Hagar, now a sort of modern-day Jimmy Buffett, has earned his place in rock n roll history as one of hard rock's premier front men who not only has an ample, strong, belting vocal range with soulful melody and tone, but his duality as a formidable lead guitarist and guitar-riff-monger puts him in a league shared with few others in terms of versatility and overall right to rock.
He now tours with Mike Anthony, former bassist for Van Halen.
He resides with his family in Mill Valley, CA.
Hagar is currently in a band called "Chickenfoot" with Michael Anthony, Red Hot Chili Peppers' drummer Chad Smith and guitarist Joe Satriani. Their self titled debut album was released to critical acclaim
Sammy Hagar is also known as the Red Rocker, due to the fact he almost always wears red shirts or plays a red guitar, or more likely that he has red hair?
Seems that Chickenfoot is on a hiatus as Joe Satriani has gone back to solo and CF has yet to follow up with a new LP.
Make It Alright
Sammy Hagar Lyrics
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You can make it alright
With a hint of a smile
With a wink of an eye
If I could just let you know
My heart's in your hands
Go carefully
Still holdin on
You can make it alright
Hey, Yeah
You can make it alright
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You can make it alright
Oh, yeah
You can make it alright
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You can make it alright
Faith
When a promise is made
So rusty and cold
Just hangin bare
On the shoulders of time
Crushin the will
Close to the line
But still holdin on
Not lettin go
You can make it alright
Hey, yeah
You can make it alright
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You can make it alright
Oh, yeah, yeah
You can make it alright
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You can make it alright
You can make it alright
Hey, Yeah
You can make it alright
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You can make it alright
Oh, yeah
You can make it alright
Yeah, yeah, yeah
You can make it alright
You can make it alright
You can make it alright
Oh, yeah
You can make it alright
The opening lines of Sammy Hagar's "Make It Alright" signify the power of a simple gesture, either a hint of a smile or a wink of an eye, which is enough to bring back hope and ease any situation. The song stresses on the importance of holding on and not letting go in moments of uncertainty or when promises fail. "My heart's in your hands, go carefully," portrays vulnerability and the depth of trust that one must have in someone they care for. The lyrics emphasize that even the most fragile of promises can be revived and not be forgotten, as long as faith remains. The metaphorical imagery of an old, rusty promise "hanging bare on the shoulders of time" shows how it can be a burden to carry, and yet not one to be given up on easily.
The chorus, "You can make it alright," is a reminder that everything will be okay in the end, so long as there is hope and the will to hold on. The repetition of the phrase throughout the song reaffirms its significance and brings out the song's positive message as a whole. The song ends on the same note, with the idea that everything can be made alright.
Overall, Sammy Hagar's "Make It Alright" conveys an uplifting message on the power of perseverance and faith in difficult situations. The song is a reminder of the potency of small gestures and the importance of holding on in the midst of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey
Starting the song with an expression of attention or greeting.
You can make it alright
Assuring someone that things will get better.
With a hint of a smile
Suggesting that a small sign of happiness can fix things.
With a wink of an eye
A subtle gesture that can convey a message to someone.
If I could just let you know
Expressing a desire to communicate their feelings to someone.
My heart's in your hands
Revealing that their emotions are dependent on someone else's actions.
Go carefully
Urging someone to be cautious and thoughtful in their actions or choices.
Still holdin on
Acknowledging that they are still waiting and hoping for a positive outcome.
Not lettin go
Refusing to give up on a situation or relationship.
Faith
Believing in something or someone despite uncertainty or doubt.
When a promise is made
Referring to an agreement or commitment that was made.
So rusty and cold
Describing the promise as old and deteriorated, lacking warmth or enthusiasm.
Just hangin bare
Suggesting that the promise is barely hanging on or barely relevant.
On the shoulders of time
Implying that the promise is burdened by the passage of time.
Crushin the will
Expressing that the promise is damaging to one's resolve or determination.
Close to the line
Near the point of no return, where a decision must be made.
But still holdin on
Despite the struggles, maintaining hope for a positive outcome.
Not lettin go
Refusing to give up on the promise, despite its difficulties.
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This is a GREAT Sammy solo record, raw and awesome
SuperGaleford
Simple music is often the best. Take note, Nino Bettencourt.
SuperGaleford
*Nuno
sylviarenken
Hi ......Yahhhhh
What Could Be better then This ???????
NOTHING :)
SuperGaleford
sylviarenken feel free. I'll listen.
Oh...you meant Sammy playing it for you. :)
sylviarenken
@SuperGaleford
OR ME :)))))
SuperGaleford
sylviarenken having him perform it for me personally would be better