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.
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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)
Some Other World
Elton John Lyrics
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Solid wall that should be broken down
And you can't see the field of green
Has been turned into a raging battleground
And you'll live with the consequence
Tell me why don't you understand
You'll destroy all the love that's been created
Be a miser with an empty hand
Changing everything
Listen to the one who brings all this love to you
Some other world, some other world, that's where you live
Some other world, some other world, that's where you live
Don't you care, stop and think about us and what you feel
I'll be there, don't you cut yourself off from what is real
Don't live in some other world
You don't live in some other world
There's a boat bound for paradise
If you hurry you can ride it back
'Cause once the bait hits the water
It don't take long 'till the sharks attack
Oh but it's all such a simple thing
Change is everything
Let me be the one who brings all this love to you
Some other world, some other world, that's where you live
Some other world, some other world, that's where you live
Don't you care, stop and think about us and what you feel
I'll be there, don't you cut yourself off from what is real
Don't live in some other world, in some other world
Oh you don't live in some other world, in some other world
Got to stop living in some other world
Let me help you with a change of mind
And it's all such a simple thing
Changing everything
Listen to the one who brings all this love to you
This is our world, not some other world
You don't live in some other world
Live in our world, not some other world
You don't live in some other world
The song "Some Other World" by Elton John talks about a person who is disconnected from reality and is living in their own world, oblivious to the consequences of their actions. The first verse describes this person as looking through a tunnel of solid wall that should be broken down, which signifies their inability to see beyond their own self-created barriers. This is contrasted with the metaphor of a "field of green" that has been turned into a battleground, symbolizing the destruction that this person is causing. Despite the warning from the singer, this person fails to understand the impact of their actions and is destroying all the love that has been created. The lyrics encourage this person to listen to the one who brings love to them, to stop living in some other world and to embrace the reality around them.
The second verse uses the metaphor of a boat bound for paradise to symbolize the opportunity for change that exists. However, there is a warning that once the bait hits the water, sharks attack, signifying the risks involved in change. The singer acknowledges that change is a simple thing but that it requires effort and support. The chorus repeats the warning not to cut oneself off from reality and the offer to help with a change of mind.
Ultimately, the song is a call to embrace reality, to reject the self-created barriers and the destructive behavior, and to live in the here and now. The song is about encouraging people to understand the consequences of their actions and make necessary changes.
Line by Line Meaning
You stare through a tunnel of
You have a limited perspective
Solid wall that should be broken down
There are barriers to overcome
And you can't see the field of green
You are unable to recognize the good in life
Has been turned into a raging battleground
Life has become chaotic and difficult
And you'll live with the consequence
Your actions have repercussions
Tell me why don't you understand
You lack awareness
You'll destroy all the love that's been created
Your negative behavior will ruin relationships
Be a miser with an empty hand
Your greed will lead to emptiness
And it's all such a simple thing
The solution is straightforward
Changing everything
Transformation is necessary
Listen to the one who brings all this love to you
Take advice from those who care about you
Some other world, some other world, that's where you live
You are living in a mental fantasy
Don't you care, stop and think about us and what you feel
Consider the impact of your actions on others
I'll be there, don't you cut yourself off from what is real
Support is available, but you must be grounded
Don't live in some other world
Return to reality
There's a boat bound for paradise
Opportunities for happiness exist
If you hurry you can ride it back
Act fast to seize these chances
'Cause once the bait hits the water
Difficulties will arise
It don't take long 'till the sharks attack
Challenges will quickly appear
Let me help you with a change of mind
Assistance is available to shift your perspective
This is our world, not some other world
We must live in reality and take responsibility
Live in our world, not some other world
Embrace the present and real experiences
You don't live in some other world
Avoid mental distractions
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: JOHN, ROBERTS
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Peter Harthen
on Sacrifice
not like todays crap
Peter Harthen
on Sacrifice
Even at 56 years old, this music still sounds so good to me, how music should sound.....