According to Billboard, Chicago was the leading US singles charting group during the 1970s. They have sold over 38 million units in the US, with 22 gold, 18 platinum, and 8 multi-platinum albums. Over the course of their career they have had five number-one albums and 21 top-ten singles.
There are at least two artists with this name:
1. A popular American rock band
2. A psytrance artist
(If you are scrobbling tracks here from Chicago - Music From The Miramax Motion Picture, please fix your tags.)
3. A Japanese vocalist named CHICACO but weirdly gets redirected here. She's been active in LYDIA GRAVE and the touhou arrangement circle ESQUARIA.
The second Chicago is a psytrance artist, the pseudonym of David Potter Christman. He is a member of 1200 Micrograms
Where Were You
Chicago Lyrics
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When I was following someone
I should have been fallin' in love with you
I was doing all right in my own little world
Suddenly you were there
Upside down, turned around
Wasn't looking for anything new
I've got the heart and the hand of a sweet little girl
I just have to be fair
But my heart it can't hide
What it's feeling inside
When it's true
[Chorus]
Where were you?
When I was following someone,
I should have been falling in love with you
And now, it's too late!
Cause my heart is true
I gave it away, now, I'm looking behind me
And dreaming of you
Are we stronger than fate?
I ain't askin' you to save me
I'm a weaver of my own web
I don't know what to do,
But just try to get on with my life
Where were you?
When I was following someone,
I should have been falling in love with you
And now, it's too late!
Cause my heart is true
I gave it away, now, I'm looking behind me
And dreaming of you
Are we stronger than fate?
Are we two lovers
Who found each other
Just a moment too late
Are we stronger than fate?
We'll never know!
[Chorus]
The song "Where Were You" by Chicago is a classic ballad about missed opportunities and regret. The singer laments not recognizing the person he should have been falling in love with while he was busy following someone else. He acknowledges the sweetness of the girl who has captured his heart but recognizes that it is too late to change the past. He muses on fate and whether he and his love interest will be able to overcome missed chances and find a way to be together.
The lyrics convey a sense of melancholy and longing that is exemplified by the heartfelt vocals and the soulful instrumental accompaniment. The singer's vulnerability and introspection make the song relatable to anyone who has experienced missed connections or unrequited love. The chorus is especially poignant, with its repetition of the question "Where were you?" driving home the message of lost chances and what-ifs.
In conclusion, Chicago's "Where Were You" is a poignant and powerful song that speaks to the pain of missed opportunities and the uncertainty of love. It is a testament to the group's talent for crafting emotionally resonant songs that have endured over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Where were you?
At that crucial moment in time, when I needed someone the most, where were you? Why didn't I have you by my side instead of following someone else?
When I was following someone
I should have been fallin' in love with you
At that time, I was too busy pursuing someone else, not realizing that I should have fallen in love with you instead of settling for something less.
I was doing all right in my own little world
Suddenly you were there
My life was okay, and I thought I didn't need anyone. But then, out of nowhere, you came and stirred up my world, changing everything.
Upside down, turned around
Wasn't looking for anything new
You got me all mixed up, and I didn't want anything new or different, but there was something about you that I couldn't resist.
I've got the heart and the hand of a sweet little girl
I just have to be fair
But my heart it can’t hide
What it's feeling inside
When it's true
Even though I try to be rational and fair, my heart is too honest. It can't help but reveal what it's feeling inside, especially when it comes to true love.
And now, it's too late!
Cause my heart is true
I gave it away, now, I'm looking behind me
And dreaming of you
Are we stronger than fate?
Now that I've given my heart away, it's too late to go back. I can't help but look back and dream about what could have been with you. Do we have the power to overcome fate and be together?
I ain't askin' you to save me
I'm a weaver of my own web
I don't know what to do,
But just try to get on with my life
I'm not asking for your help or pity. I'm capable of taking care of myself and creating my own destiny, but I don't know how to move on from my past mistakes and forge ahead.
Are we two lovers
Who found each other
Just a moment too late
Are we stronger than fate?
We'll never know!
Maybe we're two souls meant to be together but missed our chance. Perhaps fate is too powerful, or maybe we can surpass it. We'll never know for sure, but it's worth wondering.
[Chorus]
Repeating the earlier lyrics in the chorus section, reflecting the regretful tone of the song and the desire for a different outcome.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CHAMPLIN, DEMARCUS, SCHEFF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
James
on Oh, Thank You Great Spirit
Great song and a fitting tribute to Jimi from his friend and fan Terry Kath, I've all ways believed the song was kind of a prospective of the dead, coming to the realization that they have crossed over and or no longer burden by all of life's problem's and pain's and are now free from all, and now overcome with gratitude to the Great Spirit , Greater of the universe and of life , GOD, that he is now free to fly the heavenly sky's , but ether way death or just a good night's sleep, great song.