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.
King Of The Dance
Robin Trower Lyrics
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I was raised in the ghetto
And the floor was my bed
The rhythm of the streets
Was my daily bread
It's a restless situation
And each day's a game of chance
For a nickel or a dime
You learn how to move, babe
You learn how to shine
And if you shine like a star
They'll call you king of the dance
So come on, come on get up on the floor
Come on, come on dance me some more
Come on take a chance
Be the king of the dance
I'm gonna dance for the world
I ain't never gonna stop
It's a long way down
When you're looking from the top
And if you shine like a star
They'll call you king of the dance
So come on, come on get up on the floor
Come on, come on dance me some more
Come on take a chance, baby
Be the king of the dance
Come on, come on, get up on the floor
Come on, come on dance me some more
Come on take a chance, yeah
Be the king of the dance, yeah
I was raised in the ghetto
And the floor was my bed
The rhythm of the streets
Was my daily bread
It's a restless situation
Every day's a game of chance
Come on, come on get up on the floor
Come on, come on dance me some more
Come on take a chance, yes
Be the king of the dance
Yeah come on, come on, get up on the floor
Come on, come on dance me some more
Come on take a chance
Be the king of the dance, yes, yes
Come on, come on now get up on the floor
Come on, come on and dance me some more
Come on take a chance
Be the king of the dance
The lyrics of Robin Trower's song "King of the Dance" depict the experience of growing up in the ghetto where the street was the only place to call home. The singer describes how the rhythm of the streets was his daily bread, and how he learned to move and shine by dancing on the street for a nickle or a dime. He encourages the listeners to take a chance on the dance floor, to be the king of the dance and to shine like a star. In the end, he describes his determination to dance for the world and become a king of the dance.
The song's lyrics convey the themes of resilience and perseverance in the face of poverty and adversity. The singer's experience of growing up in the ghetto and learning to dance on the streets reflects a sense of agency in a world that often denied him any. The song's rhythmic energy and driving beat also suggest the power of music and dance as a means of transcendence, an escape from difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I was raised in the ghetto
I grew up in an impoverished area
And the floor was my bed
I slept on the floor due to lack of resources
The rhythm of the streets
The pattern of life in my community
Was my daily bread
It was my sustenance
It's a restless situation
It's a constant struggle to survive
And each day's a game of chance
Every day is filled with unpredictable challenges
'Cause when you dance in the streets
When you express yourself through movement in your community
For a nickel or a dime
For whatever little payment you can earn
You learn how to move, babe
You develop your own unique style of movement
You learn how to shine
You discover how to stand out and be impressive
And if you shine like a star
If you're truly remarkable in your expression
They'll call you king of the dance
They will recognize and honor your exceptional artistry
So come on, come on get up on the floor
Join me in this expression and let's create together
Come on, come on dance me some more
Continue to inspire and move me with your expression
Come on take a chance
Step into the unknown and trust your creativity
Be the king of the dance
Fully embrace and own your unique expression
I'm gonna dance for the world
I'm going to express myself to the fullest extent for everyone to witness
I ain't never gonna stop
I will continue to express myself as long as I live
It's a long way down
There's a lot of pressure in standing out and being exceptional
When you're looking from the top
When you're being recognized for your artistry
Come on, come on, get up on the floor
Join me and express yourself through movement
Yeah come on, come on and dance me some more
Continue to inspire and move me with your expression
Yes be the king of the dance
Allow your unique expression to stand out and be crowned the best
Come on, come on now get up on the floor
Join me and let's embody the creative spirit together
Contributed by Dylan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.