Burdon left also this band and run back to stardome in the mid-70s with The Eric Burdon Band producing heavy rocking songs. He went on forming short-living groups such as Eric Burdon's Fire Dept. in 1980, another Eric Burdon Band in 1981, especially for a motion picture-starring role in Comeback for which he made the soundtrack and a reunion band with The Animals in 1983 to get back to the Mainstream Charts. The 1980s saw Burdon in genres such as heavy metal, new wave, pop, reggae, disco, blues, rock and roll, punk, funk and rap. He also published his album "I Used To Be An Animal" as well as his autobiography with the same title. He went on touring in stadiums as well as in small clubs around the world.
In 1990 he formed the Eric Burdon & Robby Krieger Band who toured mainly in America. They recorded some demo tapes, but never released them. In 1991 he toured the world again as Eric Burdon & Brian Auger Band. They released a double-live album, "Access All Areas" in 1993, showing versions of Burdon's old hits in new musical outfits, once again as a blues, metal, reggae and fusion performer.
In 1994 they got disbanded, Burdon got introduced into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, where he performed 1995 with Bon Jovi and created a new group of high-professional musicians, Eric Burdon's i Band. They disbanded in 1998 and he formed Eric Burdon & The New Animals. In 2003 they changed their name in Eric Burdon & The Animals, after some band changes. In 2004 the long awaited studio-album "My Secret Life" was released and brought him back into the mainstream charts and in late 2005 the live album "Athens Traffic Live" was released.
Burdon formed a new band-line-up, also touring as Eric Burdon & The Animals. In January 2006 he released "Soul of a Man", with good critics worldwide. He wanted to create an album who is dedicated to the blues and rnb. Since then he toured the world without a break, always looking for new material, performing with other famous musicians.
Recently, Burdon wrote a screenplay called "Twisted Oliver" and is working on a new studio album. He turned down tours with War and Linkin Park in the last year, but it seems that the new year is bringing many surprises.
Many of his bands also used elements of speed metal, thrash metal, grindcore and death metal.
He's definitely one of the most important people in music history, while recording the first #1 hit with a length more than four minutes, "House of the Rising Sun", the most popular anti-vietnam song "We Gotta Get out of this Place", the first song recorded in stereo, "Sky Pilot" and the first latin rap in pop music, "Spill the Wine". His self-written rock song "Year of the Guru" (1968) proves that he created the first rap rock-song. His political environment can be seen in his multi-racial project with the band War from late 1969 to early 1971. In 2008 he reunited with the band at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Without his experimental vocals, hip hop, rap, heavy metal, rock, pop and rnb would have a completely different face.
His singing style and music also influenced artists such as Joe Cocker, The Doors, Deep Purple, The Brute Chorus, Ted Nugent, Janis Joplin, The Sonics, Steppenwolf, Chester Bennington, Bruce Springsteen, The Black Crowes, Tom Petty, The White Stripes, Ryan Adams, John Mellencamp, The Compulsive Gamblers, The Vines, Julian Thome, The Hives, MC5 and many more.
In November 2008 the magazine Rolling Stone ranked him #57 on their list of the Best Singers of all Times.
Formations:
The Animals & Sonny Boy Williamson (December 30, 1963)
The Animals (1964 - September 1966, 1976, 1983/84)
Eric Burdon & The Animals (1967 - 1968)
Eric Burdon & War (1969 - 1971)
Eric Burdon & Jimmy Witherspoon (1971)
The Eric Burdon Band (1973 - 1975)
Eric Burdon's Fire Department (1980)
Eric Burdon, Robbie Krieger & Friends (1990)
Eric Burdon & Brian Auger Band (1991 - 1993)
Eric Burdon's I Band (1995 - 1998)
Eric Burdon & The New Animals (1999 - 2002)
Eric Burdon (1976 - ...)
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Eric Burdon Lyrics
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I'll make a new one, wait and see
Hopelessness has seized the land
I will not beg, I will demand
I will not give up
And one day soon
The truth will spill
Water, water, water
To drink, to put down the fire
Water, water, water
The truth, to shame the liar
This world is not what it seems
Behind these eyes, the curse of dreams
Will your God forgive you, then?
Or will mine take his revenge?
Water, water, water
To drink, to put down the fire
Water, water, water
The truth, to shame the liar
Water, water, water
To drink, to put down the fire
Water, water, water
Like these teardrops from my eyes
The enemy does not know who the enemy is
Water, water, water
To drink, to put down the fire
Water, water, water
The truth, to shame the liar
Water, water, water
To drink, to put down the fire
Water, water, water
Like these teardrops from my eyes
The truth, to shame the liar
The enemy does not know who the enemy is
Water, water, water
Water, water, water
Water, water, water
In Eric Burdon's song "Water," the lyrics express feelings of hopelessness and dissatisfaction with the world as it is. The singer of the song feels the need to make a new world, one that is not cursed by the same problems and challenges that they are currently facing. They will not beg for change, but instead demand it. The song expresses the belief that one day the truth will be revealed to everyone, and it will be impossible to ignore.
The repeated refrain of "Water, water, water" serves as a metaphor for both literal and figurative thirst. On the one hand, water is necessary for physical survival, and the song suggests that access to safe drinking water is something that is lacking. On the other hand, water can also represent the thirst for justice and truth, and the need to extinguish the fires of corruption and deceit. The line "the truth, to shame the liar" suggests that once the truth is revealed, those who have been deceiving others will be held accountable for their actions.
Overall, the song communicates a sense of frustration and dissatisfaction with the world as it is, and a desire for change and justice.
Line by Line Meaning
This world is not for me
I don't belong in this current state of societal affairs and lifestyle
I'll make a new one, wait and see
I plan to create a new world in the future that aligns with my beliefs and brings me peace
Hopelessness has seized the land
There is a deep sense of despair and defeat lurking throughout society
I will not beg, I will demand
I won't ask for anyone's permission to create or live in a new world, it's my right to demand it
I will not give up
I am committed to my vision of a new world and refuse to abandon it
And one day soon
At some point in the near future
The truth will spill
The true nature of things or reality will be revealed in a dramatic fashion
Into your sitting room
You will be confronted with this truth in a very personal and direct way
Water, water, water
Water can have multiple symbolic meanings throughout the song - including rebirth, purity, and renewal
To drink, to put down the fire
Water can be consumed to quench a physical thirst or to extinguish a figurative fire or rage
The truth, to shame the liar
The truth can be used as a weapon against those who attempt to deceive or manipulate others
This world is not what it seems
The current state of things is not accurately or truthfully reflected in appearances
Behind these eyes, the curse of dreams
The curse of dreams may be the unfulfilled or shattered hopes, dreams, and aspirations of individuals or society
Will your God forgive you, then?
A direct challenge or question directed towards individuals who have acted immorally
Or will mine take his revenge?
A warning to those who have committed wrongdoing that they may face a reckoning in the future
Like these teardrops from my eyes
Water can also symbolize tears, which may represent sadness or emotional release throughout the song
The enemy does not know who the enemy is
A warning or statement regarding the difficulty of identifying or understanding one's adversary or opponent
Writer(s): Dave R. Steen, Bryan Wayne Ward Copyright: Latersville Music, Laters Ville Music (Bug), Authentic Succotash, W.B.M. Music Corp.
Contributed by Maria F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Михаил Сергопольцев
"Вода"
Этот мир не для меня
Я создам новый, подожди и увидишь, что
Безнадежность охватила землю
Я не буду просить, я буду требовать
Я не сдамся
И однажды
Правда прольется в
Твою гостиную
Вода, вода , вода
Пить, потушить огонь
Вода, вода, вода
Правда, чтобы посрамить лжеца
Этот мир не такой, каким кажется
За этими глазами проклятие снов
Будет ли тогда ваш Бог прощать вас?
Или я отомщу ему?
Вода, вода, вода
Пить, чтобы потушить огонь
Вода, вода, вода
Истина, чтобы посрамить лжеца
Вода, вода, вода
Пить, чтобы потушить огонь.
Вода, вода, вода.
Как эти слезы из моих глаз .
Враг не знает, кто враг.
Вода, вода, вода.
Пить, чтобы потушить огонь.
Вода, вода, вода
посрамить лжеца
Вода, вода, вода
Пить, потушить огонь
Вода, вода, вода
Как эти слезы из моих глаз
Правда, посрамит лжеца
Враг не знает, кто враг
Вода, вода, вода
Вода, вода, вода
Вода, вода, вода
Pirooz Pakdel
One of the most amazing performers.... his voice is so unique.
Elisabeth Axelsson
Yes
Elisabeth Axelsson
O yes
NoBaloney Mahoney
🎶 "the TRUTH 2 Shame the Liars" ⛮
Marathongman
Eric is a good story teller not only in songs but in person speaking.
Karen Miller
Great song, strong lyrics👍❤️
Luis Lobos
Eric burdon ,un grande entre los grandes. Maestro.
Leozita De Lima
Simplesmente fantástico
Dayanna Chaux
Eric Burdon ... you are magnifique!!!! ♥ One of my fave singers, EVER! Thank you for your stunning art. Priceless.
Wilton Mazzei
Eric Burdon é "do caralho"...vida eterna pra esse cara