Steve Miller (born 5 October 1943) is a blues and rock and roll guitarist and performer. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin but attended high school in Dallas. While at St. Mark's School of Texas, he formed his first band, The Marksmen. Miller taught one of his classmates, Royce Boz Scaggs, a few guitar chords so that he could join the band; Scaggs became better known by his nickname, Boz. Miller attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison during the 1960s, where he formed The Ardells. Scaggs joined the Ardells the next year. Ben Sidran was added to the Ardells as a keyboardist the following year.
In 1968, Miller formed the Steve Miller Band, with Scaggs handling vocals, and released an album, Children of the Future, the first in a series of discs rooted solidly in the psychedelic blues style that dominated the San Francisco music scene at the time. Scaggs would leave the band after a couple of albums with vocal chores taken over by drummer Tim Davis; Miller himself would begin singing occasional lead on 1969's Brave New World. These albums performed respectably on the album charts but failed to yield a hit.
In the 1970's the band had some hits that became classics over the years - Jet Airliner, with some evocative lyrics that brought home the loss of life on the road; and The Joker which includes the famous line about the "pompatus of love", which is of course nonsense, but that didn't stop a lot of stoned folks from spending years talking amongst themselves.
Steve Miller's father was a wealthy doctor in Dallas, and friends with famous guitarist and guitar designer Les Paul. Les Paul gave Miller his first guitar lessons.
Longtime member Norton Buffalo (harmonica player) died from lung cancer on October 30, 2009.
John King (drummer during "The Joker" era) died after a short bout of kidney cancer on October 26, 2010.
Band-member James Cooke died from cancer on 16 May 2011.
Baby
Steve Miller Band Lyrics
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She sings a song
Of water turned to sand
She waits, her time is her own
Inside her looking glass
Black is the color she sees
While waiting for the sun
Young man travelling along
Passes by a window
Singing a song
Feel the wind blow
As my blood flows
Through the shadows
Of my soul, today
See the rainbows
As my love grows
My heart knows
What my mind won't say
The living is easy
I'm born to be free
The living is easy
There's no reason to explain
Sitting in her sitting room, patiently
She waits for a change, suddenly
Oh, the changes come
Hearing a song, her blood begins to flow
She no longer is alone
Lying in her sitting room, silently
He touches her hand, joyfully
And so love has begun
With joy in her heart
She receives his flowing soul
And love grows
And it grows
And it grows
Inside her purple house
Oh Lord, filled by her man
A child begins to grow
Oh Lord, who can understand
The song "Baby's House" by Steve Miller Band is a mystical tune that portrays a woman inside her silver house, singing about water turned to sand. She waits patiently for something, and she seems to be content with her time alone. The second verse tells us that she sees the color black in her looking glass while waiting for the sun with patience. Meanwhile, a young man is travelling along and passes by her window, singing a song. The lyrics take on the form of a free-flowing narrative, gradually building up to a climax of a new love story.
The trope of the woman living in a silver house evokes a sense of otherworldliness, invoking elements of magic and spirituality. The song's mood is one of contemplation, introspection, and a sort of tranquilizing nostalgia. This is reflected in the way the lyrics are written, with the emphasis on the woman's state of mind and the passing of time. The ending tells us that she now lives inside a purple house filled by her man, with a child beginning to grow.
Overall, "Baby's House" is an optimistic song that communicates the idea of rebirth, renewal, and new beginnings. The song speaks of love, life, and the cyclical nature of things. The lyrics take us on a journey that leads us to the song's final destination, a place of understanding and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Inside her silver house, alone
The woman is lonely and isolated in her house.
She sings a song
She sings to pass the time and ease her loneliness.
Of water turned to sand
She sings about the transience of life and how it can change rapidly.
She waits, her time is her own
Her life is at a standstill; she has nothing to do and is waiting for a change.
Inside her looking glass
She is introspective and reflective about her life.
Black is the color she sees
She feels sad and depressed about her life and what she sees around her.
While waiting for the sun
She yearns for change and hopes for a better tomorrow.
She lives, so patiently
Despite her sadness and loneliness, she waits patiently and persists with hope.
Young man travelling along
A young man passes by her house.
Passes by a window
He glances inside and sees the woman.
Singing a song
He sings his own song as he continues his journey.
Feel the wind blow
He feels the breeze of life's ups and downs.
As my blood flows
He feels alive and energized by the journey.
Through the shadows
He passes through dark times but doesn't lose hope.
Of my soul, today
He is in touch with his inner self and feels alive in the moment.
See the rainbows
He sees the beauty in life.
As my love grows
His love for life and for others grows stronger every day.
My heart knows
The heart knows what the mind doesn't always acknowledge.
What my mind won't say
There are some things that he cannot express with words.
The living is easy
Life can be simple and carefree if one chooses to live that way.
I'm born to be free
He believes in personal freedom and living life on his own terms.
There's no reason to explain
He doesn't need to justify his chosen way of life to anyone else.
Sitting in her sitting room, patiently
The woman is still waiting and hoping for a change.
She waits for a change, suddenly
She hopes that things will change for the better quickly and without warning.
Oh, the changes come
Her patience is rewarded as positive changes occur.
Hearing a song, her blood begins to flow
She becomes alive and energized by the new experience.
She no longer is alone
She finally finds companionship and connection with another person.
Lying in her sitting room, silently
They are together and at peace.
He touches her hand, joyfully
The touch of another person brings deep joy and happiness.
And so love has begun
They have fallen in love and begun a new phase of their lives together.
With joy in her heart
She feels happy and fulfilled in the new relationship.
She receives his flowing soul
She accepts and embraces his true self.
And love grows
Their love continues to deepen and flourish.
And it grows
Their love grows stronger every day.
And it grows
Their love overcomes all obstacles.
Inside her purple house
Their new home is filled with love and happiness.
Oh Lord, filled by her man
He brings light and joy to her life.
A child begins to grow
They start a family and new life together.
Oh Lord, who can understand
The depth and complexity of love and life are ultimately mysterious and unfathomable.
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Lyrics~
Well, I've been lookin' real hard
And I'm tryin' to find a job
But it just keeps gettin' tougher every day
But I got to do my part
'Cause I know in my heart
I got to please my sweet baby, yeah
Well, I ain't superstitious
And I don't get suspicious
But my woman is a friend of mine
And I know that it's true
That all the things that I do
Will come back to me in my sweet time
So keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
I went from Phoenix, Arizona
All the way to Tacoma
Philadelphia, Atlanta, L.A.
Northern California
Where the girls are warm
So I could be with my sweet baby, yeah
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Baby, baby, baby
Keep on rock'n
Rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n
Rock'n me, baby
Woo-hoo, yeah
Don't get suspicious
Now don't be suspicious
Babe, you know you are a friend of mine
And you know that it's true
That all the things that I do
Are gonna come back to you in your sweet time
I went from Phoenix, Arizona
All the way to Tacoma
Philadelphia, Atlanta, L.A.
Northern California
Where the girls are warm
So I could hear my sweet baby say
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, rockin' me, rockin'
Baby, baby, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
Keep on rock'n me, baby
@chengyunma4497
First heard this in GTA5, then heard it in real life in Cleveland, what an experience.
@santiagoconde1421
This song + Trevor's truck + Grand Senora Desert is the best combination.
@DarthZiddy
OMG how old are you?
@chengyunma4497
@@DarthZiddy 24
@damondufresne6655
Just went and saw him last night. Way better in person
@GordonDoshy1
Going to see him in 2 weeks 😎
@WickedScott
This is what us American kids grew up with in the 70's. No internet, no smartphones. Just an AM radio.
@garydunn3037
Believe me, they were simpler and for me a lot happier than this PCworld filled with Crap Rap, Hip-Hop, Techno music.
@dannyrbailey
Amen bro
@Megumi_Bandicoot
It's a shame really. In this advanced day and age, it's so easy to imagine the 70s as a boring decade.