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.
Change My Ways
Ian Gillan Lyrics
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The hot one's just begun
From the shivers to the fever
Could be too much sun
If a thing's worth doing
It's worth doing well
But if we don't get moving
I've got to change my ways
In the house of dereliction
In the world of neglect
No one gives a bit about
What happens next
Reaching terminal velocity
Going out with a bang
Time to fill my pockets
Gonna take what I can
I've got to change my ways
If the truth be told
But then on the other hand
It's gonna get twisted
Any way you stand
Honesty's a virtue
Or so they say
That's a damn fool notion
Like a sense of fair play
I've got to change my ways
I bare my soul
Though I'm naturally shy
There's no point living
If I'm living a lie
I've had my share
Of disappointment and pain
But, I never felt the need
To point the finger of blame
I've got to change my ways
The song "Change My Ways" by Ian Gillan is a sobering reminder of the consequences of inaction and neglect. The opening lines, "The cold war's over, the hot one's just begun, from the shivers to the fever, could be too much sun" set the stage for a world that has faced its share of turmoil and is now teetering on the brink of chaos. The singer warns that if we don't take action soon, we will be "roasting in hell".
The second verse of the song highlights the sense of hopelessness and despair that exists in the modern world. The house of dereliction and the world of neglect are images of a society that has lost its way. There is no concern for the future and people are just going through the motions, waiting for the inevitable end. The singer, however, refuses to sit back and accept this fate. He is determined to take control of his own life and make changes that will lead to a better future.
The final verse of the song is a call to action. The singer acknowledges that he has been living a lie, but he is now ready to bare his soul and make a change. He has experienced disappointment and pain, but he is not looking to blame anyone else for his problems. Instead, he is focusing on the future and taking responsibility for his own actions. Overall, Ian Gillan's "Change My Ways" is a powerful reminder that we must take control of our own lives if we hope to create a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
The cold war's over
The long-standing tension between two groups or countries has ended
The hot one's just begun
But a new conflict or challenge has just started
From the shivers to the fever
The situation has moved from a state of fear or unease to a state of intense activity or excitement
Could be too much sun
This could be due to a cause that is not immediately obvious, like the sun
If a thing's worth doing
If something is worth doing, it is worth doing properly and with care
It's worth doing well
To achieve a good result and avoid issues later on
But if we don't get moving
However, if we don't start working on it now
We'll be roasting in hell
We will face the consequences of our inaction, which could be disastrous
I've got to change my ways
I need to modify my behavior or attitude to deal with the situation
In the house of dereliction
In a place that is neglected, abandoned or run-down
In the world of neglect
In a world where important things are often ignored or overlooked
No one gives a bit about
Nobody seems to care or pay attention to
What happens next
What the outcome or the consequences of the situation will be
Reaching terminal velocity
Reaching the highest possible speed
Going out with a bang
Leaving or ending something spectacularly or dramatically
Time to fill my pockets
Time to take more than my fair share of resources or benefits
Gonna take what I can
I will seize any opportunity to get what I want or need
If the truth be told
If one is being honest and sincere
But then on the other hand
However, there is another perspective or opinion to consider
It's gonna get twisted
The truth or the facts will be manipulated or misrepresented
Any way you stand
No matter what position or viewpoint one takes
Honesty's a virtue
Being truthful and straightforward is considered a good quality
Or so they say
It might not be always true, or it is just a common belief
That's a damn fool notion
Thinking that honesty is always the best policy is a foolish idea
Like a sense of fair play
Like expecting everyone to act fairly and morally
I bare my soul
I reveal my deepest thoughts, feelings, and experiences
Though I'm naturally shy
Even if I am not a naturally outgoing or confident person
There's no point living
Life has no meaning or value
If I'm living a lie
If I am not truthful and authentic to myself
I've had my share
I have experienced a fair amount of
Of disappointment and pain
Of things that didn't go as planned and caused me discomfort or suffering
But, I never felt the need
However, I never felt it was necessary
To point the finger of blame
To put the responsibility or fault entirely on someone else
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Written by: IAN GILLAN
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