Jerry Garcia Band employs many of the same elements and similar style to the Grateful Dead, such as rock influenced by blues, folk, country, and jazz.
Over the years, the lineup of the Jerry Garcia Band changed a number of times. The one constant member besides Garcia himself was bassist John Kahn. Melvin Seals had the next longest tenure, serving as keyboardist from 1980 onward. Seals became band leader following Garcia's death and changed the band's name to JGB.
Waiting For A Miracle
Jerry Garcia Band Lyrics
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With all the rich saints, and the fallen ones
Working and waiting for the night to come
And the waiting for a
And the waiting for a
And the waiting for a miracle
Somewhere out there is a land that's cool
Working for the future like some kind of mystic jewel
And the waiting for a
And the waiting for a
And the waiting for a miracle
You rub the palm of your hand on the grimy pane
In the hopes that you can see (when you're waiting)
Stand up tall, pretend you're strong
In the hopes that you can be (when you're waiting)
Like the one's that cry, like the ones that die
Trying to set the angel in us free
And the waiting for a
And the waiting for a
And the waiting for a miracle
You rub the palm of your hand on the grimy pane
In the hopes that you can see (when you're waiting)
Stand up tall, pretend you're strong
In the hopes that you can be (when you're waiting)
Like the one's that cry, like the ones that die
Trying to set the angel in us free
And the waiting for a
And the waiting for a
And the waiting for a miracle
Scuffle for a nickel, struggle for a dime
Forget about the past, leave your worries behind
How come the future has to take such a long, long time
When you're waiting for a
When you're waiting for a
When you're waiting for a miracle
When you're waiting for a
When you're waiting for a
When you're waiting for a miracle
When you're waiting for a
When you're waiting for a
When you're waiting for a miracle
The Jerry Garcia Band's song Waiting For A Miracle is a poignant ballad that speaks about the struggles of life and the hope for a miracle. The lyrics describe a scene of people working hard under the hot sun, including saints and fallen ones, and waiting for the night to come. The night symbolizes the hope for a new beginning and a miracle to occur. The song speaks to the idea that there is a better place to be found, a cooler land where peace and balance exist.
The lyrics also speak to the idea of waiting for something that may never come, of standing tall and pretending to be strong in the hopes that one day the waiting will end. The song describes the struggle of trying to see through the grimy pane of life, of fighting to set the angel within us free. Finally, the song speaks to the reality of life, of struggling for a nickel and a dime, and the waiting for a miracle.
In sum, Waiting For A Miracle is a song that captures the essence of human struggle and the hope for something better. It speaks to the reality of life, but also to the desire for a miracle to occur.
Line by Line Meaning
Working and waiting in the hot sun
With all the rich saints, and the fallen ones
Working and waiting for the night to come
And the waiting for a
And the waiting for a
And the waiting for a miracle
We are working and waiting for something better in difficult conditions, surrounded by both prosperous and struggling individuals. We are waiting for the day to end and something miraculous to happen.
Somewhere out there is a land that's cool
Where peace and balance are the rule
Working for the future like some kind of mystic jewel
And the waiting for a
And the waiting for a
And the waiting for a miracle
There is a place where life is easy and tranquil. We strive for a better tomorrow as if it's a precious treasure. We await a miracle to help us achieve our dreams.
You rub the palm of your hand on the grimy pane
In the hopes that you can see (when you're waiting)
Stand up tall, pretend you're strong
In the hopes that you can be (when you're waiting)
Like the one's that cry, like the ones that die
Trying to set the angel in us free
And the waiting for a
And the waiting for a
And the waiting for a miracle
While we are waiting, we try to stay optimistic and positive, even if we are struggling. We aspire to shine bright and be as strong as those that are fighting for a righteous cause. We wait for a miracle that can empower us to achieve our goals and bring out the best in ourselves.
Scuffle for a nickel, struggle for a dime
Forget about the past, leave your worries behind
How come the future has to take such a long, long time
When you're waiting for a
When you're waiting for a
When you're waiting for a miracle
We work hard for very little reward, trying to survive. We try not to dwell on our hardships and focus on the present. We want to know why the future is taking so long to come. We eagerly await a miracle to help us move forward and realize our aspirations.
When you're waiting for a
When you're waiting for a
When you're waiting for a miracle
We are waiting for a miracle to happen that can make our lives better and help us overcome our struggles.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bruce Cockburn
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