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.
Confessin Midnight
Robin Trower Lyrics
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Thin dime can buy a soul
Midnight come and get me
In time you will start to know
CHORUS Justified in satisfying
Your every sweet desire
Justified in satisfying your every sweet desire
Midnight black cat creeping
Headlights straight up ahead
While I watch the shadows
Sleep tight my sleepy-head
CHORUS
Midnight steam is rising
Got no self-control
Midnight beast is raging
In time you will start to know
CHORUS You're justified in satisfying
Your every sweet desire
But don't you ever wonder if there could be something higher?
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Robin Trower's song, Confessin Midnight, is a story of a person who is struggling with his moral values and desires. The lyrics use the image of 'midnight' as a symbol for temptation and the devil. The person is being watched by the 'jailer,' who represents the moral authority that controls people's actions. The lyrics suggest that a 'thin dime' can buy the person's soul, which means that he is ready to compromise his values for his desires. The person asks midnight to come and get him, which means that he is willing to give in to temptation.
The second verse uses the image of a 'black cat' and 'headlights' to create a sense of danger and impending doom. The person is watching the shadows, which means that he is looking for a way to escape his moral predicament. In the chorus, the lyrics suggest that the person is 'justified' in satisfying his 'sweet desire.' This means that he justifies his actions and believes that there is nothing wrong with giving in to temptation. However, the lyrics also suggest that he is questioning his actions when it says, 'But don't you ever wonder if there could be something higher?'
Overall, the lyrics suggest that the person is struggling with his moral values and is being tempted by his desires. He feels justified in giving in to temptation but is also questioning his actions and wondering if there is something more significant than his desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight and the jailer's watching
It is midnight and the singer is aware of the jailer's presence.
Thin dime can buy a soul
A soul can be bought for a small amount of money.
Midnight come and get me
The singer is urging midnight to come and take him away.
In time you will start to know
The artist assures that over time, the listener will come to understand.
Justified in satisfying
It is acceptable to fulfill one's desires.
Your every sweet desire
The desires being fulfilled are enjoyable and appealing.
Midnight black cat creeping
A black cat is stealthily moving around in the darkness of midnight.
Headlights straight up ahead
The headlights of a vehicle are approaching in a direct line.
While I watch the shadows
The artist is observing the shadows in the environment.
Sleep tight my sleepy-head
The artist is wishing someone a good night's sleep.
Midnight steam is rising
There is steam rising at midnight.
Got no self-control
The artist lacks control over themselves.
Midnight beast is raging
A wild and uncontrollable behavior is happening at midnight.
You're justified in satisfying
It is acceptable for the listener to fulfill their desires.
But don't you ever wonder if there could be something higher?
The singer poses a question, asking if the listener has considered the possibility of something more meaningful than just satisfying their desires.
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Written by: ROBIN LEONARD TROWER
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@user-wq1qm5rm7t
Robin Trower and jimi hendrix, badest ass guitar legends that ever walked the earth !!! There will never be another
@johntaylor8066
Robin Trower needs to be in the hall of fame he is a master
@timcarver5866
Yes, he and the whole Robin Trower Band...Bill Lordan and Jimmy Dewar...great power trio and this song proves that!
@akey1203akak
HIGHLY underrated 4 sure!
@eddiebazan6411
The cool jams hall of fame maybe.
I would get to work that hard and be lumped in with Michael Jackson,Madonna and those types.
@paullevine1813
@@eddiebazan6411 But what about all those that made the hall have merit in it's day , Hendrix , Page , Link Wray , Clapton, Jeff Beck,Tony Iommi Chet Atkins & the man himself Mr. Guitar, Les Paul & the older jazz cats that had them all as great players & folks that had an impact on Rock , Na Robin belongs there with the likes of the great & not the idiots they throw in there that belong in trash bin. Those that don't belong will fade into obscurity in time where the real players won't It's called being timeless which they are & the rest are not. We as players & grew up influenced by these guys know who belongs & who doesn't .
@beckfreak2000
Must have watched this 100 times. Ace ! Best Trower line up for me ,saw them twice, Manchester 1976 (Free trade Hall ) and Manchester Apollo 1978. Have seen other line ups 5 times but nothing comperes to this version total power house.
@thorstenriedel3152
Mr. Trower, you are my all time hero....thank you and your bandmates
@user-wq1qm5rm7t
Robin Trower and James Dewar.. perfect team, like jimmy page and Robert Plant and Ronnie Montrose and singer Sammy Hagar..true rock legend
@grayotis
Trower was one of the baddest dudes ever. Jimmy Dewar was one of rock’s greatest singers.