Hodgson is widely regarded as a gifted composer and lyricist. He is the singer/songwriter of such globally successful and enduring anthems as ""The Logical Song" "Breakfast in America" "Give a Little Bit" "Take the Long Way Home" "Dreamer" "It’s Raining Again" "School", "Fool’s Overture" and many more timeless songs that helped his former band sell well over 60 million albums to date.
For many fans, Hodgson was the spiritual force behind Supertramp for the 14 years prior to his departure in 1983. While he and the other co-founder, Rick Davies, shared writing credit, they actually wrote and composed separately.
His most recent solo album, Open the Door, was released in 2000.
His most recent tour was in 2019.
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Right Place
Roger Hodgson Lyrics
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Move it at the right pace, don't you turn into a head case
Oh you drive me crazy
Don't say that you'll never be lonely, baby
Don't say that you'll never take chances, lady
Fee, fi, fo fum everyone wants it baby
Be high, have fun, everyone needs it baby
Oh put it in the right place, got to get into the right space
Oh move it at the right pace, oh it drives me crazy
Don't say that you'll never be lonely, baby
Don't say that you'll never take chances, lady
Fee, fi, fo fum everyone wants it baby
Be high, have fun, everyone needs it baby
Put it in the right place, oh get into the right space
Move it at the right pace, ah squeeze it in a tight place
Oh it drives me crazy
Don't say that you'll never be lonely, baby
Don't say that you'll never take chances, lady
Fee, fi, fo fum everyone wants it baby
Be high, have fun, everyone needs it baby
Put it in the right place, got to move it at the right place
Better get into the right space, light space, tight space
The song "Right Place" by Roger Hodgson is about finding the right space and pace to be happy in life and love. The lyrics suggest that one needs to be careful in their approach to life and love, otherwise things can get out of control and become crazy. The repetition of "put it in the right place, get into the right space, move at the right pace" emphasizes the importance of finding balance and control in one's life. The song also suggests that everyone wants and needs to find love and happiness, but it takes effort and courage to take the necessary risks to achieve it.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a call to action for listeners to find their own happiness by putting themselves in the right situations and being willing to take risks. The driving beat and catchy melody of the song help to reinforce this message and make it an enjoyable and motivating anthem for listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Put it in the right place, oh get into the right space
Find the correct position for your life and surround yourself with positive energy
Move it at the right pace, don't you turn into a head case
Take things one step at a time and avoid getting overwhelmed and making impulsive decisions
Oh you drive me crazy
The chaos caused by not being in the right place and moving at the right pace can cause mental distress
Don't say that you'll never be lonely, baby
Don't deny the possibility of feeling alone at times, it's a normal part of life
Don't say that you'll never take chances, lady
Take risks and don't shy away from opportunities that can bring positive change to your life
Fee, fi, fo fum everyone wants it baby
Everyone desires success and happiness
Be high, have fun, everyone needs it baby
Strive to be happy and enjoy life's pleasures, it's important for everyone
Oh move it at the right pace, oh it drives me crazy
The urgency to move at the correct pace is emphasized as deviating from it can cause stress
Ah squeeze it in a tight place, oh it drives me crazy
Striving to fit in tight spots of life can be demanding and potentially cause mental exhaustion
Put it in the right place, oh get into the right space
Reinforcing the importance of finding the ideal environment for personal growth and happiness
Better get into the right space, light space, tight space
Find the perfect, comfortable balance between things in life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROGER HODGSON
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