The band's initial line up was as below, although there would be line up changes for the band by the time they came to work on their 3rd album, the first two members listed were a constant throughout the life time of the band.
* Steve Gould (vocals/saxophone/bass)
* Dave Kaffinetti (keyboards)
* Graham Field (organ)
* Mark Ashton (drums)
The band split up in the mid 1970s.
I'm Thinking
Rare Bird Lyrics
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Yes, I'm thinking
Of good times
And of bad
Of times when
I was happy
And of times when
I was sad
I'm thinking
I'm hoping
Praying for good times ahead
Thinking
Hoping
Praying for the good times
Some good times
Are coming to me
You told me
There's no tommorow
The times
Were looking black
But you can see
'Cause I just told you
I get there
I won't be back
I coming down
You mess me round
Some good things
Are coming to me
And I'm thinking
Yes, I'm thinking
Thinking of the good things
Yeah, the good things
Are coming to me
The lyrics to Rare Bird's "I'm Thinking" speak to the human experience of ups and downs in life. The singer reflects on both happy and sad times in the past, and hopes for good times ahead. Despite someone telling them that there is no hope for tomorrow and the times are looking bleak, the singer remains confident that good things are coming. The repetition of "thinking, hoping, praying for the good times" emphasizes the urgency and depth of the singer's desire for a positive future.
The tone of the song is introspective and contemplative, with an underlying current of optimism. The singer acknowledges past struggles but maintains a sense of hope for the future. The lyrics speak to the universal human experience of seeking happiness and overcoming obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm thinking
Reflecting on my past and present
Yes, I'm thinking
Underscoring that I am in a contemplative state
Of good times
Memories of happy moments in my life
And of bad
Recalling the unpleasant and difficult times
Of times when
Reliving episodes from my life
I was happy
Remembering moments of joy and contentment
And of times when
Reflecting on various phases of my life
I was sad
Thinking about times when I felt depressed or unhappy
I'm hoping
Expressing my desire for positive outcomes in the future
Praying for good times ahead
Asking for divine intervention to bring me happiness
Some good times
Referring to exciting and enjoyable experiences
Are coming to me
Believing that I am destined for good things in the future
You told me
Quoting someone who had made a negative remark about my future prospects
There's no tomorrow
Implying that there is no hope or possibility for a better future
The times
The era or period in which I live
Were looking black
Implying that the future is gloomy and uncertain
But you can see
Asserting that I am capable of envisioning a better future
'Cause I just told you
Arguing that my previous statement about good things coming to me supports my claim
I get there
Indicating that I will overcome obstacles and reach my goals
I won't be back
Implying that I will not be deterred or discouraged by challenges
I coming down
Describing my state of being
You mess me round
Suggesting that someone or something has hindered my progress in the past
And I'm thinking
Continuing to reflect on my life and future prospects
Thinking of the good things
Visualizing positive outcomes and experiences
Yeah, the good things
Affirming my belief that happiness and joy are within my reach
Are coming to me
Reiterating my optimism about the future
Contributed by Owen I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.