In 2004 Eric Clapton held a three day festival in Dallas, Texas, called The… Read Full Bio ↴In 2004 Eric Clapton held a three day festival in Dallas, Texas, called The Crossroads Guitar Festival, which featured J.J. Cale. This gave Clapton the opportunity to ask Cale to produce an album for him. The two started working together and eventually decided to record together. A number of high profile musicians also agreed to work on the album, including Billy Preston, Pino Palladino, Derek Trucks, Taj Mahal, John Mayer, and Doyle Bramhall II.

The 14 track CD, entitled the Road to Escondido, was produced and recorded by the duo in August 2005 in California. The resulting music defies being labeled into any one category, but instead finds influence across the spectrum of blues, rock, country and folk. A hybrid sound that is unique musically, while still bearing the signature styles of Cale and Clapton recognized by fans around the world. The songs are warm and rich, with deep flowing rhythms, yet use an economy of words to express much.

Hard To Thrill
J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton Lyrics

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Hard to thrill, nothin' really moves me anymore
Hard to thrill, nothin' really moves me anymore
There is nothin' you can show me
That I haven't seen before

I got the time to kill, keepin' to myself inside this room
Time to kill, keepin' to myself inside this room
Over forty years of Fridays

And you give up tryin' too

Hard to thrill, nothin' really moves me anymore
I'm hard to thrill, nothin' really moves me anymore
There ain't nothin' you can show me
That I haven't seen before

Hard to thrill, but nothin' really moves me anymore
Hard to thrill, but nothin' really moves me anymore

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton's song Hard To Thrill convey the feeling of being unimpressed and unchallenged by life experiences. The repetition of the phrase "Hard to thrill, nothin' really moves me anymore" emphasizes the singer's overall apathy towards the world around them. They have lived a long life and have seen it all, feeling immersed in a monotonous and uninspiring routine.

The lyrics also reference the singer's decision to isolate themselves, finding solace in their own company within the confines of a single room. They reflect on the mundanity of life - "Over forty years of Fridays" - and how it has led to a sense of detachment from reality. The final lines, repeated twice, reinforce the singer's lack of excitement, despite it being "hard to thrill."

The song paints a picture of someone who has been disillusioned with life and has become jaded by its repetitive nature. It speaks to the idea that, sometimes, it can be difficult to feel stimulated and inspired, especially if we've lived for a long time or have gone through a series of unfulfilling experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

Hard to thrill, nothin' really moves me anymore
I am an experienced person and it's difficult to excite or impress me now

There is nothin' you can show me That I haven't seen before
I have seen everything, so there is nothing new that can surprise me

I got the time to kill, keepin' to myself inside this room
I have free time and I spend it alone in this room

Over forty years of Fridays And you give up tryin' too
I have lived through many Fridays and even you have stopped attempting to interest me

I'm hard to thrill, nothin' really moves me anymore
I am a hard person to please or thrill, as nothing really impresses me anymore

There ain't nothin' you can show me That I haven't seen before
There is nothing new that you can present to me that I have not already experienced

Hard to thrill, but nothin' really moves me anymore
It's challenging to excite or captivate me, as nothing truly stirs my emotions anymore

Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN CLAYTON MAYER, ERIC CLAPTON

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