T.Rex was a primary force in glam rock, thanks to the creative direction of guitarist/vocalist Marc Bolan (born Mark Feld). Bolan created a deliberately trashy form of rock and roll that was proud of its own disposability, which stood in contrast to the low-key whimsical poetry of the earlier duo. T.Rex's music borrowed the underlying sexuality of early rock & roll, adding dirty, simple grooves and fat distorted guitars, as well as an overarching folky/hippie spirituality that always came through the clearest on ballads. While most of his peers concentrated on making cohesive albums, Bolan kept the idea of a three-minute pop single alive in the early 1970s. In Britain, he became a superstar, sparking a period of "T.Rextacy" among the pop audience with a series of Top Ten hits, including four number one singles. Over in America, the group only had one major hit -- the Top Ten "Bang a Gong (Get It On)" -- before disappearing from the charts in 1973. T.Rex's popularity in the U.K. didn't begin to waver until 1975, and they retained a devoted following until Marc Bolan's death in 1977. Over the next three decades, Bolan has emerged as a cult figure and the music of T.Rex has proved quite influential on hard rock, punk, new wave, and alternative rock.
Following a career as a teenage model, Marc Bolan began performing music professionally in 1965, releasing his first single, "The Wizard," on Decca Records. Bolan joined the psychedelic folk-rock combo John's Children in 1967, appearing on three unsuccessful singles before the group disbanded later that year. Following the breakup, he formed the folk duo Tyrannosaurus Rex with percussionist Steve Peregrine Took. The duo landed a record deal with a subsidiary of EMI in February 1968, recording their debut album with producer Tony Visconti. "Debora," the group's first single, peaked at number 34 in May of that year, and their debut album, "My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair...But Now They're Content to Wear Stars on Their Brow", reached number 15 shortly afterward. The duo released their second album, "Prophets, Seers & Sages, the Angels of the Ages", in November of 1968.
By this time, Tyrannosaurus Rex was building a sizable underground following, which helped Bolan's book of poetry, The Warlock of Love, enter the British best-seller charts. In the summer of 1969, the duo released their third album, "Unicorn", as well as the single "King of the Rumbling Spires," the first Tyrannosaurus Rex song to feature an electric guitar. Following an unsuccessful American tour that fall, Took left or as is often stated by people close to the band, was sacked. He was replaced by Mickey Finn, previously linked to the band Haphash and the coloured coat.(There are a few more artists using the name Mickey Finn, though that is where the connection ends)! The new duo's first single did not chart, yet their first album, 1970's "A Beard of Stars", reached number 21.
The turning point in Bolan's career came in October of 1970, when he shortened the group's name to T.Rex and released "Ride a White Swan," a fuzz-drenched single driven by a rolling backbeat. "Ride a White Swan" became a major hit in the U.K., climbing all the way to number two. The band's next album, T.Rex, peaked at number 13 and stayed on the charts for six months. Encouraged by the results, Bolan expanded T.Rex to a full band, adding bassist Steve Currie and drummer Bill Legend (born Bill Fifield). The new lineup recorded "Hot Love," which spent six weeks at number one in early 1971. That summer, T.Rex released "Get It On" (retitled "Bang a Gong (Get It On)" in the U.S.), which became their second straight U.K. number one; the single would go on to be their biggest international hit, reaching number ten in the U.S. in 1972. "Electric Warrior", the first album recorded by the full band, was released in the fall of 1971; it was number one for six weeks in Britain and cracked America's Top 40.
By now, "T.Rextacy" was in full swing in England, as the band had captured the imaginations of both teenagers and the media with its sequined, heavily made-up appearance; the image of Marc Bolan in a top hat, feather boa, and platform shoes, performing "Get It On" on the BBC became as famous as his music. At the beginning of 1972, T.Rex signed with EMI, setting up a distribution deal for Bolan's own T.Rex Wax Co. record label. "Telegram Sam," the group's first EMI single, became their third number one single.
"Metal Guru" also hit number one, spending four weeks at the top of the chart. The Slider, released in the summer of 1972, shot to number one upon its release, allegedly selling 100,000 copies in four days; the album was also T.Rex's most successful American release, reaching number 17. Appearing in the spring of 1973, Tanx was another Top Five hit for T.Rex; the singles "20th Century Boy" and "The Groover" soon followed it to the upper ranks of the charts. However, those singles would prove to be the band's last two Top Ten hits. In the summer of 1973, rhythm guitarist Jack Green joined the band, as did three backup vocalists, including the American soul singer Gloria Jones; Jones would soon become Bolan's girlfriend. At the beginning of 1974, drummer Bill Legend left the group and was replaced by Davy Lutton, as Jones became the group's keyboardist.
In early 1974, the single "Teenage Dream" was the first record to be released under the name Marc Bolan and T.Rex. The following album, Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow, was the last Bolan recorded with Tony Visconti. Throughout the year, T.Rex's popularity rapidly declined -- by the time "Zip Gun Boogie" was released in November, it could only reach number 41. Finn and Green left the group at the end of the year, while keyboardist Dino Dines joined. The decline of T.Rex's popularity was confirmed when 1975's Bolan's "Zip Gun" failed to chart. Bolan took the rest of the year off, returning in the spring of 1976 with "Futuristic Dragon", which peaked at number 50. Released in the summer of 1976, "I Love to Boogie," a disco-flavored three-chord thumper, became Bolan's last Top 20 hit.
Bolan released "Dandy in the Underworld" in the spring of 1977; it was a modest hit, peaking at number 26. While "The Soul of My Suit" reached number 42 on the charts, T.Rex's next two singles failed to chart. Sensing it was time for a change of direction, Bolan began expanding his horizons in August. In addition to contributing a weekly column for Record Mirror, he hosted his own variety television show, Marc. Featuring guest appearances by artists like David Bowie and Generation X, Marc helped restore Bolan's hip image. Signing with RCA Records, the guitarist formed a new band with bassist Herbie Flowers and drummer Tony Newman, yet he never was able to record with the group. While driving home from a London club with Bolan, Gloria Jones lost control of her car, smashing into a tree. Marc Bolan, riding in the passenger's seat of the car, was killed instantly.
While T.Rex's music was intended to be disposable, it has proven surprisingly influential over the years. Hard rock and heavy metal bands borrowed the group's image, as well as the pounding insistence of their guitars. Punk bands may have discarded the high heels, feather boas, and top hats, yet they adhered to the simple three-chord structures and pop aesthetics that made the band popular, as they still are today 30 years after Marc's death.
Did You Ever
T. Rex Lyrics
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Kicked her out the whip cause the bitch was make-believe
I just popped a tab, you cannot see, what I perceive
I don't tuck the rocket, rather keep it up the sleeve
Tip that bitch up, pockets fat
We lace bigger cookies than the thrax
He ain't going up, that boy living in the past
I'm up in the stars, shorty know I hit the gas
Smoke all in the air, now my visions getting blurry
30 To the chest, that bitch call me Stephen Curry
Didn't shoot my shot, cause I wasn't in a hurry
Didn't call the cops, didn't see, visions blurry
16 Beams, it's like my team would make em scurry
Anti social with the pack
He ain't smoking nothing boy just out here getting taxed
I'm calling my boy Jax!
Said let me get the fit up, slide to sax and drop some racks
And if that thot gone get up she gone have to drop some ass
And if I call the plug, you got to dip cause troll been fast
Summer '22, watch us fly, got to blast
We gone pass that shit around, pass it then we leave
Kicked her out the whip cause the bitch was make-believe
I just popped a tab, you cannot see, what I perceive
I don't tuck the rocket, rather keep it up the sleeve
Tip that bitch up, pockets fat
We lace bigger cookies than the thrax
He ain't going up, that boy living in the past
I'm up in the stars, shorty know I hit the gas
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You cannot hop in my starship
Smoking more to level out my conscious
I'm alone a Martian
But you cannot see me I live up inside the darkness
I fuck around regardless
I'm reckless but don't start shit
Hold up wait a minute
Don't fuck around with my digits
I'm calculating and adding it up till we get millions
I kill it and you goin feel it
I flip it until the bills in
All the while the psilocybin be flowing throughout my system
I'm not fucking around not moving real loud
She throwing that ass its shaking the ground
Tom in your crew I see jerry too
A couple of pussies and rats and no i fucking with you
The lyrics of T. Rex's song "Did You Ever" reflect a hedonistic and carefree lifestyle, characterized by drug use, casual relationships, and a disregard for consequences. The opening lines suggest a group passing around drugs, emphasizing their transient nature by suggesting they quickly move on from one person to the next. The mention of kicking someone out of a car because they are "make-believe" implies that the singer is uninterested in superficial or insincere people.
The lyrics then shift focus to the singer's drug use, particularly referencing taking a tab of a hallucinogenic substance. The line "you cannot see, what I perceive" suggests a dissociative state or altered perception of reality. The next line, "I don't tuck the rocket, rather keep it up the sleeve," could metaphorically refer to keeping a weapon concealed but could also express a desire to keep one's guard up or maintain a sense of power or control.
The following section introduces new themes, such as material wealth and the disregard for others' opinions. Lines such as "pockets fat" and "lacing bigger cookies than the thrax" suggest a lifestyle of extravagance and luxury. The mention of living in the past and being up in the stars implies a detachment from conventional reality and a pursuit of a more elevated existence.
The second half of the lyrics continue to touch on various themes, including drug use, sexual encounters, and a sense of empowerment. References to having blurred vision from smoke and taking drugs again indicate a continued state of altered consciousness. The mention of Stephen Curry, a renowned basketball player known for his accurate shooting, alludes to the singer's confidence and skill in various aspects of life.
The lyrics conclude with a mix of assertiveness, self-confidence, and defiance. The mention of being alone as a Martian and living in darkness suggests a feeling of detachment and nonconformity. The singer proudly asserts their recklessness and financial success, indicating a disregard for societal norms and a willingness to take risks. The lyrics end with a playful jab at someone named Tom and Jerry, humorously dismissing them as insignificant and irrelevant.
Overall, the lyrics of "Did You Ever" paint a picture of a protagonist immersed in a world of drugs, constant partying, material excess, and a rebellious attitude towards societal norms. It reflects a desire for freedom, personal gratification, and a sense of individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
We gone pass that shit around, pass her then we leave
We are sharing our drugs with each other, passing it from person to person, and then leaving.
Kicked her out the whip cause the bitch was make-believe
We removed a girl from the car because she was not genuine or real.
I just popped a tab, you cannot see, what I perceive
I have taken a psychedelic drug that alters my perception in a way that you cannot understand.
I don't tuck the rocket, rather keep it up the sleeve
I don't hide the gun, instead I keep it easily accessible.
Tip that bitch up, pockets fat
Raise the drink high, my pockets are filled with a lot of money.
We lace bigger cookies than the thrax
We make stronger and more potent edibles (marijuana-infused food) than others.
He ain't going up, that boy living in the past
He is not progressing or improving. He is stuck in the past.
I'm up in the stars, shorty know I hit the gas
I am high, either on drugs or feeling euphoric, and the girl knows I am accelerating or moving fast.
Seeing 20/20, but the visions 2030
Having clear vision and understanding of the present, but my future visions are like they are from the year 2030.
Smoke all in the air, now my visions getting blurry
There is a lot of smoke in the air from smoking drugs, and now my vision is becoming unclear and distorted.
30 To the chest, that bitch call me Stephen Curry
I shoot a gun and hit someone in the chest, and they compare my accuracy to the basketball player Stephen Curry.
Didn't shoot my shot, cause I wasn't in a hurry
I didn't pursue an opportunity or take a chance because I was not in a rush or eager to do so.
Didn't call the cops, didn't see, visions blurry
I didn't report the incident to the police because I couldn't see clearly due to my distorted visions.
16 Beams, it's like my team would make em scurry
I have 16 laser beams, and it intimidates or scares others, making them move quickly or hurriedly.
Anti social with the pack
I prefer to be alone or not engage in social activities with a group of people.
He ain't smoking nothing boy just out here getting taxed
He is not consuming drugs, but he is simply being ripped off or charged excessively for something else.
I'm calling my boy Jax!
I am trying to contact my friend named Jax.
Said let me get the fit up, slide to sax and drop some racks
He said to get dressed stylishly, go to the saxophone club, and spend a lot of money.
And if that thot gone get up she gone have to drop some ass
And if that promiscuous girl wants to leave, she will have to show off her body and sexually please someone.
And if I call the plug, you got to dip cause troll been fast
And if I contact the drug supplier, you need to leave quickly because the police have been active or patrolling the area.
Summer '22, watch us fly, got to blast
In the summer of 2022, watch us excel and succeed rapidly, we have to accelerate.
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You cannot hop in my starship
You are not welcome to join me in my successful and exciting journey.
Smoking more to level out my conscious
I am consuming more drugs in order to balance or stabilize my state of mind.
I'm alone a Martian
I feel like an alien or someone who doesn't belong in this world.
But you cannot see me I live up inside the darkness
However, you are unable to perceive me because I exist and thrive in obscurity or hidden places.
I fuck around regardless
I engage in reckless behavior without caring about the consequences.
I'm reckless but don't start shit
I am impulsive and irresponsible, but I don't initiate conflicts or trouble.
Hold up wait a minute
Wait a moment, let's pause and reconsider.
Don't fuck around with my digits
Do not mess with my money or financial transactions.
I'm calculating and adding it up till we get millions
I am strategizing and making calculations to accumulate a large sum of money until we reach millions.
I kill it and you goin feel it
I excel and succeed, and you will experience the impact or consequences of my success.
I flip it until the bills in
I turn my investments or business deals into profit until I have a substantial amount of money.
All the while the psilocybin be flowing throughout my system
Meanwhile, the psychedelic substance psilocybin is circulating and affecting my body and mind.
I'm not fucking around not moving real loud
I am not joking or fooling around, and I am not making a lot of noise or attracting attention.
She throwing that ass its shaking the ground
She is vigorously moving her buttocks, causing vibrations or shaking the ground.
Tom in your crew I see jerry too
I can see that there are both friends and enemies in your group.
A couple of pussies and rats and no i fucking with you
There are a few cowardly and treacherous individuals, but I am not affiliated with them. I am connected with you.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: evan morgan, gabriel sa
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