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.
Camille
Robin Trower Lyrics
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You can simplify your life
See how
It's such an easy price
To pay now
It's time to go your own way
New love
Was wearing awful thin
True love
Is where we should begin
Hey, now
It's time to go your own way
You won't fall apart
That's not how we see you
You really must take heart
No one else could be you
Every smoke filled room
Every unlit doorway
Is making you more blue
So why not have things your way?
Camille of the street
Floating with the tide
The high heels and the paint compete
With how you feel inside
Your dream
Is surely yet to come
Knowing
Exactly where you're from
Hey, now
It's time to go your own way
The lyrics to Robin Trower's song Camille depict a story of a woman named Camille who is on a journey to simplify her life and find true love. The song begins acknowledging Camille's efforts to escape her past by telling her to go her own way, assuring her that she won't fall apart along the way. The mention of every smoke filled room and unlit doorway highlights the struggles and conflicts Camille has faced in life.
As the song progresses, it shifts towards a message of hope and encouragement, indicating that Camille's dream is surely yet to come. It emphasizes the importance of understanding exactly where one comes from and highlights how high heels and paint compete with how one feels on the inside. The song ends with Camille being urged to take control of her life and go her own way towards a brighter future.
Overall, Camille serves as a reminder to find true love and happiness by detaching oneself from the past and taking control of the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, now
The singer is addressing the listener to get their attention
You can simplify your life
The listener should try to make their life less complicated
See how
The singer is inviting the listener to observe something
It's such an easy price
Simplifying one's life comes at a low cost and is worth it
To pay now
The listener should take action and simplify their life
It's time to go your own way
The listener should start to make their own decisions and follow their own path
New love
A recent relationship
Was wearing awful thin
The new relationship is not fulfilling and is becoming unsatisfying
True love
A genuine, authentic relationship
Is where we should begin
The artist suggests that the listener should look for authentic, true love and start building from there
You won't fall apart
The listener is capable of handling challenges and will not break down under pressure
That's not how we see you
The artist has a more positive view of the listener than they seem to have of themselves
You really must take heart
The listener should be more confident and optimistic
No one else could be you
The singer emphasizes the uniqueness of the listener
Every smoke filled room
A place filled with smoke
Every unlit doorway
A doorway without light
Is making you more blue
The environment is causing the listener to feel sad or depressed
So why not have things your way?
The singer suggests that the listener should make choices that are best for them and prioritize their happiness
Camille of the street
A woman who lives on the street named Camille
Floating with the tide
Camille is moving through life without direction or control
The high heels and the paint compete
Camille's appearance is in conflict with how she feels internally
With how you feel inside
The listener can relate to Camille's internal struggles
Your dream
The listener's aspirations and goals in life
Is surely yet to come
There is still time for the listener to achieve their dreams
Knowing
Being aware of something
Exactly where you're from
Understanding one's roots and heritage
Hey, now
The singer is again addressing the listener
It's time to go your own way
Reiterating that the listener should follow their own path and make their own decisions
Contributed by Chloe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.