About The Song
Gerry Rafferty’s “Baker Street” is a renowned song from his album “City to City” released in February 1978. It gained widespread acclaim, winning the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically in 1979. Written by Rafferty, the song features a distinctive saxophone riff that became iconic. “Baker Street” reached the top three in multiple countries, including the UK and the US, where it held the second position on the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks.
Rafferty often stayed on Baker Street in London, which inspired the song’s title. The song’s lyrics depict the struggles and disillusionment of urban life, resonating with many listeners. The protagonist seeks solace in the bustling cityscape of Baker Street. With its iconic saxophone riff and enduring melody, “Baker Street” has remained beloved by fans since its release, maintaining its status as a timeless classic in the realm of soft rock.
Lyrics
Winding your way down on Baker Street
Light in your head and dead on your feet
Well, another crazy day
You'll drink the night away
And forget about everything
This city desert makes you feel so cold
It's got so many people, but it's got no soul
And it's taken you so long
To find out you were wrong
When you thought it held everything
You used to think that it was so easy
You used to say that it was so easy
But you're trying, you're trying now
Another year and then you'd be happy
Just one more year and then you'd be happy
But you're crying, you're crying now
Way down the street there's a light in his place
He opens the door, he's got that look on his face
And he asks you where you've been
You tell him who you've seen
And you talk about anything
He's got this dream about buying some land
He's gonna give up the booze and the one-night stands
And then he'll settle down
In some quiet little town
And forget about everything
But you know he'll always keep moving
You know he's never gonna stop moving
'Cause he's rolling, he's the rolling stone
And when you wake up, it's a new morning
The sun is shining, it's a new morning
And you're going, you're going home