Big Head Todd and The Monsters – singer-guitarist Todd Park Mohr, bassist-singer Rob Squires, drummer-singer Brian Nevin and keyboardist-guitarist-singer Jeremy Lawton -- could have begun resting on their laurels back in 1993, when their Top 10 singles “Bittersweet,” “Broken Hearted Savior,” “Circle” and “It’s Alright” pushed the album Sister Sweetly to platinum certification. However, Mohr says, “I’ve fought throughout our career not to be a one-trick pony, to be the kind of band that has depth and diversity in its catalogue. I’m a fan of this band, and I’m constantly looking forward to what comes next.”
The essence of Big Head Todd and The Monsters – a rootsy, emotionally direct variety of rock ’n’ roll that lends itself particularly well to a live setting – has been winning fans since Mohr, Rob Squires and Brian Nevin started playing together in high school (Jeremy Lawton joined in 2004). Needless to say, the three never expected to be in the same band at this late date, but, as Mohr points out, “It was a really fortunate combination of musical personalities, and we’re still partners in every sense of the word.”
The band spent seven years developing their chemistry and amassing a following, boosted significantly by the independent releases Another Mayberry (1989) and Midnight Radio (1990), before being “discovered” by the listening public at large with 1993’s Sister Sweetly. After a major-label stint (Sister Sweetly, 1994’s Stratagem, 1997’s Beautiful World), during which the trio increasingly found itself frustrated artistically, they reclaimed their independent status (2001’s Riviera, 2004’s Crimes of Passion). “If it were not for our ability to do things for ourselves, we would have disappeared a long time ago,” Mohr allows.
Blue Sky
Big Head Todd and the Monsters Lyrics
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For all the midnight lights we've burnt into the morning sun
I can't wait to see your sweet mysteries
The stars, the sun, the universe, the galaxies
Fly home on your silver wings
With a new song for the world to sing
Light this candle, make it right
True love discovers.
She stands, and she won't back down
Oh yes you can change the world
There is no other one just
See if you can find blue sky
Gonna chase the dream, gonna set it free
Gonna make it real, gonna make it shine, gonna keep it grooving on
One small stepping stone
Baby we're not alone
Gonna take you further, higher, faster then you're outta sight
You've got my flame in your fire
You've got my twinkle in your eye,
Reaching for the distant light
Yes you can change the world
True love discovers.
She stands, and she won't back down
Oh yes you can change the world
There is no other one just
See if you can find blue sky
Don't change too late, hey, yeah yeah
Or Fade away, hey, yeah yeah,
My stars won't wait
Oh yes you can change the world
True love discovers.
When she stands and she won't back down.
There is no other one
Believe and you will find blue sky
The song "Blue Sky" by Big Head Todd and the Monsters is a motivational anthem about chasing dreams and changing the world. The verses are filled with references to the vastness of the universe and the potential within each of us to make a difference. The opening lines speak of waiting for this day to come, which could represent the moment when someone decides to take action towards their goals. The second line hints at the many late nights and early mornings spent working towards these dreams. The singer can't wait to discover the mysteries that lie ahead, which could be the challenges and opportunities that come along the way.
The chorus emphasizes the power of love and determination to create change. It encourages the listener to believe in themselves and their ability to make a difference. The line "See if you can find blue sky" is particularly poignant as it can be interpreted as a metaphor for finding hope and positivity in difficult times. The song's overall message is one of resilience and optimism, urging the listener to keep pushing forward towards their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
We've waited long for this day to come
We've been waiting a long time for a significant event to happen
For all the midnight lights we've burnt into the morning sun
We've worked a lot and stayed up late to achieve our goals
I can't wait to see your sweet mysteries
I'm excited to get to know you better and learn more about your unique qualities
The stars, the sun, the universe, the galaxies
The vastness and beauty of space and all its celestial bodies
Fly home on your silver wings
Go back to a place where you feel safe, happy, and free
With a new song for the world to sing
With a fresh perspective and something to share that can inspire others
Light this candle, make it right
Let's improve the situation, bring some light into the darkness, and make amends
Yes you can change the world
You have the power to make a positive impact on the world and the people around you
True love discovers.
Love can reveal more about ourselves and our connections with others
She stands, and she won't back down
She is strong and determined, and won't let anyone or anything stop her
Oh yes you can change the world
You have the ability and potential to make a real difference in the world
There is no other one just
There's no one else like you
See if you can find blue sky
Try to look for something positive and beautiful when things seem tough and hopeless
Gonna chase the dream, gonna set it free
Going after what we truly desire and letting it manifest freely
Gonna make it real, gonna make it shine, gonna keep it grooving on
We're going to make our dreams a reality and keep things moving forward
One small stepping stone
A little bit of progress that can lead to bigger things
Baby we're not alone
We have each other and don't have to face challenges alone
Gonna take you further, higher, faster then you're outta sight
We're going to achieve more than we ever thought possible, and it'll be impressive
You've got my flame in your fire
You have my passion and energy to help you achieve your goals
You've got my twinkle in your eye,
You have my enthusiasm and joy in your heart and soul
Reaching for the distant light
Striving for something beyond our current status or situation
Don't change too late, hey, yeah yeah
Don't wait too long to make changes or it might be too late
Or Fade away, hey, yeah yeah,
Don't let yourself disappear into obscurity or irrelevance
My stars won't wait
We can't wait around forever to achieve our goals
Believe and you will find blue sky
Having faith and optimism can help us find beauty and hope in difficult times
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Eddie Snyder, Bert Kaempfert, Charles Singleton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ambition Harmonies
We've waited long for this day to come
For all the midnight lights we've burnt into the morning sun
I can't wait to see your sweet mysteries
The moon, the stars, the sun, the universe, the galaxies
Fly home on your silver wings
With your new song for the world to sing
Light this candle, make it right
Yes, you can change the world
True love discovers and she stands
And she won't back down
Oh yes, you can change the world
There is no other one
Believe and you will find blue sky
Gonna chase the dream, we gonna set it free
Gonna make it real, gonna make it shine, gonna keep it grooving on
One small stepping stone, baby we're not alone
Gonna take you further, higher, faster then you're out of sight
You've got my flame in your fire, baby
You've got my twinkle in your eye
Reaching for the distant light
Yes, you can change the world
True love discovers and she stands
And she won't back down
Oh yes, you can change the world
There is no other one
Believe and you will find blue sky
Don't you change too late, hey, yeah, yeah
Or fade away, yeah, oh
My stars won't wait
Yes, you can change the world
True love discovers and she stands
And she won't back down
Oh yes, you can change the world
There is no other one
Believe and you will find blue sky
Yes, you can change the world
True love discovers and she stands
And she won't back down
Oh yes, you can change the world
There is no other one
Believe and you will find blue sky
goody0033
I get chills every time I hear this song, both because it's beautiful and because it's significant to NASA's Space Shuttle program.
Henry Lister
The drummer knocked it out of the park on this song. OUTSTANDING licks.
Jeanie
Keyboards are so crucial to BHTM, and I sometimes forget that. Man, does that keyboard sound sweet or what???? I love it! The sound of this band is unforgettable with the incredible guitars and drums, but the keyboards anchor it all! This band always delights and amazes. Thank you, BHTM!!!!!
reggie dunlop
Awsome real band...many legit tunes
retep felo
this gig was a milestone, definitely!
bbqsky2
Absolutely!!!! An awesome song,so true to life which is what makes a great song that people can DIG and relate with in life!!!! Another all time favorite of mine!!!!!!
Ambition Harmonies
We've waited long for this day to come
For all the midnight lights we've burnt into the morning sun
I can't wait to see your sweet mysteries
The moon, the stars, the sun, the universe, the galaxies
Fly home on your silver wings
With your new song for the world to sing
Light this candle, make it right
Yes, you can change the world
True love discovers and she stands
And she won't back down
Oh yes, you can change the world
There is no other one
Believe and you will find blue sky
Gonna chase the dream, we gonna set it free
Gonna make it real, gonna make it shine, gonna keep it grooving on
One small stepping stone, baby we're not alone
Gonna take you further, higher, faster then you're out of sight
You've got my flame in your fire, baby
You've got my twinkle in your eye
Reaching for the distant light
Yes, you can change the world
True love discovers and she stands
And she won't back down
Oh yes, you can change the world
There is no other one
Believe and you will find blue sky
Don't you change too late, hey, yeah, yeah
Or fade away, yeah, oh
My stars won't wait
Yes, you can change the world
True love discovers and she stands
And she won't back down
Oh yes, you can change the world
There is no other one
Believe and you will find blue sky
Yes, you can change the world
True love discovers and she stands
And she won't back down
Oh yes, you can change the world
There is no other one
Believe and you will find blue sky
Janelle Henry
My favorite song!
staceyhargy
I can't believe I got to sit on the roof of the Sigma Chi fraternity in Boulder in 1986 and drink a beer with these guys...they always seemed so cool and at ease wherever they were playing in Boulder....when my fake i.d. worked at Tulagi's and we got to see them it was absolutely the best...
Kelly Lopez
When is their next concert of 2020 their list of concerts