Solsbury Hill
Peter Gabriel * Track #2 On Peter Gabriel 1: Car
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Solsbury Hill by Peter Gabriel
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Peter GabrielProduced by
Bob EzrinWrited by
Peter GabrielAbout
“Solsbury Hill” was written shortly after Peter left his old prog rock band Genesis. He was inspired to write it after meditating at Little Solsbury Hill in Somerset, England. It has often been interpreted as Peter’s way of coming to terms with his leaving Genesis and getting better opportunities to...
Solsbury Hill Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Climbing up on Solsbury Hill
I could see the city light
Wind was blowing, time stood still
Eagle flew out of the night
He was something to observe
Came in close, I heard a voice
Standing stretching every nerve
I had to listen, had no choice
[Chorus]
I did not believe the information
Just had to trust imagination
My heart going boom boom boom
"Son," he said
"Grab your things, I've come to take you home"
Ay, back home
[Verse 2]
To keep in silence I resigned
My friends would think I was a nut
Turning water into wine
Open doors would soon be shut
So I went from day to day
Though my life was in a rut
'Til I thought of what I'd say
Which connection I should cut
[Chorus]
I was feeling part of the scenery
I walked right out of the machinery
My heart going boom boom boom
"Hey," he said
"Grab your things, I've come to take you home"
Ay, back home
[Verse 3]
When illusion spin her net
I'm never where I want to be
And liberty she pirouette
When I think that I am free
Watched by empty silhouettes
Who close their eyes but still can see
No one taught them etiquette
I will show another me
[Chorus]
Today I don't need a replacement
I'll tell them what the smile on my face meant
My heart going boom boom boom
"Hey," I said
"You can keep my things, they've come to take me home"
Solsbury Hill Q&A
Who wrote Solsbury Hill's ?
Solsbury Hill was written by Peter Gabriel.
Who produced Solsbury Hill's ?
Solsbury Hill was produced by Bob Ezrin.
When did Peter Gabriel release Solsbury Hill?
Peter Gabriel released Solsbury Hill on Fri Feb 25 1977.
What did it all mean
Gabriel has said the song is about:
…being prepared to lose what you have for what you might get, or what you are for what you might be. It’s about letting go.
What did Peter Gabriel say about "Solsbury Hill"?
In a 2001 interview with Rolling Stone, Gabriel debunked rumors that the song was inspired by a Bruce Springsteen concert:
I saw Bruce’s first gig in London, I think at the Odeon House. That blew me away. But I don’t think it’s connected to ‘Solsbury Hill’ … I think that is hogwash. Because when I...