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.

It's For You
Robin Trower Lyrics

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When you are down
And the whole world seems to wear a frown
Open up your eyes
And pretty soon you'll realize it's for you and I
And the birds in the trees
Sing a song to the breeze

And the song says my love
It's for you
Baby it's for you
When you are lonely
And you need someone who can make you smile
Even if it's only
To light up you life for a little while
Make a wish on a star
And I'll be where you are
And you'll know that my love
Is for you
Honey it's for you
Make a wish on a star
And I'll be where you are
And you'll know that my love
Is for you
Honey it's for you
Make a wish on a star
And I'll be where you are
And you'll know that my love
Is for you
Baby it's for you
Wish, wish on a star
Honey, wish, wish on a star
Wish, wish on a star
And I'll be, I'll be where you are
Honey, honey wish, wish on a star
Wish, wish on a star

Honey, wish, wish on a star
And I'll be wherever you are

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Robin Trower's "It's For You" convey a message of hope and comfort to someone going through a difficult time. The first verse acknowledges the challenges of life, but encourages the listener to keep their eyes open to the good things around them. The birds singing in the trees represent nature's beauty and the simple joys that can be found even in tough times. The second verse offers a personal connection and support, promising to be there for the listener when they feel lonely and need someone to make them smile. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer's love is for the listener and encourages them to make a wish on a star to bring them together.

The overall tone of the song is one of warmth and tenderness, emphasizing the power of human connection and the hope that love can offer in dark times. The repetition of phrases like "it's for you" and "wish on a star" drive home the message that the listener is not alone, and that they have someone who cares about them deeply. The music, with its gentle, bluesy guitar and relaxed tempo, reinforces the comforting message of the lyrics, creating a peaceful feeling that invites the listener to slow down and take a deep breath.

Line by Line Meaning

When you are down
When you're feeling low

And the whole world seems to wear a frown
And everything around you feels negative

Open up your eyes
Take a closer look

And pretty soon you'll realize it's for you and I
You will soon see that this is meant for us

And the birds in the trees
The birds chirping above

Sing a song to the breeze
Singing a sweet melody to the wind

And the song says my love
The tune is telling of my affection

It's for you
It was created for you

Baby it's for you
My love is for you

When you are lonely
When you feel all alone

And you need someone who can make you smile
And you're looking for someone to lift your spirits