Robben Ford (born December 16, 1951) is a blues, jazz and rock guitarist wi… Read Full Bio ↴Robben Ford (born December 16, 1951) is a blues, jazz and rock guitarist with a diverse career.

He was born in Woodlake, California and raised in Ukiah. He taught himself guitar when he was 13 and considered his first influence to be Mike Bloomfield. At 18 he moved to San Francisco to form the Charles Ford Blues Band (named after his father, who was also a guitarist) featuring his brothers Mark (mouth harp) and Patrick (drums).

Robben was soon hired to play with Charles Musselwhite for nine months. Robben Ford played with Jimmy Witherspoon (1972-1973), the L.A. Express with Tom Scott (1974), George Harrison and Joni Mitchell. In 1977 he was a founding member of the Yellowjackets, which he stayed with until 1983, simultaneously having a solo career and working as a session guitarist.

In 1986, Ford toured with Miles Davis and he had two separate periods (1985 and 1987) with Sadao Watanabe, but he seemed to really find himself in 1992 when he returned to his roots: the blues. Ford formed a new group, the Blue Line, and subsequently recorded a couple of blues-rock dates for Stretch that are among the finest of his career. In 1999, he released Sunrise on Rhino and Supernatural on Blue Thumb. Ford signed to the Concord Jazz label in 2002 and released Blue Moon that same year, followed by Keep on Running in 2003 and Truth in 2007. Robben Ford whilst continuing to record solo albums has been touring in 2007 with guitar legend Larry Carlton.

POLITICIAN
Robben Ford Lyrics

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Hey now baby get into my big black car
I want to show you
What my politics are

I support the left though I'm leaning to the right
I'm just not there
When it's coming to a fight

I'm a political man yes I practice what I preach
So don't deny me baby
Not while you're in my reach

Get baby, get into my big black car
Hey baby, get into my big car

I want to just show you
What my politics are

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Politician" by Robben Ford are an intriguing invitation to an exploration of the political views of the singer. The use of the "big black car" metaphor could be interpreted in various ways, but it seems to convey a sense of power and control, a tool to navigate the socio-political landscape with confidence. The line "I want to show you what my politics are" suggests that the singer is proud and eager to express his views, perhaps even to impress or persuade the person addressed.

The second stanza reveals a layer of ambiguity in the singer's political stance. He claims to support the left, but then acknowledges a leaning to the right. This could imply a pragmatic or moderate approach, a willingness to consider different positions, or a lack of clear ideological commitment. The line "I'm just not there when it's coming to a fight" suggests that the singer may avoid confrontation or prefer a diplomatic approach, which again complicates his political identity.

The third stanza reinforces the notion that the singer takes his political views seriously and tries to practice what he preaches. The use of the imperious demand "don't deny me baby" suggests a degree of authority or entitlement that could be seen as either attractive or off-putting. Overall, "Politician" presents a nuanced and enigmatic portrayal of a political persona that challenges simplistic or dogmatic assumptions about politics and identity.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey now baby get into my big black car
Come with me and I'll introduce you to my political beliefs

I want to show you
I want to share my political views with you

I support the left though I'm leaning to the right
I generally align with liberal policies, but also have some conservative leanings

I'm just not there
However, I am not fully committed or aligned with any particular political stance

When it's coming to a fight
Especially when it comes to political conflicts or debates

I'm a political man yes I practice what I preach
I am a person who strongly believes in their political beliefs and stands by them

So don't deny me baby
So please don't reject me or disagree with me on this

Not while you're in my reach
Especially while I have your attention and influence over you

Get baby, get into my big black car
Come with me and let me share my political beliefs with you

Hey baby, get into my big car
Come with me and let me share my political beliefs with you

I want to just show you
I want to inform and educate you on my political beliefs

What my politics are
What my political stance and beliefs are

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: SHANE CONNERY BROWN, PETER MORGAN, UNA IYARN MORGAN, DENROY MORGAN, NAKHAMYAH MORGAN, MEMMALATEL MORGAN

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