Often collaborating with lyricist Pete Bellotte, Moroder scored a number of hits in his own name including "Son Of My Father" in 1972 and "From Here to Eternity" in 1977 under the name Giorgio, and in the following year releasing "Chase", the theme from the film Midnight Express and sold well elsewhere. All were hits in the UK. The full movie score for Midnight Express won him his first Academy Award for best film score in 1978.
In 1985, Moroder worked with Phil Oakey, frontman of the popular synthpop group, The Human League, to make the album Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder. The following year, Moroder collaborated with his protege Harold Faltermeyer (of "Axel F." fame) and lyricist Tom Whitlock to create the score for the popular film Top Gun (1986), with the most noteworthy hit being the Berlin classic, "Take My Breath Away", which went on to become a huge hit for the group.
He also scored other popular films in the 1980s including American Gigolo, Flashdance, The NeverEnding Story, Thief of Hearts, Electric Dreams, Scarface and Cat People(in collaboration with David Bowie). The latter score has recently regained popularity due to its use in the popular computer game Grand Theft Auto III. Moroder's "From Here To Eternity" and "The Chase" were also used in the Sony PSP game Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.
In 1984, Moroder compiled a new restoration and edit of the famous silent film Metropolis and provided a new modern rock-and-roll soundtrack to the film.
His song "Tears" was sampled and used as the basis of the DJ Shadow song "Organ Donor" on his 1996 album Endtroducing......
On September 20, 2004 Moroder was honored at the Dance Music Hall of Fame ceremony, held in New York, when he was inducted for his many outstanding achievements and contributions as producer. In 2005, he was given the title of Commendatore by Azeglio Ciampi.
In 2005, a great deal of his work (including the Cizeta-Moroder supercar he co-produced in the mid 90s with Claudio Zampolli) was used in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, and was the entire playlist of the Flashback FM radio station.
Giorgio Moroder is one of the numerous composers interested in writing the theme tune of the 2008 Bejing Olympic Games. This is not the first theme song Moroder composed for the Olympic games. "Hand in Hand" was regarded as the best ever Olympic theme song for the 1988 Seoul Olympics by former International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Juan Antonio Samaranch.
Moroder contributed to Daft Punk's 2013 studio album Random Access Memories, admitting that he had been a fan of their song "One More Time" before working with the group. His voice and story is featured on the album's track "Giorgio by Moroder". On the track he states, "My name is Giovanni Giorgio, but everybody calls me Giorgio."
Back And Forth
Giorgio Moroder Lyrics
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Only a fool would let you out of their sight
I feel so grateful for this four-on-the-floor
You took a hold of me like never before
Oh, back and forth
You're loving me, play like tug-of-war
You wave the white flag, but I want more
I think it's funny, you made me put down my pride
To tell the truth to you, I'll never lie
It's just so funny how things change after time
If it's with you, I'll smile the rest of my life
Oh, back and forth
You're loving me, play like tug-of-war
You wave the white flag, but I want more
Back and forth, back and forth
Oh, back and forth
You're loving me, play like tug-of-war
You wave the white flag, but I want more
Back and forth, I want more, I want more
I'd like to try again with you
It's a game for two
And if you let me win this once
I'll make it worth it, too
Back and forth, I want more, I want more
I'm just grateful for this four-on-the-floor
You took a hold of me like never before
Oh, back and forth
You're loving me, play like tug-of-war
You wave the white flag, but I want more
Back and forth, back and forth
Oh, back and forth
You're loving me, play like tug-of-war
You wave the white flag, but I want more
Back and forth
The lyrics to Giorgio Moroder's "Back and Forth" suggest a complex, reportedly personal romantic relationship with back and forth emotions. The singer expresses a sense of gratitude for the person who walked into their life and didn't let go, while acknowledging a sense of tug-of-war in their relationship. The line "Only a fool would let you out of their sight" seems to denote that the love is worth the hassle, that it is a rare, precious thing for which one should fight. The song also suggests that the singer can find humor in their romantic situation, that the right person has made them put down their pride and commit to honesty. By the end of the song, it appears that the singer is asking for another chance and promises to make it worth their while.
In the context of the lyrics, the phrase "four-on-the-floor" is often used in reference to the rhythm of disco music, but it may also suggest that the singer feels a sense of grounding, stability, and forward movement when they are with the person they love. The repeated phrase "back and forth" is similarly used both to suggest a sense of indecision, as well as the push-and-pull dynamics in a relationship. The reference to "tug-of-war" further emphasizes this theme of fighting for love.
As for the music itself, "Back and Forth" features a driving beat that is characteristic of Moroder's work as a pioneer of disco and electronic music. The song's sound is a blend of classic disco and modern pop, with electronic flourishes and layered synths. In this way, the music reflects the song's themes of both nostalgia and forward movement, tradition and modernity.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just so grateful that you walked in my life
Expressing gratitude for being present in my life.
Only a fool would let you out of their sight
It would be foolish to lose sight of you.
I feel so grateful for this four-on-the-floor
Grateful for the steady beat of our relationship.
You took a hold of me like never before
Our love has a unique grip on me.
Oh, back and forth
Our relationship is characterized by a back-and-forth dynamic.
You're loving me, play like tug-of-war
Our love is like a metaphore of a tug-of-war game.
You wave the white flag, but I want more
You give up easily, but I am not satisfied yet.
I want more, I want more
I desire more from our relationship.
I think it's funny, you made me put down my pride
It's amusing that you made me humble myself.
To tell the truth to you, I'll never lie
I would never deceive you because of my love for you.
It's just so funny how things change after time
It's intriguing how things evolve over time.
If it's with you, I'll smile the rest of my life
Being with you will make me happy forever.
I'd like to try again with you
I want to give our love another chance.
It's a game for two
Our love is a game that requires both of us to participate.
And if you let me win this once
Allow me to win this time around.
I'll make it worth it, too
I will make the victory worthwhile.
Back and forth, back and forth
Our relationship is a continuous cycle of give and take.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KELIS ROGERS, GIORGIO G. MORODER
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