How Deep In The Blues
FORD Robben Lyrics
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You can take it or leave, you don't need to be nice
You're living through hard times and it's starting to show
How deep in the blues do you want to go?
It hasn't been easy living on your own
Got a house full of empty where there once was a home
Tomcats on your doorstep and you never say no
Just how far will you go down
Till you lift your head and look around?
You have friends to surround you, baby
And maybe someone who loves you, hey, hey
Taking prescriptions, hide from your pain
Come the next month, baby, it's come back again, oh yeah
Baby, so bad to see you down so low
How deep in the blues do you want to go?
Just how far will you fall
Till you see you just might lose it all?
You have so much to live for, baby
And I wanna show you how, hey, hey
None of my business how you choose to live
But sooner or later something's gonna give
You do what you want but I'd sure like to know
How deep in the blues do you want to go, want to go?
How deep in the blues do you want to go?
The lyrics of Ford Robben's song "How Deep in The Blues" are a poignant reflection on the difficulties of life and the choices we make when faced with hardship. The singer advises the subject of the song to take or leave their advice, but warns that they are showing the signs of living through hard times. The question posed is how deep in the blues they want to go, a query that is repeated throughout the song.
The imagery of the song is vivid, with Tomcats on the doorstep symbolizing the unwanted and uninvited pressures of life, and a house full of empty representing the sense of loneliness and isolation that can result from difficult circumstances. While the singer acknowledges that taking prescriptions to cope with pain may be necessary, they emphasize that there is a danger in relying too much on them, as the pain will inevitably return each month.
In the chorus, the singer implores the subject to take a step back and consider how far they are willing to fall before they lose everything they have. They remind the subject that they have friends and love around them, and that they still have much to live for.
Overall, the song is a reminder that life can be tough, but that we don't have to face it alone. It's a call to choose the path of recovery and hope, even when it feels easier to give in to despair.
Line by Line Meaning
It's none of my business giving advice
I don't want to intrude, but I have something to say
You can take it or leave, you don't need to be nice
You don't have to pretend to agree, do what you want
You're living through hard times and it's starting to show
Your struggles are visible and it's clear you're hurting
How deep in the blues do you want to go?
How much more sadness and hardship are you willing to endure?
It hasn't been easy living on your own
You've had a tough time since being on your own
Got a house full of empty where there once was a home
Your once happy home is now a lonely place
Tomcats on your doorstep and you never say no
You have unwanted visitors but you don't turn them away
Just how far will you go down
How much worse can things get for you?
Till you lift your head and look around?
Until you realize the support and love around you
You have friends to surround you, baby
You have people who care about you and will be there for you
And maybe someone who loves you, hey, hey
There might be someone who loves you and wants to help
Taking prescriptions, hide from your pain
You're taking medication to avoid dealing with your pain
Come the next month, baby, it's come back again, oh yeah
Soon enough, your pain will return and you'll need more medication
Baby, so bad to see you down so low
It's hard to see you feeling so low and lost
Just how far will you fall
How much worse can things get before you reach out for help?
Till you see you just might lose it all?
Until you realize that you're risking losing everything you have
You have so much to live for, baby
You have a lot of good things in your life that are worth living for
And I wanna show you how, hey, hey
I want to help you see the good things around you and how to appreciate them
None of my business how you choose to live
Ultimately, it's your choice how to live your life
But sooner or later something's gonna give
But eventually something has to change
You do what you want but I'd sure like to know
You're free to do what you want, but I'm curious about your future
How deep in the blues do you want to go, want to go?
How much more pain and sorrow are you willing to go through?
How deep in the blues do you want to go?
How far are you willing to fall before you seek help and make a change?
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Sonny Cannon
what a nice groove,, nice chord changes, smooth,, Travis is a darn good bassist! Very smooth lines! Very tight overall, what a group, Robben is the only other blues/rock/jazz guitarist that delivers the shivers for me, thanks for posting this!
gibsonbradley
Great trio. Toss is one of the best, and this group plays the music as it should be played.
Sonny Cannon
Yes, Larry gave the 'paul to Robben a few years back. It's a shame that back in the early 1970's they didn't do some touring and do a few records together, when they both were the hottest trend setters around back in LA. Robben actually was playing incredible jazz/rock/fusion licks, saxophone based licks actually, as far back as 1971, and if you get a hold of his live recording from around 1972 or so, you'll see exactly what I mean,, I mean,,, MEAN!!!! WOW!!!!
Jeff N
Robben's trio is awesome, and that drummer kicks ass
Filippo Antonini Music
this trio is the bomb!
Robert Schmitt
Such non-traditional phrasing. Love it.
JX JZ
When he starts the main solo towards the end any soul is able to witness what mastery is about. He s performing saxophone on strings plus outside notes and rhythmuc sophistication. Anyone noodling down the blues scale better take a bow... kudos to Robben, THE genuine inspiration of my guitar fancy
kerranz
I admit I was a bit shocked at how loud Robben likes it...he sounds so clean...I saw these three just on their return that year and while I didn't mind, you CAN"T ignore them in any way. A serious 3-headed monster that show was!
mano a mano
Boy, that's some talent on that stage!
gruvintubin
Blues Deluxe showcased Robben Ford at least a decade ago. I recently rediscovered him listening to some old tapes. All three are fantastic musicians in this video.