Although blinded by eye cancer at the tender age of one, Jeff picked up his first guitar when he was three years-old and defied the odds and became a gifted and successful artist. He developed his own unique style of playing the guitar while it lay flat on his lap. Jeff quickly became a local guitar legend in his own right with his virtuosity. The group played around small Toronto-area clubs for a few years before eventually signing with BMG Canada and Arista Records for the rest of the world, and releasing their debut album See The Light in 1988, which featured the top charting hits "Angel Eyes" and "See The Light".
The Jeff Healey Band played and recorded Blues/Blues Rock-infused music along with many original-flavored covers. The band officially released five studio albums and one live recording including the sophomore Hell To Pay (1990), Feel This (1992), Cover To Cover (1995), Get Me Some (2000), and Live At Montreux 1999 (2005). There have also been some recent unofficial compilation releases without the consent of the artists.
Jeff and his band also performed a cameo role in the Patrick Swayze movie "Roadhouse" and they are featured in its official soundtrack.
The group split up in the late 2000, but Jeff continued performing as a solo artist and would later front Jeff Healey & The Jazz Wizards playing trumpet. He died on March 2, 2008 after a long battle with lung cancer, and is survived by his wife, Cristie, and two children.
It Could All Get Blown Away
The Jeff Healey Band Lyrics
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Sailing the seas of success
But how long will it last
That's just anybody's guess
Let me give you fair warning
Tomorrow never knows
Since the beginning of time
That's just how it goes
So many times, babe
I've seen it happen
Count your blessings while you may
Just when you think you've got it all
It could all get blown away
It could all get blown away
She tells you that she loves you
And you're feeling good today
She kisses you with passion
But passion fades away
Like a thief in the night
Someone steals her from your heart
Soon you're askin' in the darkness
Why am I all alone?
So many times, babe
I've seen it happen
Count your blessings while you may
Just when you think you've got it all
It could all get blown away
It could all get blown away
Let me give you fair warning
Tomorrow never knows
Since the beginning of time
That's just how it goes
So many times, babe
I've seen it happen
Count your blessings while you may
Just when you think you've got it all
It could all get blown away
It could all get blown away
The Jeff Healey Band's song "It Could All Get Blown Away" is a reminder that success and love are fleeting and unpredictable. The opening lyrics depict someone who is successful and riding high in their career or life, but they are reminded that tomorrow is uncertain and the future is unknown. The repetition of "that's just how it goes" emphasizes the inevitability of change and the transience of life. The singer warns the subject to "count your blessings while you may," urging them to appreciate and cherish the good things in their life, because it could all be taken away in an instant.
The second half of the song shifts the focus to love and relationships. Even when things seem perfect and love is passionate, it can still be fleeting and easily lost. The metaphor of a thief in the night stealing the subject's lover emphasizes the sudden and unexpected nature of love's demise. The chorus repeats the warning to "count your blessings," emphasizing that love and success are both fragile and can disappear in the blink of an eye.
Overall, "It Could All Get Blown Away" is a poignant reminder to appreciate the present moment and cherish the people and things we love, because life can change in an instant and nothing is guaranteed.
Line by Line Meaning
You're ridin' high, babe
You are succeeding and doing well in life.
Sailing the seas of success
You are experiencing great achievements in life.
But how long will it last
However, it is uncertain how long this success will continue.
That's just anybody's guess
It is difficult to predict how long the success will last.
Let me give you fair warning
Allow me to advise you on the unpredictable nature of life.
Tomorrow never knows
The future is uncertain and unpredictable.
Since the beginning of time
Throughout history, events have been unpredictable and unexpected.
That's just how it goes
That is the nature of life and how things happen.
So many times, babe
It has happened countless times before.
I've seen it happen
I have personally witnessed the unpredictable nature of life.
Count your blessings while you may
Appreciate and take advantage of the good things in your life while you have them.
Just when you think you've got it all
Right when you think everything is going your way.
It could all get blown away
Your success and good fortune could come to an abrupt end.
She tells you that she loves you
Your significant other expresses their love for you.
And you're feeling good today
You are feeling happy and content in the moment.
She kisses you with passion
Your significant other kisses you with strong emotions.
But passion fades away
However, intense emotions can diminish with time.
Like a thief in the night
Without warning or preparation, it can disappear quickly.
Someone steals her from your heart
Someone else captures the heart of your significant other.
Soon you're askin' in the darkness
You find yourself alone and questioning what went wrong.
Why am I all alone?
Why am I left to face this situation by myself?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Barry Goldberg, Ellen Goffin, Gerry Goffin
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