1) John Anderson (born December 13, 1954 in Apopka, Florida) is a country singer and musician. He scored hits in the early 1980s with songs such as "Swingin'," "Your Lyin' Blue Eyes," "Black Sheep" and the Billy Joe Shaver-composed "I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal." His career hit a dry spell for several years until 1991, when his single "Straight Tequila Night" came out. Subsequent hits included "Money In The Bank" and "Seminole Wind." The latter would become Florida's unofficial state anthem.
Anderson makes his home in Smithville, Tennessee, approximately 50 miles southeast of Nashville.
John started his career off with songs like "Just at dawn" "Swoop Down Sweet Jesus" and "What Did I Promise Her Last Night" on Ace Of Heart Records and produced by Earl Richards who also was producing Wild Bill Emerson the writer of Just At Dawn and Swoop down Sweet Jesus
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2) American jazz trumpeter (1921–1974).
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3) British principal oboist with major orchestras like L’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, BBC Symphony and Philharmonia orchestras. Also professor for oboe at the Royal College of Music, London. He has recorded many albums of classical music, but also participated on movie soundtracks and pop music recordings.
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4) Latin musician born in Colombia and living in Florida now, see Spanish wiki version.
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5) For the lead singer of the British prog rock band Yes see Jon Anderson.
Sara
John Anderson Lyrics
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Well I never will forget
The way you looked that night
Parked out, 'cross town
Watchin' the stars fall down
Girl your hair was soft and brown and
Just before we get too far I'd hear you say
It's gettin' late, we need to go
Made plans, got rings
And had us a million dreams
Where our road might lead
It wasn't long, we had a truck
With all of our things boxed up
Left town in a cloud of dust and
Got movin', improvin'
Why I can't say
But suddenly it seems to be
Such a long way back
I've tried, you've tried
And nobody's satisfied
Is this where it all ends
We can't be so far down
Where we can't turn around
Pick up this love we found
Just before we get too far
I hear you say
It's gettin' late, we need to go
And it's a long way
Just before we get too far
I here you say
It's gettin' late, we need to go
And it's a long way back.
The song "Sara" by John Anderson is a nostalgic reflection on a past relationship. The first verse describes the early days of the relationship, the excitement of the first date and first kiss, and the sense of possibility for the future. The second verse reflects on the journey the couple took together, leaving town in a truck and pursuing their dreams. However, the chorus reveals that things haven't turned out as planned - the couple has tried to make it work but nobody is satisfied, and they are now faced with the question of whether to continue or to turn back and try to salvage the love they once had.
The song captures the bittersweet nature of looking back on a relationship that didn't work out. The memories of the good times are still vivid, but the pain of the breakup is also present. The line "just before we get too far" is particularly poignant, suggesting that the couple may have realized along the way that things were not working out but continued on anyway, until they reached the point of no return. The phrase "it's a long way back" is repeated throughout the chorus, emphasizing the difficulty of going back to the way things were before.
Overall, "Sara" is a beautifully written song with a relatable message about love and loss. The lyrics are reflective and thought-provoking, reminding listeners of the power of relationships and the importance of cherishing the moments that matter.
Line by Line Meaning
First date, first kiss
The beginning of our romantic journey where we shared our first kiss.
Well I never will forget
I will always remember that special moment with you.
The way you looked that night
Your appearance on that particular night has remained etched in my memory.
Parked out, 'cross town
We were parked in a distant part of the town.
Watchin' the stars fall down
We were staring at the sky which was adorned with falling stars.
Girl your hair was soft and brown and
I remember vividly the texture and color of your hair.
Just before we get too far I'd hear you say
Before we proceed further, you would express the need to stop and return.
It's gettin' late, we need to go
The time is getting late, and we should head back home.
And it's a long way back
The journey back home will be lengthy.
Made plans, got rings
We made future plans and got engaged.
And had us a million dreams
We had countless dreams and aspirations for our future together.
Where our road might lead
We were uncertain about the direction our lives together would take.
It wasn't long, we had a truck
Soon, we acquired a truck to transport our belongings.
With all of our things boxed up
We boxed up all our possessions in preparation for the move.
Left town in a cloud of dust and
We left the town in a rush leaving behind a cloud of dust.
Got movin', improvin'
We began moving and striving for betterment in our lives together.
Why I can't say
I'm unsure why things started to change.
But suddenly it seems to be
But things have suddenly taken a different turn.
Such a long way back
It feels like a long time since things were the way they used to be.
I've tried, you've tried
We've both made efforts to fix our relationship.
And nobody's satisfied
Despite our efforts, neither of us is content with the current state of things.
Is this where it all ends
We're both questioning if this is the end of our journey together.
We can't be so far down
We mustn't have gone too far and can still try to fix things.
Where we can't turn around
There's still a chance to make a U-turn and start over.
Pick up this love we found
Let's remember our love for each other and try to revive it.
Just before we get too far
Before we get too deep into our problems,
I hear you say
I can hear you suggesting
It's gettin' late, we need to go
It's getting late, and it's time to head back.
And it's a long way
The distance to cover is long
Just before we get too far
Before we go too far
I here you say
I can hear you say
It's gettin' late, we need to go
It's getting late, and we should start heading back.
And it's a long way back
The return trip will be a long one.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN D ANDERSON, DAVID COLWELL
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