Story Behind The Song
The storyteller appears to be a hero who helps others, but you soon realize he's only interested in fame and fortune for himself.
Song Description
Driving Blues-Rock with neo-Classic Rock sound. The song appears to be about a Good Samaritan, but he's a sham who is only in it for recognition and money. Dramatic changes and a ton of dynamics, going from a sparse guitar opening to a wall-of-sound onslaught with screaming guitar solo. Progressive influences include Steve Morse (Dixie Dregs/Kansas/Deep Purple) and Dann Huff of Giant.
| Song Length |
3:52 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Rock - Hard Rock |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Tense, Incensed |
Similar Artists |
Joe Bonamassa, Giant |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1970 - 1979 |
Lyrics
Didn't you see me dive in the river to save your little boy?
He had gone in over his head, chasing a rubber toy.
Well, I jumped in with my clothing on and oh, how the river roared!
What about my, what about my, what about, what about my reward?
As I was a-walkin' on down the road heading for the corner bar,
I saw a little girl step into the path of a rapidly-moving car.
I SHOUTED! And I grabbed her just in time, to save her from the speeding Ford.
What about my, what about my, what about, what about my reward?
What about my, what about my, what about, what about my reward?
Sirens screaming! People too! Flames rolling up to the clouds.
An old man looked from his fiery window far above the crowd,
And as he jumped, I turned away and prayed for his soul to The Lord.
What about my, what about my, what about, what about my reward?
What about my, what about my, what about, what about my reward?
What about my, what about my, what about, what about my reward?