1) Richard Jam… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Richard James is a Welsh guitarist, bassist and singer-songwriter and the former bass guitarist for the Welsh prog-folk band Gorky's Zygotic Mynci.
2) Richard James is an English singer-songwriter from Devon.
3) Richard James is a New Zealand musician from Christchurch.
1) Richard James (born 27 March 1975 in Carmarthen) is a Welsh guitarist, bassist and singer-songwriter and the former bass guitarist for the Welsh prog-folk band Gorky's Zygotic Mynci. He performs and records as a solo artist, and as part of the bands Pen Pastwn and Locus.
2) Richard James is an English singer-songwriter from Devon.
3) Richard James is a New Zealand musician from Christchurch. He was songwriter in Mainly Spaniards and The Letter 5. In 2008, he formed The South Tonight with John Kelcher (late of Sneaky Feelings) and with other Christchurch musicians.
Blues
Richard James Lyrics
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Be the bigger man.
If you need a shoulder just to cry on
Come on, just take my hand
I'm headed back to the Nelson County Blues
Let me make this one thing clear, we've got to get right out of here.
cnd get on back to the Nelson County blues
I gotta get back to those Nelson County Blues
When your down on your luck and you've got nothing left to lose
Just take 151, the skyline drive
cll you do is follow the signs
To get on back to those Nelson County
Sounds like the band is warming up
Put another Nelson in my cup
Just chalk it up to this trip outside
cnd proudly hold our heads up high.
cnd get on back to the Nelson County Blues
The lyrics to Richard James's song "Blues in Nelson County" convey a sense of resilience and camaraderie in the face of difficulties. The opening lines, "Don't let your problems be the problem. Be the bigger man," suggest the importance of not allowing one's problems to define them. Instead, the singer encourages others to be strong and offer support to those in need, symbolized by the offer of a shoulder to cry on and a hand to hold.
The repeated refrain, "I'm headed back to the Nelson County Blues," indicates a desire to return to a place of familiarity and comfort. Nelson County may represent a personal or metaphorical place where the singer feels a sense of belonging and solace. It becomes a symbol for escaping troubled times and finding solace in familiar surroundings.
The lyrics also reference the need to leave behind current troubles and embark on a journey towards a better state, as expressed in the line, "Let me make this one thing clear, we've got to get right out of here." The singer urges listeners to focus on the road ahead, keeping their foot on the accelerator and their hands on the steering wheel, suggesting the importance of determination and focus in overcoming challenges.
Overall, the song's lyrics promote resilience, unity, and the importance of finding solace in familiar places and supportive friendships, even during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let your problems be the problem.
Take control of your problems and don't let them overwhelm you.
Be the bigger man.
Be mature and responsible in handling difficult situations.
If you need a shoulder just to cry on
Come on, just take my hand
If you're feeling sad and need someone to lean on, I'm here for you.
I'm headed back to the Nelson County Blues
I'm returning to a place where I feel connected to my roots and find solace in the blues.
Let me make this one thing clear, we've got to get right out of here.
I want to emphasize the urgency of leaving this place and situation.
So keep your eyes on the road, your foot on the floor, and your hands up on the wheel.
Stay focused, determined, and in control as we navigate our way out of here.
And get on back to the Nelson County blues
Return to the familiar comfort and familiarity of the Nelson County blues.
I gotta get back to those Nelson County Blues
I feel a deep longing to go back to the Nelson County blues.
When you're down on your luck and you've got nothing left to lose
During tough times when you have nothing to lose, remember the Nelson County blues.
Just take 151, the skyline drive
Simply take route 151, the scenic skyline drive.
All you do is follow the signs
It's easy, just follow the signs along the way.
To get on back to those Nelson County
To return to the beloved Nelson County and its blues.
Sounds like the band is warming up
It seems like the band is preparing and getting ready to play.
Put another Nelson in my cup
Pour me another drink named Nelson, an homage to the blues.
Just chalk it up to this trip outside
Consider this journey as an escape from the monotony of everyday life.
And proudly hold our heads up high.
Maintain our self-esteem and face any challenges with pride.
And get on back to the Nelson County Blues
Head back to the familiar and comforting Nelson County Blues.
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