Perhaps Trower's most famous album is Bridge of Sighs (1974). This album, along with his first (Twice Removed from Yesterday) and third (For Earth Below) solo albums, was produced by his former Procol Harum band mate, organist Matthew Fisher.
Those who favor electric guitarists who can play live what they record in the studio will be very impressed with the "Robin Trower Live" album - especially the cut "Daydream". While often compared to Jimi Hendrix, Robin Trower never received the publicity nor same volume of fans.
Caledonia
Robin Trower Lyrics
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Seeing you walk by
Make a river twist and shout
Shakes the birds right from the sky
[Chorus]
Caledonia, who could own ya
Spirit of romance
Caledonia, Caledonia
Your simple little greed
Make an inch of a loser`s wings
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Make a fool right out of me
[Chorus]
Caledonia, Caledonia
You make my senses fly
Give me reason to believe
And I don`t wonder why
[Chorus]
Caledonia, Caledonia
Inside of my soul
Caledonia, Caledonia
We`ll move it slow
Caledonia, Caledonia
Caledonia, Caledonia
The song "Caledonia" by Robin Trower reflects the singer's admiration for the beauty and spirit of Caledonia, which is another name for Scotland. The song is largely about the way Scotland, or Caledonia, inspires the singer and fills them with joy and wonder. The lyrics suggest that simply seeing Caledonia is enough to create a sense of awe and wonder, making "a river twist and shout" and "shakes the birds right from the sky."
The chorus speaks to a type of ineffable romanticism that the singer associates with Caledonia, suggesting that it is difficult to pin down what makes the place so special, but that it is special nonetheless. The chorus also encourages the listener to join in the spirit of the dance, suggesting that this sense of joy and wonder can be shared and celebrated by all.
In the second verse, the singer seems to suggest that the simplicity of Caledonia is part of what makes it so magical. The phrase "Your simple little greed" could be interpreted as either a criticism or a compliment, but either way, it implies that there is something pure and unassuming about Caledonia that allows it to work its magic on the singer.
Overall, "Caledonia" is a tribute to the beauty and magic of Scotland, which inspires the singer and fills them with a sense of wonder and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Caledonia, Caledonia
Repeating the name of the place that is the subject of the song. It sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics.
Seeing you walk by
The mere sight of Caledonia has a profound effect on the singer.
Make a river twist and shout
Caledonia's presence has the power to make even a river react with excitement.
Shakes the birds right from the sky
Caledonia's impact is so strong that even the birds are startled by it.
[Chorus]
The repeated refrain of the song that emphasizes the alluring and captivating qualities of Caledonia.
Your simple little greed
Caledonia's qualities are not necessarily complex, but they are enough to have a major effect on the singer.
Make an inch of a loser`s wings
Caledonia's power can have a detrimental effect on the singer and make him feel like a failure or a loser.
Make a fool right out of me
Caledonia's presence can be so overwhelming that it can cause the artist to act foolishly.
[Chorus]
The repeated refrain of the song that emphasizes the alluring and captivating qualities of Caledonia.
You make my senses fly
Caledonia's effect on the artist is not just physical, but also psychological.
Give me reason to believe
Caledonia provides the singer with a sense of purpose and hope.
And I don`t wonder why
The artist understands that Caledonia's allure is difficult to explain, but he doesn't question it.
[Chorus]
The repeated refrain of the song that emphasizes the alluring and captivating qualities of Caledonia.
Inside of my soul
Caledonia has a deep emotional impact on the singer that goes beyond just physical attraction.
We`ll move it slow
The singer wants to savor his experiences with Caledonia and take things at a comfortable and easy pace.
Caledonia, Caledonia
Repeating the name of the place that is the subject of the song, one last time to close out the lyrics.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JAMES DEWAR, ROBIN TROWER
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