Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazareth_(band)
Studio albums
Nazareth (1971)
Exercises (1972)
Razamanaz (1973)
Loud 'n' Proud (1973)
Rampant (1974)
Hair of the Dog (1975)
Close Enough for Rock 'n' Roll (1976)
Play 'n' the Game (1976)
Expect No Mercy (1977)
No Mean City (1979)
Malice in Wonderland (1980)
The Fool Circle (1981)
2XS (1982)
Sound Elixir (1983)
The Catch (1984)
Cinema (1986)
Snakes 'n' Ladders (1989)
No Jive (1991)
Move Me (1994)
Boogaloo (1998)
The Newz (2008)
Big Dogz (2011)
Rock 'n' Roll Telephone (2014)
Tattooed on My Brain (2018)
Surviving the Law (2022)
Child In The Sun
Nazareth Lyrics
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Just another soul on the run
One more of your unwanted sons
Tell me where can I go
I had a line I tried for a while
Now I'm walkin' mile after mile
On my face no trace of a smile
Take me down to the river
Take me down to the sea
Where I can drown all my sorrows
Wash all my troubles away
Watch all my cares sail away
I have no ties my hands are unbound
There is no friend no love I have found
I have no ups I'm fixed to the ground
Tell me river where you flow.
The lyrics to Nazareth's song "Child In The Sun" describe the feelings of a person who is oppressed and rejected by society, and who feels alone and abandoned. The singer describes himself as a "child in the sun," which suggests a sense of innocence and vulnerability. He is "just another soul on the run," which implies that he is constantly on the move, trying to escape from his troubles.
The singer feels like he is one of society's "unwanted sons," which suggests a sense of rejection and alienation. He asks, "Tell me where can I go," which implies that he feels like there is nowhere for him to turn. He had attempted to find some success or happiness in life, but now he is "walkin' mile after mile" with "no trace of a smile." The singer wonders why "time pass[es] so slow," suggesting a sense of hopelessness and despair.
The lyrics then describe a yearning to escape from his troubles, and the singer begs to be taken "down to the river" or "down to the sea" so he can "drown all [his] sorrows" and "wash all [his] troubles away." He hopes to watch all his cares sail away, which suggests that he wants to leave his problems behind and start anew. The singer then reveals that he has no ties, friends, or love, and he is "fixed to the ground." He begs help from the river to know where to flow, suggesting that he is lost and in search of direction.
Line by Line Meaning
I am just a child in the sun
I'm young, inexperienced, and naive like a child, enjoying the warmth of the sun and trying to find my way in life.
Just another soul on the run
I'm wandering aimlessly, with no particular destination, trying to escape from a situation I cannot endure.
One more of your unwanted sons
In a society that values conformity or perfection, I'm just another unwanted and neglected person, struggling to fit in.
Tell me where can I go
I'm lost and overwhelmed, and I need guidance and direction to find my place in the world.
I had a line I tried for a while
I had a plan or approach to life that I attempted to follow, but it didn't work out as I expected.
Now I'm walkin' mile after mile
Now I'm on a journey to discover who I really am, and it requires a lot of effort and patience.
On my face no trace of a smile
Despite my efforts, I'm not happy or content with my situation, and I cannot hide my sadness or despair.
Why does time pass so slow
I feel stuck and hopeless, like time drags on and there is no end in sight.
Take me down to the river
I long for a metaphorical baptism or cleansing that will free me from my troubles and worries.
Take me down to the sea
I desire to immerse myself in a vast and powerful presence that will put my problems into perspective.
Where I can drown all my sorrows
I need a cathartic release of my pain and misery that will help me move forward with a clearer mind.
Wash all my troubles away
I desire a fresh start, where my past mistakes and struggles won't define me or shape my future.
Watch all my cares sail away
I wish to let go of my worries and anxieties, and watch them drift away as I start anew.
I have no ties my hands are unbound
I have no commitments or attachments to anyone, so I'm free to pursue my own dreams and goals.
There is no friend no love I have found
Despite my freedom, I feel lonely and disconnected from others, unable to form meaningful relationships or find love.
I have no ups I'm fixed to the ground
I have no moments of joy or elation, feeling trapped or stuck in a place where life seems bleak and hopeless.
Tell me river where you flow
I seek direction and guidance from nature or a higher power, hoping to find purpose and meaning in my life.
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARRELL ANTHONY SWEET, MANUEL CHARLTON, PETER AGNEW, WILLIAM MCCAFFERTY
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@tiovica1199
I am just a child in the sun
Just another soul on the run
One more of your unwanted sons
Tell me where can I go
I had a line I tried for a while
Now I'm walkin' mile after mile
On my face no trace of a smile
Why does time pass so slow
Take me down to the river
Take me down to the sea
Where I can drown all my sorrows
Wash all my troubles away
Watch all my cares sail away
I have no ties my hands are unbound
There is no friend no love I have found
I have no ups I'm fixed to the ground
Tell me river where you flow.
@princessmisery3378
I wish I grew up during this era of music. I am so crazy about guitar. The 80's were fine; I was a kid. But every time I go listen to the 70's, I can't help but wish I was a teen there.
@CraigKimmel
It certainly was a great time to be young , I grew up in the greatest era of rock music, and life was so much different .
@zixiongwang9659
there's so much emotion in every nazareth song i swear
@gusteklawitter8109
Es gibt einfach keine geilere stimme auf diesem Planeten
@rogerrowles8702
Saw Them In Charleston WV. In '79 With Blackfoot!! Ah Those Memories and Deeper Understandings (40 + yrs, later..)🤔 👃 😎🖐
@francisconietoguitar9868
Absolutelly perfect song.
@TsaristCossack
the singing ruins it
@martenhoyle
RIP Dan. :(
@peugaldino2818
Loud n proud is one of the best rock albums in the world.
@davidsellers3343
Had this album in 1974 still sounds great