Oh Well (Part 1) Lyrics
Fabulous song, giving an opportunity for some cool guitar work around a cleverly written ( and very catchy ) song.
I guess it is really about someone who is self deprecating, or at least acknowledging their own shortcomings, but also that others have their problems too - don't judge, just accept.
I particularly like the second verse, because it takes a very realistic approach to God ( is that possible? who knows ). Sort of "yes I love you and will help you, but don't get too bigheaded."
I still think it is about superficial people who rely on others for their sense of self, and the writer is telling them not to ask him what he thinks because they might get hurt by what he thinks.
I still think it is about superficial people who rely on others for their sense of self, and the writer is telling them not to ask him what he thinks because they might get hurt by what he thinks.
This song is amazing. Love the distortion on the voice.
Just pretty self-explanatory.
Best Peter Green era song from this great band!
Page used the stop and start technique as an inspiration on "Black dog"
wow only 2 comments? this is only the best song to have ever come out of the late 60's! bloody good blues guitarist was peter green, especially when combined with danny kirwan. more people should pay more attention to this masterpiece of blues rock
This song is a masterpiece
A cheap, sleazy rock record (in the good way) that trademarks the era.
Awesome.
I think it is a song about people caring too much about superficial things: "I can't sing, i ain't and my legs are thin.." So, the writer is telling the audience that you may not want his opinion of you because he would be brutally honest, and you might not like what you hear. Especially if you're in the high maintenance, superficial category....... probably best not to ask.
"I ain't pretty*"
"I ain't pretty*"
A really great song that wouldn't go over well in this age of "safe spaces" and the like. That kind of honesty, from a person or even more so from God (like the Total Perspective Vortex on major steroids), isn't appreciated--so I'm glad it was written when it was.
Judge not lest ye be judged.