Andy Taylor is a guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, best known as … Read Full Bio ↴Andy Taylor is a guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, best known as a member of Duran Duran and The Power Station.

He was born in Cullercoats, England, on February 16, 1961. He already toured Europe when he was in his teens, before he joined Duran Duran in 1980. In 1985 he started The Power Station with bandmate John Taylor, drummer Tony Thompson and singer Robert Palmer. This band reminded him of what he loved most: rock n’ roll.

He decided to leave the synth pop music of Duran Duran and started a solo career, resulting in the albums Thunder (1986) and Dangerous (1990). In 1996 he reunited with The Power Station to make their second album.

He reunited with Duran Duran in 2001. In 2006 he departed the band for the second time. Currently he is finishing a new album/project in the UK & France for release later this year.

http://www.andy-taylor-music.com

Mustang Sally
Andy Taylor Lyrics

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Mustang Sally
Guess you better slow your Mustang down
Mustang Sally, baby
I guess you better slow your Mustang down
You been runnin' all over town
Guess I'll have to put your flat feet on the ground

All you want to do is ride around Sally (Ride Sally Ride)

All you want to do is ride around Sally (Ride Sally Ride)
All you want to do is ride around Sally (Ride Sally Ride)
All you want to do is ride around Sally (Ride Sally Ride)
One of these early mornings
I'm gonna be wipin' your weepin' eyes

I bought you a brand new Mustang
By Nineteen-Sixty-Five
Now you comin' right signifying woman
You don't want to let me ride

Mustang Sally
Guess you better slow your Mustang down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Mustang Sally" by Andy Taylor tell a story about a woman who is constantly running around in her Mustang, which annoys the singer who is telling her to slow down. The repetition of the chorus, "All you want to do is ride around Sally (Ride Sally Ride)" emphasizes the singer's frustration with her behavior. He then warns her that she needs to slow down her car and stop being so reckless, or else he will have to teach her a lesson by "putting her flat feet on the ground." The singer also hints that Sally is not faithful and that he will soon leave her.

The song's meaning can be interpreted in several ways. On the surface level, it could be seen as a simple warning to a reckless driver. However, many people consider the song to be a metaphor for Sally's wild and promiscuous behavior. The singer seems to be fed up with Sally's constant cheating and casual attitude towards their relationship. He warns her that if she continues at this rate, she will end up alone, represented by the phrase "I'm gonna be wipin' your weepin' eyes."

Line by Line Meaning

Mustang Sally
Referring to the singer of the story, who is compared to the model car Ford Mustang.

Guess you better slow your Mustang down
Advising the singer to be careful and slow down.

Mustang Sally, baby
Addressing the singer affectionately.

You been runnin' all over town
The artist has been moving around a lot.

Guess I'll have to put your flat feet on the ground
The artist needs to stop her reckless behavior and be responsible.

All you want to do is ride around Sally (Ride Sally Ride)
The singer has a carefree attitude and just wants to keep moving.

One of these early mornings
Implies that something bad will happen eventually.

I'm gonna be wipin' your weepin' eyes
The artist will regret her actions and face consequences.

I bought you a brand new Mustang
The artist was given a great gift to cherish.

By Nineteen-Sixty-Five
The year when the Mustang was first introduced.

Now you comin' right signifying woman
The singer is acting differently and disrespectfully.