Lester Williams (June 24, 1920 – November 13, 1990) was an American Texas b… Read Full Bio ↴Lester Williams (June 24, 1920 – November 13, 1990) was an American Texas blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is best known for his songs, "Winter Time Blues" and "I Can't Lose with the Stuff I Use". His main influence was T-Bone Walker.
Williams released several singles in the 1950s, but remained a stalwart of the Houston blues circuit for decades. His recording career lasted from 1949 to 1956.

Williams was born in Groveton, Texas, United States, although when he was a young boy his family relocated to Houston.
After serving in World War II, Williams sang at Houston's Eldorado Ballroom, but quit and enrolled at the New England Conservatory in Boston, Massachusetts, to study piano and voice. He did not graduate, and returned to Houston where he taught himself to play guitar and started to write songs. Walker's influence inspired Williams, who said to himself "I could learn to play guitar and pull in some of that money that T-Bone made". Having formed his own group in 1949, he wrote "Winter Time Blues", which came from his own life experience of his wife and daughter travelling to Los Angeles for the summer, and leaving Williams to contemplate the winter alone. The song's lyrics included the lines "Winter without your baby, you might as well be dead".

He signed a recording contract with Macy's Records, and Steve Poncio produced "Winter Time Blues" which was a regional hit. His next few releases did not fare well commercially and, by 1951, Williams had moved to Specialty Records. His first disc for them was his biggest success, "I Can't Lose with the Stuff I Use" (1952). His notability rose to the extent that he appeared in February 1953 on a Carnegie Hall, New York bill, which also included Dinah Washington, Billy Eckstine and Nat King Cole.

The song "I Can't Lose with the Stuff I Use" was covered a decade later by B.B. King.
His success was short-lived as subsequent releases did not sell but, by 1954, Williams started to perform on a regular basis on Houston's radio station, KLVL, and began a constant touring regime across the South. Further single releases appeared on both Duke and Imperial, the latter in 1956.
For the ensuing decades, Williams continued to perform around Houston and beyond, and he undertook a tour of Europe in 1986.
Williams died in November 1990, in Houston, at the age of 70.

I'll Catch You When You Fall
Lester Williams Lyrics

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We’re standing on the giant’s shoulders
Always looking for tomorrow
Can we go higher
Can we go higher

Nobody knows where we’ll be going
We’re standing on the giant’s shoulders
Can we go higher

Can we go higher
Yeah

So fall in deep
With your arms open wide
To here and now
Let your hands touch the sky
So fall in deep
With your arms open wide
I got you now
I’ll catch you when you fall
I’ll catch you when you fall

I got you now
I’ll catch you when you fall
I got you now
I’ll, I’ll catch you when you fall
I got you now
I’ll catch you when you fall
I got you now
I’ll, I’ll catch you when you fall

I’ll catch you when you fall
I’ll catch you when you fall

We’re standing on the giant’s shoulders
Always looking for tomorrow
Can we go higher
Can we go higher

Nobody knows where we’ll be going
We’re standing on the giant’s shoulders
Can we go higher
Can we go higher
Yeah

So fall in deep
With your arms open wide
To here and now
Let your hands touch the sky
So fall in deep
With your arms open wide
I got you now
I’ll catch you when you fall
I’ll catch you when you fall

I got you now
I’ll catch you when you fall
I got you now
I’ll, I’ll catch you when you fall
I got you now
I’ll catch you when you fall

I got you now
I’ll, I’ll catch you when you fall

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lester Williams's song "I'll Catch You When You Fall" speak to the interconnectedness and support that exists within the human experience. The metaphor of standing on a giant's shoulders suggests that we are building upon the achievements and struggles of those who came before us, constantly striving for progress and growth in our own lives.

The repeated question "Can we go higher?" speaks to the human desire to strive for more, to push ourselves to new heights and achievements. But despite not knowing where we are headed, the song suggests that we need to embrace the present moment fully and without hesitation, with arms open wide and our feet firmly planted in the "here and now."

The lyrics also highlight the importance of having a support system in our lives. The repeated refrain "I'll catch you when you fall" speaks to the idea that we all need someone we can rely on, someone who will be there for us when we inevitably stumble or fall.

Overall, "I'll Catch You When You Fall" is a hopeful and uplifting reminder that we are all in this together, constantly building upon the progress of those who came before us and supporting each other as we navigate the challenges and complexities of life.

Line by Line Meaning

We’re standing on the giant’s shoulders
We have benefitted from those who came before us and are building on their accomplishments.

Always looking for tomorrow
We are constantly seeking progress and improvement.

Can we go higher
Can we achieve greater success and reach even greater heights?

Nobody knows where we’ll be going
The future is uncertain and unpredictable.

So fall in deep
Fully immerse yourself in the present moment.

With your arms open wide
Be ready to embrace all that life has to offer.

To here and now
Focus on the present moment.

Let your hands touch the sky
Reach for the stars and aim high.

I got you now
I am here for you, and you can rely on me.

I’ll catch you when you fall
I will be there to support you when times are tough.

We’re standing on the giant’s shoulders
We have benefitted from those who came before us and are building on their accomplishments.

Always looking for tomorrow
We are constantly seeking progress and improvement.

Can we go higher
Can we achieve greater success and reach even greater heights?

Nobody knows where we’ll be going
The future is uncertain and unpredictable.

So fall in deep
Fully immerse yourself in the present moment.

With your arms open wide
Be ready to embrace all that life has to offer.

I got you now
I am here for you, and you can rely on me.

I’ll catch you when you fall
I will be there to support you when times are tough.

I got you now
I am here for you, and you can rely on me.

I’ll, I’ll catch you when you fall
I will be there to support you when times are tough.

I got you now
I am here for you, and you can rely on me.

I’ll catch you when you fall
I will be there to support you when times are tough.

I got you now
I am here for you, and you can rely on me.

I’ll, I’ll catch you when you fall
I will be there to support you when times are tough.

I’ll catch you when you fall
I will be there to support you when times are tough.

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: UNKNOWN COMPOSER AUTHOR, AMANDA COLLIS, YVES GAILLARD

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