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.
Queen Of Hearts
Bad Boys Blue Lyrics
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I was sitting in a tavern
I saw him playing cards
And I went over to the old man
He said, "I read inside the cards
All about your life
Do you want to know it?
So listen to me"
The Queen of Hearts
The Queen of Hearts knows about life
She knows all about the heartache
Of the lovers in the night
Can't you try to read the signs?
The Queen of Hearts
The Queen of Hearts knows about fate
And the Queen of Hearts, she's telling me,
"Run home to your love
Run before it is too late"
He shuffled all his cards
And then he started dealing
The Jack of Clubs, then Queen of Hearts
I didn't know the meaning
He said, "You'll lose your lover"
I did not believe a word
But when I got back home
My baby was gone
The Queen of Hearts
The Queen of Hearts knows about life
She knows all about the heartache
Of the lovers in the night
Can't you try to read the signs
The Queen of Hearts
The Queen of Hearts knows about fate
And the Queen of Hearts, she?s telling me,
'Run home to your love,
Run before it is too late
The Queen of Hearts
The Queen of Hearts knows about life
She knows all about the heartache
Of the lovers in the night
Can't you try to read the signs
The Queen of Hearts
The Queen of Hearts knows about fate
And the Queen of Hearts, she's telling me
Run home to your love,
Run before it is too late
The song "Queen of Hearts" by Bad Boys Blue is a story about a man seeking answers for his uncertain love life. The song starts with him meeting an old man in a tavern who was playing cards. The old man tells him that he can read the cards and all about his life. The singer then asks about his love life and the old man reveals a warning that he will lose his lover but the man dismisses it. However, it turns out to be true as he finds his lover gone when he gets back home. The chorus represents the warning the old man gave him as he narrates about the Queen of Hearts knowing about life and fate.
The Queen of Hearts can be seen as a symbol of fate, a mysterious force that guides and warns us, but ultimately we have the power to make our own choices. The song can also be interpreted as a commentary on how love and relationships are unpredictable and can lead to heartbreak. The singer's warning and subsequent heartbreak could have been avoided if he had paid attention to the signs and listened to the advice of the Queen of Hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
It was late after midnight
The time was late after midnight
I was sitting in a tavern
I was seated in a bar
I saw him playing cards
I witnessed him playing cards
And I went over to the old man
I walked over to the senior man
He said, "I read inside the cards
He spoke, 'I predict from the cards
All about your life
Everything about your life
Do you want to know it?
Do you wish to learn?
So listen to me"
Therefore, pay heed."
The Queen of Hearts
The Queen of Hearts
The Queen of Hearts knows about life
The Queen of Hearts is knowledgeable about life
She knows all about the heartache
She is well-versed with heartache
Of the lovers in the night
Of nighttime lovers
Can't you try to read the signs?
Won't you attempt to decipher the signals?
The Queen of Hearts knows about fate
The Queen of Hearts is an expert in destiny
And the Queen of Hearts, she's telling me,
And the Queen of Hearts is advising me
"Run home to your love
Hurry home to your beloved
Run before it is too late"
Depart before it is too tardy"
He shuffled all his cards
He mixed all his cards
And then he started dealing
And then he began to distribute
The Jack of Clubs, then Queen of Hearts
The Jack of Clubs, then Queen of Hearts
I didn't know the meaning
I was oblivious to the significance
He said, "You'll lose your lover"
He warned, 'You'll lose your beloved
I did not believe a word
I did not accept a single word
But when I got back home
However, when I arrived at home
My baby was gone
My love had vanished
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DONOVAN LEITCH, K. HAAREN, VAN, TONY HENDRIK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Luiz Cristiano Teles Paim
Anos 80 será lembrado para sempre! Mas para quem viveu está época inesquecível e maravilhosa****
Максим Гончаров
А я до сих пор эту песню люблю слушаю молодцы просто шедевр!
Renda Extra 2021
O tipo de música que me faz ter ânimo!
Armando Ubisse
O tempo que passou não volta mais,mas através da música podemos viajar no tempo, não faltou nada, sensacional..
Sylwia S
Dokładnie tak! Uwielbiam ich❤️
Bettina Gitsels
I LOVE 🥰 THIS SONG 💗
Serg66unya
Я считаю что это самая бомбическая вещь которая была исполнена этими ребятами , хотя и альбомы которые все знают тоже супер ! Эх было же время !)) А кто то их сегодня слушает ?
Наблюдатель
Наверное старшее поколение
Коля
Слушают!
Эльмира Шаяхметова
Слушаю в январе 2023. Буду слушать и через 10 лет💙☺