About the song
Released in 1969, “Crystal Blue Persuasion” is a pop song by Tommy James and the Shondells. It was written by Eddie Gray, Tommy James, and Mike Vale. The song was a major hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the Cash Box Top 100 chart. It also topped the charts in Canada and New Zealand. The song has been covered by many artists, including Stevie Wonder, Santana, and The Black Keys.
“Crystal Blue Persuasion” is a psychedelic pop song with a catchy melody and lyrics that are open to interpretation. Some listeners believe that the song is about drug use, while others believe that it is about a spiritual awakening. The song’s title has also been interpreted as a reference to the color blue, which is often associated with peace and tranquility.
No matter what the interpretation, “Crystal Blue Persuasion” is a timeless song that has resonated with listeners for over 50 years. It is a feel-good song that can lift your spirits and make you feel hopeful about the future.
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Lyrics
Look over yonder
What do you see?
The sun is a-rising
Most definitely
A new day is coming (ooh, ooh)
People are changing
Ain’t it beautiful? (Ooh, ooh)
Crystal blue persuasion
Better get ready to see the light
Love, love is the answer (ooh, ooh)
And that’s all right
So don’t you give up now (ooh, ooh)
So easy to find
Just look to your soul (your soul)
And open your mind
Crystal blue persuasion, hmm, hmm
It’s a new vibration
Crystal blue persuasion
Crystal
Blue persuasion
Maybe tomorrow
When he looks down
On every green field (ooh, ooh)
And every town
All of his children
And every nation
There’ll be peace and good brotherhood
Crystal blue persuasion, yeah
Crystal blue persuasion, aah-aah
Crystal blue persuasion, aah-aah
(Crystal blue persuasion, aah-aah)