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.
Down at the Bottom
Eric Clapton Lyrics
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Plug it in your socket, flush it down the loo
Hey baby, show me something new
Put it in your hat, put it in your can
Feed it to your cat, share it with your band
Hey baby, help me understand
Up against the dark and up against the wall
Why don't you meet me in the bottom baby? Bring your running shoes
The lyrics of Eric Clapton's song Meet Me are obscure, and the meaning is left for interpretation. It could be understood as a message for freedom, a call for something new and different. The first few lines could signify the mundane and the repetitive, like wealth and material possession, and how it's useless to hang on to them. The metaphorical use of "Flush it down the loo" suggests leaving it all behind for something better. This is followed by an invitation to share an adventure in something new, which appears exciting.
The following lines continue with the theme of experimenting with new things. The action words are symbolic, and they seem to be random. Clapton, however, imbues them with meaning. For example, "Feed it to your cat" could mean how ideas and inspiration are not bound to one person, but could be spread to others. The line "Share it with your band" suggests that Clapton is on this journey with some close friends or his band, and their experimentation with new sounds or ideas will create something new.
The lyrics towards the end, with words like "Fighting in the kitchen" and "Up against the wall" give this impression of tension and providing a contrast. The line "Meet me in the bottom baby, bring your running shoes" may be an invitation to leave what is familiar and to venture out to the unknown. This is the recurring theme of the song, that one must embrace the new and leave behind the old.
Line by Line Meaning
Put it in your pocket, leave it in your shoe
Take whatever you're holding onto and keep it close, even if it means hiding it.
Plug it in your socket, flush it down the loo
You can choose to use or discard something you possess, depending on its value in your life.
Hey baby, show me something new
I'm looking for new experiences and would appreciate you showing me something interesting.
Put it in your hat, put it in your can
Put it wherever you can think of, even if it seems out of the ordinary.
Feed it to your cat, share it with your band
Don't be afraid to give to others or try new things, instead of hoarding everything for yourself.
Hey baby, help me understand
I'm curious and would like to know more about what you're thinking or feeling.
Well they're fighting in the kitchen and they're wagging in the hall
There is conflict and tension between people, even within the same household.
Up against the dark and up against the wall
Despite facing challenges and adversity, one must keep going and not give up.
Why don't you meet me in the bottom baby? Bring your running shoes
Let's meet up for a challenge or adventure and be prepared to work hard or move quickly to make it happen.
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@billyv6629
Bell bottom blues, you made me cry
I don't want to lose this feeling
And if I could choose a place to die
It would be in your arms
Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you?
Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back?
I'd gladly do it because
I don't want to fade away
Give me one more day, please
I don't want to fade away
In your heart I want to stay
It's all wrong, but it's all right
The way that you treat me baby
Once I was strong but I lost the fight
You won't find a better loser
Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you?
Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back?
I'd gladly do it because
I don't want to fade away
Give me one more day, please
I don't want to fade away
In your heart I want to stay
Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you?
Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back?
I'd gladly do it 'cause
I don't want to fade away
Give me one more day, please
I don't want to fade away
In your heart I want to stay
Bell bottom blues, don't say goodbye
I'm sure we're gonna meet again
And if we do, don't you be surprised
If you find me with another lover
Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you?
Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back?
I'd gladly do it 'cause
I don't want to fade away
Give me one more day, please
I don't want to fade away
In your heart I want to stay
I don't want to fade away
Give me one more day please
I don't want to fade away
In your heart I want to stay
I don't want to fade away
Give me one more day please
I don't want to fade away
In your heart I want to stay
@MrsKilluminati7777
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Bell bottom blues, you made me cry
I don't want to lose this feeling
And if I could choose a place to die
It would be in your arms
Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you?
Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back?
I'd gladly do it because
I don't want to fade away
Give me one more day
please
Ik geef je al de dagen die ik nog heb in mijn leven en daarna
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I don't want to fade away
In your heart I want to stay
It's all wrong, but it's all right
The way that you treat me baby
Once I was strong but I lost the fight
You won't find a better loser
Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you?
Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back?
I'd gladly do it because
I don't want to fade away
Give me one more day, please
I don't want to fade away
In your heart I want to stay
Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you?
Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back?
I'd gladly do it 'cause
I don't want to fade away
Give me one more day, please
I don't want to fade away
In your heart I want to stay
Bell bottom blues, don't say goodbye
I'm sure we're gonna meet again
And if we do, don't you be surprised
If you find me with another lover
Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you?
Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back?
I'd gladly do it 'cause
I don't want to fade away
Give me one more day, please
I don't want to fade away
In your heart I want to stay
I don't want to fade away
Give me one more day please
I don't want to fade away
In your heart I want to stay
I don't want to fade away
Give me one more day please
I don't want to fade away
In your heart I want to stay
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02-December-2023
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@TheWarlordThorvald
I can not understand how anyone could dislike this beautiful and touching song.
@brianlongley9624
I used to hate this song, and then I saw this version. This is beautiful
@joelsimon6310
The dislikes cos the song ended
@joannleger4914
I agree
@MikkaZKitka
Maybe they know Pattie Boyd...the song is about her..
@lauragrande8816
โ@@MikkaZKitkanot sure why that would make them hate the song. Tribute to her, he knew he couldn't have her but...
@cookiejar2637
Pure talent no gimmicks just a regular guy doing what he loves to do
@prathameshbhambure
The magical thing about this song is that it doesn't feel much personal to a lotta young people but with the course of life experiences, they realize that this song is super deep and honestly personal.
I'm just glad, that I learned to appreciate good music since my very early days.
Thank you, Eric!
@MichaelG-oc1oc
Quite powerful 40 years down the road!!
@kitten252
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