วีดีโอ

Memories of my youth... 😭😭😭

This song could be interpreted so many ways. I see it as a man that is going through a hard time in his life, waiting for something better to happen. Or he is simply living a life he does not enjoy. However is he not actively doing anything to change his circumstances, all he is doing is waiting for a different life to start for him. Any minute now, my ship is coming in I'll keep checking the horizon I'll stand on the bow, feel the waves come crashing Come crashing down, down, down, on me --- I think this speaks to his desperation for his life to change. He thinks it is possible that it could happen soon and keeps waiting for it. He is not actively doing anything to change his cercumstances, he is just waiting "for his ship to come in"( as the saying goes). When it happens he's convinced he'll stand at the forefront and be able to handle all the hardships that will come his way. Makes it seem as if perhaps this current life is filled with hardships that he has trouble handling. Much like people that think their troubles will change so long as certain life situations change, such as having more money, changing jobs, moving, etc., but for the most part money doesn't solve deep rooted problems, a new job doesn't always change a dissatisfaction with a career path, etc And you say, be still my love Open up your heart Let the light shine in But don't you understand I already have a plan I'm waiting for my real life to begin --- I believe this is a wife, could be any person that cares about him though. They are telling him to look at what is good, that is what will help him. He is resistant and basically shrugs the advice off by saying he is not meant to live his current life and he just needs to wait for his real life to start. When I awoke today, suddenly nothing happened But in my dreams, I slew the dragon --- He is not actively attempting to change his life, he is just waiting for something to miraculously change for him. When he wakes up, everything is still the same as it was, yet he seems a bit surprised that nothing happened. In his dreams he is amazing and can do anything and is the hero slaying dragons. And down this beaten path, and up this cobbled lane I'm walking in my old footsteps, once again And you say, just be here now Forget about the past, your mask is wearing thin --- I think he could be walking in the footsteps of his younger days, when he was young and a different life seemed possible. Perhaps he is thinking through all the things he could have done. His wife tells him to stop living in the past and exist in the present. He could also be walking in the not so distant past where everything was less difficult. Maybe he had a great job and lost it and is now waiting for a great new job to come along. He is wearing a "mask", pretending everything is fine and will turn out great when this new life starts. His wife recognizes that the mask is wearing thin and he is not as able to hide his real feelings. Let me throw one more dice I know that I can win I'm waiting for my real life to begin ---- his response to his wife is reminiscent of a desperate gambler. He wants just one more chance before he quits. He cannot imagine that the odds are against him, he is certain that he can win. However, like a compulsive gambler, one more roll is not going to be enough. Any minute now, my ship is coming in I'll keep checking the horizon And I'll check my machine, there's sure to be that call It's gonna happen soon, soon, soon It's just that times are lean ----- he is still waiting, but even more desperate now. He is making excuses as to why it's not occurring and depreately attempting to convince himself that it will happen soon. If he is waiting for that new job, he is sure that there will be a call on the answering machine. If there is not a message on the machine he can just tell himself that times are tough and that's why it didn't happen yet. This song is very depressing. One can picture a man desperately attempting to change his life cercumstances almost in vain. His wife recognizes that he is sinking into depression waiting for this "real life" to start. She wants him to come back to the present and see what is good about life, but he just stares into the future, waiting for some miracle to happen and change his current circumstances

Che bella canzone. Emozionante.

let me throw once more dice i no i can win

The most beautiful song ever

Wonderful guitar chords

I love Colin Hay ... every long trip in my car is accompanied with his voice and music..

I think this was originally from his Men at Work days.

WHS stipulated the Hi Vis vest...??

Wow.. every time I hear this I'm reminded how great Colin is...I was born in 69' in The U.SA...I remember Men at Work ..but as good as their work was Colin with an acoustic blows my mind. I didn't realize he had kept on playing after the 80's. But my love and I heard this song ..in the 2,000's. A great solo artist with great solo songs...acoustic all day. Thank you for this song!

🎥📢🎸🎷

Beautiful ❤️

Our son, Peter, died in Aug 2019 aged 34, of complications following cancer. This song reminds me of everything he was and could have been. I miss him.

How i like that there is santa claus in music industry. That gives inspiration to people best guitar player acoustic. Why is colin are so underated he need more commendation.

There is magic live with Colin Hay, great player and a vocal range to match.

One of the most underrated song writers, Colin Hay deserves many more accolades than he is given. He went into a dark hole after his initial success but lucky for all of us he came out the other side better than ever. Thank you Colin

❤

Most awesome song. It tugs on your heartstrings.

Thanks for posting this. Colin always had a great voice and something interesting to say through song.

You cannot overate this incredible talent. Thanks Colin.

Bellissima versione

I hope all these bits of beauty are for him alone and not the channel.

This songs signifies to my wife and I that we kinda saved each other and that what art is... you put your own meaning in where you can. we live on the ocean and i play this to her once in a while. this man is an artist once an for all

Dylan says a song stands on its own. This “stands” mighty tall. Bless you and your partner.

Justin Currie is, without doubt for those who understand the reference, Scotland's Don Walker. However, Colin Hay is Scotland's undisputed greatest minstrel. I love the music of both of them deeply. Be My Downfall holds an incredibly precious place in my past... Real Life speaks to my future.

Awesome performance! Brings back memories of listening to this song, when I worked gas tank install at Oldsmobile in the 80's

Can anybody identify his guitar ?

Beautiful!!!!!! Go Colin!! Great Australian icon

Oh my God I love this performance. Colin Hays is a brilliant, genius musician, singer and songwriter. When I hear him play and sing, my heart is filled with joy.

Lol some man who was probably drunk told Colin he likes the song about guns that appear and fade away!

Perfect!

Amazing, Colin doesn't even need a Band.

He's a treasure

I had my heyday and at 58 I’m now reinventing myself. I don’t know who I am now or what I want to be, but I resonate with this song about as much as any song I’ve ever heard. And there’s a lot I’ve heard over the past 58 years. I hope to pick up the pieces of my life and find my passion again so that I can live out the rest of my life being able to contribute to my community as well as live a life worth living for myself as well.

One of the best acoustic version....What a voice....

Love it, since I heard it.

Perfect super song

“Just be here now, forget about the past…. Your mask is wearing thin” Boy, did I need this reminder today. Beautiful song and message. Thank you good Sir.

Any minute now, my ship is coming in I'll keep checking the horizon And I'll stand on the bow, and feel the waves come crashing Come crashing down, down, down on me And you say, be still my love Open up your heart, let the light shine in But don't you understand I already have a plan I'm waiting for my real life to begin When I awoke today, suddenly nothing happened But in my dreams, I slew the dragon And down this beaten path, up this cobbled lane I'm walking in my old footsteps, once again And you say, just be here now Forget about the past, your mask is wearing thin Just let me throw one more dice I know that I can win I'm waiting for my real life to begin Any minute now, my ship is coming in I'll keep checking the horizon And I'll check my machine, there's sure to be that call It's gonna happen soon, soon, oh, so very soon It's just that times are lean And you say, be still my love Open up your heart, let the light shine in Don't you understand Oh, I already have a plan I'm waiting for my real life to begin On a clear day, I can see, see for a long way On a clear day, I can see See for a long way Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Colin James Hay / Thomas Mooney

🥰CADA VEZ CANTA MÁS LIIIINDOOOOO🥰

When someone's having a hardon over their own song

If this was the only song I wrote, I’d be very happy with myself

This song moved me to tears today Colin. I only just discovered it on Spotify and wish I had found it years ago. I love it. Thank you. Sending love and peace from Salt Spring Island, Canada. PS I love Men At Work too 🙂

He’s so humble, and so amazing.

Que vocal😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

What a stunning voice. Love MEN AT WORK ,,,, Colin you are a true true talent. Just sublime. Gxx

4:12 That audience sucked. What weak applause. That was frickin' awesome! His voice still sounds really great !!!.

Always good to hear his tunes. Laced with great stories and anecdotes. Thx Colin.

Others can play it, but only Colin can sing it.