Show Me The Way
The Zombies featuring Colin Blunstone & Rod Argent Lyrics
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Ever since you’ve been gone
Show me the way to get back home
I’m sorry now for the things I’ve done wrong
If I bleed would you free me?
Though I still got a long way to go
I never dreamed that I could hurt you so
In my mind you’re special
Show me the way to get back home so lonely
Ever since you’ve been gone
Show me the way to get back home
I’m sorry now for everything that I’ve done
If I bleed would you free me?
Though I still got a long way to go
What you see here is the real me
I never dreamed that I could hurt you so
In my mind you’re special
Show me the way to get back home so lonely
Ever since you’ve been gone
Show me the way to get back home
I’m sorry now for all that I’ve done
These lyrics revolve around a person who is coming to the realization that they have been foolish in ignoring the love and importance of another person in their life. Despite their previous blunders, they come to the understanding that they need this particular person in their life and ask for their help in loving them. The lyrics use the repetition of "slowly I knew" to emphasize the gradual realization of how much this person means to them. The person acknowledges that they nearly threw it all away but now understands that the other person is the only one for them.
Additionally, the lyrics suggest a sense of surrender to this person, acknowledging that they will go where they lead and put no one above them. The final line, "you are the way for me," emphasizes the importance of this person in the singer's life and how much they need them. Overall, the lyrics showcase the importance of recognizing the value of someone in your life and making amends for not acknowledging it sooner.
Line by Line Meaning
What kind of fool
The singer is acknowledging that they made a mistake by ignoring the person they are singing to.
Have I been to ignore you
The singer is admitting to ignoring the person they are singing to, which was foolish of them to do.
Broke every rule
The singer is saying they went against their better judgment by disregarding the person they are singing to.
From the first time I saw you
The artist is expressing that they knew they had made a mistake by ignoring the person they are singing to from the moment they saw them.
Slowly I knew
The artist is saying that it took them some time, but they eventually realized that they needed the person they are singing to.
That I needed you
The singer is stating that they have now come to the realization that they need the person they are singing to.
Help me to love you
The singer is asking for the person they are singing to to help them love them.
I'll put no one above you
The artist is promising to value the person they are singing to above all others.
You are the way for me
The artist is stating that the person they are singing to is their guiding path or their means to happiness or love.
What did you do
The artist is asking the person they are singing to what it was that they did to make them feel differently about their relationship.
You made me feel brand new
The singer is expressing that the person they are singing to has revitalized their emotions and feelings in their relationship.
What can I say
The artist is acknowledging their mistake in almost throwing away their relationship with the person they are singing to, and expressing their gratitude for the other person for helping them overcome this.
I nearly threw it all away
The singer is admitting to nearly ending their relationship with the person they are singing to, which would have been an immense mistake and regret.
I know that you know me
The singer is saying that the person they are singing to understands them very well.
I'll go where you show me
The singer is willing to follow the person they are singing to and allow them to lead their relationship.
You are the way for me
The artist is reiterating that the person they are singing to is their guiding path towards happiness or love.
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@robsan5777
I've listened to this great tune over & over for a decade now! What a killer sound! Another KILLER key solo by Rod Argent! Wow!
@BenMolen
One of the best tracks on the new album.I bought the CD at the gig in Drachten,last week.It grows on you ,the more you listen. Very upbeat album in this time of doom and gloom.The music cheers you up!!
@leechambers7522
WOW. Have always loved Colin's voice, but didn't know Rod had such amazing pipes. GREAT SONG! Why isn't this a hit?
@wesleycolemanmusic
Listen to Highwire from Circus by Argent. A lot of their music has Rod singing lead.
@jimmoore826
I'm really digging this song, cool vibe. I heard this for first time tonight.
@earlwilliams1525
I saw them a couple of months back in Clearwater, Fl. There presentations and material both old and new were something out of Rock Star Elitist Group.
The band performs solid and mind boggling harmonies and riffs, with Colin leads and Rods background vocals and keyboard/piano the Blues and Soul
piercing music with Tom on lead guitar and Jim on Bass are incomparable. These guys are leading the way, World, Radio needs to play these guys with
their heart wrenching Rhythm and Blues, with a dash of Soul and Country there isn't anyone that can beat them at their game. A Must See, and Must Add to your collections, their vital, their shattering and their NOW.
Earl Williams
Largo, Fl.
@ctwfan
Powerful vocals on this song....I like it !!!!
@guildt50
Timeless and brilliant....bless Jim....
@rjbluesky
An Awesome interview with excellent background info about how The Zombies came back after so many years. Hoping they keep playing for many years to come. This band is one of the best fine tuned bands in the world and the old classics are as great today as they were in the 60s. While at the same time, new material e.g., "Any Other Way" with one of the best videos in the market keeps the band very fresh and exciting to watch and listen to. It was a thrill to see the band play recently on their recent spring tour after growing up with their music in my youth.
@FuntimeVideoChannel
wow. great track.....would love to hear just the rhythm section isolated too. lovin' the cowbell on the verses....great job.