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.
No Worries
Ian Gillan Lyrics
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There was nothing left to chance
When you meet with no resistance
You wanna get up
Make a fool of yourself and dance
I was tempted by the bright lights
All my senses blown away
Now I look back
At the fury and the waste
No worries, no worries
No worries, no worries
I was higher than a steeple
My feet would not touch the ground
Then I asked just one stupid question
The silence was deafening not a sound
I have listened to all the fine words
I tried them on for size
Now I stand naked in the summer rain
I wash away the tarnish and the lies
No worries, no worries
No worries, no worries
Unbeliever, yes I may be
Such a thing is hard to say
Full of lust and imagination
I'm just a man getting by from day to day
Yes I gave you what you wanted
Consolidated with a kiss
But I never seemed to satisfy your needs
Human nature being what it is
No worries, no worries
No worries, no worries
Ian Gillan's song "No Worries" tells a story of temptation, foolishness, and the consequences that come with it. In the first verse, the singer speaks of a woman who seems perfect in every way imaginable, and he feels compelled to dance and make a fool of himself. He then recounts the dangerous allure of the bright lights, which left him high as a steeple and immobilized. Despite his exhilaration, however, he asks a simple question that receives no response, stinging him with silence. The singer, listening to the fine words and trying them on for size, eventually strips himself of lies, standing naked in the summer rain to wash them all away.
The song seems to speak to a sort of existential dilemma or realization, one that acknowledges the impermanence of the highs in life that can distract us, and instead focuses on the truth of our nature, our vanity, and our human needs. In this light, the lyrics emphasize a need for honesty, a willingness to be exposed, and, most importantly, a desire to live without worries.
Line by Line Meaning
She was all that you could dream of
She was the epitome of perfection.
There was nothing left to chance
Everything was perfect and planned out.
When you meet with no resistance
When things come easy and without struggle.
You wanna get up
You want to be active and energetic.
Make a fool of yourself and dance
To let loose and not care what others think by dancing freely.
I was tempted by the bright lights
I was attracted to glamorous opportunities.
All my senses blown away
My senses were completely overwhelmed.
So I reached out and touched the lightning
I took a risk and got a taste of fame and fortune.
Now I look back
I reflect on my decisions and actions.
At the fury and the waste
Realizing the chaos and destruction caused by my actions.
No worries, no worries
Don't worry, be happy.
I was higher than a steeple
I was on top of the world.
My feet would not touch the ground
I was floating on cloud nine.
Then I asked just one stupid question
Making a foolish mistake out of arrogance.
The silence was deafening not a sound
The consequences were severe and abrupt.
I have listened to all the fine words
I have heard all the promises and flattery.
I tried them on for size
I tested their validity.
Now I stand naked in the summer rain
I am exposed and vulnerable.
I wash away the tarnish and the lies
I cleanse myself of deceitful behavior.
Unbeliever, yes I may be
I may have doubts and skepticism.
Such a thing is hard to say
It's difficult to admit disbelief.
Full of lust and imagination
Desire and creativity drive me.
I'm just a man getting by from day to day
I am simply going through the motions of everyday life.
Yes I gave you what you wanted
I provided what you requested.
Consolidated with a kiss
Affirmed with a kiss.
But I never seemed to satisfy your needs
I could never meet your expectations.
Human nature being what it is
People are flawed and imperfect.
Contributed by Christopher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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