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.
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Robben Ford Lyrics
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And don't you know that no one alive can always be an angel
When things go wrong your bound to see the bad
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh no, please don't let me be misunderstood
Baby, sometimes I'm so carefree with a joy that's hard to hide
And you're bound to see the other side
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh no, please don't let me be misunderstood
If I seem mean to you, I want you to know
That I never mean to take it out on you
Life has it's problems and I get my share
And that's one thing that I never mean to do, 'cause I love you
Oh baby, don't you know I'm human
I have faults like any other one
Sometimes I find myself alone and regretting
Some foolish little sinful thing I've done
And I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh no, please don't let me be misunderstood
If I seem mean to you, I want you to know
That I never mean to take it out on you
Life has it's problems and I get my share
And that's one thing that I never mean to do, 'cause I love you
Baby, don't you know I'm human
I have faults like any other one
Sometimes I find myself alone and regretting
Some foolish little sinful thing I've done
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh no, please don't let me be misunderstood
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh no, please don't let me be misunderstood
The lyrics to Robben Ford & The Blue Line's song "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" have a message of vulnerability and human imperfection. The lyrics can be interpreted as a plea from the singer to not be judged too harshly for their mistakes and flaws. The first verse talks about the duality of human nature: sometimes we are good, and sometimes we are bad. Despite our best intentions, we cannot always be perfect, and things will inevitably go wrong. The singer begs the listener not to judge them too harshly for their mistakes.
In the second verse, the singer expresses their desire to be carefree and happy, but acknowledges that life is not always so easy. They assure the listener that they never mean to hurt anyone, but sometimes they do. The chorus repeats the message of the verse, that the singer is just a soul with good intentions who does not want to be misunderstood.
The bridge provides further insight into the singer's psyche. They admit to having faults like any other human being, and sometimes finding themselves alone and regretful. But their intentions are good, and they hope that others will understand that.
Overall, the lyrics of "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" are a powerful reminder of our shared human vulnerability and the importance of compassion and understanding towards each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, do you understand me now, sometimes I feel a little mad
I'm asking if you can empathize with my emotions, as I do get frustrated from time to time.
And don't you know that no one alive can always be an angel
Nobody is perfect, and everyone has flaws.
When things go wrong your bound to see the bad
When something doesn't go according to plan, it's easy to focus on the negative.
I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
I am someone who has good intentions at heart, despite any mistakes I may make.
Oh no, please don't let me be misunderstood
Please don't misconstrue my actions or thoughts in a negative light.
Baby, sometimes I'm so carefree with a joy that's hard to hide
I have moments of happiness and contentment that are difficult to conceal.
Then sometimes it seems that all I have to do is worry
Other times, I feel like all I can do is focus on my problems and concerns.
And you're bound to see the other side
If you stick around long enough, you'll see both the good and the bad that comes with being around me.
If I seem mean to you, I want you to know
If I come across as harsh or negative, I want you to understand that's not my intention.
That I never mean to take it out on you
I would never want to direct my negative emotions toward you in a harmful way.
Life has it's problems and I get my share
We all experience our share of struggles and obstacles in life.
And that's one thing that I never mean to do, 'cause I love you
Because I care deeply for you, I would never want to intentionally cause you harm or pain.
Baby, don't you know I'm human
I want you to remember that I am a flawed human being, just like everyone else.
I have faults like any other one
I am not perfect, and I make mistakes from time to time.
Sometimes I find myself alone and regretting
There are moments where I feel isolated and sad about something I've done.
Some foolish little sinful thing I've done
I may have made a mistake that I feel ashamed of or regretful about.
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Written by: Bennie Benjamin, Gloria Caldwell, Sol Marcus
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