Following a tour that took him across Canada, France and Belgium, he returned to the studio in 1999 to record ‘’Call It What You Will’’. On his second tour across Canada and Europe he shared the stage with Ray Charles, B.B. King, Jimmie Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Johnny Lang and many more. He won Electric act of the year at Toronto’s Maple Blues Awards and was nominated for a Juno award.
In 2001, he produced, played and co-wrote on Nanette Workman’s ‘’Blues and Roots’’ album. He completed a promotional tour for the album before joining Louisiana cajun legend Zachary Richard for yet another Canadian Tour.
The next year, Hill released his third album ‘’Domino’’ announcing a departure from his earlier work. ‘’Domino’’ had a more contemporary sound showcasing Steve’s rapid evolution as a songwriter and a producer. A blend of rock, R&B, electronica, and blues, the album and the tour received great reviews.
In 2003, he started a collaboration with Montreal’s rock icon Michel Pagliaro which was immortalized on the 2006 Live à Québec DVD.
2007 saw the release of Hill’s eagerly awaited album ‘’Devil at my heels’’.The guitar virtuoso had now become a powerful and stunning singer.On top of that, his music had evolved into a hard rocking wall of sound, powered by Gibson guitars(played without a pick)through a Marshall stack cranked to 11.
Devil at my Heels is definitely high-energy.Powered by relentless riffs,big hooks and more than a few wailing solos,it’s the sound of three guys playing their asses off. -The Montreal Gazette
During the tour that followed, Hill appeared alongside such artists as ZZ Top, The Tragically Hip Jeff Beck and Santana. He then collaborated with Quebecois best-selling male artist Eric Lapointe on his ‘’Ma peau’’ album and tour.
In 2009 came The Damage Done,with his band,The Majestiks,Rock Laroche on bass,Sam Harrisson on drums and Johnny Flash on guitar.Recorded live in the studio in 5 days,it showcases Steve’s killer playing,heart-felt vocals and a band as tight as you can get.
His new album "Whiplash Love" is expected to be released on May 31st 2011
Never Is Such a Long Time
Steve Hill Lyrics
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that you could never trust me again
that I could never change
that you'll never be the same
it's not too late
how can it be when love is real?
And don't say never darling, never is such a long time
let me change your mind
remember the good we've had
that first night in that cheap motel
I know you felt the way I felt
you know you did, you know damn well
it's not too late
how can it be when love is real?
And don't say never darling, never is such a long time
you might change your mind
let me change your mind
let me change your mind
When the time comes you'll forgive me
it happened before it can happen again
When the time is right you'll finally see
we could still be like we were back then
it's not too late
how can it be when love is real?
but don't say never darling, never is such a long time
you might change your mind
let me change your mind
never is such a long time
such a long time
please let me change your mind
such a long time
The song "Never Is Such a Long Time" by Steve Hill is about a man pleading with his lover to give him another chance. The lyrics depict a man who has hurt his lover in the past and is begging for forgiveness. He tells her not to say that she could never believe or trust him again because he believes that love is real and it's never too late to change. He urges her not to say "never" because that's a long time and she might change her mind. He reminds her of the good times they've shared together, how she felt the same way he did that first night in the cheap motel. He's confident that when the time is right, she'll forgive him and they can be like they were back then.
The lyrics of the song are emotional and raw, highlighting the desperation of the man to be given another chance. He is portrayed as someone who has made mistakes but still believes in the power of love and the possibility of change. The use of the phrase "never is such a long time" is a clever way of reminding his lover that they cannot predict the future and that she might have a change of heart.
In conclusion, "Never Is Such a Long Time" is a beautiful but heartbreaking song that captures the essence of love, forgiveness, and second chances. Steve Hill's powerful voice and honest lyrics make this a memorable song that speaks to the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Please don't say you could never believe me
I am pleading with you to not say that you could never believe me again
that you could never trust me again
Please do not say that you could never trust me again
that I could never change
Please do not say that I could never change
that you'll never be the same
Please do not say that you'll never be the same again
it's not too late
It's still possible to give us another chance
how can it be when love is real?
Love can overcome anything, even if things seem impossible
And don't say never darling, never is such a long time
Please reconsider saying that you'll never give us another chance, it's a long time to hold onto that decision
you might change your mind
You might have a change of heart in the future
let me change your mind
Allow me the chance to change your mind about us
remember the good we've had
Think back to the positive memories we have shared
that first night in that cheap motel
Remember the first time we were intimate in a not-so-great place
I know you felt the way I felt
I know you also shared the same emotions as me in that moment
you know you did, you know damn well
You are aware that you also felt the same way as me
When the time comes you'll forgive me
Eventually, forgiveness can happen from your side
it happened before it can happen again
Just like how we forgave each other before, it can happen again
When the time is right you'll finally see
At the appropriate moment, you'll realize
we could still be like we were back then
We can recapture the love and happiness from our past
never is such a long time
The decision to say never can have long-lasting effects
such a long time
It's a lengthy period to hold onto the decision
please let me change your mind
Please give me the opportunity to change your thoughts about us
such a long time
The decision to say never can have long-lasting effects
Contributed by Blake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.