Stephen Lawrence ("Steve") Winwood (born May 12, 1948 in Great Barr, Birmin… Read Full Bio ↴Stephen Lawrence ("Steve") Winwood (born May 12, 1948 in Great Barr, Birmingham, England) is a British singer, songwriter, and musician who, in addition to his solo career, was a member of the bands the The Spencer Davis Group, recording the hit "Gimme Some Lovin'", Traffic, and Blind Faith. Winwood's commercial success waned during the mid and late 70's. He had a major hit with While You See A Chance in 1980. He had a career renaissance beginning in 1986 with the hit album Back in the High Life which produced hits such as Higher Love and The Finer Things.

Winwood released a new album "Nine Lives" on April 29, 2008, and started a tour with Tom Petty and others in May 2008.

The Finer Things
Steve Winwood Lyrics

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While there is time
Let's go out and feel everything
If you hold me
I will let you into my dreams
For time is a river rolling into nowhere
We must live while we can
And we'll drink our cup of laughter

The finer things keep shining through
The way my soul gets lost in you
The finer things I feel in me
The golden dance life could be

I've been sad
And have walked bitter streets alone
And come morning
There's a good wind to blow me home
So time be a river rolling into nowhere
I will live while I can
I will have my ever after

The finer things keep shining through
The way my soul gets lost in you
The finer things I feel in me
The golden dance life could be

We go so fast, why don't we make it last
Life is glowing inside you and me
Please take my hand, right here where I stand
Won't you come out and dance with me, oh
Come see

And lovers try
'Til they get the best of the night
And come morning
They are tangled up in the light
So time be a river rolling into nowhere
And they love while they can
And they think about the night so sweet

The finer things keep shining through
The way my soul gets lost in you
The finer things I feel in me
The golden dance life could be

The finer things keep shining through
The way my soul gets lost in you

The finer things I feel in me
The golden dance life could be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Steve Winwood's "The Finer Things" are all about living life to the fullest, making the most out of the time you have, and enjoying the precious moments that come your way. The song encourages us to not let life pass us by and to take hold of our dreams, love, and happiness. It starts by stating that we should take advantage of the time we have, live life to the fullest and feel everything. If you hold me, I will let you into my dreams, signifying a willingness to open oneself up to the possibilities of life. The lyrics also talk about time being like a river, rolling into nowhere, emphasizing the importance of living in the moment and not worrying about what's to come.

The chorus speaks to the joys of experiencing the finer things in life, such as love, joy, and happiness. The "golden dance" of life is described as something to be relished, and we are urged to take the time to enjoy it. The fact that the lyrics repeat throughout the song reinforces the importance of appreciating the beauty of life.

The words in the final verse encourage us to make love and to think about the sweetness of life, to grasp hold of the night while it lasts. The song suggests that love and enjoyment is fleeting, and that we should take the time to cherish it while we still can. Overall, the lyrics of "The Finer Things" are a reminder to take advantage of every opportunity to enjoy life, love and happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

While there is time
Let's take advantage of the time we have.

Let's go out and feel everything
Let's explore new experiences.

If you hold me
If we have each other.

I will let you into my dreams
We can share our aspirations and desires.

For time is a river rolling into nowhere
Time is fleeting and cannot be stopped.

We must live while we can
We should make the most out of our lives.

And we'll drink our cup of laughter
We'll enjoy the moments of joy and happiness.

The finer things keep shining through
There are beautiful things in life that are worth pursuing.

The way my soul gets lost in you
Being with you feels magical and wondrous.

The finer things I feel in me
I feel enriched by the experiences and people I encounter.

The golden dance life could be
Life can be full of beauty and wonder.

I've been sad
I've experienced difficult and trying times.

And have walked bitter streets alone
I have felt lost and alone.

And come morning
The dawn represents hope and renewal.

There's a good wind to blow me home
There are positive influences that guide me back to where I belong.

So time be a river rolling into nowhere
Time cannot be controlled or slowed down.

I will live while I can
I will make the most of the time I have.

I will have my ever after
I have hope for a happy ending in my life.

We go so fast, why don't we make it last
Life feels fleeting, but we should try to make it last as long as we can.

Life is glowing inside you and me
Life is full of vitality and energy within us.

Please take my hand, right here where I stand
I want to share my experiences and life with you.

Won't you come out and dance with me, oh
Let's enjoy life's beauty together.

And lovers try
People try to find love and happiness.

'Til they get the best of the night
They pursue their desires until they've achieved them.

And come morning
The dawn brings with it fresh hope and renewal.

They are tangled up in the light
After achieving their desires, they experience a deep sense of joy.

And they love while they can
They appreciate the love and happiness they find in their lives.

And they think about the night so sweet
They reflect upon the beautiful moments they have experienced.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: STEVE WINWOOD, WILL JENNINGS

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