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.
Love On a Tightrope
Roger Taylor Lyrics
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Love on a lead is what you need
Love on a leash is what you wish
Love on a tightrope is what you get
Love on a steep slope you ain't seen nothing yet
When you smile, that wide wide smile
That tiger smile, I'm trapped again
You just won't quit, like a nervous tic you just won't quit
You don't need a doctor, you need a vet
And when you laugh, your crazy laugh
That wild cat laugh, I'm trapped again
Love on a tightrope, love on a tightrope
Our love's on a steep slope
Love on a tightrope
No don't give up hope ''cause when you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Don't give up hope our love's on a tightrope
Like a tiger cat you're where it's at
Like a crocodile along the Nile
So strange and wild, some kind of reptile
Love on a lead is what you need
And when you smile, that wide wild smile
That tiger smile, I'm trapped again
Trapped again
They say never bite the hand that feeds
Just one look and my heart bleeds
Love on a tightrope, love on a tightrope
You know, our love's on a steep slope
Love on a tightrope
No don't give up hope, ''cause when you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Don't give up hope our love's on a tightrope
Animal eyes - like a real good time
Animal lips it's a perfect crime
Animal hair it just ain't fair
Like an animal
You're an animal
The lyrics to Roger Taylor's Love on a Tightrope appear to be exploring the concept of love and relationships through the metaphor of animals. The singer seems to be caught between a love that's too rough and unpredictable, but also too irresistible to turn away from. The first verse establishes this dynamic, with the singer feeling trapped by the intense and dangerous love they're involved in. The chorus references the tightrope metaphor, suggesting that their love is a volatile balancing act between pleasure and danger, hope and despair.
Throughout the song, there are various animal metaphors that add to this sense of wildness and unpredictability. The singer is compared to both a dog and a pet, as well as a nervous tic that just won't quit. The object of their love is portrayed as a tiger, a wild cat, and even a reptile. There's a sense of animalistic desire driving the relationship, with animal eyes, lips, and hair all shaping the allure of the beloved.
Overall, Love on a Tightrope is an intriguing portrait of a tumultuous love affair. Through its use of animalistic metaphors and the theme of balancing on a tightrope, the song explores the complex emotions and desires that come with relationships that are both thrilling and dangerous.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen - trapped again
I am stuck in a situation and need someone to hear me out.
Love on a lead is what you need
You want someone to lead the way in your love life.
Love on a leash is what you wish
You crave someone to control you in love.
Love on a tightrope is what you get
Your love is in a precarious position, making it difficult to navigate.
Love on a steep slope you ain't seen nothing yet
The challenges your love will face are only just beginning.
When you smile, that wide wide smile
Your happy expression is infectious.
That tiger smile, I'm trapped again
Your alluring smile is irresistible to me.
Be my dog, be my pet, like a nervous tic
I want you to be obedient and constantly by my side, like a habit that's hard to break.
You just won't quit, like a nervous tic you just won't quit
You persistently stay on my mind and won't leave me alone.
You don't need a doctor, you need a vet
Your love is wild and animalistic, needing someone who can tame it.
And when you laugh, your crazy laugh
Your unconventional laughter is contagious and amusing to me.
That wild cat laugh, I'm trapped again
Your unique laugh ensnares me once more.
Love on a tightrope, love on a tightrope
Our relationship is about balancing on a thin line, with no room for error.
Our love's on a steep slope
Our relationship has many challenges ahead, making it difficult to climb uphill.
No don't give up hope ''cause when you wish upon a star
Stay hopeful, because anything is possible when you keep believing.
Makes no difference who you are
Everyone, regardless of who they are, can have their dreams come true.
Like a tiger cat you're where it's at
You are fierce and powerful, a force to be reckoned with in love.
Like a crocodile along the Nile
You are exotic and mysterious, making me intrigued and captivated.
So strange and wild, some kind of reptile
You are unpredictable and fascinating, like a creature in the wild.
Animal eyes - like a real good time
Your alluring gaze is promising and engaging.
Animal lips it's a perfect crime
Your kiss is irresistible and enticing, leading me into temptation.
Animal hair it just ain't fair
Your natural beauty is unfair, almost too good to be true.
Like an animal
You stir up primal instincts in me that I cannot ignore.
They say never bite the hand that feeds
It's not wise to harm the person who provides for you.
Just one look and my heart bleeds
A single glance from you makes me feel so strongly that my heart aches.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROGER MEDDOWS TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Listen - trapped again
Love on a lead is what you need
Love on a leash is what you wish
Love on a tightrope is what you get
Love on a steep slope you ain't seen nothing yet
When you smile, that wide wide smile
That tiger smile, I'm trapped again
Be my dog, be my pet, like a nervous tic
You just won't quit, like a nervous tic you just won't quit
You don't need a doctor, you need a vet
And when you laugh, your crazy laugh
That wild cat laugh, I'm trapped again
Love on a tightrope, love on a tightrope
Our love's on a steep slope
Love on a tightrope, love on a tightrope
No don't give up hope
'Cause when you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Don't give up hope our love's on a tightrope
Like a tiger cat you're where it's at
Like a crocodile along the Nile
So strange and wild, some kind of reptile
Love on a lead is what you need
And when you smile, that wide wild smile
That tiger smile, I'm trapped again
Trapped again
They say never bite the hand that feeds
Just one look and my heart bleeds
Love on a tightrope, love on a tightrope
You know, our love's on a steep slope
Love on a tightrope
No don't give up hope
'Cause when you wish upon a star
Makes no difference who you are
Don't give up hope our love's on a tightrope
Animal eyes - like a real good time
Animal lips it's a perfect crime
Animal hair it just ain't fair
Like an animal
Like an animal
Like an animal
Like an animal
Like an animal
Like an animal
Like an animal
You're an animal
Songwriters: Roger Meddows Taylor
Love on a Tightrope (Like an Animal) lyrics © BMG Rights Management
gabo h .
GREAT !!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
marco miranda
1988/Muito bom... mesmo dançante em algumas faixas
ted kay_music
very cool
Niko Tempest
This is just the typical Roger Taylor😂😂