His debut single “Angelina” reached #8 on Canadian country music charts. In subsequent years, "Goldmine", “No Trespassing”, “Mustang Heart”, “I Give You My Word”, “What's Holding Me” and “Breakfast Alone” would also become top 10 singles and signature songs.
Awards include the Canadian Country Music Awards 'Male Vocalist Of The Year' (3 times) and the Juno Awards 'Country Male Vocalist Of The Year' (3 times). George acted as host of the CCMA Awards television show from 1991 to 1994. In 1995, his home town of Cochrane named a new street "George Fox Trail" in his honor.
First Comes Love
George Fox Lyrics
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I did a whole lot of things all wrong before I learned them right
The first time I felt like a man was in the eye of a storm
Watching the woman I love feeding our first born
Nobody knows about the here and after
What really does and doesn't matter
The question's tough but the answer's simple enough
Take a good long look at her body, she's built by God
Sent a charge right through my soul like a lightning rod
But time has a way of beating down passion's flame
It comes on strong and wild, then it gets real tame
In these lyrics, George Fox addresses the complexities of life and the lessons he has learned. He admits to having made mistakes in the past but has subsequently learned and grown from them. It is through the journey of fatherhood that he has experienced the defining moment that made him feel like a man. Watching the woman he loves feeding their firstborn child in the midst of a storm, he acknowledges that life is unpredictable and that making sense of what matters can be a tough question to answer.
The lyrics also suggest that physical attraction and desire can diminish over time. Fox comments that although he was initially taken by his partner's physical appearance, time has a way of beating down the flame of passion. The song concludes with the belief that the answer to life's toughest question is simple: first comes love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a simple man living a complex life
Although my life may seem complex, I do not make life more complicated than it has to be.
I did a whole lot of things all wrong before I learned them right
Through trial and error, I have made mistakes on my journey but I have gained valuable knowledge and wisdom from those experiences.
The first time I felt like a man was in the eye of a storm
In my most difficult moments, through my calmness and steadfastness, I felt a sense of confidence and strength that made me feel like a man.
Watching the woman I love feeding our firstborn
During a beautiful moment of nurturing and care, I felt immense love and admiration for my wife as she tended to our first child.
Nobody knows about the here and after
The unknown future of the afterlife is unpredictable and unclear to everyone.
What really does and doesn't matter
The difference between what truly has importance and what does not is not always obvious.
The question's tough but the answer's simple enough
Although the topic may be difficult to understand, the answer is not complicated.
First comes love, first comes love
Love should always be the first and foremost aspect of life.
Take a good long look at her body, she's built by God
By admiring her true beauty, it is clear that her creation and design was the work of a higher power.
Sent a charge right through my soul like a lightning rod
Her captivating presence was so powerful that it electrified my soul.
But time has a way of beating down passion's flame
As time progresses, the intensity of passion may decrease due to life's challenges and obstacles.
It comes on strong and wild, then it gets real tame
Though passion may start off strong and wild, with time it may become mellowed and subdued.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: George Fox, Robert Gaudio
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@deanmazur3186
Excellent Song
@naomipettigrew465
Love George's music
@karenchatzis7507
Love this song. Means so much to my life. Can never have enough of George’s music and watching his videos. Wish he was still touring like back then.
@karenschneberger2655
Yes, it would be great to see George perform again!
@Powerstroke98
Unsure how this song passed by me for so long, as this is the first time I've heard it, and it should have been high on the Top 40 songs of all time! Superb song to dance to or just listen to loud whilst headed down the highway on a road trip!