The band's original bassist and vocalist was Bud Cockrell, who was replaced by former Santana bassist Bruce Day in 1977. Day had a short tenure and was replaced again in 1980 by John Pierce when an additional guitarist, Angelo Rossi was added. In 1983, for the release of Out of Our Hands, the band underwent the biggest change yet, when original drummer Steve Price was replaced by David Perper, and Angelo Rossi was replaced by Stef Birnbaum(aka Stef Burns) after just one album. After the album was a failure due to the rising popularity of New Wave, the four original members all re-united and toured briefly from 1983 to 1985 until they finally disbanded.[2] In 2004, the band reunited again with three of the four original members: Jenkins, Lerios, and Price. Replacing former bassist Bruce Day is George Gabriel on bass and vocals. The band is now (2007) together and touring in the United States, mainly in and around California.
Family Man
Pablo Cruise Lyrics
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The wife and the kids and a couple of cars and the mortgage on his home
He spends all his time on a telephone line wondering where it's all gonna go
How much longer can he keep it together? He doesn't really know
But he's working hard for all the things that he loves
And he'll never let up because he knows if he does
He'll loose everything that he's ever worked for
Whoa whoa whoa
It's just a common situation
And you know that's the way it is
But still he thinks the time has come to pack it up
move it out get away as fast as he can
Oh how, did it ever come to this?
He's a family man
Ah, he's doing the best he can
And when he gets home he has a couple of drinks
He's so tired of the same routine
He wants to live up to his master plan
But he wouldn't mind changing his scene
Oh, oh for a holiday
Oh, pack up the wife and kids and get away
But he's working hard for all the things that he loves
And he'll never let up because he knows if he does
He'll loose everything that he's ever worked for
Saying goodbye to the things he loves
Whoa whoa whoa
It's just a common situation
And you know that's the way it is
But still he thinks the time has come to pack it up
Move it out, get away, get away
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Oh, how did it ever come to this?
Ah, ah ah
Oh, he's a family man
Ah, he's doing the best he can
Ooh, happy family man
Ah, he's doing the best he can
The song "Family Man" by Pablo Cruise tells the story of a man who is dedicated to his family and his job, but is struggling to keep up with the demands of both. He spends most of his time on the phone trying to provide for his loved ones, but he's unsure how much longer he can keep it together. Despite this, he is determined to work hard and not give up because he knows that he could risk losing everything he's ever worked for. The man's life is just a common situation that many people find themselves in, but he begins to question how it ever came to this.
The lyrics are deeply relatable and accurately capture the daily struggles that people experience - balancing work and family life. The man's need for a holiday with his family is a symbol of his desire to escape his current routine and seek adventure. Despite the pressure of time and financial demands, he never gives up and continues on, striving to provide for his family. The song is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the importance of family in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
He's a family man, he's got a job to do providing for his own
He's a man who prioritizes his family and works hard to provide for them.
The wife and the kids and a couple of cars and the mortgage on his home
He has a wife, children, cars and a mortgage to pay; all of which are his responsibilities.
He spends all his time on a telephone line wondering where it's all gonna go
He spends a lot of time on the phone worrying about the future and where all this is going.
How much longer can he keep it together? He doesn't really know
He's not sure how long he can manage to keep everything together.
But he's working hard for all the things that he loves
He works hard for the things and people he loves.
And he'll never let up because he knows if he does
He won't give up because he knows if he does, he may lose everything he's been fighting for.
He'll loose everything that he's ever worked for
He fears losing everything he has ever worked for, including his family.
Saying goodbye to the things he loves, Whoa whoa whoa
Letting go of the people and things he loves is a frightening prospect.
It's just a common situation, And you know that's the way it is
It's a common occurrence and it's quite normal to face such common situations.
But still he thinks the time has come to pack it up
He's now considering leaving everything behind and starting a fresh life.
move it out get away as fast as he can
He wants to move quickly and leave everything behind as fast as possible.
Oh how, did it ever come to this?
He wonders how everything came to this point; the point where he's considering leaving everything behind.
And when he gets home he has a couple of drinks
After a long day, he relaxes with a couple of drinks.
He's so tired of the same routine
He's exhausted from following the same daily routine.
He wants to live up to his master plan
He has created a master plan for his life and he wants to follow it.
But he wouldn't mind changing his scene
He wouldn't mind changing his present situation and environment.
Oh, oh for a holiday, Oh, pack up the wife and kids and get away
He wants to take a break and go on a vacation with his family.
Ah, ah ah, Oh, he's a family man
He acknowledges that he is a family man.
Ah, he's doing the best he can, Ooh, happy family man, Ah, he's doing the best he can
He's striving to be a good husband, father and provider for his family despite the challenges he faces.
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Lisenka de Vries - Breunesse
on In My Own Quiet Way
In My own Quiet Way - Pablo Cruise
Like a clown riding high
I'm a silent re-sale buy
And forget to say the sweet things you should hear
Like the sun spilling down
Never thinking who's around
I may shine at all and forget to dry your tears
But the time that I spend
Doing things you know I must do
Though I seem a million miles away
I'm always there with you
So, any time I don't show
The things I feel
I want you to know that I love you
In my own quiet way
If the stars fill the skies
With the light that fills your eyes
I'd be lost for words
The way I am with you
Like the moon needs the sun
To light up or everyone
You're the sun that shines
The light that gets me through
But there were times that I thought
That I needed to be alone
But I found you don't go anywhere
When you leave your heart at home
So, any time I don't show
The things I feel
I want you to know that I love you
In my own quiet way
And all the time that I spend
Doing things you know I must do
Though I seem a million miles away
I'm always there with you
So, any time I don't show
The things I feel
I want you to know that I love you
In my own quiet way
Yes, any time I don't show
The things I feel
I want you to know that I love you
In my own quiet way
Yes, I love you in my own quiet way
My own quiet way