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
The Rest of My Life
Snowy White Lyrics
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You know you might be better off if you didn't get on your feet at all
It took me a while to find out
I don't wanna go through the same old scream and shout
I'll be the same for the rest of my life
I won't play that game for the rest of my life
So many towns full of the same old things
Yeah, I just won't run and hide
'Cause you know I can never be satisfied
I'll leave it all for the rest of my life
I won't hear them call for the rest of my life
Hear me calling, ow!
So many times I sat down and wondered what to do
So many times, but it just ain't no use
I've tried every way I could think of
And all I've got left is the blues
It'll be around for the rest of my life
I'll hear that sound for the rest of my life
The opening line of Snowy White's "The Rest of My Life" sets the tone for the song, as it immediately creates tension by presenting the idea that it's difficult to stumble when you have no place to fall. This line reflects the feeling of being stuck, unable to make progress or move forward if you don't have a foundation or a safety net to rely on. The following lines expand on this theme, suggesting that sometimes it's better not to try at all, rather than risk further disappointment or failure.
However, the chorus takes a more positive turn, with the singer declaring that they will no longer play the same old game or be fooled by the same old strings. They refuse to run and hide, recognizing that they can never be satisfied if they simply accept the status quo. The final lines bring the song full circle, acknowledging that although the singer may be stuck with the blues for the rest of their life, they refuse to give up entirely.
The song's message is about resilience and determination, the idea that even when life throws obstacles in our way, we have the power to make choices and take action. The repeated lyric "for the rest of my life" emphasizes this long-term perspective, as opposed to the short-term fixes that might provide temporary relief but ultimately fall short.
Line by Line Meaning
It's so hard to stumble when you've got no place to fall
It's easier to take risks when you don't have anything to lose
You know you might be better off if you didn't get on your feet at all
Sometimes it's not worth the effort to try and succeed
It took me a while to find out
I had to learn from experience
I don't wanna go through the same old scream and shout
I don't want to keep repeating the same mistakes and arguments
I'll be the same for the rest of my life
I've found my true self and won't change for anyone
I won't play that game for the rest of my life
I won't engage in meaningless competition or drama
So many towns full of the same old things
There's a lack of diversity in many places
And there's so many people fooled by the same old strings
People often fall for the same tricks and illusions
Yeah, I just won't run and hide
I refuse to escape or avoid problems
'Cause you know I can never be satisfied
I have high aspirations and am always seeking something more
I'll leave it all for the rest of my life
I'm ready to move on from the past and start fresh
I won't hear them call for the rest of my life
I'm done listening to the negative opinions of others
Hear me calling, ow!
Pay attention to what I'm saying
So many times I sat down and wondered what to do
I've faced numerous problems and uncertainties
So many times, but it just ain't no use
I've struggled to find solutions
I've tried every way I could think of
I've exhausted my options
And all I've got left is the blues
All that remains is sadness and disappointment
It'll be around for the rest of my life
These feelings will stay with me forever
I'll hear that sound for the rest of my life
I'll always be haunted by this sorrow
Contributed by Hunter Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.