His eighties hits were promoted by particularly striking award winning videos, featuring an all-female, black-clad backing band. The memorable videos, directed by Terence Donovan, featured heavily on MTV and played a large part in his transatlantic success.
His eighties success was kickstarted by his participation in supergroup The Power Station, along with Andy Taylor and John Taylor of Duran Duran and Tony Thompson of Chic.
Robert Palmer died on September 26, 2003 in Paris, France, while staying at the Warwick de berri Hotel. The cause of death was of a heart attack. He was in Paris promoting his Drive CD which had been released in May of 2003. He was joined there by his longtime friend, Jack Bruce. He was survived by his parents, Anna and Leslie Palmer, his brother, Mark Palmer, and his children, James, Jane, Anna, Anthony and Martin. He is interred in London, England.
Solo Albums:
Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley (1974)
Pressure Drop (1975)
Some People Can Do What They Like (1976)
Double Fun (1978)
Secrets (1979)
Clues (1980)
Maybe It's Live (1982) (live)
Pride (1983)
Riptide (1985)
Sweet Lies (1987) (single)
Heavy Nova (1988)
Addictions Volume I (1989) (compilation)
Don't Explain (1990)
Addictions Volume II (1992) (compilation)
Ridin' High (1992)
Honey (1994)
Very Best Of Robert Palmer (1995) (compilation)
Woke Up Laughing (1998) (compilation)
Very Best Of Robert Palmer (1997) (re-release of the 1995 compilation feat: "Addicted To Love '97)
Rhythm & Blues (1999)
Best Of Both Worlds: The Robert Palmer Anthology (1974-2001) (2002) (compilation)
Drive (2003)
At the BBC (2010)
Albums by the group Power Station (Feat: Robert Palmer):
Power Station (1985)
Living in Fear (1997)
The Best of The Power Station (2002)
Albums by the group Vinegar Joe (Feat: Robert Palmer):
Vinegar Joe (1971)
Rock n Roll Gypsies (1972)
Six Star Generals (1973)
Six Star Gypsies (1994) (Compilation)
Speed Queen of Ventura: An Introduction to Vinegar Joe (2003) (Compilation)
Albums by The Alan Bown Set (Feat: Robert Palmer on vocals)
The Alan Bown (1969) (Only the UK release featured Palmer on vocals)
Listen (1970) (although was re-recorded with Gordon Neville on vocals when Palmer left)
It's Not Difficult
Robert Palmer Lyrics
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You feel upside down
Her number's in the book
You could turn her down
It's unfair, she answers your prayer
You never gonna ask again
She's on tap, you never relax
You'd trade cut you don't know when
You cut her no slack, she never talks back
She makes you come right away
You both unpack ignoring the fact
Your planning every word you say
It's difficult to imagine why
You're so critical, have another try
How you burn, she can't come out to play
No one warned you love could hurt this way
You think you're off the hook
But she can turn you 'round
She says the table's booked
You're about to drown
It's just typical of a love affair
Such a ritual, happens everywhere
I will never come 'round to your door
I know you won't be there anymore
You made your bed, you came and did
You got more than you bargained for
You over react, you both step back
You feel like you've been through a wall
It's not difficult to imagine why
It's just difficult to be satisfied
The lyrics of Robert Palmer's song "It's Not Difficult" depict a complicated love affair. The singer doesn't know where to look and feels upside down. He has the number of the object of his affection, but he doesn't know whether to call or not. The woman answers his prayer, and he knows he won't ask again, but he can't relax around her. They both try to plan every word they say, and it's difficult for them to communicate openly. The singer observes that this is typical of a love affair, where people get too involved and become too critical.
Despite the challenges, the singer finds it difficult to imagine why he is critical and seeks to try again. However, he realizes that love can hurt and he burns because he cannot be with the one he loves. He believes that he's off the hook, but this is short-lived because the woman turns the tables on him. She informs him that the table is booked, and he's about to drown. The song's chorus repeats that the love affair is just typical, and it's difficult to be satisfied.
In conclusion, "It's Not Difficult" portrays a relationship where communication is challenging, and both people involved are critical. Despite their efforts to plan, they still struggle to be satisfied, and love hurts.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know where to look
You're lost and unsure of where to find what you're looking for
You feel upside down
You're feeling disorientated and confused
Her number's in the book
You have access to her contact details
You could turn her down
You have the option to reject her advances
It's unfair, she answers your prayer
It's unexpected that she meets all of your needs
You never gonna ask again
You'll never have to look elsewhere for that specific need
She's on tap, you never relax
You have constant access to her and are always on edge to fulfill that need
You'd trade cut you don't know when
You're willing to make a sacrifice for this constant availability
It's just typical of a love affair
This is common in a relationship
You cut her no slack, she never talks back
You don't give her any room to voice her opinion
She makes you come right away
She fulfills your desire instantly
You both unpack ignoring the fact
You ignore any issues or problems when you're together
Your planning every word you say
You're carefully choosing your words, trying to avoid any conflict
It's difficult to imagine why
It's hard for you to understand why things are the way they are
You're so critical, have another try
You're being too hard on yourself, give it another chance
How you burn, she can't come out to play
You're emotionally hurting and she's not available to console you
No one warned you love could hurt this way
You weren't prepared for the emotional toll of being in love
You think you're off the hook
You believe you're free from her grasp
But she can turn you 'round
She can easily sway your emotions
She says the table's booked
She has control over the situation
You're about to drown
You're overwhelmed and can't handle the pressure
Such a ritual, happens everywhere
This is a common pattern in relationships
I will never come 'round to your door
I won't be a part of this toxic relationship
I know you won't be there anymore
I understand that you'll move on without me
You made your bed, you came and did
You created this mess and must face the consequences
You got more than you bargained for
You didn't expect things to be this difficult
You over react, you both step back
You have a tendency to overanalyze and need to take a step back
You feel like you've been through a wall
You're emotionally drained and exhausted
It's not difficult to imagine why
The reasons for your struggles are clear
It's just difficult to be satisfied
Despite knowing the reasons, it's hard to find contentment in your relationship
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