Robin Trower (born March 9, 1945 in Catford, England) is a British blues ro… Read Full Bio ↴Robin Trower (born March 9, 1945 in Catford, England) is a British blues rock guitarist who achieved success with Procol Harum during the 1960's, and then again as the leader of his own power trio.

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.

Feel So Bad
Robin Trower Lyrics

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feels so bad, just like a ballgame on a rainy day
feels so bad, just like a ballgame on a rainy day
since i lost my baby
i shake my head and walk away
sometimes i wanna leave here, then again i wanna stay
sometimes i wanna leave here, then again i wanna stay
i just can't make my mind up
i'm trying to tell you people, tell you exactly how i feel

i'm trying to tell you people, tell you exactly how i feel

i just can't keep from cryin
my baby gave me a dirty deal

Overall Meaning

In Robin Trower's song "Feel So Bad," he expresses his feelings of heartbreak after losing his baby. He compares his pain to a rainy day ballgame, which is an appropriate metaphor for the feelings of loneliness, sorrow, and disappointment that people often feel after experiencing a significant loss. Robin exudes deep sadness and pain, which is evident in the lyrics, "I just can't keep from cryin, my baby gave me a dirty deal."

The song reflects on how Robin's life has changed since the loss of his baby. He expresses he can't make up his mind between leaving or staying, trying to figure out how to deal with the pain he feels. The lines "Sometimes I wanna leave here, then again I wanna stay" highlights the confusion and indecisiveness he feels.

Overall, the song captures the essence of losing someone you love and attempting to deal with that pain. It’s a hauntingly beautiful reminder of the fragility of love and the way it can be both an incredible high and an unbearable low.

Line by Line Meaning

feels so bad, just like a ballgame on a rainy day
I feel terrible, like how it feels to play baseball in the rain.

since i lost my baby
Ever since my partner left me, I've been struggling.

i shake my head and walk away
I can't believe it and I just need to walk away.

sometimes i wanna leave here, then again i wanna stay
I'm unsure whether I want to stay or leave this situation.

i just can't make my mind up
I can't decide on what to do or how to feel.

i'm trying to tell you people, tell you exactly how i feel
I want to communicate my emotions accurately to those around me.

i just can't keep from cryin
I can't stop myself from crying because of the pain I'm experiencing.

my baby gave me a dirty deal
My partner treated me unfairly

Writer(s): Chuck Willis Copyright: Tideland Music Corp.

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