The song has been interpreted as an ode to the joys of driving, which of course it isn't. The idea was to describe the fragmented, conflicting thoughts and emotions that might follow the break-up of a relationship. The sheer impossibility of imagining not seeing someone again who you had been so close to is pointed out in the lines 'The news is blue, I'll never remember my time with you', by the harmony vocals of Noel McCalla and Jim Nellis. Curiously I was approached by an American group recently who wanted to change that line in their version of the song. They wanted 'I'll always remember', feeling that this would be more positive. Each to his own. 'Take your place in the Driver's Seat' offers some glimmer of hope through the power of positive thought. In the end I don't mind how people interpret it as long as they like it.
This song is perfection and I feel, in my life, understanding it is key.
This song is perfection and I feel, in my life, understanding it is key.
Hearing it puts me in a mood where i contemplate those things in life. Breakups and moving on.
Hearing it puts me in a mood where i contemplate those things in life. Breakups and moving on.
The instrumentation is great. I love the snare coming in after the initial chords. Not many songs make me stop and just think about life. This is one of those.
The instrumentation is great. I love the snare coming in after the initial chords. Not many songs make me stop and just think about life. This is one of those.
Paul Roberts, an artist in many capacities, is to be commended. The cover art for 'Fickle Heart' speaks volumes.
Paul Roberts, an artist in many capacities, is to be commended. The cover art for 'Fickle Heart' speaks volumes.
For me this some is about love and loss. I know the origin of the tune, Paul had a killer riff he wanted to work into it, but didn't (for reasons he explained on his site). curious what that was.
@Josega Paul, This is one of the great songs of the era and I mean "great." The beat, instrumentals, vocalizing--- and your seemingly nonchalant delivery of the heart-wrenching lyrics make this a classic song. This is a perfect work, the rival of any by far more famous artists. Whoever made the video deserves credit, as well: it perfectly captures all the song's emotions and nuances.
@Josega Paul, This is one of the great songs of the era and I mean "great." The beat, instrumentals, vocalizing--- and your seemingly nonchalant delivery of the heart-wrenching lyrics make this a classic song. This is a perfect work, the rival of any by far more famous artists. Whoever made the video deserves credit, as well: it perfectly captures all the song's emotions and nuances.
@Jorasar Wow, Paul, you signed in here and clarified the meaning of your song. Thanks for signing your name in all caps -- I might have missed it otherwise.
@Jorasar Wow, Paul, you signed in here and clarified the meaning of your song. Thanks for signing your name in all caps -- I might have missed it otherwise.
The song has been interpreted as an ode to the joys of driving, which of course it isn't. The idea was to describe the fragmented, conflicting thoughts and emotions that might follow the break-up of a relationship. The sheer impossibility of imagining not seeing someone again who you had been so close to is pointed out in the lines 'The news is blue, I'll never remember my time with you', by the harmony vocals of Noel McCalla and Jim Nellis. Curiously I was approached by an American group recently who wanted to change that line in their version of the song. They wanted 'I'll always remember', feeling that this would be more positive. Each to his own. 'Take your place in the Driver's Seat' offers some glimmer of hope through the power of positive thought. In the end I don't mind how people interpret it as long as they like it.
This song is perfection and I feel, in my life, understanding it is key.
This song is perfection and I feel, in my life, understanding it is key.
Hearing it puts me in a mood where i contemplate those things in life. Breakups and moving on.
Hearing it puts me in a mood where i contemplate those things in life. Breakups and moving on.
The instrumentation is great. I love the snare coming in after the initial chords. Not many songs make me stop and just think about life. This is one of those.
The instrumentation is great. I love the snare coming in after the initial chords. Not many songs make me stop and just think about life. This is one of those.
Paul Roberts, an artist in many capacities, is to be commended. The cover art for 'Fickle Heart' speaks volumes.
Paul Roberts, an artist in many capacities, is to be commended. The cover art for 'Fickle Heart' speaks volumes.
For me this some is about love and loss. I know the origin of the tune, Paul had a killer riff he wanted to work into it, but didn't (for reasons he explained on his site). curious what that was.
@Josega Paul, This is one of the great songs of the era and I mean "great." The beat, instrumentals, vocalizing--- and your seemingly nonchalant delivery of the heart-wrenching lyrics make this a classic song. This is a perfect work, the rival of any by far more famous artists. Whoever made the video deserves credit, as well: it perfectly captures all the song's emotions and nuances.
@Josega Paul, This is one of the great songs of the era and I mean "great." The beat, instrumentals, vocalizing--- and your seemingly nonchalant delivery of the heart-wrenching lyrics make this a classic song. This is a perfect work, the rival of any by far more famous artists. Whoever made the video deserves credit, as well: it perfectly captures all the song's emotions and nuances.
@Jorasar Wow, Paul, you signed in here and clarified the meaning of your song. Thanks for signing your name in all caps -- I might have missed it otherwise.
@Jorasar Wow, Paul, you signed in here and clarified the meaning of your song. Thanks for signing your name in all caps -- I might have missed it otherwise.