The Yardbirds were a quality rock and roll band from the 1960s. They had a plethora of legendary musicians in their ranks over the years (Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page to name but three). I am a fan of their music. One of my favourite songs is For Your Love.
As I was driving home from somewhere the other day, I had the Yardbirds playing on the car radio. As I was singing along with Keith Relf, it suddenly occurred to me that the singer doesn’t make the greatest of offers/promises to the one he pursues. Sure, he gives her diamonds and the like, but consider this lyric:
For your love.
For your love.
For your love.
I’d give the moon if it were mine to give.
For your love.
I’d give the stars and the sun ‘fore I live.
For your love.
Well, I can promise the moon too. I could also promise shiny diamonds. Heck, I might even promise fidelity and love. But since I can’t possibly deliver the moon or diamonds, do I have to deliver the fidelity and love bits?
I know it’s a rock and roll song, but still, I think the lyrics fall down a little there. Good thing the music is so tight.
