It has been suggested that Page collaborated with Coverdale in order to irk Page's former Led Zeppelin band-member Robert Plant, who up to that point had been reluctant to re-unite with Page.[1] In interviews at the time, Plant expressed some derision at the guitarist's collaboration with Coverdale.[2] Rumours emerged that Coverdale and Page would be joined by John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham in a reformed Led Zeppelin, but this did not pan out.[citation needed]
This studio album marked a return to commercial success for Page since his days with Led Zeppelin. However, after a series of concerts in Japan, sluggish tickets sales for a subsequent world tour resulted in the partnership being dissolved. Page subsequently teamed up with Plant for an "UnLedded" MTV project and Coverdale re-appeared from time to time with different Whitesnake line-ups.
Pride And Joy
Coverdale/Page Lyrics
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Purify my soul an' pour your ocean over me.
Lead me to your chamber, where you sleep at night,
Scratch your name across my back, make me feel alright.
You're the best time i have ever had,
You look so good, oh babe, you must be bad.
Your little gems of wisdom chase away my blues.
Mama's little princess, daddy's pride and joy,
I'm like a kid at christmas, playing with your toys.
You shake me in the morning, i wake up black an' blue
Ooh child, you act so wild, i'll name a hurricane after you
Scarlet fever kisses, little miss dynamite,
Youngblood, you look so good, i'm gonna leave on all the lights
So i can see where i'm goin', baby
Play that thing!
So take me to your river, baby, take me to your sea,
Purify my soul an' pour your ocean over me.
Lead me to your chamber, where you sleep at night,
Scratch your name across my back, make me feel alright.
I have never felt this good before,
If you want i'll sleep outside your door.
You're the best time i have ever had,
You look so good, oh babe, you must be bad.
You must be bad...
The opening lines of the song "Take me to your river, baby, take me to your sea, Purify my soul and pour your ocean over me" immediately set the tone of a desire to immerse oneself in something pure and powerful which is represented by the river and the sea. The singer yearns to be purified, as if they have been living in a corrupt or unfulfilling world, and wants the ocean to wash over them and cleanse their soul. This idea is reinforced in the next lines that suggest a deeper sexual relationship as the singer calls for their partner to “Lead me to your chamber, where you sleep at night, Scratch your name across my back, make me feel alright.”
The song continues to tower on the imagery of wealth and luxury, with references to diamonds, sapphires, and precious stones, but is balanced with the simplicity of childhood euphoria, “I’m like a kid at Christmas, playing with your toys”. The combination of wealth and childhood playfulness suggests that the relationship with the singer’s partner is hedonic and uninhibited - they can enjoy both the trappings of luxury and the simple pleasures of childish fun with seemingly no boundaries. The chorus “You're the best time I have ever had, You look so good, oh babe, you must be bad” confirms their perception of a hedonistic experience.
Overall, "Pride and Joy" is evidently a song about the pleasures of an uninhibited relationship with a partner, who they see both as a source of purification and as a hedonistic experience, bringing together elements of luxury, simplicity, and a self-confessed "badness".
Line by Line Meaning
Take me to your river, baby, take me to your sea
I want you to guide me to where you feel complete and at peace, to show me what brings you joy.
Purify my soul an' pour your ocean over me.
I need you to cleanse my spirit and wash away my fears, please surround me with your love and protection.
Lead me to your chamber, where you sleep at night,
Show me your innermost self, your secret hideaway, the place where you find comfort and safety.
Scratch your name across my back, make me feel alright.
Leave your mark on me, claim me as yours, let me know that I belong to you and that everything will be okay.
You're the best time i have ever had,
Being with you is pure happiness, an unforgettable experience that I treasure.
You look so good, oh babe, you must be bad.
You are irresistible, so beautiful and alluring, I cannot resist you even if I wanted to.
Diamonds on your ankles, sapphires on your shoes,
Your elegance and sophistication are obvious, you are adorned with precious jewels that match your grace and allure.
Your little gems of wisdom chase away my blues.
Your words of advice and encouragement have a powerful effect on me, they make me forget my sadness and worries.
Mama's little princess, daddy's pride and joy,
You are cherished and beloved, the apple of your parents' eye, who always bring them happiness and joy.
I'm like a kid at christmas, playing with your toys.
I am filled with joy and excitement, like a young child who just received the best Christmas present ever, when I am with you.
You shake me in the morning, i wake up black an' blue
You excite and arouse me, igniting a passion within me that leaves me feeling both ecstatic and drained.
Ooh child, you act so wild, i'll name a hurricane after you
You are so energetic and unpredictable, you have the force and power to transform the world around you, like a hurricane.
Scarlet fever kisses, little miss dynamite,
Your kisses are so passionate and fiery, they ignite a fever within me, you are a powerful force like a lit fuse that sets off an explosion.
Youngblood, you look so good, i'm gonna leave on all the lights
You are so vibrant and youthful, full of life and energy, that I want to bask in your brilliance and never let the moment end.
So i can see where i'm goin', baby
I need your light and guidance to show me the way, to help me navigate through life's uncertainties and obstacles.
Play that thing!
I urge you to keep entertaining and exciting me, with your music or with something else that brings happiness and joy.
I have never felt this good before,
Being with you is like an awakening, a revelation that fills me with hope and promise, that life can be amazing and wonderful.
If you want i'll sleep outside your door.
I am so devoted and infatuated with you, that I am willing to devote myself completely to you in every way possible, even if it means just being near you all the time.
You must be bad...
Your irresistible allure and powerful influence must be some kind of sin or temptation, but I cannot resist you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID COVERDALE, JAMES PATRICK (JIMMY) PAGE, JIMMY PAGE
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@wandervladenidis8082
Take me to your river, baby, take me to your sea
Purify my soul an' pour your ocean over me.
Lead me to your chamber, where you sleep at night,
Scratch your name across my back, make me feel alright.
You're the best time i have ever had,
You look so good, oh babe, you must be bad.
Diamonds on your ankles, sapphires on your shoes,
Your little gems of wisdom chase away my blues.
Mama's little princess, daddy's pride and joy,
I'm like a kid at christmas, playing with your toys.
You shake me in the morning, i wake up black an' blue
Ooh child, you act so wild, i'll name a hurricane after you
Scarlet fever kisses, little miss dynamite,
Youngblood, you look so good, i'm gonna leave on all the lights
So i can see where i'm goin', baby
Play that thing!
So take me to your river, baby, take me to your sea,
Purify my soul an' pour your ocean over me.
Lead me to your chamber, where you sleep at night,
Scratch your name across my back, make me feel alright.
I have never felt this good before,
If you want i'll sleep outside your door.
You're the best time i have ever had,
You look so good, oh babe, you must be bad.
You must be bad...
@timcondon5184
This song always makes me smile, thanks for posting it here.
@wandervladenidis8082
Take me to your river, baby, take me to your sea
Purify my soul an' pour your ocean over me.
Lead me to your chamber, where you sleep at night,
Scratch your name across my back, make me feel alright.
You're the best time i have ever had,
You look so good, oh babe, you must be bad.
Diamonds on your ankles, sapphires on your shoes,
Your little gems of wisdom chase away my blues.
Mama's little princess, daddy's pride and joy,
I'm like a kid at christmas, playing with your toys.
You shake me in the morning, i wake up black an' blue
Ooh child, you act so wild, i'll name a hurricane after you
Scarlet fever kisses, little miss dynamite,
Youngblood, you look so good, i'm gonna leave on all the lights
So i can see where i'm goin', baby
Play that thing!
So take me to your river, baby, take me to your sea,
Purify my soul an' pour your ocean over me.
Lead me to your chamber, where you sleep at night,
Scratch your name across my back, make me feel alright.
I have never felt this good before,
If you want i'll sleep outside your door.
You're the best time i have ever had,
You look so good, oh babe, you must be bad.
You must be bad...
@EricHansen-fr3cz
Great song !
@m.e.summer5541
This is jam 🎸
@renatopradodossantos
Amazing song. It could be a LZ easealy
@dustzza123
Thanks for this. They took it off Spotify :(
@davidrolfesrockmetalchanne9152
One of the main reasons i'm not 100% with streaming services. they are good don't get me wrong, but they don't have everything. glad i could help you out on this occasion.
@jay_sun_drummer
The reason they took it off Spotify is because a fully remastered version is coming with extra tracks in 2023. David Coverdale mentioned this in an interview with Eddie Trunk. Jimmy and David have been working on this since 2021.
@bzoddeckup
@Jay Mon Stixoh man that just made my day
@ladefiore4476
Such a banger reminds of black country woman