Savoy Brown is a British blues band formed in the 1960s, originally known a… Read Full Bio ↴Savoy Brown is a British blues band formed in the 1960s, originally known as the Saveloy Brown Blues Band. Their 1969 single, Train to Nowhere (with singer Chris Youlden), was viewed by many as the last gasp of the blues scene in Great Britain. Although Savoy Brown never reached much acclaim in their home nation, they developed a loyal core following in the United States. In the 1960s and 1970s, the band managed to penetrate the Billboard Hot 100. Superstardom perpetually evaded them, perhaps in part because of their frequent lineup changes. Indeed, while the band is still active today, only one founding member, Kim Simmonds, has been with the band since the beginning. Guitarist "Lonesome" Dave Peverett, bassist Tony Stevens, and drummer Roger Earl went on to form Foghat. Original member and harmonica player John O'Leary is still active on the British blues circuit with The John O'Leary Band. Savoy Brown's first album, Shake Down, featured lead vocalist Bryce Portius. Portius was one of the first black blues musicians to be a part of a British rock band. Another singer, Dave Walker, would later join Fleetwood Mac and Black Sabbath.

Second Try
Savoy Brown Lyrics

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I gotta know find out why
Give my life a second try
I was alone and I didn't know
Now I found an open door
On my second try
On my second try
And if I look a little dazed
I'm still trying to find a way

And if I need a helping hand
I look to you to understand
On my second try
On my second try
I gotta know find out why
Give my life a second try
I was alone and I didn't know
Now I found an open door
On my second try
On my second try
And if I look a little dazed
I'm still trying to find a way
And if I need a helping hand
I look to you to understand

On my second try
On my second try

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 'Second Try' by Savoy Brown reflect a sense of determination and hope for a fresh start. The singer is striving to understand the reason for their past failures, and is now eager to take another chance at life. The repetition of 'On my second try' highlights this desire for a new beginning. The singer expresses gratitude towards someone who has helped them during this time of transition, someone who 'understands' them.

The sense of confusion and uncertainty is reflected in the lines 'And if I look a little dazed, I'm still trying to find a way'. Despite feeling lost, the singer is still determined to find a path forward, and this persistence gives the song a hopeful tone. The lyrics capture the feeling of wanting to start over, to leave behind the mistakes of the past and find a new way forward.

Overall, 'Second Try' is a song about resilience and the importance of never giving up. It speaks to the universal desire to overcome challenges and improve oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

I gotta know find out why
I am motivated to understand the reason behind things

Give my life a second try
I want to start fresh and give myself another chance

I was alone and I didn't know
I was struggling and unaware of how to improve my situation

Now I found an open door
I finally found an opportunity for positive change

On my second try
I am attempting to succeed after previous attempts were unsuccessful

And if I look a little dazed
If I seem confused or lost

I'm still trying to find a way
I continue to strive for a solution

And if I need a helping hand
If I require assistance

I look to you to understand
I turn to someone for guidance and comprehension

On my second try
I am persisting toward success after previous failures

On my second try
I am making a renewed effort to achieve my objectives

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Written by: KIM SIMMONDS

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01Shot In The Head3:22

02Second Try4:18

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04I Can't Find You3:32

05Howling For My Darling3:34

06So Tired4:35

07Denim Demon4:24

08Love Me Please8:20

09Hate To See You Go4:23

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I loved this incarnation of Savoy Brown with Dave Walker singing. We saw them 3 times back in the early 70s and we were always very impressed by the band's tightness.