Snowy really enjoyed getting back to his roots and playing twelve bar shuffles again.
The band toured Europe and released two albums, 'Change my life' and 'Blues on me' (or 'Open for Business' as it was called in certain Countries).
"It was nice just to play guitar again for a while and play all my old favorites, but after a couple of years I felt that I needed to stretch out musically again" says Snowy White
At the beginning of 1990 the Blues Agency chapter of Snowy's career ended as he started writing songs for his next album, 'Highway to the Sun'.
The Blues Agency : Jeff Allen / Graham Bell / Kuma Harada
Through the years, he released records under his own name Snowy White , as well as under the names Snowy White's Blues Agency and Snowy White & the White Flames.
Blues On Me
Snowy White's Blues Agency Lyrics
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I don't ask out for mercy,ain't got nothing to tell
'Cause I have got no secrets, I've got no needs
But What I've got inside me, seems like trouble indeed
I have got the Blues on my shoulder
I have got the Blues on me
I have got the Blues on my shoulder
I don't believe the preacher, when he says I am gonna burn
Who comforts my teacher, he says I'll never learn
I take my own protection, when I am walking out at night
I make a new selection, when the music don't feel right
I have got the Blues on my shoulder
I have got the Blues on me
I have got the Blues on my shoulder
I have got the Blues on me
The lyrics in Snowy White's Blues Agency's song "Blues on Me" reflect a sense of self-reliance and independence. The singer emphasizes that they don't believe in traditional ideas of heaven and hell, and do not ask for mercy, as they have no secrets or needs. However, the singer acknowledges that they have something inside of them that feels like trouble, which is likely a reference to the Blues music that they have embedded in their soul. Throughout the song, the singer alludes to how they trust their instincts and take their own protection when walking out at night. They also make their own decisions when it comes to music, suggesting that they have a deep connection to the Blues, which is represented by the Blue on their shoulders and within themselves.
From a broader perspective, the lyrics in "Blues on Me" can be viewed as a statement of identity and resilience. The singer seems to be someone who has faced challenges and adversity but has emerged with a sense of self that is unconcerned with societal expectations. The inclusion of Blues music in their being, which is often seen as a genre born out of adversity and struggle, further solidifies this idea. In short, the song is a celebration of independence, self-trust, and the power of the Blues.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't believe in heaven, I don't believe in hell
I do not subscribe to the concept of afterlife or eternal punishment.
I don't ask out for mercy, ain't got nothing to tell
I do not seek pardon or have any confession to make.
'Cause I have got no secrets, I've got no needs
As I am an open book and satisfied with my life, I have nothing to hide or desire.
But what I've got inside me, seems like trouble indeed
However, the feelings brewing inside me are unpleasant.
I have got the Blues on my shoulder
The melancholic mood has got me in its grasp.
I have got the Blues on me
The overwhelming feeling of sadness has encompassed my entire being.
I don't believe the preacher, when he says I am gonna burn
I disregard the preacher's sermon of eternal damnation.
Who comforts my teacher, he says I'll never learn
I ignore my teacher's discouraging remarks of never being able to improve.
I take my own protection, when I am walking out at night
I prioritize my own safety while wandering in the dark.
I make a new selection, when the music don't feel right
I change the music genre if it fails to serve the purpose of uplifting my mood.
I have got the Blues on my shoulder
The melancholic mood has got me in its grasp.
I have got the Blues on me
The overwhelming feeling of sadness has encompassed my entire being.
Contributed by Mateo F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.