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.
Too Rolling Stoned
Robin Trower Lyrics
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From going through the same old moves
And this cat is nine
He still suffers
He's going through the same old grooves
But that stone just keeps on rolling
Bringing me some real bad news
Takers get the honey
Too many cooks yeah spoil such a good thing
I know I laughed out loud but that was then
Ain't it funny, a fool and his money
Always seemed to find was those real good friends
That stone just keeps on rolling
Bringing me some real bad news
The takers get the honey
The givers sing the blues
Well that stone keeps on rolling
Bringing me some real bad news
The takers get the honey
The givers sing the blues
A stitch in time, helps to unfold me
Circus starts at eight so don't be late
Please be so kind not to wake me
I think I'll just sit this one out
Well I'm too rolling stoned
I'm too rolling stoned, yeah
Like a rolling stone
Just, just, just like a rolling stone
Rolling, rolling, rolling, rolling stone
Yeah, too rolling stoned
Oh just like a rolling stone
The song "Too Rolling Stoned" by Robin Trower is about the singer's experiences with the ups and downs of life. The opening lines "Oh a stitch in time, just about saved me from going through the same old moves" suggest that the singer has had a moment of revelation that has saved him from repeating the same mistakes. However, the line "And this cat is nine, he still suffers, he's going through the same old grooves" implies that there are others around him who are still stuck in their old ways.
The chorus "But that stone just keeps on rolling, bringing me some real bad news, takers get the honey, givers sing the blues" suggests that the singer feels like he is caught in a cycle of bad luck, while others who take advantage of him seem to come out on top. He then reflects on the saying "too many cooks spoil such a good thing," which implies that too many people trying to be involved in something can ultimately ruin it. The singer then muses on how foolish people can be with their money and how they often surround themselves with the wrong crowd.
In the final verse, the singer acknowledges that he is "too rolling stoned," which could mean that he is either too high, too drunk or too caught up in his own life's journey to continue with the current course. The line "circus starts at eight so don't be late" could be interpreted to mean that life is like a circus, and one must be punctual because they only get one shot at it. The song ends with the chorus, but with the singer emphasizing that he is just like a rolling stone, unable to settle and always on the move.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh a stitch in time, just about saved me
A small action taken at the right time prevented me from repeating my mistakes.
From going through the same old moves
Repeating the same pattern of behavior that did not lead to any improvement.
And this cat is nine
This person has been around for a while and should have learned from their experiences.
He still suffers
Despite their experience, the person is still going through difficulties.
He's going through the same old grooves
The person is still trapped in the same cycle of behavior that is not leading to any positive change.
But that stone just keeps on rolling
The negative consequences of the person's actions keep compounding.
Bringing me some real bad news
The person is facing the negative consequences of their actions.
Takers get the honey
People who are selfish and take advantage of others get what they want.
Givers sing the blues
People who are kind and generous often end up feeling sad or exploited.
Too many cooks yeah spoil such a good thing
Involving too many people in a project or situation can lead to complications and problems.
I know I laughed out loud but that was then
The person acknowledges that they made a mistake or underestimated a situation in the past.
Ain't it funny, a fool and his money
It is ironic how easily foolish and naive people can be taken advantage of.
Always seemed to find was those real good friends
The only people who seem to care about the person are those who want something from them.
That stone just keeps on rolling
The negative consequences of the person's actions continue to accumulate.
Bringing me some real bad news
The person is facing the negative consequences of their actions.
The takers get the honey
People who are selfish and take advantage of others get what they want.
The givers sing the blues
People who are kind and generous often end up feeling sad or exploited.
Well that stone keeps on rolling
The negative consequences of the person's actions continue to accumulate.
Bringing me some real bad news
The person is facing the negative consequences of their actions.
The takers get the honey
People who are selfish and take advantage of others get what they want.
The givers sing the blues
People who are kind and generous often end up feeling sad or exploited.
A stitch in time, helps to unfold me
A small action taken at the right time can prevent bigger problems from occurring.
Circus starts at eight so don't be late
A reference to the unnecessary distractions and meaningless events that take place in life.
Please be so kind not to wake me
The person does not want to be bothered or involved in trivial matters.
I think I'll just sit this one out
The person chooses not to participate in something that they know will not be beneficial or productive.
Well I'm too rolling stoned
The person is stuck in a cycle of negative behavior and consequences.
I'm too rolling stoned, yeah
The negative consequences of the person's actions continue to accumulate.
Like a rolling stone
A reference to the Bob Dylan song of the same name, which describes a person who has lost everything and is forced to start over.
Just, just, just like a rolling stone
The person is stuck in a cycle of negative behavior and consequences.
Rolling, rolling, rolling, rolling stone
The negative consequences of the person's actions continue to accumulate.
Yeah, too rolling stoned
The person is stuck in a cycle of negative behavior and consequences.
Oh just like a rolling stone
The person is stuck in a cycle of negative behavior and consequences.
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Written by: ROBIN TROWER
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