II. BLUESIX
Six fine blues men make up Bluesix. Their blend of precise and rockin' blues comes via guitar, bass, drums harmonica and sax. This set rides hard out of the gate with the title song "Ready" and a guitar that could cut steel. Some familiar material gets an airing, with original songs making appearances too. It all blends nicely as the Bluesix players are always working in a synced-up fashion with the others and producing well arranged tunes. Recording is good and the sound is tough, with the pedal to the metal most of the time. The Netherlands is a great place for the blues and Bluesix is right in there contending for one of the top spots. Good songs and super solid blues rock!
READY - Track Listing:
1. Ready - 3:02 2. Tore Down - 3:09 3. Not Fade Away - 3:13 4. Victim of Life's Circumstances - 2:58 5. Why Get Up? - 3:50 6. Like We Used To Do - 3:31 7. Love Her With A Feeling - 6:16 8. Boogie Thing - 2:55 9. She Got Me - 2:35 10. King of The New York Streets - 5:23 11. Move It - 4:46
Personnel:
Jan Stobbe (drums) , Bert Baars (saxophones, keyboards) , Willem Visser (bass, backing vocals) , Henk Schippers (guitars, mandolin) , Bonne Zigtema (lead vocals, bluesharp, acoustic guitar)
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Real As Anything
Blue Six Lyrics
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Touched a waterfall
Looked into a mirror
There was nothing there at all
And so I walked along the hillside
When I heard an eagle call
Look around you
Look around you
I'm walking through a city
Imagining a face
Sun comes streaming down
And I'm carried from this place
Oh, I can hear those distant voices
Feel the same as how those place
Look around you
Look around you
This is real
Real as anything
This is real
Real as anything
This is real
Real as anything
This is real
Longing for some difference
Memory of hope
I expand another window
In a quiet room alone
Oh, can you hear me
Do you see it too?
Can you feel this
Please believe it's true
This is real
Real as anything
This is real
Real as anything
This is real
Real as anything
This is real
Don't turn away from life
Don't turn away from life
Don't turn away from life
Don't turn away from life
The lyrics to Blue Six's song "Real As Anything" are rich with imagery and a sense of wonder. The first verse sets the stage for a mystical journey, as the singer climbs a crystal mountain, touches a waterfall, and looks into a mirror where they see nothing. The second verse juxtaposes this natural imagery with a cityscape, and the singer longs to see a familiar face but is instead carried away by the sun's rays. Throughout the song, the singer implores the listener to "look around you," suggesting that there is magic and beauty to be found if we only take the time to notice it.
The chorus declares that everything the singer is experiencing is "real as anything," emphasizing the importance of staying connected to the world around us and not turning away from life. The final verse is more personal, with the singer expanding a window in a quiet room and asking if anyone else sees and feels what they do.
Overall, the lyrics to "Real As Anything" encourage us to stay present and engaged with the world, even in the face of uncertainty and loneliness. The song's dreamy, pulsing beat and sultry vocals only add to its hypnotic effect.
Line by Line Meaning
Climbed a crystal mountain
I have overcome obstacles that seemed insurmountable
Touched a waterfall
I have experienced the power and beauty of nature
Looked into a mirror
I have self-reflected and examined who I am
There was nothing there at all
I did not recognize myself in the reflection, questioning my identity
And so I walked along the hillside
I continued on my journey, moving forward
When I heard an eagle call
I was awakened by the sound of nature, reminding me to stay aware of my surroundings
Look around you
Pay attention to the world and people around you
I'm walking through a city
I'm navigating through the hustle and bustle of urban life
Imagining a face
I am daydreaming about someone or something
Sun comes streaming down
The warmth and light of the sun is comforting and uplifting
And I'm carried from this place
I am transported to a different emotional or mental state
Oh, I can hear those distant voices
I can sense the presence and influence of those no longer with me
Feel the same as how those place
I am experiencing similar emotions to those that have come before me in this place
This is real
This experience is genuine and valid
Real as anything
Just as real as anything else in the world
Longing for some difference
I desire change or variation in my life
Memory of hope
I recall a time when I felt optimistic
I expand another window
I open myself up to new possibilities and perspectives
In a quiet room alone
I am intentionally separating myself from others to focus on my internal world
Oh, can you hear me
I am seeking a connection with someone or something
Do you see it too?
I am curious if others can sense or understand what I am experiencing
Can you feel this
I am attempting to bridge the gap between myself and others through empathy
Please believe it's true
My truth is valid and deserving of acknowledgment
Don't turn away from life
Don't avoid or ignore the experiences and opportunities that life presents
Contributed by Stella G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.