Marc had played guitar since the age of 9, but started to pursue music more seriously around 1964, when he became Toby Tyler, covering songs by Bob Dylan, and Dion.
(A track recorded around this time as Mark Feld, "All At Once" has recently been discovered will be released soon.) In his teen years, Marc became known as one of the first "mods". This led him to a brief stint as a model, and he chose to leave school when he was 14 years old. He also played guitar in a band called John's Children. Marc was needed for this group as a 'Pete Townshend' figure, but after 3 months, he left the band.
Together with Steve Peregrin Took, he formed his own duo Tyrannosaurus Rex, which quickly gained a large underground following. After 3 successful albums, Steve Peregrin Took's drug habits and suggestion of doing some of his own songs was enough for Marc to kick him out of the duo. Mickey Finn quickly replaced Steve, and the new duo recorded the album A Beard Of Stars, with Marc replacing Steve's backing vocals on the tracks they already began recording.
On Marc's second album with Finn, he decided to shorten the name of the band to T. Rex, and found fame and chart succes in 1970 with Ride a White Swan.
Following that success, Marc wrote several more top 10 hits and albums, Electric Warrior(1971), The Slider (1972), Tanx(1973), Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow Or a Creamed Cage In August)(1974), Bolan's Zip-Gun(1975), Futuristic Dragon(1976) and the final album
Dandy In the Underworld(1977).
Marc Bolan tried to make it clear during his lifetime that he was NOT to be grouped in the lot called Glam Rock. In 1973, he appeared under the headline "Glam Rock Is Dead: Says Marc" - he felt he was not being treated seriously as an artist, so with Zinc Alloy onward, he moved into a Rock & Soul sound, radically different than what was the musical trend at the time. Many of Marc's fans stayed behind with the Glam movement, but Marc pursued further into less commercial music adventures, with the help of his soul-singer girlfriend, Gloria Jones. Together they had a son, Rolan Bolan, in 1975.
Tragically, Marc died in a car crash on 16 September 1977 in a purple Mini driven by Gloria Jones.
Universe
Marc Bolan Lyrics
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Hey there sister
Let's face the Universe and dance
Hey there sister
Let's face the Universe and dance
We'll bop over the galaxies
We'll romance on Jupiter
Make love among the stars
If you really love me sister
Let's face the Universe and dance
If you really love me sister
Let's face the Universe and dance
The lyrics of Marc Bolan's song Universe has a whimsical and romantic tone that invites the listener to face the universe and dance with their loved one. The song starts with the singer calling out to his "sister", which could be interpreted as an endearing term for his sweetheart, telling her to join him in dancing through the universe. The lyrics then paint a fantastical picture of the couple dancing their way over galaxies, strolling on Mars, and romancing on Jupiter while making love among the stars. The song's message is clear – if you truly love someone, embrace the universe's vastness and dance with them.
The song's lyrics may be interpreted as an ode to love and how it can conquer all, even the infinite expanse of the universe. The song's upbeat rhythm and lighthearted lyrics could also be seen as a tribute to Bolan's fascination with glam rock and his desire to create music that celebrates the fantastical and the magical. Bolan has always been known for his flamboyant personality and eclectic music style, and Universe perfectly embodies the playful and imaginative qualities that characterize his music.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there sister
Greetings my dear sibling
Let's face the Universe and dance
Let us confront and accept the vastness of space while we sway to music
We'll bop over the galaxies
We will move energetically across the vastness of the Milky Way
We'll stroll over to Mars
We will leisurely walk to the Red Planet
We'll romance on Jupiter
We will engage in deep affection and passion on the gas giant
Make love among the stars
We will express love and intimacy among the twinkling celestial bodies
If you really love me sister
In case you truly have strong feelings for me, dear sister
Let's face the Universe and dance
Let us confront and accept the vastness of space while we move rhythmically
Contributed by Charlie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kevin
The sound is so pristine. Surely must be modern remastering done Here brilliantly in respect to Bolan's genius legendary work.
Jodie Harris
Hey There Sister, Let's Face The Universe And Dance, Hey There Sister, Let's Face The Universe And Dance We'll Bop Over The Galaxies, We'll Stroll Over To Mars, We'll Romance On Jupiter, Make Love Among The Stars. If You Really Love Me Sister Let's Face The Universe And Dance, If You Really Love Me Sister Let's Face The Universe And Dance !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best Song Ever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MrParisienWalkways
Well said Jodie, Marc was a genius.
Elaine crimson moon Symes
Cool song from a even cooler guy sadly missed always
Jairo Ramos
yeeeep! ❤️🇧🇷
Elaine crimson moon Symes
Brilliant tune
Jairo Ramos
R.I.P Marc
I looooove u! Ty for ur working! ❤️🇧🇷
Mike Stan
When my body ascends into the heavens. I'll make sure to dance upon the stars.
MrParisienWalkways
You will🙏
Kevin Clepps
cosmic cool!hyperspace cool!!