Reflections
Daniels Charlie Band Lyrics
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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;
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.
repeat chorus
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
repeat Chorus
The song "Reflections" by Daniels Charlie Band reminisces the past music legends and their influence on the music industry during the '50s, '60s, and later. The lyrics specifically highlight three iconic music figures - Elvis Presley, Janis Joplin, and Ronnie Van Zant. The song commences with an ode to Elvis, referring to his iconic status as the "King" of music. The lyrics describe how he left women in awe with his voice and moves, making him a country girl's dream and the city girl's prayer.
The song then transitions to Janis Joplin, who made a significant mark in the '60s with her powerful voice and style. The song suggests that when the world was in chaos, and everything seemed to fall apart, Janis brought hope through her music. The chorus then repeats, stating that it's all right now, and the heavens should be proud.
The final verse is dedicated to Ronnie Van Zant, the lead vocalist of Lynyrd Skynyrd, who tragically died in a plane crash in October of 1977. The lyrics reflect on the moments before the band took the stage to perform and said a prayer for Ronnie, who had recently passed away. The song ends with the acknowledgment that the memories of these legends will always live on through their music.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember you back in nineteen-fifty-six
The singer recalls a person from the past
You had all the moves and you knew all the tricks
The person was very skilled and talented
You left all the ladies in a hell of a fix, When your voice took wings
The person had a great voice that had a powerful effect on women
Then you'd shake around and oh, how'd you sing
The person had a dynamic stage presence and was a great performer
Just an old boy from Memphis with a big diamond ring
The person was originally from Memphis and had a flashy accessory
A country girl's prayer and a city girls dream
The person was able to appeal to both rural and urban audiences
Hail the king
The person was highly respected and revered
But it's all right now
Despite the changes in the music industry and the loss of some legends, everything is okay
Keep on singin' loud
The singer encourages others to keep making music with passion and energy
Heaven should be proud
The singer believes the person remembered earlier would be celebrated in the afterlife
The fifties left town on a crowded dance floor
The era of 1950's music ended with much fanfare and excitement
The sixties came in with a bang and a roar
The next decade began with a lot of noise and excitement
The world heard a knock it was Janis at the door
Janis Joplin emerged as a major figure in the music industry
They let her in
Janis Joplin was accepted and celebrated for her contribution to music
And when it seemed this whole world was falling apart
During a time of turmoil and uncertainty, music provided a sense of comfort and stability
The houselights would fall and the music would start
In concerts, the lights would turn off and the music would begin, signaling a time of escape and enjoyment
She'd be givin us all a piece of her heart
Janis Joplin poured her soul into her music and was beloved for it
Once again
This pattern repeated itself many times throughout the years
It was October in St. Louis town
The setting of the next memory is St. Louis in October
When we heard that the Free Bird had fell to the ground
The southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd met a tragic end in a plane crash
And we all said a prayer before we went down
The singer and their companions expressed their sadness and grief before going to perform
To play
The show must go on, even in the face of tragedy
And Ronnie, my buddy, above all the rest
The singer had a special connection to Ronnie Van Zant
I miss you the most and I loved you the best
The singer deeply mourns Ronnie's passing
And now that you're gone I thank God I was blessed
Despite the sadness, the singer is grateful for the time they had with Ronnie
Just to know you
The memory of Ronnie is cherished by the singer
Repeat chorus
The chorus repeats to emphasize its message of hope and celebration of music
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@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