Pilgrim

Eric Clapton

About Pilgrim

"Pilgrim" is a pop rock song written by the British musicians Eric Clapton and Simon Climie. The duo also produced the song, which came about after a jam session between the two in the late 1990s. The title was recorded for Clapton's 1998 studio album Pilgrim and was released as the fourth and final single of the album. The song was always released as a B-side to another single and was accompanied by a music video. It is part of the Lethal Weapon 4 soundtrack.


Year:
1998
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And how do I choose and where do I draw the line
Between truth and necessary pain?
And how do I know and where do I get my belief
That things will be all right again?

What words do I use to try and explain
To those who have witnessed all my tears?
And what does it mean to know all these things
When love's been wasted all these years
When love's been wasted all these years.

Standing in the shadows
With my heart right in my hand,
Removed from other people
Who could never understand.

I was a pilgrim for your love,
A pilgrim for your love,
A pilgrim for your love,
I was a pilgrim for your love.

It's like living in a nightmare,
Like looking in the blackest hole,
Like standing on the edge of nothing,
Completely out of control.

Now where have I been all these years
And how come I just couldn't see?
Like a blind man walking 'round in darkness,
I was a pilgrim for your love,
I was a pilgrim for your love.

Standing in the shadows
With my heart right in my hand,
Removed from other people
Who could never understand.

I was a pilgrim for your love,
A pilgrim for your love,
A pilgrim for your love,
I was a pilgrim for your love.

I was a pilgrim for your love.
A pilgrim for your love.
I was a pilgrim.
Pilgrim for your love

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Eric Clapton

Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE (born 30 March 1945) is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter. Clapton is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist, and separately as a member of The Yardbirds and Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time. Clapton ranked second in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and fourth in Gibson's Top 50 Guitarists of All Time. more »

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Written by: ANDREW JAMES STOCKDALE, STEVEN KILLE, MARK LAUGHLIN, JASON SIMON

Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Pilgrim" is a song released by British rock musician Eric Clapton, in his 1998 studio album of the same name.
Album Attribute
The "Pilgrim" album was the first of Clapton's to include songs written with Simon Climie, who also produced the album.
Critical Reception
Despite mixed reviews, Pilgrim album peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 chart, indicating a relatively commercial success.
Song Inspiration
"Pilgrim" was reportedly inspired by Clapton's personal feelings of being lost and on a journey, similar to a pilgrim.
Collaboration
In "Pilgrim", as well as several other songs in the album, Clapton collaborated with songwriter and producer Simon Climie.
Musical Style
"Pilgrim" displays a combination of adult contemporary, pop, and rock styles, which was a departure from Clapton's traditional blues sound.
Technical Aspect
The album, including the song "Pilgrim" was noted for its extensive use of synthesisers and production effects, marking a distinct shift from Clapton's previous work.
Unique Song Composition
"Pilgrim" is one of the first songs by Clapton where he uses the "Dobro", a type of resonator guitar, adding a unique sound to the song.
Live Performances
"Pilgrim", and other songs from the album were performed during Clapton’s Pilgrim tour in 1998, featuring notable musicians like David Sanborn and Steve Gadd.
Commercial Success
Despite the mixed reviews, "Pilgrim" the song and the album, were commercially successful and achieved platinum status in several countries, including the United States and Canada.

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