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.
See My Life
Robin Trower Lyrics
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See my life as one long day,
Even pass the midnights on its way.
Then the treasures still lay buried
That may be how it should remain.
And though the light begins to fade
I may have time to serve one life’s paids.
See my footprints in the dust,
Fain now the hands to touch.
Across the facial seems of loss
A back where stand with fingers burn.
Maybe one breaks too far,
But I just wanna play my guitar.
See that crame that I rolled on,
Well, it went down the garbage place.
Ran back home before too long
The heart would not survive the chase.
As I see the future clear
End up now a million miles of wizard year.
The lyrics of Robin Trower’s song See My Life reflect on the passage of time and the search for purpose and fulfillment within one’s journey. The first verse paints a picture of a life lived in a single day, emphasizing the fleeting nature of existence. Despite the fading light, the singer still feels a calling to make a difference in someone else’s life. The second verse shifts to the metaphor of footprints in the dust, a fleeting and temporary mark that is quickly erased. The singer yearns for the touch of hands, a sense of connection that is often denied in a world full of loss and heartbreak. The third verse is more melancholic, with the singer reflecting on mistakes made and lost opportunities. However, despite the setbacks and hardships of life, the singer still finds solace in playing their guitar and using music to find meaning and purpose.
Overall, the song is a meditation on the transitory nature of existence and the search for deeper meaning within the limited time we have. The singer acknowledges the hardships and losses of life but still finds hope and purpose in music and in the connections we make with each other.
Line by Line Meaning
See my life as one long day,
I look at my life as a day that never ends.
Even pass the midnights on its way.
Even if I go through tough times, I keep moving forward.
Then the treasures still lay buried
There are things about myself that I haven't discovered yet.
That may be how it should remain.
Maybe it's better if I don't find out everything about myself.
And though the light begins to fade
Even if things get hard and challenging,
I may have time to serve one life’s paids.
I'll still find a way to help others and make a difference.
See my footprints in the dust,
I look back at my past and the things that I've done.
Fain now the hands to touch.
I wish I could relive those moments again.
Across the facial seems of loss
Despite the pain and challenges,
A back where stand with fingers burn.
I'm still standing, with scars to show for my struggles.
Maybe one breaks too far,
Sometimes we go through things that break us entirely.
But I just wanna play my guitar.
But all I want to do is keep playing music and keep going.
See that crame that I rolled on,
I remember the mistakes that I've made in life.
Well, it went down the garbage place.
But I've let those things go and moved on.
Ran back home before too long
I went back to my roots and my home.
The heart would not survive the chase.
Because sometimes chasing your dreams can be hard on the heart.
As I see the future clear
Now that I can see my future,
End up now a million miles of wizard year.
I feel like I have endless possibilities and opportunities ahead of me.
Contributed by Andrew N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Thomas Klempin
This is it! The pinnacle of blues rock.
Ric Dunn
This is real old time rock blues.
Ric Dunn
I was listening to him in the 70s along with deep purple and Jimmy Hendrix
David M
kick arse tune!
Lise Burgher
Ahh 4:09 is my favourite part