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.
Save the Country
Brian Auger Lyrics
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Come on down to the glory river.
Gonna wash you up, and wash you down,
Gonna lay the devil down, gonna lay that devil down.
I got fury in my soul,fury's gonna take me to the glory goal
In my mind I can't study war no more.
Save the people, save the children, save the country now
Come on down to the glory river
Gonna wash you up and wash you down
Gonna lay the devil down, gonna lay that devil down
Come on people! Sons and mothers
Keep the dream of the two young brothers
Gonna take that dream and ride that dove
We could build the dream with love, I know,
We could build the dream with love, I know,
We could build a dream with love, children,
We could build the dream with love, oh people,
We could build the dream with love, I know,
We could build the dream with love.
Come on, people! Come on, children!
There's a king at the glory river
And the precious king, he loved the people to sing;
Babes in the blinkin' sun sang
"We Shall Overcome".
The opening lines of Brian Auger and Julie Driscoll's song "Save The Country" call out to the people and children to gather by the "glory river" where they will be washed clean and the devil will be laid down. The song is an attempt at creating a better world, one that is free from war and hatred. The lyrics express a deep sense of urgency and a yearning to create a better future for the children.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of saving the people, children, and the country. The idea of "washing" the people is used metaphorically, as if cleaning them of impurities or sins. The singer believes that they can build the dream with love and that they can create a better world together. The precious king mentioned in the song loved to hear people sing, especially children. The chorus concludes with a mention of "We Shall Overcome," a song that became a symbol of the civil rights movement in the United States.
Overall, "Save The Country" is a call to action, a plea to the people to come together and create a better world. The song's message is one of hope and optimism, and it inspires listeners to work together towards a common goal.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, people, come on, children
Let's all come together and work towards a common goal
Come on down to the glory river.
Join us in this journey towards a better future
Gonna wash you up, and wash you down,
We'll cleanse ourselves of hatred and negativity
Gonna lay the devil down, gonna lay that devil down.
We'll rid ourselves of the negative forces holding us down
I got fury in my soul, fury's gonna take me to the glory goal
I am filled with passion and determination to succeed
In my mind I can't study war no more.
I refuse to accept violence as the answer
Save the people, save the children, save the country now
Let's save our fellow humans and our nation from destruction
Come on people! Sons and mothers
All of us, regardless of age or gender, must come together
Keep the dream of the two young brothers
We must continue the legacy of those who have fought for justice before us
Gonna take that dream and ride that dove
We'll use our peaceful methods to achieve our goals
We could build the dream with love, I know,
Love is the key to our success, I am certain.
We could build a dream with love, children,
The younger generation must also believe in love
We could build the dream with love, oh people,
Love is the foundation on which we can build a better tomorrow
There's a king at the glory river
There is hope for us to achieve greatness
And the precious king, he loved the people to sing;
Our leader wants to hear us sing of our success
Babes in the blinkin' sun sang
Even the youngest among us can contribute to our success
"We Shall Overcome".
We will overcome our struggles and emerge victorious
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Written by: LAURA NYRO
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