The original trio comprised of American Andrew Thomas, British John McInerney, and Jamaican Trevor Taylor - the original lead vocalist. The debut single L.O.V.E In My Car failed to make an impression in the pop charts but the follow-up You're A Woman was a massive success, reaching the top 10 in many European countries.
Trevor Taylor provided the lead vocal for the group's early hit singles including You're A Woman and Pretty Young Girl. The 1987 single Come Back And Stay was the first to feature John McInerney on lead vocal. Although the track was originally recorded as demo with Trevor Taylor's voice, the producers subjectively chose John McInerney's version. This created tension within the group which ultimately lead to Trevor Taylor's departure. John McInerney went on to perform lead vocal on the vast majority of Bad Boys Blue's output.
The group became massively popular in Eastern Europe, with the band performing to sell-out crowds in Russia and the Ukraine. In contrast the group never charted in the UK and their only charting USA single was Save Your Love.
The group has experienced numerous line up changes. In 1988 Trevor Taylor left the group - a year after being practically demoted to backup singer - but was asked to rejoin the group the following year just for recording sessions of Hungry for Love single that was to be featured on the group's first compilation album Bad Boys Best. Trevor Taylor's departure permanently secured John McInerney's position as the band's new lead vocalist. Trevor Taylor was replaced by Trevor Bannister. Trevor Bannister left in 1993 and the remaining two members performed as a duo. Mo Russel joined the group in 1995. In 1999 Kevin McCoy (stage name JoJo Max) replaced Mo Russel by joining Bad Boys Blue fulltime after being the group's rapper since 1998, but left in early 2003 leaving Bad Boys Blue as a duo again. However, in 2006, Kevin McCoy rejoined Andrew Thomas' Bad Boys Blue line-up (see below).
In 2005 Thomas and McInerney split under less than amicable circumstances. Carlos Ferreira joined John McInerney in 2006 and new material is said to be forthcoming from this, presently Poland-based, duo. Andrew Thomas also formed a version of Bad Boys Blue with former member Kevin McCoy and singer Herb McCoy but they are not signed to any record label. The question of who gets to officially use the Bad Boys Blue brand name has not yet been resolved.
Fly Away
Bad Boys Blue Lyrics
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We close our eyes just you and I. We're gonna fly.
We're gonna fly through all the centuries and all the times.
And maybe we will find a paradise.
Fly away. Fly away.
We can fly away in a time machine.
Fly away. Fly away.
We're gonna dream a hundred dreams.
A thousand fantasies. And our heartbeat is ringing in the air.
We're gonna meet the lovers - Romeo and Juliet.
And maybe for one night. We're gonna stay there.
Fly away. Fly away.
We can fly away in a time machine.
Fly away. Fly away.
We can fly away in a time machine tonight.
The lyrics of Bad Boys Blue's "Fly Away" convey a sense of longing for an escape from reality into a realm of limitless possibilities. The song starts with the idea of finding a way to climb the stairway to the shining stars, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for reaching one's goals and aspirations. With closed eyes and boundless imagination, the singer promises to travel through time and space to explore different eras and civilizations. The lyrics paint a picture of a never-ending adventure, with the possibility of finding a paradise somewhere along the way.
As the song progresses, the imagery of escaping into a time machine is used to express the idea of leaving behind the limitations of time and space altogether. The singer describes dreams and fantasies waiting to be explored, with the sound of their heartbeat ringing in the air. The mention of Romeo and Juliet adds to the romance of the idea of escaping into a different era and falling in love all over again, if only for one night. The song ends with the chorus reaffirming the possibility of escaping into a time machine tonight and embarking on a journey of endless possibilities.
Overall, the song "Fly Away" can be interpreted as an ode to the human spirit's yearning for adventure and exploration. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world where anything is possible and explore how we can all reach and accomplish the goals we believe impossible. The song is a perfect reminder of the importance of dreaming and having the courage to pursue our passions and aspirations.
Line by Line Meaning
We're gonna find a stairway to the shining stars tonight.
We're going to embark on a journey to the brightest stars in the sky tonight.
We close our eyes just you and I. We're gonna fly.
Together, we'll close our eyes and soar high into the sky, leaving our physical body behind.
We're gonna fly through all the centuries and all the times.
We'll travel through the ages and experience different time periods during our flight.
And maybe we will find a paradise.
Perhaps we'll come across an utopia during our journey.
Fly away. Fly away.
Let's take off and leave everything behind.
We can fly away in a time machine.
Together we can travel through time using our imagination.
Fly away. Fly away.
Let's take off and leave everything behind (repeated).
We can fly away in a time machine tonight.
Our journey through time starts tonight!
We're gonna dream a hundred dreams.
We have the luxury to imagine limitless possibilities.
A thousand fantasies.
Our minds can visualize countless, magical scenarios during our journey
And our heartbeat is ringing in the air.
Our excitement is palpable and can be felt in the atmosphere.
We're gonna meet the lovers - Romeo and Juliet.
We'll meet the star-crossed lovers from Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet.
And maybe for one night.
Potentially for just one night, we'll get to experience their love story firsthand.
We're gonna stay there.
We'll get to remain in their world, even if only for a brief time.
Fly away. Fly away.
Let's take off and leave everything behind (repeated).
We can fly away in a time machine.
Together we can travel through time using our imagination.
Fly away. Fly away.
Let's take off and leave everything behind (repeated).
We can fly away in a time machine tonight.
Our journey through time starts tonight!
Contributed by John H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Oleg VR
Bad Boys forever! Bravi!!!...
Piotr Apostoł
TREWOR + ANDREW + JOHN =
BAD BOYS BLUE THE BEST OF WORLD MUSIC 80S 😅😅😅💙👍
nofd1977
Ahh yes the good ol days
Daniel C
Super de super !!!!!
Cristian Greta
Just perfect
Jairo caneppelle
👏👏👏👏👏👏
Novo Hamburgo RS Brasil
Aymen Ahmed
My sweet remember 🇪🇬😭😭😭
Diego Pascarelli
fly away!
Maria Costanza Brunetti
♥️🍀🍀
Cezar Galvao
Very vice 👊