John Mayall is often referred to as the "Father of the British blues." His well-known band is still called John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers. They started out in the late 1950s in England, using Chicago style blues as a starting basis for their sound, which has evolved from album to album. And while at one point John Mayall was playing a fairly jazzy sound, he has always come back to the blues.
One of the interesting features of the Bluesbreakers is that members have changed on a very regular basis, and many have gone on to well deserved fame and fortune with other bands and as solo acts. Past members include: Eric Clapton, and Jack Bruce, (also of Cream), Peter Green, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, and Mick Taylor, (who went on to a five -year stint with the Stones.) The studio album recorded with Clapton, entitled John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, was recorded in 1966, and is widely considered to be one of the great classic blues albums on either side of the stormy Atlantic. Cream came round right after.
John Mayall stands out for several reasons - his standing up for the blues, while experimenting with different approaches, his ability to attract the best of musicians; and perhaps most notably his willingness to work with musicians who far outshine him in sheer ability. And he himself sounds very good!
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John Mayall Lyrics
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That no one ever heard before
It is the tale about the fury
Remember wisdom is your strength
It said you're such a fool
Just let my evil rule
No, it's burning like a flame
Now nothing seems the same
I've lost control of mind and body
My soul is in its hand
It's wish is my command
Enslaved forever by the fury
By the fury, no!
At first it came to me in visions
And that was filling me with pain
And when my fear became desire
To let the demon burn my soul
It said "Don't fight in vain,"
"I'll make you love the pain."
No, it's burning like a flame
Now nothing seems the same
I've lost control of mind and body
My soul is in its hand
It's wish is my command
Enslaved forever by the fury
By the fury, no!
I now have told you all my story
And still for you its not too late Don't draw your sword
Just use your wisdom
And never let this be your fate
Oh, no it's here again
This demon loves the pain
No, it's burning like a flame
Now nothing seems the same
I've lost control of mind and body
My soul is in its hand
It's wish is my command
Enslaved forever by the fury
By the fury, no!
The lyrics to John Mayall's song "Crying" tell the story of someone who is haunted by a demon or a fury that is trying to take over their mind and soul. At first, the person tries to resist and fight against the fury, but eventually, they give in and become enslaved by it. The lyrics suggest that wisdom is the key to avoiding such a fate and that one should not let fear and desire lead them astray.
The lyrics use metaphors like "burning like a flame" to describe the intensity of the struggle between the singer and the fury. The use of the phrase "enslaved forever" implies that once someone gives in to the fury, there is no turning back, and they will be trapped in its grasp forever. The final lines of the song seem to offer a warning to the listener, urging them to use their wisdom to avoid a similar fate.
Overall, the song seems to be a cautionary tale about the dangers of letting one's emotions and desires get the best of them. It suggests that wisdom and self-control are the key to avoiding being consumed by one's demons.
Line by Line Meaning
I now will tell you all a story
Introducing the story the singer is about to tell
That no one ever heard before
Stating that this is a unique story
It is the tale about the fury
The story is about something called 'the fury'
Remember wisdom is your strength
Emphasizing the importance of wisdom
It said you're such a fool
The fury speaks to the singer, insulting him
Just let my evil rule
The fury wants control over the singer
No, it's burning like a flame
The fury's influence is intense and overwhelming
Now nothing seems the same
Disturbed by the changes in his life, due to the fury
I've lost control of mind and body
The singer feels powerless in the grasp of the fury
My soul is in its hand
The singer's innermost self is under the control of the fury
It's wish is my command
The singer must do as the fury commands
Enslaved forever by the fury
The singer is trapped and controlled by the fury
By the fury, no!
The singer expresses his resistance to the fury's control
At first it came to me in visions
Describing how the fury first appeared to the singer
And that was filling me with pain
The experience of the fury's arrival was painful
And when my fear became desire
The singer feels confused and conflicted about the fury's hold on him
To let the demon burn my soul
The singer is willing to surrender to the fury despite its destructive nature
It said 'Don't fight in vain,'
The fury tries to persuade the singer to give in
'I'll make you love the pain.'
The singer is promised pleasure from submission to the fury
I now have told you all my story
Concluding the story, with a warning for the listener
And still for you its not too late
Urging the listener to avoid the singer's fate
Don't draw your sword
Encouraging the listener to avoid violent confrontation
Just use your wisdom
Emphasizing the importance of practical intelligence
And never let this be your fate
Reiterating the need to avoid the singer's experience
Oh, no it's here again
Returning to the singer's current state of distress under the fury's control
This demon loves the pain
Describing the nature of the fury as a destructive force
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN MAYALL
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