Have Love Will Travel
Blues & The Brothers Lyrics
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me and my horn we live on the road
ain't no place too far to go
have horn will travel
and when I'll get ther baby everything will be alright
I've been from Paris to London to New Orleans
if you've been to the moon you aint got nothing on me
and when I'll get ther baby everything will be alright
have horn will travel
so look out baby 'cause here I come
To
rio de Jenero, to Istambul, I'me going Kansa City
next stop is North Pole
have horn will travel
and when I get to you baby everything will be nice
I've been 10000 miles in 29 days
Now I'll got to get back where my baby stays
have horn will travel
and when I get to you baby , uuuh, it will sure be nice
have horn will travel
have horn will travel
we ain't gonna put no money
reached the fund and the money
I'll make that gig no matter what the cost
I won't get drunk and I won't get lost
The song "Have Love Will Travel" by The Blues Brothers is a classic rock and blues anthem about a musician on the road, traveling with his horn, ready to go wherever the music takes him. The opening line, "Have horn will travel", sets the tone for the song and speaks to the musicians' readiness to go wherever they need to in order to share their love of music with the world. The song is about the love of music as well as the love of being on the road, and it speaks to the idea that there's always a new place to go and a new audience to play for.
The lyrics tell the story of a musician who has traveled all over the world, from Paris to London, New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro, Istanbul, and even the North Pole. No place is too far for him to go, and he has been on the road for so long that he has covered 10,000 miles in just 29 days. He is committed to his music and is always ready to go where the gig is, no matter what the cost.
The song is about the musician's determination to get to his destination and make the gig, and it speaks to the power of music to connect people from all walks of life. It also showcases the importance of love and the need for human connections, especially when one is on the road and away from home. In summary, the song "Have Love Will Travel" is a tribute to the life of a musician on the road and the power of music to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
have horn will travel
I am a musician, and no matter where you are, I will come to play for you with my horn.
me and my horn we live on the road
My life and my livelihood is all about traveling with my horn.
ain't no place too far to go
There's no distance too great that will stop me from traveling to play my music.
and when I'll get ther baby everything will be alright
As soon as I arrive, I will make everything better, and you won't have to worry about anything.
I've been from Paris to London to New Orleans
I have traveled far and wide, and I have played my music in many places all around the world.
if you've been to the moon you aint got nothing on me
Even if you have been to the farthest ends of the earth, I am still an exceptional musician.
so look out baby 'cause here I come
Get ready, because I am coming to play some fantastic music for you.
To rio de Jenero, to Istambul, I'me going Kansa City
I am going all over the world, from Rio de Janeiro to Istanbul, and now I'm headed to Kansas City.
next stop is North Pole
I'm not just traveling across the globe, I'm going so far north that I'm almost reaching the North Pole.
and when I get to you baby everything will be nice
Once I arrive, I will make everything beautiful, and you'll have a wonderful time.
I've been 10000 miles in 29 days
I have traveled a huge distance in a short amount of time, but I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make it to you.
Now I'll got to get back where my baby stays
Even though I've been traveling so much, I know where my true home is and I'm going back there now.
we ain't gonna put no money
We're not going to worry about finances, because we just want to play our music and make people happy.
reached the fund and the money
Even if we run out of money, we won't stop traveling and playing music.
I'll make that gig no matter what the cost
I'm dedicated to my music, and I will do anything to make sure that I make it to my performance.
I won't get drunk and I won't get lost
I am a professional, and I will not let anything distract me from playing my best music.
have horn will travel
I am a musician, and my horn is my passport to travel and share my gift with the world.
have horn will travel
No matter where you are, I am willing to travel with my horn to play music for you.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GORDON BEADLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@matt108631
If anyone could come close, Jim is a good second to the late - great - John Belushi...RIP. Wicked Vidm thanks for posting!
@suggoz
A big salute to the original writer and creator of the song, Richard Berry.
@davehernandez4177
What?! What am I watching?! My mind is SO blown! Go James. What a voice
@sbabe325
I'm tearing up. I bet they both think of John everytime they perform.... RIP JOHN BELUSHI!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@andykaufmansgirl1974
sbabe325 they always think of John❤️
@mondosam
The Sonics' version is definitely "one of the top 5 greatest garage songs of all time", but the original was by Richard Berry back in the 50's. The Sonics, whether doing their own songs or covers, were in fact one of the best bands of all time. Gerry Roslie's screams were the greatest in rock n' roll. Believe it or not, they're getting back together for 2 reunion shows in New York in November.
@monoped8437
bill kirchen does a great version too
@davidbarderas3386
The basics version is very good too.
@teleman2157
The Sonics version of this was the riff heard around the world. As a proud, but not very talented garage rock guitarist, this is like Genesis for me
@LeJackel
R.I. P. John Belushi. Your legacy lives on. It's great to see Jim grooving to this stuff too, shows that he's a true entertainer like his brother. :)