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.
Something To Believe In
Steve Miller Band Lyrics
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Ooooooooo
You give me something to come home to, baby
You give me something to believe in
I know in my heart
You have loved me from the start
Whoa, baby
I can tell by the way that I feel
Oh
You give me something to believe in
Yes, and you give me something to go on living for
And I know in my heart
You have loved me
From the start
Whoa, baby
I know that it's real
I can tell by the way that I feel
Lie down, my love, lie down
I will sing you a lullaby
Lie down, my love, lie down
Rest easy and close your eyes
Like clear water in a mountain stream
I will come to you in your dreams
Like pictures reflected in a mountain lake
I will be with you when you wake
You give me something to hold on to
You give me something to believe in
And I know in my heart
You have loved me
From the start
Whoa, baby
I know that it's real
I can tell by the way that I feel
Oh, oh
Lie down, my love, lie down
I will sing you a lullaby
Lie down, my love, lie down
Rest easy and close your eyes
Like clear water in a mountain stream
I will comfort you in your dreams
Like pictures reflected in a mountain lake
I will be with you when you wake
The chorus of Steve Miller Band's song "Something to Believe In" expresses gratitude towards the singer's love interest. The repetition of "You give me something to believe in" emphasizes the importance of having someone to believe in, especially in a world where so much can be uncertain. The second verse reinforces the sense of security that the singer feels because of their significant other's love: "Yes, and you give me something to go on living for / And I know in my heart / You have loved me / from the start."
The final verse sees the singer addressing their love interest, singing them a lullaby and promising to be there in their dreams and when they wake up. The similes of a "clear water in a mountain stream" and "pictures reflected in a mountain lake" bring to mind purity, clarity, and reflection. These qualities reinforce the sense of peace and comfort the singer promises to provide their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooooooooo
Expressing a feeling of excitement and joy
You give me something to come home to, baby
You provide me with a sense of belonging and comfort, making me feel at home.
You give me something to believe in
You provide me with hope and inspiration to hold onto when things get tough.
I know in my heart
I am confident and sure that this feeling is genuine and strong.
You have loved me from the start
You have been caring for and showing affection to me since the beginning.
Whoa, baby
Expressing surprise or awe at the situation or realization.
I know that it's real
I am certain that this feeling is not just imagined, but truly exists.
I can tell by the way that I feel
My emotions and physical sensations confirm the authenticity of this feeling.
You give me something to go on living for
You provide me with motivation and purpose to keep going through the ups and downs of life.
Lie down, my love, lie down
Expressing a desire for closeness and intimacy.
I will sing you a lullaby
Offering comfort through song and soothing words.
Rest easy and close your eyes
Encouraging relaxation and peace of mind.
Like clear water in a mountain stream
Comparing the purity and clarity of the relationship to the beauty of nature.
I will come to you in your dreams
Promising to remain present and supportive even in unconscious states.
Like pictures reflected in a mountain lake
Another example comparing the relationship to the natural beauty of mountains.
I will be with you when you wake
Ensuring continued support and presence beyond just dreams.
You give me something to hold on to
You provide me with stability and something to rely on during difficult times.
Oh, oh
Expressing strong emotions of joy, surprise, or excitement.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Susan Steele, David Eric Lowen, Daniel Anthony Navarro, David Odle White
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