Gillan was born in Hounslow, Middlesex, England. He joined the band Deep Purple in 1969. In 1970, he sang the part of Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. After leaving Deep Purple in 1973, he went into brief retirement before forming the Ian Gillan Band. The early band sound had a distinct jazz-rock aspect which proved unpopular and was replaced by a more high powered hard rock sound as Gillan reformed the lineup and shortened the groups name to Gillan. With the release of Mr. Universe Ian Gillan was back in the UK charts and through several more line up changes released a string of hit singles and successful albums including Glory Road, Future Shock, Double Trouble, and finally Magic.
Then he announced the band would fold as he needed to rest his damaged vocal cords. In 1983 he joined Black Sabbath to record the Born Again album before rejoining a reunited Deep Purple shortly after completing the Born Again tour in early 1984. He left Purple again in 1989, but rejoined for good in 1992. He remains in the band today.
Gillan is now working on a project to document his 40-year career, tentatively called Gillan's Inn. Tony Iommi, Jeff Healey, various members of Deep Purple and many others will be featured on this 2006 DVD project.
Bluesy Blue Sea
Ian Gillan Lyrics
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You wanna know what
I'm gonna take my time
It maybe good but it could be bad it...
It drives me mad oh
Sitting here like a lunatic
You wanna know what
Don't make you sick
But you can't sing my song
Looking deep in my moody eyes
Feeling good well
I got a big surprise
You're the one that I'm aiming at you
You stupid prat
I'm on the edge of insanity
But wait a minute now
Is it you or me
Lock me up if I've done you wrong
You'll never sing my song
Bluesy blue sea won't you favour me
Bluesy blue sea won't you savour me
I live loosely not too bravely
Bluesy blue sea won't you save me
Gotta dream in December days
I can't reach it but
I'm gonna change my ways
Forget the wind and forget the snow you gotta
Let me go oh
Sitting here like a lunatic
You wanna know what
Don't it make you sick
I may be right and I may be wrong
Wish I could sing your song
The song "Bluesy Blue Sea" by Ian Gillan talks about someone who is uncertain and introspective. The singer is in a dilemma and is weighing the consequences of their actions, looking for answers but feeling trapped. They are taking their time to make a decision as they are not sure about its outcome. They feel agitated and restless, as they are unable to sing their song because it is unique to them. They are feeling both lost and angry, considering the possibility that they may be wrong. The listener is invited to look deep into the singer's eyes and understand their frustration. Despite feeling challenged, the singer addresses a "bluesy blue sea. "This sea symbolizes solitude, peace, and tranquillity, a place the singer is yearning to be. They are hoping to be favoured and savoured by the sea; this could indicate that the sea is a metaphor for freedom, which the singer desperately seeks. They express a desire to be saved from their current situation, where they are living loosely but not too bravely.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting here with the bottom line
I am currently in a situation where I have to make a decision
You wanna know what
You are curious about what I am going to do
I'm gonna take my time
I am not going to rush into making a decision
It maybe good but it could be bad it...
The outcome of my decision could be positive or negative
It drives me mad oh
The uncertainty of the situation is causing me to feel stressed
Sitting here like a lunatic
I am feeling anxious and paranoid
You wanna know what
You are still curious about my decision-making process
Don't make you sick
My behavior is not making you feel nauseous
Yes I may be right I may be wrong
There is a possibility that my decision could be either correct or incorrect
But you can't sing my song
You do not fully understand the situation, so you cannot advise me on what to do
Looking deep in my moody eyes
My facial expressions reveal that I am feeling emotional
Feeling good well
Despite feeling emotional, I am still doing well
I got a big surprise
I have a secret that I am not revealing just yet
You're the one that I'm aiming at you
You are the reason for my emotional state
You stupid prat
I am cursing you under my breath
I'm on the edge of insanity
I am feeling close to breaking point
But wait a minute now
However, I am taking a moment to calm down
Is it you or me
I am questioning whether my emotional state is due to you or myself
Lock me up if I've done you wrong
If I have hurt you in any way, I deserve to be punished
You'll never sing my song
You will never know exactly what I am going through
Bluesy blue sea won't you favour me
I am appealing to the ocean to bring me good luck
Bluesy blue sea won't you savour me
I am asking the ocean to bring me pleasure
I live loosely not too bravely
I am living my life without strict rules and not feeling too courageous
Bluesy blue sea won't you save me
I am asking the ocean to protect me from harm
Gotta dream in December days
I have a dream that I want to achieve soon
I can't reach it but
Unfortunately, I am not yet able to achieve this dream
I'm gonna change my ways
However, I am determined to make changes in my life to make my dream a reality
Forget the wind and forget the snow you gotta
I need to ignore outside distractions and focus on my goal
Let me go oh
I need to be free to pursue my dream
Wish I could sing your song
I wish I could understand your perspective and empathize with you
Contributed by Julia S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Le sparta
Great Gillan
Junior Pontes
Ladies & Gentleman Mr. Ian "The Voice Of Silver"Gillan
Наталья Пивоварова
Гиллан-вселенная!
Heavy Metal Heaven
I love this song.
Goran Simić
No the east, no the west, Gillan is the best!
Вла Пот
Sooooooooper!!! Ian is GREATED!!!
MJC
Fuck, that bass has got some serious bottom end, love it.
Ashtonr62
Please let me disagree , Ian's voice is superb & excellent ! yes you cannot compare to the original version from the 80's but man is he Kicking Ass here.... & yes Ian is struggling here but still what a voice !!! I have the DVD since it came out & I just cannot stop watching & listening to it, For full enjoyment I strongly recommend to watch & listen to this in a proper H IFI system. Amazing performance....
Bart Robinson
I saw this band in Philly on this tour. Excellent concert and loud as hell!
Guille blengio
gillan the best!!