A jazz pianist, bandleader, session man, Hammond B3 player, Auger has played or toured with artists such as Rod Stewart, Tony Williams, Jimi Hendrix, Sonny Boy Williamson, Led Zeppelin, Eric Burdon and other legends. He has incorporated jazz, early British pop, R&B, soul and rock, and he has been nominated for a Grammy, Keyboard Magazine Organ Player of the Year, 3 million record sales.
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Walking proudly in our winter coats
Wearing smells from laboratories
Facing a dying nation of moving paper fantasy
Listening for the new told lies
With supreme visions of lonely tunes
Somewhere, inside something , there is a rush of greatness
Who knows what stands in front of our lives
Silence tells me secretly ev'rything, ev'rything
Singing my space songs on a spiderweb star
"Life is around you and in you"
Answer for Timothy Leary, deary
Let the sun shine
Let The sunshine in
The sun shine in
Let the sun shine
Let The sunshine in
The sun shine in
Let the sun shine
Let The sunshine in
The sun shine in
Let the sun shine
Let The sunshine in
The sun shine in
The lyrics of Brian Auger & Julie Driscoll's song "Let the Sunshine In" are full of metaphors and imagery that capture the complexities of the human condition. The first verse paints a bleak portrait of a society in decay, where people are disconnected from each other and the natural world. The use of smell as a symbol of the artificiality of their existence - "Wearing smells from laboratories" - is particularly powerful. The second verse speaks of the importance of hope and imagination in the face of such despair. The "films in space" that the singer references are a nod to science fiction's ability to offer alternative realities that can help us envision a different, better world. The final lines are both a tribute to 1960s countercultural figure Timothy Leary and a call to action - a reminder that we need to embrace positivity and let the sunlight in.
Line by Line Meaning
We starve, look at one another short of breath
We are lacking something essential to our being, we are desperate: we look at each other with longing for something to fill us up
Walking proudly in our winter coats
We continue to show a facade of strength and pride even in the midst of our desperation
Wearing smells from laboratories
We are immersed in a world of artificiality and manufactured scents, disconnected from nature
Facing a dying nation of moving paper fantasy
We live in a society obsessed with distractions and illusions, but our true reality is one of decay and decline
Listening for the new told lies
We seek out new stories and narratives to explain our reality, even if they are false or misleading
With supreme visions of lonely tunes
Despite our collective desperation, individuals are still seeking to assert their unique visions and perspectives
Somewhere, inside something , there is a rush of greatness
There is an underlying potential within us all to overcome our current state and achieve something monumental, if only we can tap into it
Who knows what stands in front of our lives
We are unsure of what lies ahead of us, and what obstacles we may face in our pursuit of greatness
I fashion my future on films in space
We often look to popular culture and media to provide us with a roadmap for our future, even if it is unrealistic or escapist
Silence tells me secretly ev'rything, ev'rything
Sometimes it is in the quiet moments that we can best listen to and understand the world around us
Singing my space songs on a spiderweb star
We continue to create and celebrate art and beauty despite the challenges we face, finding solace in the magical and mystical aspects of life
"Life is around you and in you"
The secret to unlocking our full potential lies within us, and in the interconnectedness of all living things
Answer for Timothy Leary, deary
A playful nod to the counterculture of the time, and perhaps a suggestion to embrace new ways of thinking and being
Let the sun shine
We must allow the light and warmth of the natural world to fill us up and heal us
Let The sunshine in
We must be open and receptive to new experiences and perspectives in order to fully embrace the possibilities of life
The sun shine in
By embracing the light and warmth of the natural world, we can find hope and inspiration to carry us forward
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Rado, Gerome Ragni, Galt Mac Dermot
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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We starve, look at one another, short of breath
Walking proudly in our winter coats
Wearing smells from laboratories
Facing a dying nation of moving paper fantasy
Listening for the new told lies
With supreme visions of lonely tunes
Somewhere, inside something there is a rush of
Greatness, who knows what stands in front of
Our lives, I fashion my future on films in space
Silence tells me secretly
Everything
Everything
Singing our space songs on a spider web sitar
Life is around you and in you
And so for Timothy Leary, dearie
Let the sunshine, let the sunshine in
The sunshine in
@mrgerbeck
We starve, look at one another short of breath
Walking proudly in our winter coats
Wearing smells from laboratories
Facing a dying nation of moving paper fantasies
Listening for the new told lies
With supreme visions of lonely tunes
Somewhere, inside something, there is a rush of greatness
Who knows what stands in front of our lives
I fashion my future on films in space
Silence tells me secretly everything, everything
[Sealed with a righteous kiss, sealed with a righteous kiss]
[Rest in silence, rest in silence]
Singing our space songs on a spider-web sitar
"Life is around you and in you"
Answer for Timothy Leary, dearie
Let the sunshine
Let the sunshine in
The sunshine in
Let the sunshine
Let The sunshine in
The sunshine in
Let the sunshine
Let The sunshine in
The sunshine in
Let the sunshine
Let The sunshine in
The sunshine in
@joannebeauchamp1169
This is one of those songs you NEVER get tired of hearing. Brian & Julie nail it!
@hennes6724
Die Frau hat eine Wahnsinnsstimme. Brian ist ein Vollprofi am Organ, einfach Sahne.
@franciscosan2444
La banda bboy se emociona al escuchar esta belleza de rola! Paz y respeto para todos!
@ariellast7203
Gracias a bboy Casper aprendi a amar este tema!
Thanks to bboy Casper I learned to love this song!
@carlolf
What a great tune, a great voice, a great organ! Love this for ever!
@enlightenedevolution7648
MY GREAT GENERATION !
@cocomesas2896
The BEST, makes my nights on the streets sweeter
@gilbertramos6039
Wow! Hit replay again and again.
@miguelparedessilva1224
let the sunshine in
@paulinewilliams7572
Ever since 1971 this song from Hair the broadway musical has always touched my soul. 2019 now!