Story Behind The Song
The song seems to be about a Good Samaritan, but he's a fake, only looking for fame and fortune. Re-mixed by legendary producer Stuart Epps (Led Zeppelin, Elton John, George Harrison).
Song Description
Re-mixed by legendary producer Stuart Epps who added a few effects and backing vocals to the original track. Driving Blues Rocker with "New Classic" Rock sound. The song seems to be about a Good Samaritan, but in fact he's a sham only in it for the fame and fortune. Dynamics abound from a single guitar opening, building to a wall-of-sound.
| Song Length |
3:53 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Rock - Progressive Rock |
| Tempo |
Fast (151 - 170) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Tense, Incensed |
Subject |
Danger, Frustration |
| Similar Artists |
Joe Bonamassa/Black Country Communion, Steve Morse (Dixie Dregs/Kansas/Deep Purple) |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1980 - 1989 |
| |
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?