Lyrics
There’s a place up ahead and I’m goin’Just as fast as my feet can fly
Come away, come away if you’re goin’
Leave the sinkin’ ship behind
Come on the risin’ wind
We’re goin’ up around the bend
Ooh
Bring a song and a smile for the banjo
Better get while the gettin’s good
Hitch a ride to the end of the highway
Where the neon’s turn to wood
Come on the risin’ wind
We’re goin’ up around the bend
Ooh
You can ponder perpetual motion
Fix your mind on a crystal day
Always time for good conversation
There’s an ear for what you say
Come on the risin’ wind
We’re goin’ up around the bend
Yeah
Ooh
Catch a ride to the end of the highway
And we’ll meet by the big red tree
There’s a place up ahead and I’m goin’
Come along, come along with me
Come on the risin’ wind
We’re goin’ up around the bend
Yeah
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Amidst the turmoil of the late 1960s and early 1970s, Creedence Clearwater Revival erupted onto the rock scene as a beacon of American roots music infused with an earnest call to change. ‘Up Around the Bend,’ a track from their 1970 album ‘Cosmo’s Factory,’ became an anthem imbued with an infectious sense of optimism and progression. It’s a song that encourages a break from the status quo and suggests a journey toward uncharted territories, both physically and metaphorically.
As we look closer at the lyrics penned by John Fogerty, ‘Up Around the Bend’ sings of an idealistic escape, one that offers more than what meets the eye. With its driving rhythm and engaging hooks, the song chimes in harmony with the era’s collective longing for a better and brighter future. Let’s take the winding road through the lyrical scenery of a track that becomes more resonant as the years progress.
Sonic Highways: The Lure of the Open Road
The song kicks off with an invitation to `come away` to a place ‘up ahead,’ using the timeless metaphor of a journey to symbolize a break from past constraints. America’s fascination with the open road as a symbol of freedom permeates the track, suggesting that what we seek may just be around the next bend. This stirring sentiment has resonated with generations of listeners looking for a change from their own ‘sinkin’ ship.’
Through the roar of John Fogerty’s gritty vocals backed by the propulsive drive of the band, the song captures the spirit of the American frontier – a willingness to leave behind the familiar and face the great unknown. This is the musical embodiment of manifest destiny in the modern age.
The Beckoning of New Beginnings
The lyrics beckon listeners to ‘bring a song and a smile for the banjo,’ reinforcing the notion of bringing only one’s joy and music for the journey ahead. This line represents abandoning material concerns and embracing the simplicity of travel and new experiences. The references to ‘the neon’s turn[ing] to wood’ may suggest a return to nature and authenticity, departing from the artificial glow of city life.
These words craft an image of a communal excursion to a proverbial promised land — a place where the complexities of modern life give way to the elemental pleasures of conversation, music, and kinship.
Whispering Winds of Change: Revolution in the Air
The recurrent phrase ‘come on the risin’ wind’ can be interpreted as a call to join a movement headed towards change. In the context of the era it was written, ‘Up Around the Bend’ full-throatedly echoes the sentiments of the counterculture and the radical shifts in social consciousness taking place.
The ‘risin’ wind’ could easily be substituted with the winds of revolution, with Fogerty’s voice serving as the rallying cry for a generation striving to transcend the mire of the times. At the heart of it, the song is an optimistic anthem that contrasts the darkness of moments like the Vietnam War with a glimmer of hope for renewal and rebirth.
In Pursuit of Perpetuity and Crystal Days
Delving deeper into the reflective, ‘You can ponder perpetual motion, fix your mind on a crystal day,’ we tap into the song’s meditative core. It’s not just a song about moving forward but also about appreciating the moment and fostering meaningful connections. It encourages listeners to think beyond the day-to-day and look towards endless possibilities, where each ‘crystal day’ represents clarity and purity in one’s aspirations.
At its essence, it’s also about engaging dialogue, signifying that even in the midst of a journey towards something new, there is ‘always time for good conversation.’ This aligns with the collective yearning for communication and understanding that was — and remains — essential for any societal progression.
Memorable Lines that Echo Through Time
Certain lyrics from ‘Up Around the Bend’ resonate persistently, such as ‘Catch a ride to the end of the highway’ and ‘There’s a place up ahead and I’m goin’.’ These lines have a timeless quality, stamping them into the collective psyche and inspiring numerous interpretations through the decades.
Echoing with a sense of both individual and communal hope, these lyrics have become engraved in rock’s vast canon as symbols of the timeless human quest for purpose and place. They stand as reminders that, though our paths may diverge, the universal journey upwards and around the unknown bend continues.
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