
Is like a window in your heart
Everybody sees you're blown apart
Everybody sees the wind blow
I'm going to Graceland memphis, Tennessee
I'm going to Graceland
Poorboys and pilgrims with families
And we are going to Graceland
And my traveling companions
Are ghosts and empty sockets
I'm looking at ghosts and empties
But I've reason to believe
We all will be received in Graceland
There is a girl in New York City
Who calls herself the human trampoline
And sometimes when I'm falling, flying
Or tumbling in turmoil I say
Whoa, so this is what she means
She means we're bouncing into Graceland
And I see losing love
Is like a window into your heart
And everybody sees you're blown apart
Everybody feels the wind blow
In Graceland, in Graceland
I'm going to Graceland
For reasons I cannot explain
There's some part of me
Wants to see Graceland
And I may be obliged to defend
Every love, every ending
Or maybe there's no obligations now
Maybe I've a reason to believe
We all will be received in Graceland
Whoa oh oh oh, in Graceland, Graceland
Graceland i'm going to Graceland
The song "Hold On" by Wilson Phillips is a message of hope and encouragement for anyone going through difficult times. The lyrics talk about pain and unhappiness, and how important it is to find the strength to break free from negative patterns of thinking and behavior. The message is clear: things can change, and they will if you just hold on for one more day.
The lyrics are addressed to someone who is struggling with their life, and who seems stuck in a cycle of negative thinking and behavior. The singer encourages them to open their heart and mind, to believe that things can change, and to hold on for just one more day. The message is simple, but powerful: don't give up, don't let others hold you back, and don't lose hope. With perseverance and determination, anything is possible.
Ultimately, "Hold On" is a song about faith and resilience. It reminds us all that no matter what life throws our way, we have the power to overcome it. With its catchy melody, uplifting message, and heartfelt vocals, it's no wonder that this song has become an enduring classic that still resonates with people today.
Line by Line Meaning
I know there's pain
Acknowledging that there is pain and suffering in the world.
Why do lock yourself up in these chains?
Prompting the listener to question why they hold themselves back with self-imposed limitations and fears.
No one can change your life except for you
Encouraging the listener to take control of their own life and make the changes they wish to see.
Don't ever let anyone step all over you
Advising the listener to respect themselves and not allow anyone to treat them poorly.
Just open your heart and your mind
Urging the listener to be open to change and new experiences, rather than closing themselves off.
Is it really fair to feel this way inside?
Rhetorical question questioning the fairness of continuing to feel pain and suffering.
Some day somebody's gonna make you want to
Turn around and say goodbye
Suggesting that eventually, someone or something will motivate the listener to make a change in their life.
Until then baby are you going to let them
Hold you down and make you cry
Questioning whether the listener will continue to let their struggles keep them down before they decide to make a change.
Don't you know?
Don't you know things can change
Things'll go your way
If you hold on for one more day
Reinforcing that change is possible and the listener can find happiness if they just hold on for a bit longer.
You could sustain
Or are you comfortable with the pain?
Prompting the listener to question whether they are content staying in their current situation or if they want to make a change for the better.
You've got no one to blame for your unhappiness
You got yourself into your own mess
Encouraging the listener to take responsibility for their own happiness and not blame others or external circumstances for their struggles.
Lettin' your worries pass you by
Don't you think it's worth your time
To change your mind?
Encouraging the listener to stop worrying about their problems and instead to focus on finding a solution to their problems.
I know that there is pain
But you hold on for one more day and
Break free from the chains
Reminding the listener that although there is pain, they have the strength to overcome their struggles and be free.
Can't you change it this time
Make up your mind
Urging the listener to make a decision and take action to change their life for the better.
Hold on
Hold on
Baby hold on
Repeating the phrase to create a sense of hope and encouragement in the listener.
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Written by: Paul Simon
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