Roxy Music became a successful act in Europe and Australia during the 1970s. This success began with their self-titled debut studio album in 1972. The band pioneered more musically sophisticated elements of glam rock while significantly influencing early English punk music, and provided a model for many new wave acts while innovating elements of electronic composition. The group also conveyed their distinctive brand of visual and musical sophistication with their focus on glamorous fashions. Ferry and co-founding member Eno have had influential solo careers. Eno became one of the most significant British record producers of the late 20th century. Rolling Stone originally ranked Roxy Music No. 98 on their greatest artists list ("The Immortals – The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time"), but dropped the group from the list when they updated it in 2011.
Roxy Music's final studio album was Avalon (1982), which was certified Platinum in the United States. In 2005, the band began recording what would have become their ninth studio album—and their first album with Eno since 1973 (he wrote two songs for it and also played keyboards). However, Ferry eventually announced that the material from these sessions would instead be released as a Ferry solo studio album, with Eno playing on "a couple of tracks", and that he believed the group would never again produce a record as Roxy Music. The album was released in 2010 as the Ferry solo studio album Olympia. It featured contributions from Eno, Manzanera, and Mackay (amongst many other session players).
In 2011, Roxy Music played a series of 40th-anniversary shows, but went inactive as a performing entity following the concerts. In 2019, Roxy Music were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
In 2022, Roxy Music reformed for a tour to mark the 50th anniversary of their debut studio album.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roxy_Music
Studio albums
Roxy Music (1972)
For Your Pleasure (1973)
Stranded (1973)
Country Life (1974)
Siren (1975)
Manifesto (1979)
Flesh and Blood (1980)
Avalon (1982)
Same Old Sceene
Roxy Music Lyrics
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Of that I'm sure
Now you've made an offer
I'll take some more
Young loving may be
Oh so mean
Will I still survive
In our lighter moments
precious few
It's all that heavy weather
We're going through
When I turn the corner
I can't believe
It's still the same old movie
That's haunting me
Young loving may be
Oh so mean
Trying to revive
The same old scene
Young loving may be
So extreme
Maybe we should try
The same old scene [Repeats]
Nothings last forever
Of that I'm sure
Now you've made an offer
I'll take some more
The lyrics of "Same Old Scene" by Roxy Music describe the emotional turmoil that one can feel when caught in a monotonous, unfulfilling cycle of love. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer acknowledging that nothing lasts forever and expressing a willingness to take what he can get. The next verse describes the difficulties of a relationship that is primarily characterized by heavy weather, and the frustration that comes when one turns the corner only to find that the same old scene continues to haunt them.
The chorus of the song laments the pain and potential destruction that can come with young love, and asks whether the singer will be able to survive the same old scene. In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that there are some precious moments that make it all worth it, but still wonders if it's worth trying to revive the same old scene. The song ends with a repetition of the first verse, effectively bringing the listener back to the beginning and suggesting that the cycle will continue.
Overall, "Same Old Scene" is a poignant expression of the human experience of falling into patterns and cycles that may not be healthy or fulfilling, yet struggling to break free from them. The song is a reminder that love can be both beautiful and painful, and that it's up to the individual to decide what kind of scene they want to perpetuate in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothings last forever
Everything comes to an end eventually
Of that I'm sure
This is a definite fact
Now you've made an offer
You've presented something to me
I'll take some more
I'll accept what you've given me and ask for more
Young loving may be
Youthful love can be
Oh so mean
Very harsh and cruel
Will I still survive
Will I be able to make it through
The same old scene?
The repetitive and unchanging situation I've been experiencing?
In our lighter moments
During the times we feel happy and carefree
precious few
They are rare and infrequent
It's all that heavy weather
We're currently facing a difficult and emotional situation
We're going through
We're experiencing
When I turn the corner
At this upcoming moment
I can't believe
I'm in disbelief
It's still the same old movie
The situation I'm stuck in is still the exact same
That's haunting me
It's constantly on my mind and causing me distress
Trying to revive
Attempting to restore or bring back to life
The same old scene
The repetitive and unchanging situation I've been experiencing
Young loving may be
Youthful love can be
So extreme
Very intense and extreme
Maybe we should try
Perhaps we should attempt
The same old scene
The repetitive and unchanging situation I've been experiencing
Nothings last forever
Everything comes to an end eventually
Of that I'm sure
This is a definite fact
Now you've made an offer
You've presented something to me
I'll take some more
I'll accept what you've given me and ask for more
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FERRY, BRYAN
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@chrisking3595
Nothings last forever
Of that I'm sure
Now you've made an offer
I'll take some more
Young loving may be
Oh so mean
Will I still survive
The same old scene?
In our lighter moments
precious few
It's all that heavy weather
We're going through
When I turn the corner
I can't believe
It's still the same old movie
That's haunting me
Young loving may be
Oh so mean
Trying to revive
The same old scene
Young loving may be
So extreme
Maybe we should try
The same old scene
Nothings last forever
Of that I'm sure
Now you've made an offer
I'll take some more
@andyglass1840
Still listening to this in 2024 ?
@user-yn9sf1vb4o
Of course,along with "more than this". For ever and ever!!!!!!!
@Polo96019
Forever
@sabinescheer7803
There‘s nothing better ❤
@melodyschunk9159
En este mismo instante!!!! 👌🏼😎
@lorrelei2829
Absolutely ❤
@richfeddersen5173
When this song came out I was driving down the Kings Road in Chelsea, London with this playing, window down. Not kidding now, opposite me as I stopped in traffic was Bryan Ferry (in a red Alfa Romeo 6, the car I really wanted at the time), with his window down, shades on and cig hanging from the side of his mouth. He smiled and gave us a thumbs up. Too cool for real life.
@oldmanc2
That is the best story I've heard since Covid-19 started! Love it. So cool. Cheers mate, you cheered me up
@richfeddersen5173
@@oldmanc2 Glad to hear that Manc. Only wish we had cell phones back in the day to have taken a pic LOL.
@BV-nx6vq
Oh yeah...too cool...