Miles was a member of groups "The Influence", which also included Paul Thompson, later drummer with Roxy Music and Vic Malcolm, later vocalist with Geordie and "The John Miles Set," before starting his solo career in 1971. During the 1970s he issued 18 singles and four albums, including "Rebel" (1976), "Stranger In The City" (1977), and "Zaragon" (1978). He had most success with singles; in addition to Music, he also charted with "Highfly" (1975), "Remember Yesterday" (1976), and "Slow Down" (1977). Most of his songs were co-written with his bassist Bob Marshall.
Miles has toured with Tina Turner, often filling in for Bryan Adams when the latter was unavailable to join her on tour for their duet. Miles is also a frequent guest vocalist on albums by The Alan Parsons Project.
In the 1980s he continued to record and tour. In 1983 a new radio station in the south of England, Radio Mercury, used parts from the song "Music" for their link jingles. The actual song itself also received extensive airplay on the station, leading one to speculate this was perhaps part of a deal for the usage in their jingles.
A list of Miles album releases from the 1980s and 1990s is as follows:
Sympathy (1980)
Miles High (1981)
John Miles' Music (1982)
Play On (1983)
Transition (1985)
John Miles Live In Concert (1992)
Anthology (1993)
Upfront (1993)
Master Series (1998)
Tom and Catherine (1999)
Millennium Edition (1999)
Throughout the late 80s and into the 90s John Miles was musical director to Tina Turner on her various tours, and played on several of her albums. He also played Hammond organ on Joe Cocker's album "Night Calls"(1992).
In 2002 he issued the DVD "John Miles - Live In Concert." In 2007, Miles performed in Gelsenkirchen, Germany with German band Pur and sang two songs. One of those songs, "Abenteuerland", Miles sang with Pur in German. The concert is available on the DVD, Pur-Friends-Live-Schalke-2007. In October 2008, Miles began touring once again with Tina Turner until May 2009.
In 2017, Miles was awarded an outstanding contribution to music award at the Progressive Rock awards.
Everybody Wants Some More
John Miles Lyrics
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Looking at the wall,
Thinking of the things that might've been.
And as you wish your life away
With dreams of mystic gold,
Imagine all the things you could've seen,
Imagine all the things you could've seen.
Looking out the window,
Wonder if the sun will ever shine.
And if you only realised
That life won't pass you by,
The only thing that's passing is your time,
The only thing that's passing is your time.
Oh No!
Oh No! No!
Go nowhere in your easy chair,
Getting older every day,
And the things you feel
Make your life seem real,
Don't let them slip away.
Don't let them slip away.
Everybody wants some more,
Everybody wants some more
Everybody wants to open the next door.
Everybody's getting meaner,
Everybody else's grass is greener.
Everybody wants some more,
Everybody wants some more
Everybody wants to open the next door.
Everybody's getting meaner,
Everybody else's grass is greener.
It's easy when you close your eyes,
Your worries disappear,
Problems you must face are far behind.
Things would look much better
From a million miles away,
Looking for a place you'll never find,
Looking for a place you'll never find.
Oh No!
Oh No! No! No!
Go nowhere in your easy chair,
Getting older every day,
And the things you feel
Make your life seem real,
Don't let them slip away,
Don't let them slip away.
Everybody wants some more,
Everybody wants some more
Everybody wants to open the next door.
Everybody's getting meaner,
Everybody else's grass is greener.
Everybody wants some more,
Everybody wants some more
Everybody wants to open the next door.
Everybody's getting meaner,
Everybody else's grass is greener.
Everybody wants some more,
Everybody wants some more
Everybody wants some more
Everybody wants some more
The lyrics to John Miles's song Everybody Wants Some More mainly talk about wasted time and missed opportunities. The song presents a series of scenes where the singer is depicted sitting in an easy chair, looking at the wall or out of the window, filled with regrets about the things that could have been. He is daydreaming about finding "mystic gold" and imagining what life could have been like if only he had taken different paths. But as he realizes that life won't wait for him, the only thing that's passing is his time. The song's chorus emphasizes how everybody wants more, but nobody is content with what they have or who they are. Everyone else's life, friends, relationships, or circumstances seem better, more desirable, and enviable.
The lyrics are a powerful reflection on the human condition and our perpetual state of wanting, needing, and searching for more. The song reminds us of the importance of seizing the moment, living in the present, and making the best of what we have instead of wasting time wishing for something else. The song's relentless beat and catchy chorus highlight the universal appeal of the lyrics and the artist's talent.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting in your easy chair,
Being stuck in a comfortable and stagnant position.
Looking at the wall,
Failing to see past one's current circumstances.
Thinking of the things that might've been.
Dwelling on missed opportunities and regret.
And as you wish your life away
Daydreaming instead of taking action.
With dreams of mystic gold,
Hoping for an unrealistic and unattainable future.
Imagine all the things you could've seen,
Reflecting on what could have been.
Looking out the window,
Pondering about one's situation.
Staring at the rain,
Feeling unfulfilled and uninspired.
Wonder if the sun will ever shine.
Questioning if things will ever get better.
And if you only realised
If one could only understand.
That life won't pass you by,
The opportunity to live is finite.
The only thing that's passing is your time,
Life is moving forward, but one is staying in the same place.
Go nowhere in your easy chair,
Being inactive and not pursuing growth.
Getting older every day,
Time waits for no one.
And the things you feel
The emotions one experiences.
Make your life seem real,
Perceiving life in a way unique to oneself.
Don't let them slip away.
Don't let time and opportunities pass by.
Everybody wants some more,
Everyone desires more than what they currently have.
Everybody wants to open the next door.
Everyone wants to unlock the next level of their life.
Everybody's getting meaner,
Society is becoming more ruthless and unforgiving.
Everybody else's grass is greener.
Others' success seems more fulfilling than one's own.
It's easy when you close your eyes,
Avoiding reality and escaping through imagination.
Your worries disappear,
Anxiety and stress can be temporarily suppressed.
Problems you must face are far behind.
Ignoring necessary struggles and jeopardizing personal growth.
Things would look much better
A different perspective and environment can change one's outlook.
From a million miles away,
Gaining distance from one's current situation.
Looking for a place you'll never find,
Searching for something unattainable.
Don't let them slip away.
Don't let time and opportunities pass by.
Everybody wants some more,
Everyone desires more than what they currently have.
Everybody wants to open the next door.
Everyone wants to unlock the next level of their life.
Everybody's getting meaner,
Society is becoming more ruthless and unforgiving.
Everybody else's grass is greener.
Others' success seems more fulfilling than one's own.
Everybody wants some more,
Everyone desires more than what they currently have.
Everybody wants some more,
Everyone desires more than what they currently have.
Everybody wants some more,
Everyone desires more than what they currently have.
Everybody wants some more.
Everyone has a hunger for something else.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOHN (GB 1) MILES, ROBERT MARSHALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chris Outram
So good! Just love it!
Chully B
The soundtrack of my childhood, many happy memories for all of us x
Jose Lucio
One of my favourites - thanks for this! I've been looking for this song for so long, in Youtube. Finally!
Bernard Dzialach
Hey John ! that's smell the Beatles
maxpesh
Which one of the Beatles had a voice like this ?
Péqueux d'Arleux
not her voice, but the melody,sometimes
Wrinklies
dread true Maybe Oasis was influenced by John 🤔
James Appleton
@Péqueux d'Arleux HER!!!