Twist
Peter & the Magician Lyrics
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Another day so far to go
Couple hours, motel room
I'll be back on my highway soon
Forget tomorrow and the jam you're in
You're alive right now as you've ever been
The line you shoot will never miss
The judge ignored your earnest pleas
Truth was buried, lies were eased
Come on down, try to sleep
Rest your eyes stay off your feet
You can walk the moon or swim the sea
If it's not too late it'll never be
You hold the treasure in your fist
Let it go, that's the old soul twist, that old soul twist
Bang it, dang it, hang it on the wall
Throw it out the window, run and catch it before it falls
Used to go like that, now it goes like this
Time to do that old soul twist
Pressures on, money's tight
Everything will be alright
Stay awake, stay alert
Do the things you know will work
The only strength is the strength to live
The only life is the life we give
Live to give, that's the word
And all the wisdom that I've heard
Used to go, now it goes like this
That's the old soul twist
The song "Twist" by Peter & the Magician chronicles a singer who is on the road to another performance. He reflects on the monotonous lifestyle he's living; sleeping in motels and driving countless hours to the next concert. However, he is reminded of the importance of staying present in the moment and making the most of every performance. The lyrics advise listeners to forget about the past and worry less about the future, for right now is the only moment that is guaranteed. He sings about the power in the present moment, saying "the line you shoot will never miss, that's the old soul twist."
Later on in the song, the lyrics delve into a more serious matter. The singer talks about how the truth is often overlooked in society and how the justice system can fail those who require it most. The lyrics suggest that we should let go of the notion of control and instead embrace the concept of the "old soul twist." In doing so, we can surrender our worries and perhaps find some peace in the uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Another night, another show
A typical and routine night and performance
Another day so far to go
Another day of traveling lay ahead
Couple hours, motel room
A brief and temporary stay before resuming travel
I'll be back on my highway soon
The artist will soon be back on the road again
Forget tomorrow and the jam you're in
Don't worry about tomorrow and the current obstacles
You're alive right now as you've ever been
Live in the moment and enjoy life
The line you shoot will never miss
Have confidence in your abilities to achieve your goals
That's the old soul twist
Believing in yourself and being confident is an old, but timeless way of succeeding in life
The judge ignored your earnest pleas
Judgment and justice has not been served justly
Truth was buried, lies were eased
The truth was hidden and lies were accepted instead
Come on down, try to sleep
Try to relax and rest
Rest your eyes stay off your feet
Rest and recover from the day's events
You can walk the moon or swim the sea
You can do anything if you set your mind to it
If it's not too late it'll never be
Don't miss your chance to do something great
You hold the treasure in your fist
You have the power to control your own destiny
Let it go, that's the old soul twist, that old soul twist
Let go of the past and have the confidence to move forward
Bang it, dang it, hang it on the wall
Be proud of your accomplishments and display them for all to see
Throw it out the window, run and catch it before it falls
Sometimes, you have to take chances in order to succeed
Used to go like that, now it goes like this
Life changes all the time and you have to adapt to the changes
Time to do that old soul twist
Now is the time to have confidence and believe in yourself
Pressures on, money's tight
Life can be challenging and difficult
Everything will be alright
Despite the challenges, everything will eventually work out
Stay awake, stay alert
Be vigilant and aware of your surroundings
Do the things you know will work
Use tried and tested methods to achieve success
The only strength is the strength to live
The only strength that matters is the will to keep going and living
The only life is the life we give
The life we live is the life we create for ourselves
Live to give, that's the word
Live a life of generosity and compassion
And all the wisdom that I've heard
The lessons and experiences learned through life
That's the old soul twist
The idea that confidence and self-belief is an old way of thinking, but still relevant today
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: PETER CASE
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@hernandomiranda2557
am i the only one here who drives fast while playing this ?? it feels so good.
@sawomirkaminski6512
Super energetyczny 🤩
@stephanedalcour1293
Super Rythme..encore mieux au volant 😊😀😉
@FrenchHouseClub
...this tune is so burnin hot <3 still love it and added to our selected collection playlist
@pathua7692
Very cool rhythm 😎
@benoitduparcq2772
Lot of the last Purple Disco Machine issues actually looks like this awesome song !
@Labusay
J'adore !
@BAK59
ça s ecoute tout seul...simple et fonky...^^
@ciarawebb1130
This song makes me think of all the Marvel comic characters doing the twist and Supergirl included.
@MrsBlaileen1
Huh?