Politician
Cream Lyrics


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Hey now, baby
Get into my big black car
Hey now, baby
Get into my big black car
I want to just show you
What my politics are

I'm a political man
And I practice what I preach
I'm a political man
And I practice what I preach
So don't deny me, baby
Not while you're in my reach

I support the left
Though I'm leaning, leaning to the right
I support the left
Though I'm leaning to the right
But I'm just not there
When it's coming to a fight

Hey now, baby
Get into my big black car
Hey now, baby
Get into my big black car




I want to just show you
What my politics are

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cream's "Politician" depict a man who is confident about his political beliefs and his ability to convince others. In the song, he invites a woman to get into his car, using it as a metaphor for the power he wields as a politician. He claims to practice what he preaches and supports the left, although he admits to leaning towards the right. However, he also suggests that he is not willing to fight for his beliefs, as he is "just not there" when it comes to confrontation. The song can be interpreted as a criticism of politicians who prioritize personal gain over their constituents' well-being and values.


The song was included on Cream's 1968 album "Wheels of Fire" and was written by guitarist Eric Clapton and bassist Jack Bruce. It has been praised for its catchy riff and Clapton's guitar solos, which showcase his blues-rock style. Interestingly, the song was recorded without drummer Ginger Baker, who reportedly refused to play on it as he disliked its political message. Instead, session drummer Jim Gordon played drums on the track.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey now, baby
Addressing a female to grab her attention


Get into my big black car
Asks the female to enter the car for a ride


I want to just show you
Expressing a desire to demonstrate something


What my politics are
To reveal his beliefs and values regarding government and society


I'm a political man
Identifying himself as someone involved in politics


And I practice what I preach
Stating that he practices what he preaches, meaning his actions align with his words


So don't deny me, baby
Asking the female not to refuse him


Not while you're in my reach
As a warning that she ought to comply with his request


I support the left
Indicating his political affiliation with the left-wing of the political spectrum


Though I'm leaning, leaning to the right
Admitting that he is somewhat sympathetic to right-wing ideologies


But I'm just not there
Although he attempts to maintain a balance between the two views, he admits to not fully understanding them


When it's coming to a fight
When faced with a real conflict, he may not side with the left or the right




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jack Bruce, Pete Brown

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Jadon Fernandes

[Verse 1]
Hey now, baby
Get into my big black car
Hey now, baby
Get into my big black car
I want to just show you
What my politics are

[Verse 2]
I'm a political man
And I practice what I preach
I'm a political man
And I practice what I preach
So don't deny me, baby
Not while you're in my reach

[Verse 3]
I support the left
Though I'm leaning, leaning to the right
I support the left
Though I'm leaning to the right
But I'm just not there
When it's coming to a fight

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 1]
Hey now, baby
Get into my big black car
Hey now, baby
Get into my big black car
I want to just show you
What my politics are



All comments from YouTube:

MerkinMuffly

Clapton wasn't much of a rhythm player at that time in his career, but fuck, could he shred blues solos back then.

Ben Kleschinsky

@William Well that makes sense because I was a drummer before I picked up a guitar.

William

@Ben Kleschinsky good rhytmic ability but bad at melody

Pablo Pérez

How can you say that?? The rithm guitar in politician is so good

ninja vigilante

Especially when he had the les Paul going through the Marshall amp in John mayall days.

Ben Kleschinsky

Then there's players like me who can play rhythm well but can't shred solos for shit.

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gta4rulzu

Jack bruce is on another level man. He was belting those lines out on the bass and I love his egotistical, brash, and careless, but somehow just fucking perfect voice. what a unique talent, and a rock legend
RIP

bobo brazil

He is a MAJOR LEGEND and TALENT

Victor Barros

Perfect post, buddy

Caroline

@Judyblueyes eric would still have been amazing having been exposed by John Mayalls blues breakers!

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