1) Born on 1… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 artists with the name Brian May
1) Born on 19th July 1947 in Feltham, England to parents Harold and Ruth May, Brian May is probably best known as the guitarist for English rock band Queen. Within the band he introduced unique triple layered guitar harmonies, created on his home made guitar "Red Special", which has become his trademark over the years. He also made his mark during the Queen's jubilee by playing God Save The Queen on top of Buckingham Palace to begin the concert.
In addition to having huge success as a member of Queen, Brian May also has a string of solo albums including "Back To The Light" and "Another World", as well as having written soundtrack material such as "Furia". Brian also collaborates with artists like Paul Rodgers, Ian Hunter, Eddie Van Halen and many more.
Besides being a talented musician (he can play guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, keyboards, and many other instruments, as well as having the ability to sing), Brian is also a recognized astronomer. He has been made a Doctor in the field of Physics, and has recently been awarded a Doctorate in Astronomy after finishing his thesis, started in the early 1970s before Queen gained recognition. In 2006 he collaborated with Sir Patrick Moore and Chris Lintott to release "Bang! The Complete History Of The Universe". It has since been released in a number of languages.
In recent years Brian has toured with Queen & Paul Rodgers with fellow Queen member Roger Taylor. The collaboration has seen the release of three live albums, "Return of the Champions (2005)," "Super Live in Japan (2006)," and "Live in Ukraine (2009)" and one studio album "Cosmos Rocks (2008)". The band has since split up on friendly terms and do not rule out working together again in the future. For 2010, Brian May will be working on projects outside of the recording studio including the potential We Will Rock You Movie, based on the musical of the same name.
2) Born in Adelaide in 1934 and died in 1997, Brian May (no relation to Brian Harold May of Queen) was one of the first composers to achieve international acclaim as an Australian composer and was best known as the composer of MAD MAX and THE ROAD WARRIOR (MAD MAX II). May received his musical training as a pianist, violinist and conductor at the Adelaide Elder Conservatorium. He joined the Australia Broadcasting Company in 1957, where he formed the ABC Adelaide Big Band, an ensemble that performed all manner of light music for broadcast, and May became a leading figure in Australian light music as a result. He moved to Melbourne in 1970 to arrange and conduct the ABC’s Melbourne Show band. Moving into film music in a period of time when Australia’s film industry was just beginning to take its place among international film circles, May composed such notable film scores as RACE FOR THE YANKEE ZEPHYR, ROAD GAMES, CLOAK AND DAGGER, DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR, MISSING IN ACTION 2, SKY PIRATES, STEEL DAWN, DR. GIGGLES, FREDDY’S DEAD: THE FINAL NIGHT MARE and BLINDSIDE. He won the Australian Film Institute Award for best original score with MAD MAX; many other awards followed, including the Golden Award from the Australian Performing Rights Association. He continued to score films until 1993, composing music for more than 30 films and many hours of television, most of which he orchestrated himself. Sadly, the composer passed away in 1997 at the age of 63.
Let Your Heart Rule Your Head
Brian May Lyrics
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Just a moment of your life is all I need
Don't say we should be parted
'cause we only just got started
Let your heart rule your head tonight
There's full moon shinin' on the water
There's warm breeze blowin' off the sea
I know life is for tastin'
Let your heart rule your head tonight
chorus Let your heart rule your head
Let your heart rule your head
Let your heart rule your head tonight
When your whole world is sinkin'
Come to my way of thinkin'
Let your heart rule your head tonight
It's been so long since I put my arms around you
And I don't' know if it's real or it's a dream
But don't pussy-foot about it - shout it
Just can't' live without it!
Let your heart rule your head (everybody)
Let your heart rule your head...etc.
You're starin' my face as though I'm crazy
When I tell you that I need you every day
Can't you see that I love you pretty baby
And ol' time don't ever stop tickin' away
Well your Mama don't mind
And your Papa don't mind
But you'll never be mine
If you're thinkin' all the time
We can work it out right
When I'm holdin' you tight
We can make it tonight
'cause it ain't no crime
Don't let the moment slip away.....
Don't think about it - do it!
Well I know that we're in a time of changes
And in love there is a danger everywhere
But consider every portion
When you've taken your precautions
Let your heart (let your heart)
Let your heart (let your heart)
Let your heart, let your heart, let your heart
Let your heart tule your head.....etc.
The lyrics of Brian May's "Let Your Heart Rule Your Head" is about seizing the moment and living in the present. In it, the singer is asking his lover to let go of their inhibitions and let their heart take control over their mind. He urges her to set aside her doubts and just feel the joy of the moment, particularly the full moon and the warm breeze blowing off the sea. He insists that they should take advantage of the time they have, as life is for living and experiencing.
The chorus, "Let your heart rule your head," is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the message of seizing the moment and being spontaneous. The bridge section, which mentions the potential dangers of falling in love during a time of changes, advises the listener to take precautions but still follow their heart.
Overall, the lyrics of "Let Your Heart Rule Your Head" carry a positive and uplifting message of living in the present, enjoying life to the fullest, and being true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
If you've got time to stay and listen to my story
If you're willing to give me a chance, I'll tell you what's on my mind.
Just a moment of your life is all I need
All I ask for is a brief moment of your time to hear me out.
Don't say we should be parted
Don't give up on us just yet.
'cause we only just got started
We've barely begun, there's still so much potential here.
Let your heart rule your head tonight
Forget about overthinking, and let your emotions guide you.
There's full moon shinin' on the water
The atmosphere is right for romance, with the full moon reflecting off the water.
There's warm breeze blowin' off the sea
The warm breeze off the sea creates a relaxing, peaceful mood.
And when my pulse starts a racin'
When I feel my heart racing with excitement,
I know life is for tastin'
I know I need to embrace this moment fully and enjoy everything life has to offer.
Let your heart rule your head tonight
Again, forget about logic and let your feelings guide you.
When your whole world is sinkin'
When you feel like everything around you is falling apart,
Come to my way of thinkin'
Consider my perspective on things and let me help you through it.
It's been so long since I put my arms around you
It's been far too long since we've been intimate with each other.
And I don't' know if it's real or it's a dream
I can't tell if this is reality or just a fantasy.
But don't pussy-foot about it - shout it
Don't dance around the topic, be direct and say what you want.
Just can't' live without it!
I need you, it's as simple as that.
Let your heart rule your head (everybody)
This is my message to everyone, let your emotions take the lead.
You're starin' my face as though I'm crazy
You're looking at me like I'm insane for saying these things.
When I tell you that I need you every day
I need you as a constant presence in my life.
Can't you see that I love you pretty baby
Can't you see how much I care about you, my sweet love?
And ol' time don't ever stop tickin' away
Time keeps moving forward, we can't waste any more of it.
Well your Mama don't mind
Your mother won't object to us being together.
And your Papa don't mind
Your father won't object to us being together.
But you'll never be mine
But it won't mean anything if you're not willing to commit.
If you're thinkin' all the time
If you're overthinking things and not letting your emotions guide you,
We can work it out right
we can always find a solution.
When I'm holdin' you tight
When we're close and everything feels right,
We can make it tonight
We can make progress and move our relationship forward, starting tonight.
'cause it ain't no crime
There's nothing wrong with loving someone and trying to make a relationship work.
Don't let the moment slip away.....
Don't miss out on what could be a great opportunity for us.
Don't think about it - do it!
Stop hesitating and just take the plunge.
Well I know that we're in a time of changes
I know our lives are changing and evolving,
And in love there is a danger everywhere
There are always risks when it comes to love,
But consider every portion
But weigh the pros and cons of the situation,
When you've taken your precautions
Once you've taken steps to protect yourself,
Let your heart (let your heart)
Again, let your emotions take the lead.
Let your heart (let your heart)
Let those feelings guide you.
Let your heart, let your heart, let your heart
Don't hold back, let your emotions run wild and free.
Let your heart tule your head.....etc.
Let your heart take control, don't overthink things, and enjoy life to the fullest.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN MAY
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