Reflections
Charlie Daniels Band Lyrics


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I remeber you back in ninteen-fifty-six
You had all the moves and you knew all the tricks:
You left all the ladies in a hell of a fix,
When your voice took wings

Then you'd shake around and oh, how'd you sing:
Just an old boy from Memphis with a big diamond ring:
A country girl's prayer and a city girls dream;
Hail the king

Chorus
But its all right now
Keep on singin' loud;
Its all right now:
Heaven should be proud.

The fifties left town on a crowded dance floor:
The sixties came in with a bang and a roar.
The world heard a knock it was Janis at the door:
They let her in.
And when it seemed this whole world was falling apart
The houselights would fall and the music would start;
She'd be givin us all a piece of her heart,
Once again.

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It was October in St. Louis town,
When we heard that the Free Bird had fell to the ground;
And we all said a prayer before we went down,
To play
And Ronnie, my buddy, above all the rest,
I miss you the most and I loved you the best,
And now that your gone I thank God I was blessed
Just to know you





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the Charlie Daniels Band's song "Reflections" recount a nostalgic look back at the rock 'n' roll era of the 1950s and 60s. The song begins by addressing a singer who was a sensation in 1956, captivating audiences with his moves and tricks. He was adored by both country and city girls, and his powerful voice was capable of soaring to impressive heights. The chorus of the song acknowledges that although the era has come and gone, the singer's legacy lives on, and he should continue to sing loud because heaven should be proud of him.


The song then takes a turn as it explores the arrival of the sixties, which saw the emergence of Janis Joplin as one of the biggest stars of the day. The lyrics acknowledge the upheaval of the era, but notes that even in the midst of chaos, Joplin was able to bring a piece of her heart to her music. Finally, the song turns to 1977, when the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd experienced a tragedy with the death of lead singer Ronnie Van Zant. The lyrics pay tribute to Van Zant, who was a close friend of one of the band members, and expresses gratitude for having known him.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember you back in nineteen-fifty-six
I have memories of you from the year 1956


You had all the moves and you knew all the tricks
You were skillful and knowledgeable


You left all the ladies in a hell of a fix, when your voice took wings
You had a great impact on women with your singing


Then you'd shake around and oh, how'd you sing
You would dance while singing


Just an old boy from Memphis with a big diamond ring
You were a humble person from Memphis but had great wealth


A country girl's prayer and a city girl's dream
You were sought after by women from the country as well as the city


Hail the king
You were like a king in the eyes of many people


But it's all right now
Everything is alright now


Keep on singing loud
Continue your passion of singing loudly


Heaven should be proud
Heaven should feel proud of you


The fifties left town on a crowded dance floor
The 1950s era ended with a lot of excitement


The sixties came in with a bang and a roar
The 1960s era started with a lot of energy


The world heard a knock it was Janis at the door
Janis Joplin made an entry into the music world with a great impact


They let her in
She was given an opportunity to showcase her talent


And when it seemed this whole world was falling apart
During times the world seemed chaotic or out of control


The houselights would fall and the music would start
Music would bring people together during difficult times


She'd be giving us all a piece of her heart, once again
Janis always sang with full passion and dedication


It was October in St. Louis town
The incident happened in St. Louis town in October


When we heard that the Free Bird had fell to the ground
The news of Free Bird's fall reached us at that time


And we all said a prayer before we went down to play
We prayed before going to perform


And Ronnie, my buddy, above all the rest
Ronnie was the closest to the artist among all his friends


I miss you the most and I loved you the best
The artist misses Ronnie the most and loved him the best


And now that you're gone I thank God I was blessed just to know you
The singer feels blessed to have known Ronnie even though he is no longer alive


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Repeat the previously mentioned chorus




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Comments from YouTube:

@AChalian1

Someone needs to cover this song and add a verse about Charlie. Heaven is certainly proud now. RIP

@AutomatikSystematik

One of the best tribute songs ever written. Brings a tear to my eye every time.

@phillipwoods6377

Been a long time since I heard this, still gets to me after 40 years

@johnvadenais472

Yes, today and always. RIP Mr Daniels.

@rturner5883

RIP Charlie. What a loss. Music legend, great patriot, one of my favorites.. Jam on with Ronnie and all the rest.

@jasonjohnson9478

What a beautiful, heartfelt song.

@timothybender

Rest easy Charlie! You were a great musician and patriot. Heaven is proud!

@jessericks703

CDB. Truly a legend. Thank you for the years the songs and the integrity

@semprelazio

Heaven should be proud.. rip CD.. a genuine American treasure

@karensykes2108

This has always been my favorite Charlie Daniels song. Heart and tears xx

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