John was raised in the Pinner suburb of London and learned to play piano at an early age, forming the blues band Bluesology in 1962. After leaving Bluesology in 1967 to embark on a solo career, John met Taupin after they both answered an advert for songwriters. For two years, they wrote songs for other artists, and John worked as a session musician for artists. John released his debut album Empty Sky in 1969, and a year later formed the Elton John Band and released his first hit single, "Your Song".
John's critical success was at its peak in the 1970s when he released a streak of chart-topping albums in the US and UK, which began with Honky Château (1972) and culminated with Rock of the Westies (1975). John continued his success in the 1980s and 1990s, having several hit singles and albums in both decades, and has continued to record new music since then. He has also had success in musical films and theatre, composing music for The Lion King, Aida, and Billy Elliot the Musical. In 2018, John began his ongoing farewell tour Farewell Yellow Brick Road, which is scheduled to conclude in 2023. The 2019 biopic Rocketman dramatized his life and career.
Outside of music, John is an HIV/AIDS charity fundraiser and has been involved in the fight against AIDS since the late 1980s. He established the Elton John AIDS Foundation in 1992, which has raised over £300 million since its inception, and a year later he began hosting his annual Foundation Academy Awards Party, which has since become one of the biggest high-profile Oscar parties in the Hollywood film industry. John was the chairman and director of Watford F.C, from 1976 to 1987, and again from 1997 to 2002, and is an honorary life president of the club. From the late 1970s to the late 1980s, John developed a severe addiction problem to drugs and alcohol but has been sober since 1990. He entered into a civil partnership with Canadian filmmaker David Furnish in 2005; they married after same-sex marriage became legal in England and Wales in 2014.
John has sold over 300 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits on the UK Singles Chart and US Billboard Hot 100, including nine number-ones in the UK and US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", a rewritten version of his 1974 single in dedication to Princess Diana, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling chart single of all time. In 2021, John became the first solo artist with UK Top 10 singles across six decades.
John has received numerous awards, including five Grammy Awards, five Brit Awards; including for Outstanding Contribution to Music; two Academy Awards, two Golden Globes, a Tony Award, a Laurence Olivier Award, a Disney Legend Award, and the Kennedy Center Honor. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and is a fellow of The Ivors Academy. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to music and charitable services in 1998 and was appointed a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour by King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) in 2020.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elton_John
Solo studio albums
Empty Sky (1969)
Elton John (1970)
Tumbleweed Connection (1970)
Madman Across the Water (1971)
Honky Château (1972)
Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player (1973)
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973)
Caribou (1974)
Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy (1975)
Rock of the Westies (1975)
Blue Moves (1976)
A Single Man (1978)
Victim of Love (1979)
21 at 33 (1980)
The Fox (1981)
Jump Up! (1982)
Too Low for Zero (1983)
Breaking Hearts (1984)
Ice on Fire (1985)
Leather Jackets (1986)
Reg Strikes Back (1988)
Sleeping with the Past (1989)
The One (1992)
Made in England (1995)
The Big Picture (1997)
Songs from the West Coast (2001)
Peachtree Road (2004)
The Captain & the Kid (2006)
The Diving Board (2013)
Wonderful Crazy Night (2016)
Regimental Sgt. Zippo (2021)
Electricity
Elton John Lyrics
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I haven't got the words
It's a feeling that you can't control
I suppose its like forgetting
Losing who you are
And at the same time
Something makes you whole
Its like that there's a music
And I'm listening, and I'm listening
And then I disappear
And then I feel a change
Like a fire deep inside
Something bursting me wide open
Impossible to hide
And suddenly I'm flying
Flying like a bird
Like electricity
Electricity
Sparks inside of me
And I'm free, I'm free
It's a bit like being angry
It's a bit like being scared
Confused and all mixed up
And mad as hell
It's like when you've been crying
And you're empty, and you're full
I don't know what it is
It's hard to tell
Its like that there's some music
Playing in your ear
But the music
Is impossible
Impossible to hear
But then I feel it move me
Like a burning deep inside
Something bursting me wide open
Impossible to hide
Then suddenly I'm flying
Flying like a bird
Like electricity
Electricity
Sparks inside of me
And I'm free, I'm free
Electricity
Sparks inside of me
And I'm free, I'm free
Oh oh whoa
I'm free
Elton John's "Electricity" is a song that defies explanation, but captures a feeling that is universal. The song is about an experience that defies words, something that is impossible to describe but almost tangible. It's a feeling of losing oneself while simultaneously being made whole. The song is about being in the moment, and the feeling of being alive.
The lyrics describe a feeling of something bursting deep inside, like a fire that cannot be contained. This feeling is described as "like electricity," which is a powerful analogy. The experience is compared to flying like a bird, and the feeling of being free is expressed multiple times throughout the song. The lyrics also describe elements of fear, anger, confusion, and being full or empty. These emotions are all mixed up, but they create a feeling that is impossible to ignore.
Ultimately, "Electricity" is a song about the power of the moment. It's about being alive, feeling things fully, and experiencing the world without hesitation. The song captures the energy and excitement of being truly present, and reminds us of the power of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't really explain it
The feeling being described is difficult to articulate.
I haven't got the words
The singer doesn't know the exact words to use.
It's a feeling that you can't control
The feeling can't be controlled and is a powerful experience.
I suppose its like forgetting
The feeling is somewhat akin to forgetting something important.
Losing who you are
The feeling is like losing the sense of self.
And at the same time
While losing yourself you feel simultaneously whole.
Something makes you whole
The feeling brings a sense of wholeness.
Its like that there's a music
The sensation is similar to hearing music.
Playing in your ear
The music is figuratively being heard in the ear.
And I'm listening, and I'm listening
The artist is intently focused on the music.
And then I disappear
The music causes the singer to 'disappear' or become lost in the feeling.
And then I feel a change
The music causes a change in the artist.
Like a fire deep inside
The change feels like a burning sensation.
Something bursting me wide open
The feeling is akin to something bursting the singer's emotions wide open.
Impossible to hide
The feeling is impossible to contain, hide, or suppress.
And suddenly I'm flying
The feeling of being unable to contain oneself then becomes the feeling of being airborne.
Flying like a bird
The feeling of freedom is akin to that of a bird in flight.
Like electricity
The sensation is reminiscent of electrical signals and energy.
Electricity
The word is repeated to emphasize the 'sparks' or energy being felt.
Sparks inside of me
The feeling is like sparks or energy traveling inside of the body.
And I'm free, I'm free
The feeling of being airborne equates to a feeling of freedom.
It's a bit like being angry
The sensation is similar to feeling angry.
It's a bit like being scared
The sensation is similar to feeling scared.
Confused and all mixed up
The feeling is confusing and disorienting.
And mad as hell
The feeling is also like being really angry.
It's like when you've been crying
The feeling has similarities to the aftermath of crying.
And you're empty, and you're full
The sensation is paradoxical, leaving the singer feeling both empty and full.
I don't know what it is
The artist isn't entirely sure what the feeling is.
It's hard to tell
The sensation is difficult to discern.
But the music
Despite not being able to hear the music itself...
Is impossible
...the feeling is impossible not to notice.
Impossible to hear
The actual music can't be heard, but the emotions it evokes are strong.
Then suddenly I'm flying
Once again, the feeling becomes one of being airborne.
Flying like a bird
The sensation of freedom is repeated.
Like electricity
The reminder of energy is repeated.
Electricity
The word is repeated again for emphasis.
Sparks inside of me
The sparks-like energy is felt again.
And I'm free, I'm free
Once again, being airborne equates to freedom.
I'm free
The final line is simple and straightforward.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELTON JOHN, LEE HALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@zapataoffshore
Elton John is INCREDIBLE, He knows Unconditional Love, and doesn't hide anything from those who haven't even begun to understand what it is to Live, Love, and be that which we are all, the same energy, each individual, yet all connected. The breaking down of false ideologies & conditioning in human existence truly allows You to Fly. Maybe someday, everyone will understand the power that Life & Love REALLY are.
@davefrance3721
When I was 7 I stuck a metal fork in the toaster.....
I don't think it's the same experience Elton is singing about.... 😎
@mailynsosa5108
Omg I did that too
@hatcaptain3913
I stuck one to an oven🎉
@djsujeevan
a man who knows how to sing a beautiful story
@everythingfangirl4532
Singing this for my next audition :)
Anybody with a passion understands what this song means. I sure do feel this way about performing. "Suddenly I'm flying...like electricity"
@BrookieLikesCars
Same. That electricity keeps me going. I'm just a performer, and that feeling powers it
@jonahsgang8830
Me to and as soon as your on the stage the electricity takes over and your not nervous or scared it one of the best feelings
@user-nr3no3vo3m
Same. I may not be a performer but flying does the same for me <3 It's what makes me want to eat, sleep and breathe it for the rest of my life.
@mjeltonfreddie
THIS SONG IS SO UNDERRATED