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.
I Don't Care
Roger Taylor Lyrics
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If you shave your teeth
Eat your sheets
I don't care
If you crash my car
Break my guitar
If your mama's green
You smoke in your sleep
Dance naked in the street
I don't care
If you grow a third eye
Act stupid or shy
I won′t ask why
Hurts so bad
Feels like it could kill you
If love is blood
I got haemophilia
I don′t care
'Cos all I want is you
I want you to want me too
I don′t care
I just want you there
Baby I don't care
I don′t care, hey
I don't care
I don′t care
If you're drunk and loud
You jump and shout
Still make me proud
I don't care
If you make a scene
You shout and scream
Live that dream
I don′t care
If you dress like a fool
I won′t be cruel
When you ain't cool
I don′t care
When you get the blues
Remember
Lay off my blue suede shoes
Hurts so bad
Feels like it could kill you
If love is blood
I got haemophilia
Baby I don't care
I don′t care
Baby I don't care
I don′t care
Baby I don't care
I don't care
Baby I don′t care
I don′t care
I don't care
The lyrics to Roger Taylor's song "I Don't Care" convey a message of unconditional love and acceptance. The singer expresses that no matter what flaws or eccentricities his partner possesses, he still loves them deeply and wants them to feel comfortable being themselves. The repeated line "I don't care" emphasizes the singer's indifference towards societal norms and expectations, as well as his complete devotion to his partner.
Throughout the song, Taylor lists various unconventional actions or characteristics that his partner may possess, such as "shaving your teeth," "eating your sheets," or "dancing naked in the street." These descriptions symbolize the partner's uniqueness and quirks. The singer reassures that none of these quirks or behaviors matter to him and that he won't question or judge them.
The chorus highlights the singer's dedicated love for his partner. He declares that all he wants is for them to reciprocate his feelings, saying "I want you to want me too." The lyrical imagery in the verses, such as "Hurts so bad, feels like it could kill you" and "If love is blood, I got haemophilia," further expresses the intensity of the singer's love and the deep emotional impact that his partner has on him.
Overall, "I Don't Care" is a heartfelt and affirming song about embracing and cherishing someone for who they are, no matter how unconventional or different they may be.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't care
I am not concerned or bothered
If you shave your teeth
It doesn't matter if you do something strange or unconventional
Eat your sheets
It doesn't matter if you have unusual eating habits
If you crash my car
It doesn't bother me if you damage my car
Break my guitar
It doesn't bother me if you damage my guitar
If your mama's green
Your family background or origin doesn't matter to me
You smoke in your sleep
Your habits or behaviors don't affect my feelings towards you
Dance naked in the street
Your actions or behavior in public don't concern me
If you grow a third eye
Any physical changes or abnormalities about you don't bother me
Act stupid or shy
Your behavior or demeanor doesn't affect my feelings towards you
I won′t ask why
I won't question or inquire about your motivations or reasons
Hurts so bad
The pain I feel is strong and intense
Feels like it could kill you
The pain is so severe that it feels life-threatening
If love is blood
If love is a vital part of my being
I got haemophilia
I am unable to stop or control the emotional bleeding caused by love
'Cos all I want is you
Because the only thing I desire is you
I want you to want me too
I desire for you to have the same level of emotional attachment towards me
I just want you there
All I want is your presence and companionship
If you're drunk and loud
Your behavior when under the influence of alcohol doesn't bother me
You jump and shout
It doesn't concern me if you are energetic and expressive
Still make me proud
Regardless of your actions, I will still feel a sense of pride in you
If you make a scene
It doesn't matter if you attract attention or cause a commotion
You shout and scream
Your loud and vocal behavior doesn't affect my feelings towards you
Live that dream
Go ahead and pursue your aspirations and desires
If you dress like a fool
Your choice of clothing or fashion style doesn't bother me
I won′t be cruel
I won't treat you unkindly or harshly
When you ain't cool
Even if you are not considered popular or trendy
When you get the blues
When you are feeling sad or down
Remember
Keep in mind
Lay off my blue suede shoes
Don't criticize or judge my personal belongings or preferences
Baby I don't care
My feelings and emotions towards you are unaffected by external factors
Writer(s): Roger Taylor
Contributed by Sadie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Deanne Lindsay nee Nisbet
I feel this Album has to be your best Roger, it shows truth, heart and to me I feel as if you have had a loss. This Album seems to show your true feelings so please keep it up, this is a great side of you. I just love the words, would like to see the video of you singing, not just the lyrics. They say you should sing about what you know, you have done this in this Album. I hope you come and tour Australia for a solo tour and a Queen tour with Adam Lambert, you have many fans here don't just let the UK and Italy hear your beautiful voice. xxx Dee from Tasmania, Australia
Paco FF
I just love this song:the lyrics, the tune and the rock n' jazz arrangemts :)
Mauricio Olea
El mejor baterista del mundo
Maria Dolores Teja Delgado
Roger eres un hombre grande, eres magnífico como batería, me gusta como cantas, compones de maravilla, eres guapo, simpático, lo tienes todo. Y sobre todo perteneces a mi grupo preferido.
Val MacClinchy
Love it!! 💖
Noreen & Michele Annuzzi
I love this song 💘.
김석영
Heart of gold!!
Johanna1957
What a lovesong😮, amazing lyrics❤ I had a "boyfriend" 36 years ago who was so calm and I kind of was not. I broke up with him once a week and he didn't take any notice of that. Once I said, I am horrible sometimes and he said It has been stormy but interesting. 😂❤🙏
Noreen & Michele Annuzzi
Your music has a steady beat. It's very different from you in Queen. Ooh, I hear rythum and blues now. Anyway, I hope you don't mind me comparing. I was knocked off texting. Definitely different. There is no comparison. Freddie Mercury, Brian May, you and John. Experts at your work and it made me feel happy, alive and I can do what I believe in. Thank you, Roger Taylor
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HE DOESNT CARE IF SOMEBODY BREAKS HIS CAR 😂😂😂😂