A newly matured Gales returned in spring 2001 to release his debut for MCA, That's What I Am. Often billed as the second coming of Jimi Hendrix, Gales, an adequate singer at best but a dynamite guitarist, suffered for the comparison. With Gales always influenced by Hendrix and the power trio format, his next albums, 2006's Crystal Vision and 2007's Psychedelic Underground, both released by Blues Bureau Records, seemed like facsimile Hendrix albums, right down to the album art. His next two releases from Blues Bureau, 2008's The Story of My Life and 2009's Layin' Down the Blues, found the Hendrix influence muted somewhat, but Gales, a breathtaking guitarist at times, still seemed to be looking for a way out of the Hendrix shadow and into his own voice. Gales returned in 2010 with Relentless, a collection of 13 originals, and followed it with the passionate Transformation a year later in 2011.
Eric Gales is a very talented Blues-Rock guitarist and vocalist from Memphis, Tennessee, USA. His music is a fusion of Hard-Rock, Blues and Funk. Eric Gales has released nine studio albums so far, his latest being "Relentless".
Discography
2011 Transformation
2010 Relentless
2009 Layin' Down the Blues (compilation)
2008 The Story of My Life
2007 Psychedelic Underground
2006 Crystal Vision
2001 That's What I Am
1995 Left Hand Brand
1993 Picture of a Thousand Faces
1993 Eric Gales
1991 The Eric Gales Band
When You
Eric Gales Lyrics
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But is that really in her head
But I just want to live each day
To love her for what she is
Mary wants to be another movie star
But is that really in her mind
And all the things she wants to be
She needs to leave behind
Wish that you knew me too-very well
And I think I can deal with everything going through your head
Very well, and I think I can face-very well
Wish that you knew me too-very well
And I think I can cope with everything going through your head
Mary wants to be a superwoman
And try to boss the bull around
But does she really think that she will get by with a dream
My woman want to be a superwoman
And I just had to say good-bye
Because I can't spend all my hours start to cry
But, very well, I believe I know you
Very well wish that you knew me too
Very well, and I think I can deal with everything going through your head
Very well, think that I know you too
Very well, wish you knew me like I know you
Very well, but I think I can deal with everything going through your head
Your filthy head
Very well, dum dum da, dum dum da
Very well, wish you knew me too
Very well, and I wish I could think of everything going through your head
Very well, dum dum da, dum da, dum da dum dum da, dum da, very well
And I think I can deal with everything going through your head
When the summer came you were not around
Now the summer's gone and love cannot be found
Where were you when I needed you-last winter, my love?
When the winter came you went further south
Parting from love's nest, leaving me in doubt
Where are you when I need you, like right now?
Our love is at an end
But you say now you have changed
But tomorrow will reflect love's past
When the winter came you were not around
Through the bitter winds love could not be found
Where were you when I needed you, last winter, my love?
Oh I need you baby, I need you baby
Our love is at an end
But you say now you have changed,
But tomorrow will reflect love's past oh
Spring will fill the air and you will come around,
Well is it summer love that will let me down,
Where were you when I needed you, last winter, my love?
La la la la la, la la la la la
La la la la la, la la la la la
Where are you when I need you, like right now?
Right now, right now, right now
Where were you when I needed you last winter, my dear
I need you baby, I need you baby, I need you baby
Oh, Where were you when I needed you last winter, last winter
Yea, need you baby, need you, need you baby,
Oh, you want me too need you baby
Oh where were you when I needed you last, dear
Yea
The song "When You" by Eric Gales is a ballad that talks about the differences between two people in a relationship who have different goals in life. Mary, the singer wants to become a superwoman and a movie star, and she tries to control everything around her. However, the singer just wants to love her for who she is and live each day to the fullest.
The song continues with the singer expressing his frustration with Mary's obsession with trying to control everything, and he realizes that he cannot spend all of his time trying to make her happy. He wishes for Mary to understand him as well as he understands her, and he tries to cope with everything going through her head.
The second part of the song talks about the changing seasons and how the relationship between the two has changed. The singer feels like Mary is never around when he needs her and wonders where she was during the winter when he needed her the most. He also talks about how their love is at an end, and though Mary claims to have changed, he is not sure if he can trust her. The song ends with the singer pleading for Mary to come back, but he is skeptical about whether or not she will truly be there for him.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary wants to be a superwoman
Mary desires to possess extraordinary powers
But is that really in her head
Doubting whether Mary can truly achieve her dream
But I just want to live each day
Desiring a simple life, just to love her unconditionally
To love her for what she is
To love Mary for who she is as a person
Mary wants to be another movie star
Mary desires to become a famous actor
But is that really in her mind
Questioning if Mary is capable of achieving her aspirations
And all the things she wants to be
Listing down the things Mary wants to be
She needs to leave behind
Encouraging Mary to let go of her unrealistic goals
But, very well, I believe I know you-very well
Feeling confident in knowing Mary fully
Wish that you knew me too-very well
Wishing Mary could reciprocate similar feelings
And I think I can deal with everything going through your head
Reassuring Mary of support in her struggles
Very well, and I think I can face-very well
Conveying strength in dealing with Mary's problems
Very well, think that I know you too
Reiterating the depth of understanding of Mary
Very well, wish you knew me like I know you
Expressing a strong desire for mutual understanding
Your filthy head
Insulting Mary's thoughts and feelings
When the summer came you were not around
Expressing the absence of love when summer arrived
Now the summer's gone and love cannot be found
Acknowledging the loss of love as summer ends
Where were you when I needed you-last winter, my love?
Questioning the absence of love during winter
When the winter came you went further south
Stating that Mary was distant during winter
Parting from love's nest, leaving me in doubt
Expressing doubts regarding Mary's love
Our love is at an end
Confirming the end of their relationship
But you say now you have changed
Indicating that Mary claims to have changed in the present
But tomorrow will reflect love's past
Implying that the future will reveal the true nature of their past love
Through the bitter winds love could not be found
Love was not present during a difficult time
Spring will fill the air and you will come around
Hopeful that love will return in the spring season
Well is it summer love that will let me down
Questioning whether love during summer will disappoint him
Right now, right now, right now
Emphasizing the immediacy of needing love
Yea, need you baby, need you, need you baby
Expressing a strong need for love
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVIE WONDER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@larryhannah5737
One of the most beautiful blues songs I have ever heard - absolutely love it! โคโค
@amtran8454
This guy has never disappointed me. From his first record, way back in the 90โs, To now. Great stuff. As always
@EduanG91
Beautiful song!!! Amazing Eric!
@jenniferwilliams-braun3030
Love, love, love this song. God is love and good. Keep up the good work.
@monkeysandmen
Please keep this ship afloat! Amazing thank God for this talent and the opportunity to enjoy artists like this!
@FeelingShred
Eric Gales and Ty Tabor, the only current artists who consistently make my jaw drop with each new release (Lenny Kravitz coming close)
@aanggarageguitar
best nice song...
@gustavoleiva6788
Perfect
@funyun000
This Jammin #BOOM
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