A versatile drummer, Lenny White is still best-known for being part of Chic… Read Full Bio ↴A versatile drummer, Lenny White is still best-known for being part of Chick Corea's Return To Forever in the 1970's. White was self-taught on drums and he largely started his career on top, playing regularly with Jackie McLean (1968) and recording "Bitches Brew" with Miles Davis in 1969. White was soon working with some of the who's who of jazz including Freddie Hubbard, Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw, Gato Barbieri, Gil Evans, Stanley Clarke and Stan Getz among others. As a member of Return To Forever during 1973-76, White gained a strong reputation as one of the top fusion drummers, but he was always versatile enough to play in many settings. After the breakup of RTF, Lenny White headed several fusion projects but none of the recordings (for Nemperor and Elektra) have dated well at all, emphasizing commercial funk. However his work with the Echoes Of An Era and Griffith Park all-star groups were been more successful and he has been a valuable sideman for a wide variety of projects.

Evil
Lenny White Lyrics

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Evil, runnin' through our brain,
we and evil's about the same.
Bad blood through our body flows,
where's the love nobody knows.

Beauty in our face you see,
tryin' to hide all our misery, but
Evil, runnin' through my brain,

me and evil are about the same.

Evil... in our life
Evil... causin' strife

Lookin for a place to gild a little light
in our souls and minds
Maybe if we learn to pray
life would lend us sunshiny days.

And evil runnnin' thru our brains
turn to love and won't be the blame.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lenny White's song "Evil" describe the presence of evil in human nature, the conflict between good and bad, and the search for inner peace. The repetition of "Evil" in the chorus emphasizes the dark force that seems to dwell within everyone's mind. The first verse suggests that evil is an inseparable part of our identity, that it runs through our brain as blood flows through our body. The lyrics convey the idea that evil exists in all of us, and that we are not necessarily separate from it.

The second verse addresses the struggle between our inner beauty and the misery that we hide from others. The lyrics suggest that we try to conceal our negative aspects and shortcomings, but we cannot fully escape the existence of evil in our lives. The lines "lookin' for a place to gild a little light in our souls and minds" demonstrate the desire to find inner peace and enlightenment. The reference to prayer implies that a spiritual path might offer a solution to the inner turmoil.

Overall, the message of the song seems to be that we should acknowledge the existence of evil within ourselves, but should strive to overcome it with love and inner peace.

Line by Line Meaning

Evil, runnin' through our brain,
The concept of evil is constantly on our mind and can affect our actions and decisions.

we and evil's about the same.
We are capable of committing evil acts, and our internal struggles often reflect this possibility.

Bad blood through our body flows,
Our thoughts and actions can be negatively influenced and driven by unhealthy emotions or attitudes.

where's the love nobody knows.
A lack of love in our lives can contribute to feelings of emptiness and drive us towards negativity.

Beauty in our face you see,
Despite our internal struggles, we may try to present a positive image to the world and conceal our pain or darkness.

tryin' to hide all our misery, but
We may put on a brave face, but our negative thoughts and emotions can still weigh heavily on us.

Evil, runnin' through my brain,
The concept of evil is not restricted to others; it can also impact our own inner thoughts and feelings.

me and evil are about the same.
We can all be capable of darkness and negativity, and must constantly strive towards positivity instead.

Evil... in our life
Negativity and darkness can enter our lives and take hold unless we actively work to keep them at bay.

Evil... causin' strife
The impact of negativity on our lives can lead to conflict and strife with others, as well as within ourselves.

Lookin for a place to gild a little light
Amidst the darkness, we may search for a glimmer of hope or positivity to cling to and guide us forward.

in our souls and minds
Finding this light may require introspection and examining the depths of our own inner selves.

Maybe if we learn to pray
One way to find positivity may be to turn towards spirituality and seek guidance and healing through prayer.

life would lend us sunshiny days.
By working towards positivity, we can attract more positivity and brighter days into our lives.

And evil runnnin' thru our brains
Despite our best efforts, the concept of evil can still impact our thoughts and feelings.

turn to love and won't be the blame.
Instead of giving into negativity, we can consciously choose to prioritize love and positivity and overcome the darkness within us.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHILIP BAILEY, PHILIP JAMES BAILEY, MAURICE WHITE

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