Haynes also spent the summer of 2004 playing with The Dead, a group featuring the remaining members of The Grateful Dead. He was also a member of the longest running lineup of Phil Lesh's "Phil Lesh and Friend's" band, comprised of himself, Lesh, Jimmy Herring, John Molo, and Rob Baracco
In 2004, he was named to the Rolling Stone magazine list of 100 Greatest Guitarists of All-Time at #23. He was joined on the list by fellow Allman Brothers Band guitarists Duane Allman, Dickey Betts, and Derek Trucks.
Warren is well known for the annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam which draws many well known musicians, who play until the early morning hours. The Jam is a benefit for Habitat for Humanity, and is known as one of the best shows in the country.
End of the Line
Warren Haynes Lyrics
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At times my luck was so bad, I had to fold my hands,
Almost lost my soul, rarely I could find my head,
Wake up early in the morning, feeling nearly dead.
I was never afraid of danger, took trouble on the chin,
Mountains I have climbed, that have killed a thousand men,
Spent most of my lifetime downtown, sleepin' behind the wheel,
Oh, when I think about the old days,
Lord, it sends chills up and down my spine,
Yeah life ain't what it seems, on the boulevard of broken dreams,
Guess I opened my eyes in the nick of time,
'Cause it sure felt like the end of the line.
No matter how hard I run, I just can't get away
I try to do my best, but the devil gets in my way
Spent most of my lifetime downtown, sleepin' behind the wheel
'Till it all came down to kill or be killed
Oh, when I think about the old days,
Lord, it sends chills up and down my spine,
Yeah life ain't what it seems, on the boulevard of broken dreams,
Guess I opened my eyes in the nick of time,
'Cause it sure felt like the end of the line.
In Warren Haynes's song "End of the Line," the singer reflects on their past experiences and the struggles they have faced. The opening lines suggest that the character has reached a breaking point, feeling overwhelmed by the "gravity of trouble." The chorus highlights the idea that life is unpredictable and doesn't always go as planned. The singer looks back on their life, realizing that things were not what they seemed on the surface, particularly on the "boulevard of broken dreams." The repeated phrase "end of the line" suggests a sense of finality or impending doom. The verses describe the singer's journey, their fearlessness in the face of danger, and their independence, but ultimately they realize that they cannot outrun their troubles and that they have to face them head-on.
The song's themes deal with the idea of grappling with one's limitations and mortality. The singer has had to confront their own weaknesses and find ways to survive in the face of adversity. The song suggests that while life can be difficult, it is ultimately worth living. Another interpretation could be that the end of the line represents a turning point, a wake-up call that prompts the singer to reassess their life and make changes for the better.
Line by Line Meaning
And now the gravity of trouble was more than I could bear,
Trouble became too overwhelming for me to handle.
At times my luck was so bad, I had to fold my hands,
I experienced such bad luck that I felt powerless to change things.
Almost lost my soul, rarely I could find my head,
I came close to losing my sense of self and was often confused and disoriented.
Wake up early in the morning, feeling nearly dead.
I woke up exhausted and drained despite having just slept.
I was never afraid of danger, took trouble on the chin,
I was never scared to face danger and always tackled my problems head-on.
Mountains I have climbed, that have killed a thousand men,
I have faced challenges that were extremely difficult and dangerous, and many others failed on the same path.
Spent most of my lifetime downtown, sleepin' behind the wheel,
I spent most of my life chasing my dreams in a big city, often living out of my car.
Never needed anybody, I was king of the hill.
I was fiercely independent and always had control of my life.
No matter how hard I run, I just can't get away
No matter how hard I try to escape my problems, they always catch up with me.
I try to do my best, but the devil gets in my way
I strive to be my best self, but often get sidetracked by temptation and negativity.
'Till it all came down to kill or be killed
Things got so bad that I had to fight for survival.
Oh, when I think about the old days,
Reflecting on my past experiences
Lord, it sends chills up and down my spine,
Brings up strong emotions
Yeah life ain't what it seems, on the boulevard of broken dreams,
Life is much harder and difficult than what it appears to be in a big city known for unfulfilled dreams.
Guess I opened my eyes in the nick of time,
I finally realized the urgency of the situation just in time.
'Cause it sure felt like the end of the line.
It seemed like I was on the brink of losing everything.
Contributed by Stella I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gold Winger
It don't get no better.....that guitar duo send chills up n down my spine!!!!
Jolene Loveland
Oh God, how I love you guys! Absolutely beautiful! A truly perfect tribute shining with love and reverence. Thank you brothers, keep shing on now more than ever!
Jeff Tinsman
Love these 2 together. My favorite guitarists alive sans Mr. Clapton
Hans Roland Habegger
The indispensable Don Was on Bass!
brenda L golden
Love this but then again I Love them all ❤
David Taber
Yeah Jack's hanging back.. he so damn good it's not even right. All these guys are
Mark Nairn
Would have been nice to see Dickey go figure
Andy Davis
Warren is the best gutarist of 2018
Katherine Hudson
Love it...!!! thanks for sharing..!!
Lou Alar
ROCK ON!!! DEREK TRUCKS. IS AMAZING!!