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.

Shot in the Hand
Savoy Brown Lyrics

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(Vanda/Young-Warner Chappell Music Ltd.)
Hard case, musician mean, hey, hey, hey
It's kind of sad but that's what I'll be, hey, hey, hey
I don't have nothing but the clothes on my back, hey, hey, hey
Do my sleeping in an old brown sack, hey, hey, hey

(chorus)
I've had enough of getting shot in the head

I've had enough and I wish I was dead
I've had enough of getting shot in the head
I've had enough of getting shot in the head

I don't have money and I don't have class, hey, hey, hey
Need a couple of dollars just to fill my glass, hey, hey, hey
I've got so many friends to my name,
They're all bottles of whiskey, they're friends just the same
Never have to worry that's the name of the game, hey, hey, hey

(chorus)

I spent 22 years in a Rock and Roll band,
10,000 women on a one night stand
And all I've got to show is a hole in my hand,
Where my money has burned me through

(chorus)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Savoy Brown's “Shot in the Head” tell the story of a hard case musician who is down on his luck. He has nothing, not even a decent place to sleep, and his only friends are bottles of whiskey. The chorus speaks about the pain and suffering that the musician has been through after being “shot in the head” several times, figuratively speaking. He has had enough of being beaten down and longs for an end to his misery.

The songwriter, Vanda/Young, has done an excellent job of creating a character whose life is filled with pain, sorrow, and disappointment. By painting this character as a musician, they communicate the idea that even those who seem successful on the outside might be suffering on the inside. Despite his success, he has nothing to show for it, and his money has gone down the drain. He has been through a lot, and he can't take it anymore.

Overall, “Shot in the Head” is a song that speaks to anyone who has ever been beaten down. It is a reminder that life can be rough, but it's up to us to keep fighting and pushing forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Hard case, musician mean, hey, hey, hey
I am a tough person and a musician, surprisingly mean, and hey, hey, hey

It's kind of sad but that's what I'll be, hey, hey, hey
It's unfortunate, but that's who I am, hey, hey, hey

I don't have nothing but the clothes on my back, hey, hey, hey
I have nothing except for the clothes I am wearing, hey, hey, hey

Do my sleeping in an old brown sack, hey, hey, hey
I sleep in an old brown sack, hey, hey, hey

I've had enough of getting shot in the head
I am tired of being hurt emotionally and physically

I've had enough and I wish I was dead
I've had enough of life and I wish I was dead

I don't have money and I don't have class, hey, hey, hey
I don't have money, nor do I have formal education, hey, hey, hey

Need a couple of dollars just to fill my glass, hey, hey, hey
I need a few dollars to buy alcohol, hey, hey, hey

I've got so many friends to my name, They're all bottles of whiskey, they're friends just the same Never have to worry that's the name of the game, hey, hey, hey
My only friends are bottles of whiskey, and they are always there for me. I never have to worry, that's how I live, hey, hey, hey

I spent 22 years in a Rock and Roll band, 10,000 women on a one night stand And all I've got to show is a hole in my hand, Where my money has burned me through
I spent 22 years as a member of a rock and roll band and had 10,000 one-night stands, but all I have is an empty wallet with a hole burnt through it

Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: GEORGE YOUNG, HARRY VANDA

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Comments from YouTube:

@chazhernandez6933

11w

13 when this came out. My older brother wore this out!🎶🎶🎶

@blonieamw2998

20w

“Never have to worry that’s the name of the game “ fax bronem

@outthere9119

Much better than the stuff we get shoved down our throats these days which is mindless babbling 🤣🤣🤣

@blonieamw2998

20w

Rip dad love you

@charlesnolan7602

1y↑3

First of many Savoy Brown albums purchased
October, 1973...

@alcoholya

1y↑5

RIP, Kim.. genius songwriter/guitarist.

@beastieboy9286

24w↑1

This was written by george young (angus &malcolm brother) & harry vanda. But Kim has wrote some cool songs and one of my favourite guitarists and i share the same bday as him!