Queen and Paul parted ways amicably in 2009, with Paul remarking that he would like to get back together in the future to raise money for charity. Paul has since reunited with Bad Company, and they toured in 2010. Over the years, he's also successfully toured and released albums with his own group centered around him. Paul is ranked number 55 on Rolling Stone magazine's "100 Greatest Singers of All Time". His work has been long influenced by American blues and rock n roll, and he helped play a role in the 70s arena rock and hard rock scenes both in the U.K. and the U.S.
REACHING OUT
Paul Rodgers Lyrics
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I've been too long on my own
Everybody has a private world
Where they can be alone
Are you calling me?
Are you trying to get through?
Are you reaching out for me?
In Paul Rodgers's song "Reaching Out," he muses about the nature of human relationships and the often-tangled web of communication that exists between people. In the opening lines, he admits that he's been "hard to reach" lately, struggling with feeling alone and disconnected from those around him. This sentiment is one that many people can likely relate to, as modern life can often feel isolating and disconnected despite the constant barrage of social media and technological communication.
But even as he acknowledges his own difficulties with reaching out, Rodgers also recognizes that everyone has their own "private world" where they retreat when they need to be alone or process their thoughts and feelings. This is a natural part of being human, and it can make it challenging to navigate relationships and connect with others on a deeper level.
The chorus of the song is a poignant call-and-response, with Rodgers asking if someone is trying to reach out for him, just as he is trying to reach out for them. It's a reminder that even when we feel disconnected or hopeless, there are often people in our lives who care about us and want to help us through difficult times. The song is a powerful reminder that human connection is essential for our well-being, and that even the smallest gesture of reaching out can make all the difference in someone else's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I've been hard to reach
I have been difficult to contact or communicate with lately
I've been too long on my own
I have been alone for a long time
Everybody has a private world
Each person has a private world in their mind or heart
Where they can be alone
Where they can be without any external interaction
Are you calling me?
Are you trying to contact me by phone?
Are you trying to get through?
Are you attempting to make a connection with me?
Are you reaching out for me?
Are you trying to connect with me emotionally or spiritually?
Like I'm reaching out for you
Just as I am trying hard to emotionally connect with you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Andy Hill, Don Black
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@andrearuggia9314
Not so famous,but such a hidden gem in Paul Rodgers's catalogue,one of the best male voices in rock history!I love what he did with Brian May and Roger Taylor too!
@TheRealJukebox
DEFINITELY!
@karendodd9251
Love Paul Rodger’s voice. My hubby played this to me last night ❤️
@NyhnaLawTarot
I cried to Eminem song but this just made me bawl uncontrollably.
@lorenzophala9784
Nyhna Law still here?
What does bawl mean
@ArtistryDNA
@Homie Homie To sob.
@djandreatkinson8671
Eminem - Ballin Uncontrollably. Did you not get that?
@christoghiaccioso
@DJ André Atkinson I was gonna say that Lmao.
@garyburkhardt4895
Tremendous vocalist, touches my soul.
@newday2637
Such a beautiful song, his voice is amazing on this song