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.
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Thunder
Andy Taylor Lyrics
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I feel like I'm in heaven
When you're in my arms
I never want to leave you
No matter where you're going
What can I do that's not wrong
When will my world turn around
Stand by me
I'll never let you go
Hold me close
I love you so
Is it just my heart
Lyin' to my head
Stand by me
When you close your eyes
I feel like I'm in heaven
What can I say that's not wrong
When will our worlds turn around
The lyrics of Andy Taylor's "Thunder" expresses his deep love and devotion toward his partner. The opening lines "When you close your eyes, I feel like I'm in heaven, When you're in my arms, I never want to leave you" signify that his lover is his safe haven, and he cherishes every moment they share together. The line "No matter where you're going, what can I do that's not wrong" depicts Taylor's willingness to support his lover in every aspect of their life, even if it seems wrong to the rest of the world.
As the song progresses, the lyrics take an introspective turn, as Taylor voices his uncertainties about their future as a couple. The lines "When will my world turn around, What can I do that's not wrong, When will our worlds turn around" showcases Taylor's vulnerability, as he yearns for clarity in his relationship with his partner. However, the chorus "Stand by me, I'll never let you go, Hold me close, I love you so, Is it just my heart, lyin' to my head, Stand by me" asserts that despite his insecurities and doubts, his love for his partner remains steadfast, and he promises to stand by them no matter what.
Overall, "Thunder" is a heartfelt expression of love that encapsulates both the joys and the uncertainties of being in a devoted relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
When you close your eyes
Your presence is so comforting that it feels like heaven to me just to be near you.
I feel like I'm in heaven
Being with you is an experience of pure bliss and contentment for me.
When you're in my arms
Holding you close is such a powerful feeling of love and intimacy that it's hard to let you go.
I never want to leave you
My love for you is so strong that I can't imagine being away from you.
No matter where you're going
I will always be there for you, no matter what the future holds.
What can I do that's not wrong
I want to show you how much I care for you, but I'm afraid of doing something that might be seen as inappropriate or hurtful.
When will my world turn around
I feel like I'm stuck in a rut, waiting for something exciting and life-changing to happen.
Stand by me
I need your support and love to get through the challenges of life.
I'll never let you go
I am committed to you for life and will always be by your side.
Hold me close
Your embrace is a source of safety and comfort for me in difficult times.
I love you so
My feelings of love for you are overwhelming and all-consuming.
Is it just my heart
I wonder if my emotions are clouding my judgement and making it hard for me to see the truth.
Lyin' to my head
I'm afraid that I might be deceived by my own emotions and make the wrong decisions as a result.
When will our worlds turn around
I hope that we can both find happiness and fulfillment in life, and that our paths will lead us together.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Fintage House Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDY TAYLOR, STEPHEN JONES
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"I Might Lie" (Andy Taylor, Steve Jones) – 00:00
"Don't Let Me Die Young" (Taylor, Jones) – 5:16
"Life Goes On" (Taylor, Jones) – 9:47
"Thunder" (Taylor, Jones) – 14:34
"Night Train" (Taylor, Jones) – 18:41
"Tremblin'" (Taylor, Jones) – 23:22
"Bringin' Me Down" (Taylor, Jones) – 27:50
"Broken Window" (Taylor) – 33:00
"French Guitar" (Taylor, Jones) – 37:17
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Track listing:
1. " I Might Lie" (Andy Taylor, Steve Jones) – 5:20
2. "Don't Let Me Die Young" (Taylor, Jones) – 4:23
3. "Life Goes On" (Taylor, Jones) – 4:53
4. "Thunder" (Taylor, Jones) – 4:03
5. "Night Train" (Taylor, Jones) – 4:40
6. "Tremblin'" (Taylor, Jones) – 4:30
7. "Bringin' Me Down" (Taylor, Jones) – 5:07
8. "Broken Window" (Taylor) – 4:11
9. "French Guitar" (Taylor, Jones) – 4:03
Personnel:
Andy Taylor - lead vocals, guitars
Steve Jones - guitars
Mickey Curry - drums
Patrick O'Hearn - bass guitar
Brett Tuggle - keyboards
Paulinho Da Costa - percussion
Mark Volman - backing vocals
Howard Kaylan - backing vocals
Ernest Cossiboom
Japanese remaster pressing from fan club:01. I Might Lie
02. Don't Let Me Die Young
03. Life Goes On
04. Thunder
05. Night Train
06. Tremblin'
07. Bringin' Me Down
08. Broken Window
09. French Guitar
Bonus tracks:
10. Take It Easy
11. Wings Of Love
12. Angel Eyes
13. When The Rain Comes Down
14. Dead On The Money
15. Take It Easy (vocal / rock mix)
16. When The Rain Comes Down (long version)
17. Take It Easy (extended dance version)
Ali Baba
This is really the most unterrated album in history!
Grim Reaper
I think so
frank mccollum
A great album indeed. Andy so Awesome!!
Dwayne Martin
It is a great album..... it should have been huge commercially. It rocks!
Andy Taylor also played guitar for Rod Stewart (Lost in You).
Joe Schmoe
Ali Baba yeah it is, if Andy had released this solo before Duran Duran there would have been no need.
Jim Cos
yes, really a great album
Marc Smith
This Album was my guilty pleasure in high school. After my buddies had left and all the Maiden and Priest albums put away, I'd put this on and chill.
Benny Painter
Right..same here.lol
Paul Wilson
@Ernest Cossiboom got az bootleg tape then a bootleg cd and made copies for friends.
Paul Wilson
I took bon jovi off my gfs turntable and put this on .