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.
Further On Up the Road
Eric Clapton Lyrics
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Someone's gonna hurt you like you hurt me
Further on up the road
Someone's gonna hurt you like you hurt me
Further on up the road
Baby, just you wait and see
You gotta reap just what you sow
You gotta reap just what you sow
That old sayin' is true
Just like you mistreat someone
Someone's gonna mistreat you
You've been laughin', pretty baby
Someday you're gonna be cryin'
You've been laughin', pretty baby
Someday you're gonna be cryin'
Further on up the road
You'll find out I wasn't lyin'
Further on up the road
Someone's gonna hurt you like you hurt me
Further on up the road
Someone's gonna hurt you like you hurt me
Further on up the road
Baby, just you wait and see
You've been laughin', pretty baby
Someday you're gonna be cryin'
You've been laughin', pretty baby
Someday you're gonna be cryin'
Further on up the road
You'll find out I wasn't lyin'
Thank you
The lyrics to Eric Clapton's "Further On Up The Road" express the idea of a journey through life that is not over yet, with a loved one by your side. The song is a testament to the power of love to provide companionship and support as you navigate the ups and downs of life.
In the first verse, Clapton sings about how he looks back on his relationship and remembers only the good times, the warmth and happiness he shared with his lover. The chorus repeats the phrase "Further on down the road baby, you will accompany me" to emphasize the idea that no matter what happens, he knows he will always have the love of his partner by his side. The second verse talks about learning from each other and being there to lift one another up when times are tough.
Overall, the song is a hopeful, optimistic take on life and the power of love to get you through even the darkest of times. It's a message that many people can relate to and find comfort in.
Line by Line Meaning
Further on down the road baby, you will accompany me
I know that as we move further down the road, you will be there by my side.
Further on down the road baby, you will accompany me
No matter what happens, I know that you will be with me in the future.
I think back, your love was like a sun
When I look back on our relationship, it was filled with warmth and brightness.
Don't remember no dark days, I just remember the warm warm fun
I cannot recall any sad or difficult moments, only the happy and joyous times we shared.
Further on down the road baby, you will accompany me
No matter what comes our way, I know we will get through it together.
If we fools in life, oh woman a happy fool I'd rather be.
Even if we make mistakes in life, I would rather be a foolish yet happy individual with you.
Oh baby I'll be glad to learn from you
I'm open to learning from you and growing together in our relationship.
And darlin' I know you will be glad to learn from me
I also believe that you are willing to learn from me and that we will support each other's personal growth.
And if we get down and things get sad, we can cheer up each other
If we face tough times or sadness, we can lift each other's spirits and find joy together.
And grin 'cause things just ain't that bad
We can choose to stay positive and find happiness even in the tough times.
If we fools in life, than a happy fool I would rather be
Even if we make mistakes in life and people judge us, I'd still rather be happy and in love with you.
Day by day, just one step, one step at a time
We will take each day one step at a time and grow our love a bit every day.
'Cause woman you have given me so much
You have given me so much love and support, which makes me grateful.
Just to ease this stubborn little achin' heart of mine
Your love has eased the pain in my heart and made me feel better.
I don't care where they came from
I don't care what people say or where they came from, as long as we love each other.
And I don't care what they might say
I don't care about people's judgments or opinions.
Woman you've been lovin' in my corner, all the way
You have always loved and supported me, no matter what obstacles I have faced.
Day by day, that's the magical kind 'cause it's flowin' all of the time
Our love is magical because it keeps flowing and growing every day.
Further on down the road baby, you will accompany me
Our love will continue to grow and develop as we move forward together in life.
Further on down the road baby, you will accompany me
No matter what happens, you will always be there with me as we journey through life.
Oh babe, oh babe, oh darlin'
Endearments expressing affection for the significant other.
Oh babe, oh darling, oh babe
Endearments expressing affection for the significant other.
Oh babe, oh darlin', oh babe
Endearments expressing affection for the significant other.
Oh babe, oh, babe, oh darlin'
Endearments expressing affection for the significant other.
(Further on down the road)
Reassurance that the journey will continue.
(Further on)
Reassurance that there is more to come.
(Further on down the road)
Reassurance that the journey will continue.
(Further on)
Reassurance that there is more to come.
(Further on)
Reassurance that there is more to come.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Don Robey, Joe Medwick Veasey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@timothydaniels504
Eric Clapton’s singing doesn’t get talked about nearly enough. He’s a fabulous singer. Great performance all around.
@greggacek1655
It is funny that as he aged, his voice got much better. In Cream, Jack Bruce was the better singer, now Eric's voice is as you suggest, very good.
@cubnation
@Timothy Daniels, I wonder if it's because Eric Clapton took care of his voice? I agree; he is a fabulous singer who got better and better.
@AZ-vt7dt
I think he sings great too........joe's singing isn't his strong suit.
@pedrobossio5440
You've read this well! I had the same thought.
@robert780
@JonathanStewart_1
Jeez you can see how much this means to Joe, especially as they're tearing into that last solo. Clapton was generous and gracious.
@krisg3984
True ! And looked like he got some big smiling from E.C. as well !😎
@user-qr7ee2cp4y
Just watched another video where Joe talks about how much Eric means to him and that he wanted to play royal just like his hero... someone he was talking with said they could get Eric in and Joe was ecstatic. Heaven for him.
@simonrosenblut7268
Wish he didn't wear shades. Sometimes eyes can show more than soul. But heck , still an awesome performance.