In the mid-1960s Clapton left the Yardbirds to play with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. Immediately after leaving Mayall, Clapton formed the power trio Cream with drummer Ginger Baker and bassist Jack Bruce, in which Clapton played sustained blues improvisations and "arty, blues-based psychedelic pop". After Cream broke up, he formed blues rock band Blind Faith with Baker, Steve Winwood, and Ric Grech. Clapton's solo career began in the 1970s, where his work bore the influence of the mellow style of J. J. Cale and the reggae of Bob Marley. His version of Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff" helped reggae reach a mass market. Two of his most popular recordings were "Layla", recorded with Derek and the Dominos; and Robert Johnson's "Crossroads", recorded with Cream. Following the death of his son Conor in 1991, Clapton's grief was expressed in the song "Tears in Heaven", which was featured on his Unplugged album.
Clapton has been the recipient of 18 Grammy Awards, and the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. In 2004 he was awarded a CBE at Buckingham Palace for services to music. He has received four Ivor Novello Awards from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. In his solo career, Clapton has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. In 1998, Clapton, a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, founded the Crossroads Centre on Antigua, a medical facility for recovering substance abusers.
Danger
Eric Clapton Lyrics
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Danger, she's such a pretty sight
She was treated so badly it seems
Now she's lookin' for a dream
Danger, she's out into the night
Danger, she walks the streets alone
Danger, all the boys she don't know
Could be hers, hers today
Danger, she's out into the night
Walked into a love affair
Didn't seem going nowhere
With no choice, she thought she might
Now she took the rule right into the night
Danger, she walks the streets alone
All the boys she now knows
And all the men, who look her way
Could be hers today
Risk she'd take to find someone new
She don't know where or who
She wants to do, doin' it right
She's gone out into the night
Danger, she's out into the night
Danger, she's such a pretty sight
Danger, she's out into the night
Danger, she's such a pretty sight
Danger, she's out into the night
Danger, she's such a pretty sight
The lyrics to J.J. Cale's song "Danger" tells the story of a woman who is looking for a way to escape from her past and find a new life. The title of the song itself hints to the ominous nature of her quest, as she risks her safety by walking the streets alone at night. The repetition of the word "danger" in each verse emphasizes the hazards of her journey, while the lines "All the men, they look her way / Could be hers, hers today" suggest that she may be seeking the wrong kind of attention.
The song seems to be about a woman who has experienced mistreatment in her past, perhaps in a failed love affair, and is now trying to start over. She's taking risks and putting herself in vulnerable positions, but she's determined to find a better situation. The lyrics are both sympathetic and cautionary, warning of the dangers of the world while acknowledging the courage and desperation of someone who's been dealt a bad hand.
Overall, "Danger" is a stark portrayal of a lonely, vulnerable person trying to survive in a hostile world. It's a powerful song that touches on a universal theme of longing for a better life, but acknowledges the dangers and risks that come with that pursuit.
Line by Line Meaning
Danger, she's out into the night
She takes risks and ventures out alone into the dark.
Danger, she's such a pretty sight
Despite the danger, she remains alluring and attractive.
She was treated so badly it seems
She has been mistreated in the past and is seeking something better.
Now she's lookin' for a dream
She is searching for something better, something that will fulfill her.
Danger, she walks the streets alone
She continues to take bold risks, venturing out alone.
Danger, all the boys she don't know
She encounters random strangers, not knowing who they might be.
All the men, they look her way
She catches the attention of many different men.
Could be hers, hers today
She entertains the possibility of finding love or companionship with any of them.
Walked into a love affair
She entered into a romantic relationship, hoping for something meaningful.
Didn't seem going nowhere
Unfortunately, it led nowhere, leaving her unsatisfied.
With no choice, she thought she might
Feeling trapped, she reluctantly sought other options.
Now she took the rule right into the night
She acted with her own free will, seeking what she truly wants despite the risks involved.
All the boys she now knows
She has since encountered and become familiar with other men on the streets.
Risk she'd take to find someone new
She is willing to take risks to find a new partner.
She don't know where or who
She keeps herself open to the possibilities and doesn't limit herself to any one option.
She wants to do, doin' it right
She wants to live her life on her own terms, doing what feels right.
She's gone out into the night
She continues to pursue her dreams and desires despite the potential dangers.
Danger, she's such a pretty sight
Although she is in danger, her beauty and allure are still present and undeniable.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: J.J. CALE
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Dexter Morgan
Danger, she's out into the night
Danger, she's such a pretty sight
She was treated so badly it seems
Now she's lookin' for a dream
Danger, she's out into the night
Danger, she walks the streets alone
Danger, all the boys she don't know
All the men, they look her way
Could be hers, hers today
Danger, she's out into the night
Walked into a love affair
Didn't seem going nowhere
With no choice, she thought she might
Now she took the rule right into the night
Danger, she walks the streets alone
All the boys she now knows
And all the men, who look her way
Could be hers today
Risk she'd take to find someone new
She don't know where or who
She wants to do, doin' it right
She's gone out into the night
Danger, she's out into the night
Danger, she's such a pretty sight
Danger, she's out into the night
Danger, she's such a pretty sight
Danger, she's out into the night
Danger, she's such a pretty sight
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Danger
She's out into the night
Danger
She's such a pretty sight
She was treated so badly it seems
Now she's looking full of dreams
Danger
She's out into the night
Danger
She walks the streets alone
Danger
All above she now knows
All the men that look her way
Could be hers, hers today
Danger
She's out into the night
Locked into a love affair
Didn't seem to go nowhere
With no choice she thought she might
Rush out of the way and rowd into the night
Danger
She walks the streets alone
All above she now knows
All the men that look her way
Could be hers today
The risk you take, defines your moment
She don't know where, or whom
She wants to do, doing it right
She's going out, to the night
Danger
She's out into the night
Danger
She's such a pretty sight
Danger
She's out into the night
Danger
She's such a pretty sight
Danger
She's out into the night
Danger
She's such a pretty sight
Cerph
Danger
She's out into the night
Danger
She's such a pretty sight
She was treated so badly it seems
Now she's lookin' for her dreams
Danger
She's out into the night
Danger
She walks the streets alone
Danger
All above she now knows
All the men that look her way
Could be hers, hers today
Danger
She's out into the night
Locked into a love affair
Didn't seem to go nowhere
With no choice, she thought she might
Caution to the wind, right into the night
Danger
She walks the streets alone
All above, she now knows
All the men that look her way
Could be hers today
(Eric kills it)
(The) risk you take, defines your moment
She don't know where, ... or whom
She wants to do, doin' it right
She's gone out, into the night
Danger
She's out into the night
Danger
She's such a pretty sight
(J.J.'s turn)
(Eric and J.J.- call the firemen)
Danger
She's out into the night
Danger
She's such a pretty sight
Danger
She's out into the night
Danger
She's such a pretty sight
William King
This is an all time Clapton /Cale CLASSIC! I love listening and figuring out which lead belongs to who and the drumming and organ blow me away !! Wow!!!!! Never get tired of this one.
Steve Reinecke
underrated album
Ewa H.
zdecydowanie!
brian mullan
I'd forgotten just how awesome (and ear-wormish) this melody, the voices & lyrics are!
Listen to this in the morning and end up humming or singing it on/off all day long...
Thanks for this one.
Petru Carp
Beautiful music!
Jay
I'm of the opinion this album contains some of Claptons best work. And I consider myself a pretty darn big Clapton fan. Not too surprising considering the accompaniment.
Plax
Completely agree. In fact Danger if it was released in the 70s would have been an iconic 1 hit
dick kent
3 Greats...Clapton, Cale & Preston.....very best music ever produced!
Bart :-D
Sheer brilliance... listening to this brightens my day in what is essentially a very depressing world.
Mauricio Ribeiro
Maravilhosa música, Eric Clapton e o máximo!@@