Before Queen, Taylor founded Smile with Brian May. Smile released one album in Japan which is now available throughout the world as Ghost of a Smile. Smile wrote a few of the songs which would later appear on Queen's self-titled debut album, and one - Doin' Alright was featured on the Smile album.
Taylor also fronted another band, The Cross from 1987 to 1991. The first album, Shove it (1988) was a solo album by Taylor in all but name - he wrote all the songs and played most of the instruments himself. This was an experiment that didn't really work for Taylor and in the other two albums by The Cross he allowed the other members of the band to contribute more, resulting in more traditionally styled rock albums.
Out of the four original members of Queen Taylor and guitarist Brian May continued to play as Queen + Paul Rodgers between 2004 and 2008. Of the other original members singer Freddie Mercury tragically died in 1991 and bassist John Deacon retired from music business in the mid-1990's.
In 2009, after the partnership between him, Brian and Paul ended, Roger worked on some new solo material from which his single The Unblinking Eye (Everything is Broken) was digitally released at 23th November at Queenonline.com. At the moment it is unclear how the future of Queen will look like, though Roger has announced that he will do a short tour in the spring of 2010.
Heaven For Everyone
Roger Taylor Lyrics
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The sights that you can take advantage of
Look at the beautiful cloud formations below you and above you
This could be heaven
Think of the colour of the sun as it shines off the clouds
In these days, in these days, in these days of cool reflection
You come to me and everything seems alright
You sit by me and everything's fine
This could be heaven for everyone
This world could be fed, this world could be fun
This could be heaven for everyone
This world could be free, this world could be one,
In this world of cool deception
Just smile can smooth my ride
These troubled days of cruel rejection
You come to me, soothe my troubled mind
Yeah, this could be heaven for everyone
This world could be fed, this world could be one
We should bring love to our daughters and sons
Love, love, love, love
(This could be heaven for everyone)
So take a seat and sit by my side a while
You know I like your style
(This could be heaven for everyone)
So what can we do to clean up this mess
Just feel so helpless
This could be heaven for everyone
So lift up your voice at least you'll have cared
At least you'll have dared
Listen. What people do to other souls
They take their lives, destroy their goals
Their basic pride and dignity
Is stripped and torn and shown no pity
When this should be heaven for everyone
This could be heaven, could be heaven for everyone
This could be heaven, could be heaven for everyone etc.
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The Roger Taylor's song "Heaven For Everyone" is a poetic and philosophical reflection on the potential beauty and harmony of human existence. The lyrics suggest that by imagining a better world, we can create it. The song emphasizes the importance of love, empathy, and compassion in creating a better society. Taylor encourages people to focus on the beauty around them by describing the views from above and the colours of the sun. He also suggests that being with another person who just sits by their side can make everything feel alright.
The song laments the state of the world, particularly the coldness of human interactions and the cruelty inflicted on others. Taylor encourages listeners to take a stand against the negativity and to lift up their voice to make a difference. He makes it clear that it's up to us to create a better world, not just for ourselves but for everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
While you are imagining, imagine for instance,
As you daydream, consider for example,
The sights that you can take advantage of
The beautiful things you can appreciate
Look at the beautiful cloud formations below you and above you
Admire the stunning clouds all around
This could be heaven
The world has so much potential
Think of the colour of the sun as it shines off the clouds
Consider the way the sun reflects on the clouds
In these days, in these days, in these days of cool reflection
At this time of introspection
You come to me and everything seems alright
You bring me peace of mind
In these days of cold affections
At this time of emotional apathy
You sit by me and everything's fine
Your presence comforts me
This could be heaven for everyone
The world has the potential to be amazing
This world could be fed, this world could be fun
The world can provide for everyone's needs and bring joy
This world could be free, this world could be one,
The world can be united and free from oppression
In this world of cool deception
In this world of deceit and lies
Just smile can smooth my ride
Your smile can make everything better
These troubled days of cruel rejection
This time of rejection and hardship
You come to me, soothe my troubled mind
You calm my anxious thoughts
Yeah, this could be heaven for everyone
The world has the potential to be amazing for everyone
We should bring love to our daughters and sons
We need to show love to our children
So take a seat and sit by my side a while
Come sit beside me for a bit
You know I like your style
I appreciate your personality
So what can we do to clean up this mess
How can we fix the problems in the world?
Just feel so helpless
I feel powerless to make a difference
This could be heaven for everyone
The world has the potential to be amazing for everyone
So lift up your voice at least you'll have cared
Speak up and show that you care
At least you'll have dared
At least you took a chance
Listen. What people do to other souls
Pay attention to the harm people inflict on others
They take their lives, destroy their goals
They rob them of their lives and ambitions
Their basic pride and dignity
The fundamental respect they deserve
Is stripped and torn and shown no pity
Is taken away with no mercy
When this should be heaven for everyone
This world has the potential to be amazing for everyone
This could be heaven, could be heaven for everyone
The world has the potential to be amazing for everyone
This could be heaven, could be heaven for everyone etc.
The world has the potential to be amazing for everyone, and so on.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROGER MEDDOWS TAYLOR
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