Richie got his first guitar when he was just 12 years old. Throughout his career as a guitarist, Richie has displayed an impressive knack for feeling out a guitar solo to the point that it not only follows the key of the song, but the chord progression as well.
Sambora was a guitarist for the band "Message", and with that band put out an independent record titled "Lessons" which was copyrighted in 1982 and produced and arranged by Dean Fasano and Richie Sambora in Woodbridge, New Jersey. It was re-released in 1995 under the name Message, and in 2000 as Lessons. He was later in a band, Mercy, which was signed to Led Zeppelin-owned record label Swan Song Records, and then Duke Williams & the Extremes, who were signed to Capricorn Records. Sambora was also in an improvisational club band called Richie Sambora & Friends. He was part-owner of a club in New Jersey, and at age 19 owned his own independent label Dream Disc Records. Sambora's first professional tour was as an opening act for Joe Cocker in the early 1980s. Shortly before joining Bon Jovi in 1983, Sambora unsuccessfully auditioned for Kiss, to be Ace Frehley's replacement.
His technique displays remarkable variety - his soloing in "Wanted Dead or Alive" is laden with artificial harmonics, whereas his riffing for "Livin' on a Prayer" makes extensive use of palm muting. Developing his guitar technique in an era laden with wild soloing inspired by Eddie Van Halen, Richie developed a unique style of speed and precision but it took him a few attempts to impress Jon Bon Jovi. When Jon first saw Richie play he didn't think he was good enough: however he soon changed his opinion after working with Richie. Richie was also one of the first 80's mainstream guitarists to make use of the talk-box. Talk-box was also used by other guitarists, notably Slash from Guns N' Roses, Jeff Beck, Joe Perry of Aerosmith, and Peter Frampton. The talk-box can be heard clearly in "Livin' on a Prayer" and "It's My Life".
In 2004, Sanctuary Records released a self-titled album which had been recorded in 1978 by Shark Frenzy, documenting Sambora's first recorded material. The mix tapes had been damaged in a flood and it had taken band member Bruce Foster to remaster them for them to be released so many years later.
Outside of Bon Jovi, Richie has released three solo albums and numerous songs for movie soundtracks (Banger Sisters, On The Line). He also made a cameo in the movie "On The Line".
His first solo outing was "Stranger In This Town", a blues-influenced album that was received well by many critics and guitar affectionados. Eric Clapton made an appearance on the album but it did not fare too well commercially. Richie later admitted that this was due to the fact that he was writing songs from an artistic point, rather than writing a radio oriented album. However, the album did establish Richie as a top rate guitarist, revealing a different side of him that was not widely recognizable during Bon Jovi's 80's heyday. His blues influences would later be present on some of Bon Jovi records as well, notably on 1995's "These Days".
"Undiscovered Soul" was Richie's second solo album, released in 1998. The album was produced by Don Was.
He has appeared in several movie and TV cameos, notably the film 'On The Line' as 'The Mick', and the 'Chris Isaak' show as himself. Recent ventures have seen him compose television theme tunes for both Entertainment Tonight and The Insider. He is a shareholder of the Philadelphia Soul, an Arena Football League football team.
Over the years, Richie has been an ardent fundraiser for many charities, such as Dream Street, the Steve Young Foundation and Michael J Fox's Parkinson's charity.
Father Time
Richie Sambora Lyrics
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I couldn't make her want to stay
I couldn't seem to find the words to say
Now I have to live in yesterday
Father time
I thought that you were on my side
I thought that I could keep our love alive
The clock keeps tickin' and I keep on thinkin' 'bout you
I'm knockin' at the door of your heart but I can't break through
Father time
Grant me just another day
Of our love I tried to make her stay
Father time
Don't tell me it's too late
All my life you know that I would wait
Father time
Now she's gone
She didn't even say good-bye
I guess she didn't have the heart to try
She didn't even have the guts to lie
Father time
Only you can turn the page
And close the curtain on this empty stage
Only you can take my pain away
And my heart keeps breakin' and my body keeps aching for you
It's time to hold on but there's nothin' left to hold on to
Father time
Grant me just another day
Of our love I tried to make her stay
Father time
Don't tell me it's too late
All my life you know that I would wait
Father time
Father, father can't you see I'm depending on you
I'm dying at the door to your heart and I can't break through
Father time
Grant me just another day
Of our love I tried to make her stay
Father time
Don't tell me it's too late
All my life you know that I would wait
Father time
She's your child make her mine
Father time
In Richie Sambora's song "Father Time," the lyrics describe a man's struggle to come to terms with his lost love. The singer has lost the love of his life, and he cannot seem to find the right words to express his feelings. He pleads with Father Time, hoping for just one more day to win her back, to hold on to something that is no longer there. The clock keeps ticking, and the singer finds himself knocking on the door of his love's heart, but he cannot get through. With every passing moment, his heart breaks, and his body aches for his lost love.
The song is an emotional depiction of a man who cannot accept the fact that his love is gone. He feels as though he has lost everything and clings to the hope that Father Time can grant him one last chance to make things right. The lyrics evoke a sense of desperation, regret, and heartache, and Sambora's emotive voice captures the pain and longing that the singer feels.
Overall, the song's message is a universal one: we all have experienced the loss of love at some point in our lives. While we may feel helpless and alone in our grief, we must understand that time heals all wounds, and we will eventually be able to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Father time
Addressing Time as a fatherly figure
I couldn't make her want to stay
I couldn't force her to stay with me
I couldn't seem to find the words to say
I couldn't express my feelings or convince her to stay
Now I have to live in yesterday
I'm dwelling on the past and unable to move on
I thought that you were on my side
I thought Time would help or work in my favor
I thought that I could keep our love alive
I thought I could maintain our relationship
I thought that I could keep her satisfied
I thought I could fulfill her emotional needs
The clock keeps tickin' and I keep on thinkin' 'bout you
Time keeps moving forward, but I'm still consumed by thoughts of you
I'm knockin' at the door of your heart but I can't break through
I'm trying to reach you emotionally, but I can't seem to make a connection
Father time, grant me just another day
Asking Time for a second chance
Of our love, I tried to make her stay
I tried to convince her to stay in our relationship
Don't tell me it's too late
I'm not ready to accept that it's over
All my life, you know that I would wait
I would wait for her forever if I had to
Now she's gone
She left me
She didn't even say good-bye
She left without giving me any closure or explanation
I guess she didn't have the heart to try
She didn't have the courage to work on our relationship
She didn't even have the guts to lie
She didn't make up an excuse or try to hide the truth
Only you can turn the page
Only Time can bring change and help me move on
And close the curtain on this empty stage
End the show of our relationship, which has nothing left to give
Only you can take my pain away
Only Time can heal my emotional wounds
And my heart keeps breakin' and my body keeps aching for you
I'm still in pain and longing for her
It's time to hold on but there's nothin' left to hold on to
I should try to maintain our relationship, but it's not possible anymore
Father, father can't you see I'm depending on you
I'm desperately seeking help from Time
I'm dying at the door to your heart and I can't break through
I'm emotionally devastated and can't seem to connect with others
She's your child, make her mine
Asking Time to bring her back into my life and our relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DESMOND CHILD, RICHARD SAMBORA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mariano Salaya
Father time
I couldn't make her want to stay
I couldn't seem to find the words to say
Now I have to live in yesterday
Father time
I thought that you were on my side
I thought that I could keep our love alive
I thought that I could keep her satisfied
The clock keeps tickin' and I keep on thinkin' 'bout you
I'm knockin' at the door of your heart but I can't break through
Father time
Grant me just another day
Of our love I tried to make her stay
Father time
Don't tell me it's too late
All my life you know that I would wait
Father time
Now she's gone
She didn't even say good-bye
I guess she didn't have the heart to try
She didn't even have the guts to lie
Father time
Only you can turn the page
And close the curtain on this empty stage
Only you can take my pain away
And my heart keeps breakin' and my body keeps aching for you
It's time to hold on but there's nothin' left to hold on to
Father time
Grant me just another day
Of our love I tried to make her stay
Father time
Don't tell me it's too late
All my life you know that I would wait
Father time
Father, father can't you see I'm depending on you
I'm dying at the door to your heart and I can't break through
Father time
Grant me just another day
Of our love I tried to make her stay
Father time
Don't tell me it's too late
All my life you know that I would wait
Father time
She's your child make her mine
Father time
Vinay Mulukutla
''Father Father can't you see I'm depending on you. I'm dying at the door to your heart and I can't break through!'
One of the most chilling and damning pair of lyric sentences ever told in a song.
Vicki Churchill
So beautifully 😍
Mariano Salaya
Father time
I couldn't make her want to stay
I couldn't seem to find the words to say
Now I have to live in yesterday
Father time
I thought that you were on my side
I thought that I could keep our love alive
I thought that I could keep her satisfied
The clock keeps tickin' and I keep on thinkin' 'bout you
I'm knockin' at the door of your heart but I can't break through
Father time
Grant me just another day
Of our love I tried to make her stay
Father time
Don't tell me it's too late
All my life you know that I would wait
Father time
Now she's gone
She didn't even say good-bye
I guess she didn't have the heart to try
She didn't even have the guts to lie
Father time
Only you can turn the page
And close the curtain on this empty stage
Only you can take my pain away
And my heart keeps breakin' and my body keeps aching for you
It's time to hold on but there's nothin' left to hold on to
Father time
Grant me just another day
Of our love I tried to make her stay
Father time
Don't tell me it's too late
All my life you know that I would wait
Father time
Father, father can't you see I'm depending on you
I'm dying at the door to your heart and I can't break through
Father time
Grant me just another day
Of our love I tried to make her stay
Father time
Don't tell me it's too late
All my life you know that I would wait
Father time
She's your child make her mine
Father time
Camila Pás lê choix
Father time i couldn't make her want to stay now i have to live in yesterday
HUGUINI
Wow. Every single song in this Album is a Masterpiece. He must have been really inspired when he wrote it.
L Key
I agree. Masterpiece!
Cory Pollard
the world was a far different and far better place back then....
It's amazing that it takes a major disaster to see that .....
Mollie du
So true.. It's an unbelievable album.. x
kyle williams
This has always been my favorite album of all time since I first heard it back in 1991. Every song on it is definitely a masterpiece!
Danielle St-Denis
Indeed he was inspired! 💋 💋 💋 From Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada