Shaffer began his musical career in 1972 as the musical director for the Toronto production of Godspell, which starred the likes of Victor Garber, Gilda Radner, Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Dave Thomas and Andrea Martin. He went on to play piano for a Broadway show called The Magic Show in 1974, then became the musical director for NBC's popular Saturday Night Live television program from 1975 to 1980, though briefly leaving the series in 1977. SNL gave Shaffer the opportunity to stretch his comedy wings as well, when he eventually became a cast-member.
Since 1982, Shaffer has served as musical director for David Letterman's late night variety shows: as leader of "The World's Most Dangerous Band" for Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993) on NBC, for which he also composed the theme song, and as leader of the CBS Orchestra for The Late Show with David Letterman (1993—) on CBS. Letterman consistently maintains that the show's switch to CBS was because NBC "fired Paul for stealing chalk".
Shaffer has served as musical director and producer for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony since its inception in 1986.
Shaffer has released two solo albums, 1989's Grammy nominated Coast to Coast, and 1993’s The World's Most Dangerous Party.
He wrote and produced, with Paul Jabara, the song "It's Raining Men" which was a #2 hit in England for the Weathergirls in 1984 and a UK #1 remake for Geri Halliwell in 2001. The Weathergirls single only reached #46 in the United States, but has more than made up for its middling chart position with a durable shelf life.
Fantasy
Paul Shaffer Lyrics
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And the world can't erase his fantasies
Take a ride in the sky, on our ship fantasii
All your dreams will come true, right away
And we will live together, until the twelfth of never
Our voices will ring forever, as one
Bringing life to our kingdom of doing
Take a ride in the sky, on our ship fantasii
All your dreams will come true, miles away
Our voices will ring together until the twelfth of never,
We all, will live forever, as one
Come see victory, in the land called fantasy
Loving life, a new decree,
Bring your mind to everlasting liberty
Our minds will explore together, old worlds, we conquer, forever
We then, will expand love together, as one
Come to see, victory in a land called fantasy,
Loving life, for you and me, to behold, to your soul is ecstasy
You will find, other kind, that has been in search for you,
Many lives has brought you to
Recognize it's your life, now in review
And as you stay for the play, fantasy, has in store for you,
A glowing light will see you through
It's your day, shining day, all your dreams come true
As you glide, in your stride with the wind, as you fly away
Give a smile, from your lips, and say
I am free, yes I'm free, now I'm on my way
The lyrics of Paul Shaffer's song Fantasy describe the idea that every person has a place in their heart, where their fantasies exist and cannot be erased by the world. The song takes listeners on a journey of exploring those fantasies and experiencing the joys of freedom and everlasting love. The lyrics mention taking a ride in the sky on a ship called fantasii, where all dreams come true right away. The song inspires listeners to open their minds, embrace new experiences, and live their lives to the fullest.
The song's chorus mentions a land called fantasy, where victory can be found, and life can be loved as a new decree. The lyrics urge listeners to bring their minds to everlasting liberty, to explore old worlds and conquer them forever. As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest that recognizing one's destiny can lead to enlightenment and freedom. The song's beautiful message is that we all have a purpose in life, and by embracing our fantasies, we can find our own unique place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Every man has a place, in his heart there's a space,
Every person has a unique place within them, where they hold their desires and dreams.
And the world can't erase his fantasies
Even if the world tries to discourage or suppress someone's fantasies, they can never truly erase them.
Take a ride in the sky, on our ship fantasii
Follow your dreams and let your mind fly freely, unbound by the constraints of reality or rational thought.
All your dreams will come true, right away
When you fully embrace your fantasies, you can find fulfillment in the present moment.
And we will live together, until the twelfth of never
We can find unity and togetherness with others who share our vision, and it can last forever.
Our voices will ring forever, as one
When we come together and share our fantasies, our voices can create a lasting impact on the world.
Every thought is a dream, rushing by in a stream,
Our thoughts are constantly flowing and evolving, like a stream of dreams that we can either follow or let pass us by.
Bringing life to our kingdom of doing
Our thoughts and fantasies can inspire and motivate us to create and achieve great things in the world.
Our voices will ring together until the twelfth of never,
When we join together and share our voices, we can create an enduring legacy that lasts beyond our lifetimes.
We all, will live forever, as one
Our collective spirit can live on long after our individual lives have ended.
Come see victory, in the land called fantasy
In our realm of fantasies, we can experience the thrill of victory and the satisfaction of success.
Loving life, a new decree,
Embracing our fantasies and desires can lead us to love and appreciate the beauty of life in new and exciting ways.
Bring your mind to everlasting liberty
When we embrace our fantasies, we can liberate our minds from the limitations of the world and experience true freedom.
Our minds will explore together, old worlds, we conquer, forever
Together, we can explore uncharted territories and conquer new frontiers in our fantasies, with the potential of lasting achievements.
We then, will expand love together, as one
Our collective efforts can lead to the expansion and spread of love and positivity throughout the world.
Come to see, victory in a land called fantasy,
Our fantasies can allow us to experience the thrill of victory in a world of our own creation.
Loving life, for you and me, to behold, to your soul is ecstasy
Our love for life and the wonders of our fantasies can bring us immense joy and fulfillment.
You will find, other kind, that has been in search for you,
In our fantasies, we can find like-minded individuals who share our passions and desires.
Many lives has brought you to recognize it's your life, now in review
Our past experiences have led us to embrace our fantasies and recognize their significance in our lives.
And as you stay for the play, fantasy, has in store for you,
When we fully immerse ourselves in our fantasies, we can discover new and exciting experiences and adventures.
A glowing light will see you through
Our fantasies can act as guiding beacons, leading us towards the things we desire and the life we want to lead.
It's your day, shining day, all your dreams come true
When we embrace our fantasies, each day can be filled with the potential for amazing opportunities and accomplishments.
As you glide, in your stride with the wind, as you fly away
Our fantasies can lift us up and propel us to new heights, allowing us to soar freely and explore new horizons.
Give a smile, from your lips, and say
We can express our joy and satisfaction in our fantasies by simply smiling and basking in their warmth.
I am free, yes I'm free, now I'm on my way
When we embrace our fantasies, we can feel a sense of freedom and empowerment in pursuing the life we truly desire.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Eddie Del Barrio, Maurice White, Verdine White
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