The core members of the band were Glenn Hughes, Mel Galley and Dave Holland. After Glenn Hughes' departure in 1973, Galley and Holland decided to try to keep the band together, which they did with constantly varying line-ups until 1979 when Holland went on to join Judas Priest. At this point the band broke up. Holland tried to revive the band in 1990, after leaving Priest, but the band finally broke up in 1994. Their first three albums remain their best known and most commercially successful.
Your Love Is Alright
Trapeze Lyrics
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Can take you away
You give your love
To which I pay
I'm going down low
To make my play
Yes, I know baby
There's no mistake
I'm not a loner no more
No, let me, let me, let me, let me say
Your love is alright
Your love is alright
I've had bad bad times
People say that I'm rough
Why I can't tell you, baby
I can't tell you enough
For listen to me darlin', babe
What I have to say
You cannot be ashamed
To love today
We should know each other
Love
Never, never, never
Never say you'll leave me, baby
Oh never say you will
Well I'm wide open
What do you think that I am, baby
You cannot be ashamed
I'm a loving man, yeah
I'm going down
I know that you can't hear me, no
Well thunder bolts
Can't keep me away
You give your love
To which I pay
Now I'm going down low
To make my pay
Yes I know, I know, I know
I'm making no mistake
I'm not a loner no more, no
Let me, let me, let me
Let me say your love is alright, yeah
Oh your love
Your love is alright, girl
In the opening lines, the singer expresses his fear of losing his love. He wonders what might take her away from him, as though she is something too good to be true, too good to last. He acknowledges that his lover gives him love and care, and he returns this affection in some way. It seems that he is grateful for her love, but also feels unworthy of it – he says, “You cannot be ashamed/ To love today”.
The singer goes on to say that he has had some hardship in his life, but that his lover has helped him through it. While people may judge him for his rough exterior, his partner sees through it to the loving man he really is. He considers this a gift that he has been given, and he is grateful to his partner for seeing the real him. He seems to be urging his partner to stay with him, to not leave, and to not be afraid to love him.
The song seems to be an expression of gratitude for the gift of love, as well as a plea for that love to continue. The singer recognizes that he is not perfect, and he fears losing the love that has been given to him. The song encourages listeners to appreciate the love they have in their lives, and to not be afraid to love in return.
Line by Line Meaning
What thunder bolts
What could possibly stop me from getting to you
Can take you away
From my heart and my arms, never to be seen again
You give your love
You bestow upon me your beautiful, precious love
To which I pay
I give back to you all my love and everything I have
I'm going down low
I'll humble myself to have your love
To make my play
I'll do whatever it takes to win your heart
Yes, I know baby
I'm confident that I'm worthy of your love
There's no mistake
I believe that we're meant to be together
I'm not a loner no more
I don't have to spend my life alone anymore
No, let me, let me, let me, let me say
I need to express how much your love means to me
Your love is alright
Your love is perfect, it's all I need
I've had bad bad times
I've been through a lot of struggles and hardships
People say that I'm rough
I have a reputation for being tough and rugged
Why I can't tell you, baby
I can't explain why things have been so difficult for me
I can't tell you enough
I want you to know that I need your love desperately
For listen to me darlin', babe
Please hear me out, my dear
What I have to say
My feelings for you are genuine and deep
You cannot be ashamed
Don't be afraid to love me, it's okay
To love today
Let's start our love story now, it's the perfect moment
We should know each other
Let's get to know each other on a deeper level
Love
Our love is the most important thing in the world
Never, never, never
I promise to always be there for you
Never say you'll leave me, baby
Never make me face life without you
Oh never say you will
Please don't break my heart by leaving me
Well I'm wide open
I'm putting myself out there, completely vulnerable
What do you think that I am, baby
Do you see me as someone deserving of your love?
You cannot be ashamed
Don't be ashamed to love me, I'm worthy of it
I'm a loving man, yeah
All I have to offer is my love, and it's all for you
I'm going down
I'm taking the risk to pursue you
I know that you can't hear me, no
I know you might not be ready for my love yet
Can't keep me away
Nothing can stop me from coming back to you, I'm devoted
Now I'm going down low
I'm willing to do what it takes to have your love
To make my pay
I'll make my move to show you my love and commitment
Yes I know, I know, I know
Deep down, I know that we belong together
I'm making no mistake
I'm sure that loving you is the right choice
Let me, let me, let me
Please let me show you my love
Let me say your love is alright, yeah
I want to declare that your love is all I need and more
Oh your love
Your love is the light that guides me
Your love is alright, girl
Your love is everything to me, my sweet angel
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: THOMAS GALLEY, DAVE HOLLAND, GLENN WILLIAM HUGHES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mickey Martin
some of the best, "cleanest-pure" rock music of the 20th century... nothing like the crap played today... ain't that right y'all...??
Shredder Steve
100% agree!!
Tim Williams
Right Sir! I'm glad there R still some intelligent Rockers around!!!
Dennis Folse
My first Concert, '74 Beaumont Texas, still Love the music
kirbygene
What school did you go to? I saw a bunch of bands in Beaumont in the 70s, mostly at McDonald Gym at Lamar campus. Unfortunately I missed Trapeze
koolcajun61
@Japbikesuck I think the other band was bloodrock?
Alan Smith
No Glenn Hughes in '74.
Alan Smith
Was this outside at Lamar?
koolcajun61
Wow.. I was there....
vlad the Inhaler
Amazing Power Trio... all the best at what they do...great download...or upload, just plain great ! Nice one "tomasvalparaiso" !Nice one....from WAY back in the Day ! 1070's or So !! An example of Master Piece Rock Music !!