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.
Long Misty Days
Robin Trower Lyrics
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Told me they would change their ways
Once in a while will come my way
The thrill is gone
Misty days linger on and on
Once in a while is here to stay
Lovers in a nursery rhyme
The words belong to you
And the melody was mine
Long misty days
Told me in a million ways
Once in a while will come my way
Oh how the moon
Shining at a lonely room
Weeping willow cry for me
Sing me a song
Simple as the day is long
I love someone crying to be free
And take the sky
And tell me if the moon is blue
And if it's meant to be
That my melody was used
Long misty days
Told me in a million ways
Once in a while will come my way
Long misty days
Told me they would change the ways
Once in a while is here to stay
The lyrics to Robin Trower's song "Long Misty Days" can be interpreted as a reflection on the ups and downs of life, and the fleeting moments of happiness that we experience. The songwriter seems to be saying that although life can be difficult and full of misty, uncertain days, occasionally we are blessed with moments of clarity and purpose. These moments are represented in the song by the phrase "Once in a while will come my way". However, even though these moments of joy are fleeting, they are important and worth cherishing whenever they occur.
The song also touches on the themes of love and loss. The line "We feed this fire/Lovers in a nursery rhyme/The words belong to you/And the melody was mine" seems to be a reference to a past relationship that has since ended. The songwriter reflects on the passion and intensity of that love, but also recognizes that it is now just a memory. The final verse of the song shifts focus to the external world, with the use of natural imagery ("how the moon" and "weeping willow") to create a sense of melancholy and sadness. The song ends on a note of resignation - although "once in a while" we may experience moments of happiness, the misty days will always linger on.
Line by Line Meaning
Long misty days
The singer has experienced days that were full of uncertainty and confusion.
Told me they would change their ways
The days promised to become more predictable and stable.
Once in a while will come my way
Although the singer expects more stability in their life, they know that change and unpredictability will always be a part of it.
The thrill is gone
The excitement and passion the artist once felt has faded away.
Misty days linger on and on
The confusion and uncertainty of the artist's life continues.
Once in a while is here to stay
The singer resigns themselves to the fact that they will always experience both predictability and unpredictability.
We feed this fire
The singer and their lover are keeping their passion alive.
Lovers in a nursery rhyme
The artist and their lover are like characters in a fairy tale.
The words belong to you
The lyrics of their love song were written by the artist's lover.
And the melody was mine
The music of their love song was written by the artist.
Told me in a million ways
The misty days have hinted at the singer's future in countless ways.
Oh how the moon
The artist draws attention to the moon as a symbol of sadness and isolation.
Shining at a lonely room
The moon's light illuminates a room that is empty and desolate.
Weeping willow cry for me
The willow tree is also used as a symbol of loneliness and sorrow.
Sing me a song
The singer implores someone to sing them a song.
Simple as the day is long
The artist wants a song that is honest and uncomplicated.
I love someone crying to be free
The artist is in love with someone who desires to be independent and free.
And take the sky
The singer is asking someone to look up and consider the vastness of the universe.
And tell me if the moon is blue
The singer is asking someone to consider the metaphorical significance of the moon.
And if it's meant to be
The artist is questioning if their love is fated or if it is merely a coincidence.
That my melody was used
The artist is wondering if their music was used to express someone else's emotions.
Long misty days
The artist reiterates the emotional turmoil they have experienced.
Told me they would change the ways
The singer repeats the idea that the misty days had promised change and stability.
Once in a while is here to stay
The artist is resigned to the fact that both unpredictability and predictability will always be present in their life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JAMES DEWAR, ROBIN TROWER
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@gregoryhunts3006
Played this at my dad's funeral.. Today would have been his 67th birthday. My God it's been 8 years already.. This one's for you pops.
@marcusmurphy4049
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@adampoe2797
I understand Gregory Hunts
Same for My Father
And play for My Daughter
Willow
@solsticecelt1
So young to die, sorry for your loss
@thenobullshtchannel8768
I lost mom 2004, my dad is 90 still doing great, I’m still feeling moms lose after all these years , but will all meet again in rocken roll heaven
@donhosmer8159
@@thenobullshtchannel8768 it's okay Dude
@MissDistarr60
The memories come flooding back as soon as this song begins. A young life lived at a much slower pace. When you wanted to talk to a friend, you went and knocked on their door and telephones were on the kitchen wall were they belonged. Smoked cheap weed, went to lots of great concerts and the friends I had then are the best I will ever have in my lifetime. Life was grand. Then life interrupted my youth. Oh, those were the days my friends.
@out99990
MissDistarr60, yes, yes and YES!!!
@Stevek552
Mr. Sannhetsverd
In short, because I cannot be bothered otherwise.. You are a no nothing twat......
@threalismaradona9899
Beautiful I was a kid in the 70's my concert going did not happen until the 80's but I got to observe my brothers doing just what you said they saw everybody Zep, Hendrix, Edgar winter the Who envious I did get to see the Who in the 80's that was pretty awesome and of course most importanty I have has seen Robin several times in the last couple decades. There will never be another James Dewar Davy Patternson was good and the new kid he had on bass a tour or to ago was fantastic but to see him with James Dewar would have been awesome