Lightly jazzy undertones, with a strong rock overcurrent. These are well thought out ventures with commercial adaptability.
"Situation"
"New Ways, Train Train"
Jeff Beck,not overplaying, just before he jettisioned singers for (mostly) all time. ***
Peace !
Situation
Jeff Beck Group Lyrics
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To live a life we don't intend to lose,
The time has come when we must all decide
To end our evil ways or let the whole world slide
Who would of thought
That wars were fought to free our nation
We must make the changes
Ooh yeah yeah
Listen people
It's all right
When you've fought on foreign soil.
Not your very own
'Cause you don't want it destroyed
We are keepin' our own identity
We must look around
For ideas to be real
So many of the people have been justified.
We must face the truth
'Cause there ain't no real place to hide.
Listen people
If it's true that no one really cares
We've got to sacrifice through the changing years
Do the things we feel no matter most of all
So let the people yeah
Sweet music is our home
Please realize happiness is your conviction
You'll find in people all kinds of good reaction
Whoa whoa whoa whoa
The lyrics of Jeff Beck Group's song, Situation, speak to the struggles the world faces in choosing between living a life free of strife and conflict or allowing it to spiral out of control. The singer emphasizes the need for people to make a choice and end their evil ways before it's too late. He highlights that people have fought for the basic right to choose and live a life they don't intend to lose. The song recognizes that wars have been fought for freedom but emphasizes the need for changes to be made from the basic situation. Despite the challenges, the singer believes that it's still possible for people to keep their own identity and look around for ideas to be real.
The singer also emphasizes the importance of people coming together and working towards common goals. He acknowledges that people have been justified in their struggles but encourages them to face the truth and do the things they feel are necessary. The song recognizes that change can be difficult but emphasizes that it's important to sacrifice for the changing years. The singer also highlights that happiness is something that people must decide for themselves and that it's important to find comfort in the people around them. The lyrics emphasize the power of people and their ability to create a better future if they come together and prioritize the things that matter most.
Line by Line Meaning
People fight for the basic right to choose
People struggle to maintain their freedom of choice
To live a life we don't intend to lose,
We want to live our lives to the fullest without fear of losing them
The time has come when we must all decide
The time has arrived to make a decision
To end our evil ways or let the whole world slide
We must give up our evil deeds or everything will fall apart
Who would of thought
Who could have imagined
That wars were fought to free our nation
We fought wars to gain freedom
We must make the changes
We need to change things
From the basic situation
Starting from the beginning
Listen people
Pay attention, everyone
It's all right
It's okay
When you've fought on foreign soil.
When you have fought in a foreign land.
Not your very own
Not your own country.
'Cause you don't want it destroyed
Because you do not want your country to be destroyed.
We are keepin' our own identity
We are maintaining our unique identity.
We must look around
We need to observe carefully
For ideas to be real
For ideas to become reality
So many of the people have been justified.
Many people have been proven right about something.
We must face the truth
We need to confront reality
'Cause there ain't no real place to hide.
Because there is nowhere to hide in reality.
If it's true that no one really cares
If it is true that nobody truly cares
We've got to sacrifice through the changing years
We must make sacrifices in the face of change
Do the things we feel no matter most of all
We must do what we believe to be right above all else
So let the people yeah
Let the people stand up, yes
Sweet music is our home
Music is where we belong
Please realize happiness is your conviction
Understand that happiness is what you firmly believe in.
You'll find in people all kinds of good reaction
You will find that people will respond positively in many ways
Whoa whoa whoa whoa
Expression of excitement/enjoyment
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEFF BECK
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James
People fight for the basic right to choose
To live a life we don't intend to lose, The time has come when we must all decide
To end our evil ways or let the whole world slide
Who would of thought
That wars were fought to free our nation
We must make the changes
From the basic situation
Oooo yeah yeah
Listen people
It's all right
When you've fought on foreign soil.
Not your very own
'Cause you don't want it destroyed
We are keepin' our own identity
We must look around
For ideas to be real
So many of the people have been justified.
We must face the truth
'Cause there ain't no real place to hide.
Listen people
If it's true that no one really cares
We've got to sacrifice through the changing years
Do the things we feel no matter most of all
So let the people yeah
Sweet music is our home
Please realize happiness is your conviction
You'll find in people all kinds of good reaction
Whoa whoa whoa whoa
Eric Peterschmidt
RIP, Jeff. When my older sister brought back Rough and Ready on an 8-track tape back in the day, little did I know how much it would influence the music of my life. It still resonates to this day. Amazing.
Tim Castens
Great Sis, 🤩👍
Joseph Alvaro
At the time of it's release 'Rough and Ready' completely open my eyes as to how a rock band could infuse jazz and R&B grooves and feels.
Every musician on this album laided down a master class on their respective instruments.A shout goes out to Clive Chaman.
A top 10 album in my collection of all-time.
Steve Lancaster
Thank you Jeff Beck for all you did for the guitar. RIP. Rock on forever!!
Longshotsblues
Will always be a favorite of mine. The memories it brings. God Love and Speed Jeff. You will be beyond missed but Forever Remembered. Music from my youth and teens Rest in Rock! One grand jam session going on in Heaven.
joseph lemko
Jeff Beck kicks ass on this song. He is so damn talented.😎🎸Max Middleton on piano also stands out.🎹🎸👍
honey west
Can’t get enough of this !!!! RIP Jeff !!!!
zdrumdude
One of the best albums I ever bought. Every song a classic. Still have the vinyl. Thanks for posting
SeaLisa
zdrumdude me too....love this album.
Joe Mink
I have the album too. Still play it all the time.