His 1983 solo debut album after leaving Thin Lizzy was titled White Flames and spawned the hit single Bird of Paradise.
During the following years, White focused on touring extensively with his White Flames band.
In 1990, he was invited by the then, former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters, to perform in another take of The Wall, by the ruins of the Berlin Wall, among with other guest artists, and delivered a memorable guitar solo in the song Comfortably Numb.
Through the years, he released records under his own name, as well as under the names Snowy White's Blues Agency and Snowy White & the White Flames.
Official Website: Snowy White
Fortune
Snowy White Lyrics
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That was my darkest day
I've never travelled on your path before
But I am sure I know your way
Yes, I know your way
Fortune, just keep smiling on me
'Cause I have done no wrong
Casting their shadows over me
Storm clouds keep rising up ahead
I could find shelter beneath your tree
If you would take me to your bed
Please, take me to your bed
Fortune, just keep smiling on me
'Cause I have done no wrong
Fortune, just keep smiling on me
'Cause I have done no wrong
Stare out my window where the evening sky
Always looks promising to me
I knew I'd never be the one to lie
I knew that someday I'd be free
Now I feel free
Fortune, just keep smiling on me
'Cause I have done no wrong
Fortune, just keep smiling on me
'Cause I have done no wrong
I have done no wrong
The opening lines of "Fortune" by Snowy White paint a picture of hopelessness and despair. The singer feels like the sun has stopped shining for them, and they are in the midst of their darkest day. They have never traveled on the path of fortune before, but they are sure they know the way. This suggests that the singer is hopeful that their fortunes will change, even though they are on unfamiliar ground.
As the song progresses, the singer continues to face challenges like storm clouds and shadows. However, they remain hopeful that they will find shelter beneath the tree of fortune if it takes them to its bed. This could be interpreted as the singer being willing to take a chance on a new opportunity hoping for a better outcome. The repetitive chorus of "Fortune, just keep smiling on me, 'cause I have done no wrong" reinforces the idea of the singer's innocence and readiness for a fortunate change.
Finally, the song reaches its triumphant moment with the line "now I feel free," indicating that the singer has indeed found the fortune they sought. The message of the song seems to be that even in our darkest days, we should never give up hope that our fortunes will change, and we should always remain true to our values and principles.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun just would not shine on me
Things were not going well for me.
That was my darkest day
It was the worst day I had experienced.
I've never travelled on your path before
I have not been in this situation before.
But I am sure I know your way
Despite this being new to me, I think I understand what to do.
Yes, I know your way
I am confident in my understanding of what needs to be done.
Fortune, just keep smiling on me
I hope that good luck continues to come my way.
'Cause I have done no wrong
I do not deserve any bad luck that may come my way.
Casting their shadows over me
I feel like something bad is looming over me.
Storm clouds keep rising up ahead
There are more challenges and difficulties coming my way.
I could find shelter beneath your tree
I could find safety and security in your company.
If you would take me to your bed
If you would allow me to be close to you.
Please, take me to your bed
I really want to be close to you and feel safe.
Stare out my window where the evening sky
I spend time looking out the window at night.
Always looks promising to me
It makes me feel hopeful.
I knew I'd never be the one to lie
I am an honest person.
I knew that someday I'd be free
I always knew that one day things would get better and I would be free from my struggles.
Now I feel free
I am finally free from my struggles.
I have done no wrong
I am innocent and do not deserve any bad luck that may come my way.
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Filippos Gouvalaris
Guitarista com alto nivel! um dos melhores!!!!!
Sabrina _SABRINA
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tarotaro31
Спасибо
Gerardo BAEZ DIAZ CONTI
Thanks for your music!!
Craig Hepburn
Snowy is so good so underrated.
Old Git
that first solo is beautiful in its creamy emotional delivery. Perfection. The second solo a perfect lesson once more in feel and emotional devastating impact of every Peter Green esque note........I must give it another listen. and and another. and another........
oliver schwehr
Einfach nur Göttlich. 👍
Alex
Amazing!!!!!!!
Carlos Franco Music
Fantastic.... your sound is very good...♫
Patrick Lowes
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