About the song
Looking Glass’ “Brandy” is a classic rock ballad that has captured the hearts of listeners for decades. Released in 1972, the song became a massive hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and cementing Looking Glass’ place in rock music history.
The song’s intro immediately sets the stage with a haunting acoustic guitar riff and a melancholic melody. The lyrics, written by Elliot Lurie, tell the story of a young man’s unrequited love for a woman named Brandy. The singer’s longing and heartbreak are conveyed with raw emotion, making the song deeply relatable to listeners.
One of the song’s most memorable aspects is its soaring chorus, in which the singer expresses his desire to be with Brandy and his fear of losing her. The powerful vocals and the anthemic melody make the chorus a truly unforgettable moment in rock music.
“Brandy” has been praised for its poetic lyrics and its ability to evoke strong emotions in listeners. The song’s enduring popularity can be attributed to its timeless appeal and its universal themes of love, loss, and longing.
Over the years, “Brandy” has been covered by numerous artists, solidifying its status as a classic. The song’s enduring legacy is a testament to its quality and Looking Glass’ enduring talent.
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Lyrics
There’s a port on a western bay
And it serves a hundred ships a day
Lonely sailors pass the time away
And talk about their homes
And there’s a girl in this harbor town
And she works layin’ whiskey down
They say, Brandy, fetch another round
She serves them whiskey and wine
The sailors say, “Brandy, you’re a fine girl” (you’re a fine girl)
“What a good wife you would be” (such a fine girl)
“Yeah, your eyes could steal a sailor from the sea”
Brandy wears a braided chain
Made of finest silver from the North of Spain
A locket that bears the name
Of the man that Brandy loved
He came on a summer’s day
Bringin’ gifts from far away
But he made it clear he couldn’t stay
No harbor was his home
The sailors say, “Brandy, you’re a fine girl” (you’re a fine girl)
“What a good wife you would be” (such a fine girl)
“But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea”
Yeah, Brandy used to watch his eyes
When he told his sailor stories
She could feel the ocean fall and rise
She saw its ragin’ glory
But he had always told the truth, Lord, he was an honest man
And Brandy does her best to understand
At night when the bars close down
Brandy walks through a silent town
And loves a man who’s not around
She still can hear him say
She hears him say, “Brandy, you’re a fine girl” (you’re a fine girl)
“What a good wife you would be” (such a fine girl)
“But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea”
It is, yes it is
He said, “Brandy, you’re a fine girl” (you’re a fine girl)
“What a good wife you would be” (such a fine girl)
“But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea”