He has been active in the 00s and since, touring both as a single artist and as a member of the rotating supergroup 'Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band'. Before fronting the band titled in his name, Squire was the frontman of the power pop group Piper. Said band had some underground fame in the 70s before Squire left for bigger things.
Squier started off his solo career with May 1980's 'The Tale of the Tape'. Although a commercial breakthrough eluded him, the release spent three months on Billboard's album chart and gained a large fan response. Working with songwriter impresario Desmond Child and Kiss co-guitarist Bruce Kulick, his album also brought him praising critical reviews, noting his talent for meeting catchy pop hooks with aggressive guitars and vocals.
His 1981 follow-up, 'Don't Say No', shot his career into the stratosphere. It hit the Top Five on the Billboard album chart and remained on the chart for over two years (a total of 111 weeks). Getting RIAA certified as triple-platinum, singles such as "Lonely Is The Night" and "The Stroke" became staples of arena rock radio. His music from this album has popped up in variety of places such as in the comedy film 'Blades of Glory' and in the popular Guitar Hero video game series.
Squier's third album, 'Emotions in Motion', also picked up both critical praise, with Allmusic calling it a "slice of AOR heaven", and commercial acclaim. The album itself peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 chart while singles such as "Everybody Wants You" and "Learn How To Live" achieved top 40 rock stardom. Squier also achieved notability both for his album cover, devised by famous artist Andy Warhol, and for his popular music videos, played often on MTV.
Massively successful touring with artists such as Queen had Squier labeled as one of the best hard rock artists of the decade. Still, 'what goes up, must come down', as the saying goes, and his next album would spell his downfall. 1984's 'Signs of Life' came out with initial good press, viewed as perhaps lacking the rock crunch of his previous affairs but still involving some catchy tunes. Single "Rock Me Tonite", released in June 1984 as the lead single, became his highest charting U.S. song, peaking at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and hitting the Top 10 on the Cash Box singles chart. It also returned him to #1 on the Top Rock Tracks chart in August of 1984.
Nevertheless, the music video for the song was the beginning of the end for this part of Squier's career. Popularly regarded as one of the worst ever music videos ever made, if not the worst, it shows Squier putting on a pink tank top and making effeminate dance moves around a bed with pastel-colored satin sheets while badly miming to the song, rolling around on the floor in several parts. Many viewers who saw it thought that it depicted the singer on drugs or pretending to be flamboyantly gay. It was directed by Kenny Ortega, who was the third director to be considered for the job.
After an acrimonious break from his label and also making other changes, Squier re-grouped and released 'Enough Is Enough' on September 27, 1986. Signed to Capitol Records, he achieved some success, with the album having peaked at #61 on the Billboard album chart, but failed to meet expectations. Some critics charged that the stress that he had been put under took its toll on his songwriting. Future releases over the next few years failed to change things as his popularity slid downwards, and he ultimately quit the music industry for several years in the 90s.
As stated before, he has been active in the 00s and since, touring both as a single artist and as a member of the rotating supergroup 'Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band'. More recently, a few live albums have come out featuring his music. He also has had several low-key tours.
STRONGER
Billy Squier Lyrics
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Cause I believe in you - I know how strong the fire can be
I been searchin' all my life
To find a cause worth fightin' for
When you came into my life
This feelin' cuts right through
I feel it gettin' stronger
Stronger every day
Stronger for the pain
'Cause we made it all right
Stronger when we kiss
After every fight
There's no stronger love than this
Baby hold on tight
I'll be there for you - no matter what the odds will be
When I reach out for you - I know that you'll be there for me
When I look upon my life
I see the ground I walked before
Tears have fallen like the rain
Life changes we go through
They make us even stronger
Stronger every day
Stronger through the night
Stronger for the pain
'Cause we made it all right
Stronger when we kiss
After every fight
There's no stronger love than this... Baby, baby
Stronger in your arms
Stronger on my own
Stronger than the fear of bein' alone
And if we live a thousand lifetimes
They could never tear us apart
Our dream can last forever
I feel the beat in my heart
Stronger in your arms
Stronger on my own
Stronger than the fear of bein' alone
Stronger when we kiss
After every fight
Stronger for the pain
'Cause we made it all right
I'll be there for you - you'll be there for me
'Stronger' is the word and I know we'll be
Stronger every day
Stronger through the night
There's no stronger love than this
Baby hold on tight
The lyrics to Billy Squier's song "Stronger" are about the strength and endurance of love. The song is a testament to the power of true love and the impact it can have on an individual's life. The lyrics urge the listener to believe in the singer and their love for each other, highlighting the mutual trust and support they have for one another.
The lyrics also touch on the fact that the path to true love is not always easy. The singer notes that he has been searching for a cause worth fighting for throughout his life, and has experienced both tears and pain. However, through it all, his love has grown stronger with each passing day, culminating in an unbreakable bond.
Overall, the lyrics to "Stronger" are a powerful reminder of the strength of love, and the impact it can have on our lives. The song urges us to hold on tight and to believe in the power of love, no matter the challenges we may face.
Line by Line Meaning
I will live for you--I want you to believe in me
I want to be someone you can trust and rely on, who you consider to be worth living for and believing in.
Cause I believe in you - I know how strong the fire can be
I believe in your potential, and that you can handle the difficulties life throws at you because you have a deep well of strength within you.
I been searchin' all my life
To find a cause worth fightin' for
When you came into my life
This feelin' cuts right through
Before we met, I felt lost and aimless, but now that we're together, I feel like I have a purpose worth fighting for. Your presence has given me direction and clarity.
I feel it gettin' stronger
Stronger every day
Stronger through the night
Stronger for the pain
'Cause we made it all right
Our love is growing stronger and more resilient with each passing day and every obstacle we overcome together becomes a testament to how strong we are.
Stronger when we kiss
After every fight
There's no stronger love than this
Baby hold on tight
Our love is strengthened every time we reconcile after a fight, and we cling to each other tightly in the knowledge that there is no more powerful love than the one we share.
I'll be there for you - no matter what the odds will be
When I reach out for you - I know that you'll be there for me
I promise to always be there for you, even in the face of adversity, because I know that you will be there for me in return.
When I look upon my life
I see the ground I walked before
Tears have fallen like the rain
Life changes we go through
They make us even stronger
Looking back on my life, I can see the struggles that have brought me to where I am today. Every tear and every hardship has only made me stronger and better equipped to face the challenges ahead.
Stronger in your arms
Stronger on my own
Stronger than the fear of bein' alone
I feel strong and safe when I'm with you, but even when I'm alone, I am stronger than the fear of being alone because I know you will always be with me in spirit.
And if we live a thousand lifetimes
They could never tear us apart
Our dream can last forever
I feel the beat in my heart
No matter how many times we are reborn, our love will never die or falter, and I have a sense deep in my heart that our dreams will continue to come true for eternity.
I'll be there for you - you'll be there for me
'Stronger' is the word and I know we'll be
We can count on each other to be strong, supportive, and always there when we need each other, and this is what makes us a truly powerful and unbreakable duo.
Stronger every day
Stronger through the night
There's no stronger love than this
Baby hold on tight
Our love continues to thrive and deepen with each new challenge we face, and there is no love stronger than what we share. We hold on tight to each other, knowing that nothing can ever tear us apart.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DESMOND CHILD, BILLY SQUIER
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