Compared to Southern rock pioneers and label-mates The Allman Brothers Band, Marshall Tucker had a more country and western feel, with the flute being a key lead instrument in their sound. "Can't You See", "Fire on the Mountain", and "This Ol' Cowboy" are among their songs that received appreciable FM radio airplay, while "Heard It in a Love Song" made it to #14 as a single on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1977.
Original bassist Tommy Caldwell died in a car crash on April 28, 1980. His brother, guitarist Toy Caldwell, died of respiratory failure on February 25, 1993.
There was no band member named "Marshall Tucker". Originally, the band called itself The Toy Factory (named after lead-guitarist Toy Caldwell). But by the time the band released its first album they had become the Marshall Tucker Band. During a radio interview in Hempstead, NY in 1973, Tommy Caldwell explained the origins of the band's name:
"There's an old blind dude [in Spartanburg, SC] that tunes pianos, and his name is Marshall Tucker... We didn't name the band after him, but we just kind of liked that name and stuck with it."
See You One More Time
The Marshall Tucker Band Lyrics
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I never met anybody or anything, I just had to come back to you
But the minute I saw you, all my dreams were standing alive
And I would gladly give a hundred of my tomorrows if I could see you just one more time
If I could see you one more time there's just a few things on my mind
Just a few more things that I'd like to tell ya
If I could see you just one more time
As I travel down the highway, got to be the gypsy in my bones
But I want to see your smiling face, makes a man feel so alone
But you've already captured my soul, and slowly you're invading my mind And I would gladly give a hundred of my tomorrows if I could see you just one more time
If I could see you one more time there's just a few things on my mind
Just a few more things that I'd like to tell ya
If I could see you just one more time
If I could see you one more time
If I could see you one more time
If I could see you one mroe time
The Marshall Tucker Band's song "See You One More Time" is a ballad about a wanderer who has always been a drifter, never sticking around in any one place for too long. However, he has always had a yearning to see a particular person again - someone who has captured his soul and is slowly invading his mind. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and regret as the singer realizes that his transient, nomadic lifestyle has caused him to miss out on important moments with loved ones. The singer expresses a desire to make up for lost time, to have one last chance to see this person again and tell them a few more things that are on his mind.
The song's theme of lost opportunities and the desire for second chances is one that many listeners can relate to. The singer's wistful tone and heartfelt lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia for moments that have passed us by. The use of imagery, such as the highways and the gypsy in the singer's bones, adds to the sense of transience and impermanence that are central to the song's message. Ultimately, "See You One More Time" is a poignant reminder that life is fleeting, and we should cherish the people and moments that matter most to us.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord I've always been a drifter, seems like I was always passing through
I have never belonged to any place or person, and have always been wandering around without a clear purpose.
I never met anybody or anything, I just had to come back to you
Despite meeting many people and encountering many things, I always felt incomplete and felt the need to come back to you.
But the minute I saw you, all my dreams were standing alive
Upon seeing you again, all my dreams and aspirations felt possible and achievable.
And I would gladly give a hundred of my tomorrows if I could see you just one more time
I value seeing you so much that I am willing to sacrifice so many of my future days just to see you again for a moment.
If I could see you one more time there's just a few things on my mind
If I had the chance to see you again, there are a few things that I have been meaning to tell you.
Just a few more things that I'd like to tell ya
There are things that I haven't expressed to you yet that I would like to if I had the opportunity to see you one more time.
As I travel down the highway, got to be the gypsy in my bones
Even though I am always on the move, I feel a strong affinity towards you and a desire to see you again.
But I want to see your smiling face, makes a man feel so alone
As much as I want to see your smiling face again, I also feel an overwhelming sense of loneliness without you.
But you've already captured my soul, and slowly you're invading my mind
You have a hold on my heart and mind, and I cannot stop thinking about you.
If I could see you one more time there's just a few things on my mind
If I had the chance to see you again, there are a few things that I have been meaning to tell you.
Just a few more things that I'd like to tell ya
There are things that I haven't expressed to you yet that I would like to if I had the opportunity to see you one more time.
If I could see you one more time
The desire to see you again is so strong within me that I cannot help but repeat it.
If I could see you one more time
The yearning to see you one more time lingers within me, repeating itself over and over again.
If I could see you one more time
The thought of seeing you again consumes me to the point that I cannot help but repeat it.
Contributed by Alexis H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jeff Star
let us all salute one of the best bands ever!
DrWolfman3
Lost my wife just 5 months ago. This song goes right to the heart. Listened to it for years but now it speaks to my soul like never before. So sad, so touching and so beautiful all at the same time. Thank you so much Toy Caldwell.............
Smoke Bury
This song & This Band are/ were loaded w/ so much talent~one of the "tightest" bands ive ever seen & seen tons~thank you for the MTB!~
GL AnnapolisTeam
Love the Band -- AND I am realizing what great music MTB did!
Thomas Vee
I couldn't write a prettier song on my best song-writing day! Doug, you sound awesome...and the band's musical talent is without a doubt...a gift from above. You are all a part of many of our lives...and your fans will do everything 'we can' to keep your music alive! Nothing is forever...except your music! Peace & Blessings, my friends!
John Hawkins
Love this band - Great songs by Toy Caldwell and vocals by Doug Gray - RIP the 70s
Alan Massie
played this at my Moms funeral. She loved MTB.
Mary Rogers
Played....DEDICATED
MAY THE STARS BE YOUR ROADMAP.....AT MY DADS
LOVED MTB
Evan Jackson
God bless, my friend
GL AnnapolisTeam
So sorry for your loss !