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)
Still Falls the Rain
Roxy Music Lyrics
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No more can I
Explain, I've tried
With words in vain
They pass you by
Like falling rain
From perfect skies
Still falls the rain
Hey brother don't be square
Here it is not over there
I'm your man, I've got it made
You need my fire you need my shade
You're here Hyde
Once more inspire
This strangely tied
Uncertain frame
So torn inside
Still falls the rain
Two minds, one vein
Still falls the rain
Inside
Hey doctor don't be scared
It's you and me so where's my share?
I'm the man just move aside
Call me mister call me Hyde
Hey lover don't be shy
I'm a single minded guy
Better watch me, boy I'm rough
Half a man ain't strong enough
Hey brother don't be square
Here it is not over there
I'm your man, I've got it made
You feed my fire you need my shade
The lyrics of Roxy Music's song Still Falls the Rain are cryptic and open to interpretation. The song seems to be addressing someone named Hyde, who may be a representation of the singer's subconscious or a reference to the classic duality character Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The singer seems to be trying to communicate with Hyde, but their attempts using words or explanations have been futile, falling like rain from the sky. The line "No more can I explain, I've tried / With words in vain" suggests a sense of frustration in trying to understand oneself.
The song then takes on a more aggressive tone as the singer addresses "brother" and "doctor," scolding them for being passive and scared, respectively. The line "Two minds, one vein / Still falls the rain inside" suggests that the singer and Hyde, or the two different aspects of the singer's mind, are still intimately connected despite the attempts at separation.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Still falls the rain" emphasizing the persistence of emotions and inner turmoil, regardless of outward attempts at control or explanation. The final verses address a lover and emphasize the need for a single-minded, dominant figure. The final lines convey a message of power and domination as the singer declares, "You feed my fire you need my shade."
Overall, the song Still Falls the Rain is a powerful and evocative exploration of the human psyche, self-understanding, and the struggle for power and control within one's own mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear Hyde
Addressing Hyde, likely representing the duality of one's personality
No more can I
No longer able to express myself
Explain, I've tried
Attempts to convey the message but failed
With words in vain
Words are not effective in communicating the message
They pass you by
The intended meaning is not being grasped
Like falling rain
Unnoticed and unappreciated like a raindrop in a storm
From perfect skies
Despite everything appearing to be perfect, there is still a sense of dissatisfaction
Still falls the rain
The unresolved internal conflict persists
Inside
Deep within oneself
Hey brother don't be square
Casual greeting to a friend, urging them to loosen up
Here it is not over there
Advice to stay in the present rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future
I'm your man, I've got it made
Confidently claiming to be capable and successful
You need my fire you need my shade
Offering both support and excitement to the friend
Once more inspire
Encouraging a resurgence of inspiration
This strangely tied
Emotions and thoughts are inexplicably linked
Uncertain frame
Instability of one's mental and emotional state
So torn inside
Feeling distressed and conflicted internally
Still falls the rain
The ongoing internal conflict persists
Two minds, one vein
Two different personality traits, yet both part of the same person
Hey doctor don't be scared
Casual addressing of a physician, perhaps a reference to seeking help for mental health issues
It's you and me so where's my share?
Jokingly questioning why the doctor isn't giving any help or answers
Call me mister call me Hyde
Acknowledgement of both the light and dark sides of one's personality
Hey lover don't be shy
Encouraging a romantic partner to express themselves
I'm a single-minded guy
Focusing solely on the present situation
Better watch me, boy I'm rough
Warning those who underestimate the singer's capabilities
Half a man ain't strong enough
Only being a partial version of oneself is not sufficient
You feed my fire you need my shade
The singer's presence can bring both energy and comfort to a friend or lover
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYAN FERRY, PHIL MANZANERA
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