Rick made his debut with Decca Records, progressing to Roots Music Group and is one half of a successful songwriting partnership with Phil Rice. The pair are signed to Roots/Universal Publishing. Rick's first single gained top twenty positions in eleven countries (in most of which he toured) and was in the top ten downloaded ringtones of that year.
His album, recently recorded, is due for release early 2007. Amongst Rick and Phils writing credits are hits for opera star Russell Watson, Canadian star Ashley Macissac, and opera sensation, Jon Christos. They have recently written (and Rick has Sung) the title soundtrack to the forthcoming movie (early 2007), 'The Truth About Love' starring Dougray Scott, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jimi Mistry. The pair have also written popular theme music for English, Australian and Polish tv shows. They also have a song included on a best selling Sony Playstation game.
Rick's gigging career so far includes performances in England for Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne, OK Magazine, Manchester United FC, Manchester City FC, the V2 summer festival, Children In Need with the BBC Orchestra, The Royal Festival Hall, Sky One TV, Granada TV, The Box video channel, MTV, Radio 2, Cardiff Red Dragon festival, Feel the Noise Festival Liverpool and a host of other live public, corporate and private events. Rick has received radio play on the majority of the independent, BBC and national radio stations. And particularly extensive airplay in Europe. Rick received the prestigious Belgian Zommerhit award.
At the end of 2003, Ricks first single Stop it I like it was in the top 75 of highest radio played records in the world chart. Rick has also gigged live events and tv in South Africa, France, Austria, Belgium, Poland, Egypt, Spain, Holland and Ireland working with artists such as Ronan Keating, Russell Watson and Lionel Richie. He has played to tv audiences of 4 million and stadiums of up to 65,000 people.
Pass It On
Rick Guard Lyrics
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Then I'll tell you something funny
Got to keep that money runnin'
Pass it on
Well, it sounded like a riddle
If you wanna make a little
Make a lot, a lot, a lot
So you got to make a livin'
You got to do some givin'
That the life that you're livin'
Aint a thing
But it don't make you clever
If you wear a lot of leather
And you listen to the till go
They're gonna, find you
They're gonna, squeeze you
They're gonna, take you
For every little thing you get, Brett
So pass it on, pass it on
Take a bit of little money
Pass it on
If your finger's on the trigger
But you want to make it bigger
But your finger's on the trigger
Pass it, pass it, pass it on
When the band starts to blow
Everybody wants to know
When they're lookin' for their place
In the cue
When today they might be cuein'
But tomorrow might be booin'
And they;'re gonna put the blame
On you
It's so easy to spot 'em
The boys at the bottom
And the ladder goin' up, don't stop
Up high 'round the fiddle
Got you stuck, in the middle
So they can lift the queen
At the top
They're gonna, find you
They're gonna, squeeze you
They're gonna, take you
You know they're gonna make you sing, Bing
So pass it on, pass it on
Take a bit of little money
Pass it on
If your finger's on the trigger
But you want to make it bigger
But your finger's on the trigger
Pass it, pass it, pass it on
So pass it on, pass it on
Take a bit of little money
Pass it on
If your finger's on the trigger
But you want to make it bigger
But your finger's on the trigger
Pass it, pass it, pass it on
More you give
The more you get
What goes around comes around
But it hasn't come yet
So don't save, Dave
You'll only get a bill, Phil
Just pass it on, John
Just pass it on and on and on and on
And on and on and on and on and on
So pass it on, pass it on
Take a bit of little money
Pass it on
If your finger's on the trigger
But you want to make it bigger
But your finger's on the trigger
Pass it, pass it, pass it on
So pass it on, pass it on
Take a bit of little money
Pass it on
If your finger's on the trigger
But you want to make it bigger
But your finger's on the trigger
But you want to make it bigger
If your finger's on the trigger
But you want to make it bigger
Pass it, pass it, pass it, pass it, pass it on
The lyrics to Rick Guard's song "Pass It On" are about the importance of sharing and giving back to others. The first verse speaks to the idea that if you have some money, you should pass it on to others rather than hoarding it for yourself. The second verse alludes to the idea of making a living and doing some giving. The chorus emphasizes the importance of passing it on, whether it be money or something else. The third verse talks about the consequences of not giving back, such as being taken advantage of by others who are looking out for themselves. The final verse underscores the idea that the more you give, the more you will receive in return.
Overall, the song's message is about the importance of generosity and sharing with others. It encourages listeners to not just focus on their own needs and desires but to be mindful of those around them who may be in need. The song also highlights the idea that giving back is not just about monetary contributions but can also involve giving of oneself and one's time.
Line by Line Meaning
If you got a little money
Then I'll tell you something funny
Got to keep that money runnin'
Pass it on
If you have some money, it's important to keep it moving by sharing it with others. Pass it on to keep it circulating in the economy.
Well, it sounded like a riddle
If you wanna make a little
Make a lot, a lot, a lot
Pass it on
Making a little money is simple, just keep passing it on and it will grow into a lot. Share your wealth and it will come back to you.
So you got to make a livin'
You got to do some givin'
That the life that you're livin'
Aint a thing
The purpose of life is not just making a living, but also giving back. Life is meaningless if you only focus on accumulating wealth for yourself.
But it don't make you clever
If you wear a lot of leather
And you listen to the till go
They're gonna, find you
They're gonna, squeeze you
They're gonna, take you
For every little thing you get, Brett
Being flashy and materialistic doesn't make you smart or successful. It just makes you a target for those who want to take advantage of you. Share your wealth to avoid being taken advantage of.
When the band starts to blow
Everybody wants to know
When they're lookin' for their place
In the cue
When today they might be cuein'
But tomorrow might be booin'
And they're gonna put the blame
On you
When times are good, everyone wants to be a part of the success. But when things turn sour, they are quick to look for someone to blame. Don't be that person, share your success and avoid being blamed.
It's so easy to spot 'em
The boys at the bottom
And the ladder goin' up, don't stop
Up high 'round the fiddle
Got you stuck, in the middle
So they can lift the queen
At the top
Those at the bottom of the ladder are easy to spot but they have a hard time moving up. Those at the top control the ladder and can move the pieces around to their advantage. Share your wealth and help those at the bottom move up.
More you give
The more you get
What goes around comes around
But it hasn't come yet
The more you give, the more you receive in return. The universe works in cycles and what you put out will come back to you. It may not happen immediately, but it will come.
So don't save, Dave
You'll only get a bill, Phil
Just pass it on, John
Saving your money won't do you any good in the long run. Instead, share it with others and watch it grow. Hoarding wealth will only lead to bills and debt. Keep the cycle going by passing it on.
Just pass it on and on and on and on
And on and on and on and on and on
Passing on your wealth should be a continuous and endless cycle. Keep giving to others and it will keep coming back to you.
If your finger's on the trigger
But you want to make it bigger
But your finger's on the trigger
Pass it, pass it, pass it on
If you have the power to make big things happen, don't hoard it all to yourself. Share your power and wealth with others and help them grow as well. Keep passing it on.
So pass it on, pass it on
Take a bit of little money
Pass it on
If your finger's on the trigger
But you want to make it bigger
But your finger's on the trigger
Pass it, pass it, pass it on
Passing on your wealth is important, no matter how little or big it may be. If you have the power to make things happen, use it to help others and keep the cycle of giving going.
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