Slick is considered to be one of the most important musicians in bringing the 1960s psychedelic rock to mainstream appeal. She is known for her witty, influential, thought provoking lyrics. Former lover and bandmate Paul Kantner once half-jokingly compared Slick to Oscar Wilde in her impact on music and modern culture.
Slick's longevity in the music business helped her earn a rather unusual distinction: the oldest female vocalist on a Billboard Hot 100 chart topping single. "We Built This City" reached #1 on November 16, 1985, shortly after her 46th birthday. The previous record was age 44 for Tina Turner, with 1984's #1 smash, "What's Love Got To Do With It". Turner (who is, coincidentally, within a month of Slick's age) turned 45 two months after the song topped the charts. Slick broke her own record in April 1987 at age 47 when "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" topped the U.S. charts. Her record stood for 12 years but was ultimately broken by Cher, who was 53 in 1999 when "Believe" hit #1.
Slick did vocals for a piece known as Jazzy Spies, a series of animated shorts about the numbers 2 through 10 (a #1 short was never made), which aired on Sesame Street. The segment for the number two appeared in the first episode of the first season of Sesame Street, November 10, 1969.
She was nominated for a Grammy award in 1980 as Best Rock Female Vocalist for her solo album Dreams.
She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 (as a member of Jefferson Airplane).
She was ranked #20 on VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock N Roll.
Aside from singing, she also sometimes played piano, keyboards, oboe, and recorder for the bands.
Garden of Man
Grace Slick Lyrics
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Harmony is in your hand.
If we will believe
Sweet Promises of fantasy
That comes from every land.
And we can grow.
Grow grow grow
Grow grow grow
Directed to everyone we know.
Grow love grow.
Come with me
Rest your head.
There's a flower there.
For every scene
That may be floating free.
Come in through your dreams.
And follow them
Where ever they may lead.
Cause you need to grow.
Grow love grow.
Grow grow love grown.
Until we can see our love directed.
To everyone we know.
Grow love grow.
Paradise and paradox.
They're the only names.
In the combination game.
But the mirror says.
Look at me one more time.
Question me.
Ask me where is my reply.
The mirror will grow.
Grow love grow
Till we can see our love reflected
In everyone we know.
Grow love grow.
Open and listen
To the quiet night.
That gives itself.
To every morning sound.
Then rise up to the light
And you will know that your love.
Was menat to share
All the love you found.
And they're bound to grow.
Grow love grow.
Grow grow love grow.
Till we can see lur love reflected
In everyone we know.
Grow love Grow.
Till our love rolls on forever.
Until our blood rolls on forever.
Until our blood goes on and on.
Until our blood rolls on forever.
Until our blood goes on and on.
Until our blood rolls on forever.
Until our blood goes on and on.
Until our blood rolls on forever.
Until our blood goes on and on.
Until our blood rolls on forever.
Until our blood goes on and on.
Until our blood rolls on forever.
Until our blood goes on and on.
The lyrics of Grace Slick’s song Garden of Man explore the ideas of harmony, growth and love. The first verse introduces the possibility of these concepts, with the idea that harmony is in our hands if we choose to believe in the “sweet promises of fantasy that comes from every land”. The repetition of the phrase “grow, grow, grow” highlights the importance of growth and progress towards this goal. The second verse continues the theme of growth and encourages the listener to follow their dreams, with the intention of seeing their love reflected in everyone they know. The idea of paradise and paradox, represented by the combination game, suggests that although there may be obstacles to achieving this harmony and growth, the mirror reminds us to keep questioning, growing and reflecting until we reach our goal. The final verse encourages us to listen to the quiet night and rise up to the light, with the assurance that our love was meant to be shared and will continue to grow and reflect in everyone we know.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to believe in the possibility of harmony and growth, to follow their dreams and question the obstacles they encounter along the way, and to continue to grow their love for themselves and others.
Line by Line Meaning
Harmony is in your hand.
You have the power to create harmony.
If we will believe
It requires belief to achieve.
Sweet Promises of fantasy
These fantasies are alluring and tempting.
That comes from every land.
These fantasies come from every culture and place.
And we can grow.
We have the ability to grow and develop.
Grow grow grow
Grow without hesitation.
Until we can see our love
Our love can be visible to everyone.
Directed to everyone we know.
Our love can be shared with everyone we know.
Come with me
Join me on this journey.
Rest your head.
Take a break and rest.
There's a flower there.
There is beauty in the world.
For every scene
In every situation.
That may be floating free.
That may appear to be unconnected and disorganized.
Come in through your dreams.
Explore your dreams and imagination.
And follow them
Pursue your dreams.
Where ever they may lead.
No matter where they take you.
Cause you need to grow.
It's important to continue growing.
Grow love grow.
Keep growing love.
Paradise and paradox.
The concept of paradise and paradoxical situations are related.
They're the only names.
These are the only concepts that are relevant.
In the combination game.
In the grand scheme of things.
But the mirror says.
But what we see in the mirror tells a different story.
Look at me one more time.
Take another look at yourself.
Question me.
Ask yourself questions about who you are.
Ask me where is my reply.
Question what your true purpose is.
The mirror will grow.
Through questioning, you will grow personally.
'Till we can see our love reflected
Until our love can be reflected back to us.
In everyone we know.
In all of the people we encounter.
Open and listen
Be receptive and attentive.
To the quiet night.
To the peaceful moments we have.
That gives itself.
That offers us something.
To every morning sound.
To every new beginning.
Then rise up to the light
Take advantage of new opportunities.
And you will know that your love.
You will understand the importance of love.
Was menat to share
Love is meant to be shared.
All the love you found.
All the love that you discover.
And they're bound to grow.
As you share love, it will continue to grow.
Till our love rolls on forever.
May our love never cease.
Until our blood rolls on forever.
May our love be passed down through generations.
Until our blood goes on and on.
May love continue to prevail.
Until our blood rolls on forever.
May our love be eternal.
Until our blood goes on and on.
May our love continue to persist.
Until our blood rolls on forever.
May love remain with us forever.
Until our blood goes on and on.
May love never be extinguished.
Until our blood rolls on forever.
May love continue to inspire us forever.
Until our blood goes on and on.
May love never be forgotten.
Until our blood rolls on forever.
May our love endure forever.
Until our blood goes on and on.
May our love persist through all things.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: GRACE WING SLICK
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Jay Clifford
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