David Ball (1) is a coun… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists named David Ball:
David Ball (1) is a country and western artist.
David Ball (2) is mostly called Dave Ball and is a member of 80s and recently come back electronic duo Soft Cell and of 90s electronic dance act The Grid.
Amigo
David Ball Lyrics
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Been there through thick and thin
Down and out and back again
Where ever you go we go amigo
On the road that leads us to the setting sun
Some people think you're just an old guitar
That may be true but that's not all you are
I can always find a friend in you
Where ever you go we go amigo
Been there through thick and thin
Down and out and back again
Where ever you go we go amigo
On the road that leads us to the setting sun
We got into a mess in Abilene
She was the prettiest thing I'd ever seen
The song you played made her forget that night
That she was the sheriff's lonely wife
Where ever you go we go amigo
Been there through thick and thin
Down and out and back again
Where ever you go we go amigo
On the road that leads us to the setting sun
I think it's time to hit the road again
And see what's waiting 'round the bend
Saddle up old friend we're leaving this old town
Drifting with the clouds,bumming around
Where ever you go we go amigo
Been there through thick and thin
Down and out and back again
Where ever you go we go amigo
On the road that leads us to the setting sun
The David Ball song "Amigo" tells the story of a musician and his trusty old guitar who have been through thick and thin together. The guitar has been a constant companion and friend to the musician on all his travels, playing a role bigger than just a musical instrument. The song talks about the bond between the musician and his guitar, an understanding that is more than skin deep. The lyrics emphasize that the guitar is more than just an object, it's a symbol of their friendship. Wherever the musician goes, the guitar is with him, and the two of them together have been through good times and bad.
The lyrics also talk of a particular incident in Abilene, where the guitar played a crucial role in helping the musician out of a tricky situation. It was a powerful tool, and the playing of the guitar made the situation easier to handle. The musician and his guitar are both ready to set out on the road again, searching for the next adventure. The song is an ode to a friend who has been there for the musician through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
Where ever you go we go amigo
No matter where the subject goes, the person singing the song will be with them, as a true amigo
Been there through thick and thin
The singer and amigo have been through good times and bad times together, and have always supported each other
Down and out and back again
The singer and amigo have both faced hardships and setbacks, but have always managed to recover and move forward
On the road that leads us to the setting sun
The pair are on a journey, moving towards the end of their lives as symbolized by the setting sun
Some people think you're just an old guitar
Others may see the amigo as just a simple tool or object, but the singer recognizes their amigo's true worth
That may be true but that's not all you are
While the amigo may be a guitar, it is also a true friend to the singer
No matter where I go or what I do
The singer knows that their amigo will always be there for them, regardless of circumstances
I can always find a friend in you
The amigo is not just an object, but a loyal and supportive friend to the singer
We got into a mess in Abilene
The singer and amigo encountered trouble in the town of Abilene
She was the prettiest thing I'd ever seen
The singer describes a woman they found attractive
The song you played made her forget that night
The amigo's music helped distract the woman from the troubles of her life
That she was the sheriff's lonely wife
The woman the singer and amigo encountered was married to the small town sheriff, making their situation even more complicated
I think it's time to hit the road again
The singer is ready to start a new journey with their amigo
And see what's waiting 'round the bend
The pair are excited to discover what lies ahead on their journey
Saddle up old friend we're leaving this old town
The singer and amigo are leaving their current location behind and moving on
Drifting with the clouds, bumming around
The pair are embracing a more carefree lifestyle, unburdened by responsibilities or conventions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David Alderman Ball, Kostas Lazarides
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