Freddie, in turn, enlisted Queen bandmates Brian May and Roger Taylor to play guitar and drums on the tracks.
The name is a pun on the moniker of glam rock star Gary Glitter.
Going Back
Larry Lurex Lyrics
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To the things I learnt so well in my youth.
I think I'm returning to
Those days when I was young enough to know the truth.
Now there are no games,
To only pass the time.
No more colouring books,
But thinking young and growing older is no sin.
And I can't play the game of life to win.
I can recall a time,
When I wasn't ashamed to reach out to a friend.
And now I think I've got
A lot more than just my toys to lend.
Now there's more to do
Than watch my sailboat glide.
And every day can be
My magic carpet ride.
And I can play hide and seek with my fears,
And live my days instead of counting my years.
Then everyone debates the true reality,
I'd rather see the world, the way it used to be.
A little bit of freedom's all we lack,
So catch me if you can, I'm going back.
Larry Lurex's song "Going Back" is a reflective song about returning to the things one learned in youth and the associated innocence that comes with that time period. The first verse sets the tone of the song, with Lurex yearning for the simplicity of youth and the truth he felt in those days. He contrasts this with the present day, where there are "no games to only pass the time," suggesting that life has lost some of its sparkle in adulthood. Lurex acknowledges that growing older is inevitable, but he asserts that thinking young is still valuable.
The second verse expands on this idea by lamenting the loss of certain childhood experiences. Lurex mourns the absence of coloring books and Christmas bells, things that represented joy and wonder in his youth. However, he counters this sadness by asserting that he can't play the game of life to win - perhaps suggesting that adulthood is not necessarily about competition, and that there are other ways to measure success. Lurex also highlights the importance of friendship, a theme that recurs throughout the song. He remembers a time when he wasn't too proud to reach out to a friend, and he suggests that he still has much to offer others.
The final verse offers some hope in the face of these reflections. Lurex acknowledges that there is more to do than watch sailboats glide, and that every day can be a "magic carpet ride." He encourages himself - and perhaps others - to play hide and seek with their fears, rather than counting their years. The song ends with Lurex expressing a desire to return to a simpler time, where "a little bit of freedom's all we lack." He dares listeners to catch him if they can, suggesting that there is still some youthful daring and adventure left in him.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I'm going back
I believe I'm reverting to past habits and practices.
To the things I learnt so well in my youth.
I'm returning to the teachings and tenets that I became skilled in during my childhood.
I think I'm returning to
I feel that I'm coming back to
Those days when I was young enough to know the truth.
The times when I was young and astute enough to comprehend the truth.
Now there are no games,
Currently, there are no games
To only pass the time.
The only purpose of which was to kill time.
No more colouring books,
There are no more coloring books
No Christmas bells to chime.
The Christmas bells no longer ring
But thinking young and growing older is no sin.
It's not inherently bad to maintain a youthful outlook even as one grows older.
And I can't play the game of life to win.
Winning the game of life is not my aim.
I can recall a time,
I can remember a period
When I wasn't ashamed to reach out to a friend.
When I had no qualms about turning to a buddy for assistance.
And now I think I've got
I now believe that I have
A lot more than just my toys to lend.
Much more than just my playthings to offer.
Now there's more to do
Now there are other things to accomplish
Than watch my sailboat glide.
Besides observing my sailboat move effortlessly along the water's surface.
And every day can be
And each day has the potential to become
My magic carpet ride.
A miraculous experience that transports me to another world.
And I can play hide and seek with my fears,
It's feasible for me to engage in a game of hide and seek with my trepidations
And live my days instead of counting my years.
Rather than tallying my years, I can enjoy my days.
Then everyone debates the true reality,
At that time, everybody was arguing about reality's genuine existence
I'd rather see the world, the way it used to be.
I'd prefer to view the world as it was years ago.
A little bit of freedom's all we lack,
Freedom's the only thing we need more of
So catch me if you can, I'm going back.
So if you must, try to stop me, but I'm still 'going back.'
Contributed by Dominic G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@arima527
Goin' Back"
I think I'm going back
To the things I learnt so well in my youth
I think I'm returning to
Those days when I was young enough to know the truth
Now there are no games
To only pass the time
No more colouring books
No Christmas bells to chime
But thinking young and growing older is no sin
And I can't play the game of life to win
I can recall a time
When I wasn't ashamed to reach out to a friend
And now I think I've got
A lot more than just my toys to lend
Now there's more to do
Than watch my sailboat glide
And every day can be
My magic carpet ride
And I can play hide and seek with my fears
And live my days instead of counting my years
Then everyone debates
The true reality
I'd rather see the world
The way it used to be
A little bit of freedom's all we lack
So catch me if you can
I'm going back
@tonys2k2
I love this recording so much. His voice is still raw and unrefined and there's a sort of innocence to it. Makes it somehow one of my favorite vocals of his. <3
@barbararene4200
It makes me think of how young he was, full of hope and plans for the future, working on his career. It makes me teary eyed. Where the heck does time go?
@thecodegeek9983
@Barbara Rene he had no idea he would become a legend. I am crying right now. He was ....I have no words
@barbararene4200
@The Code Geek You bet he was a legend. I just cannot imagine how he and Queen were in those days; can you imagine being in the recording studio with them. So young and full of piss and vinegar, as the saying goes. Geniuses, for sure.
@thecodegeek9983
@Barbara Rene yep. Totally agree with you. If a time travel machine had only 1 use. I know what to do
@SuperHornet1981
@@thecodegeek9983 and so the irony…… the lyrics are an appeal for exactly a Time Machine.
I think I’m going back To the things I learnt so well in my youth. I think I’m returning to Those days when I was young enough to know the truth.
Nostalgia can be such a tearful bitch. 😢
@mariammm4928
Очень люблю эту песню. Чувствуешь полёт души, и мудрость жизни... Фредди навсегда! В наших сердцах
@patriciabenz5664
The voice of an angel I never get tired of listening to his voice....absolutely incredible....you are loved by so many Freddie....the best that ever was and will be ❤️
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@zoranljubicic8672
He was out of this world, but you know what, I think that everyone who sees that belongs to that same group of people.. we are all family if you ask me