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.
I Wanna Go
T. Rex Lyrics
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But this ain't what I'm used to baby
I'm in it cause I choose too baby
But I don't wanna bruise you baby
Where you going? Is you giving up
Are you gone? Did you have enough
I know you think that I don't give a fuck
Girl you know baby I don't wanna lose you
I wanna sooth you
Baby I ain't tryna mentally abuse you
Baby I can make you smile, I'll amuse you
Uhh
Baby if you left
I would wan make it right in a sec
Swear that every single night is a mess
Girl I love you down to my last breath
This my last test
Baby you da best
Swear to god that you better than the rest
You know how to wet the bed up best
You ain't gotta go to bed upset
Get up stressed
Yeah
I don't wanna lose you baby
But this ain't what I'm used to baby
I'm in it cause I choose too baby
But I don't wanna bruise you baby
Can we stop for a minute, can we talk
Is our pride to big, are we lost
I don't like the things you said when we fought
Is that how you really feel? I think not
If you need more time, you can have it
Your love ain't ordinary, we ain't average
I don't like the way you talk, you being passive
Just say what's on your mind, stop pretending
We, can't find no peace if
We, can't communicate
We, need more time to think
We, need more space to breathe
I'll give you all you need
You give me guarantees
Together forever
I don't wanna lose you
I don't wanna lose you baby
But this ain't what I'm used to baby
I'm in it cause I choose too baby
But I don't wanna bruise you baby
I don't wanna lose you
I don't wanna lose you
I don't wanna lose you
I don't wanna lose you
The lyrics to T. Rex's song "I Wanna Go" convey the singer's fear of losing their significant other. They express their desire to maintain the relationship, even though it may not be their usual experience. The singer acknowledges that they are in the relationship out of choice, but they don't want to cause any harm or damage to their partner. The lyrics also imply a sense of uncertainty and insecurity, wondering where their partner may be going and if they are giving up on the relationship. The singer wants to make things right, to soothe their partner, and promises not to mentally abuse them. They express their love and devotion, stating that their partner is the best and that they would do anything to keep them. However, there seems to be a lack of effective communication, leading to misunderstandings and arguing. The singer wants to address these issues and encourages their partner to express their true feelings and stop pretending. They emphasize the need for more time, space, and deeper understanding to find peace within the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna lose you baby
I am afraid of losing you, my love
But this ain't what I'm used to baby
Our current situation is unfamiliar to me, my love
I'm in it cause I choose too baby
Despite the challenges, I am willingly committed to this relationship, my love
But I don't wanna bruise you baby
I don't want to hurt or harm you emotionally, my love
Where you going? Is you giving up
Where are you going? Are you considering giving up on us?
Are you gone? Did you have enough
Have you left? Have you reached the point of being fed up?
I know you think that I don't give a fuck
I am aware that you believe I don't care
Girl you know baby I don't wanna lose you
You, my love, already know that I don't want to lose you
I just wanna make it right
I simply want to make things right between us
I wanna sooth you
I want to comfort and calm you
Baby I ain't tryna mentally abuse you
My love, I'm not trying to emotionally harm you
Baby I can make you smile, I'll amuse you
My love, I can bring a smile to your face and entertain you
Baby if you left
If you decided to leave, my love
I would wan make it right in a sec
I would immediately want to fix things
Swear that every single night is a mess
I promise that every night is chaotic and troubling without you, my love
Girl I love you down to my last breath
My love, I adore you with every breath I take
This my last test
This is my final challenge or trial
Baby you da best
My love, you are the best
Swear to god that you better than the rest
I promise to God that you are superior to anyone else
You know how to wet the bed up best
You are skilled at making the bed wet, metaphorically referring to intimacy
You ain't gotta go to bed upset
You don't have to go to sleep feeling upset
Get up stressed
Wake up feeling worried and anxious
Can we stop for a minute, can we talk
Can we pause and have a conversation?
Is our pride too big, are we lost
Are our egos causing issues? Are we confused or misguided?
I don't like the things you said when we fought
I dislike the hurtful things you said during our argument
Is that how you really feel? I think not
Is that your true sentiment? I believe otherwise
If you need more time, you can have it
If you require additional time, I will gladly give it to you
Your love ain't ordinary, we ain't average
Our love is exceptional, we are not typical or mediocre
I don't like the way you talk, you being passive
I dislike your passive communication style
Just say what's on your mind, stop pretending
Simply express your thoughts and emotions honestly, refrain from pretending
We can't find no peace if
We cannot find any peace if
We can't communicate
We are unable to effectively communicate
We need more time to think
We require additional time for contemplation
We need more space to breathe
We need more personal space to feel comfortable
I'll give you all you need
I will provide you with everything you require
You give me guarantees
You provide me with assurances
Together forever
We will be united for eternity
I don't wanna lose you
I do not want to lose you, my love
I don't wanna lose you baby
I don't want to lose you, my love
But this ain't what I'm used to baby
Our current situation is unfamiliar to me, my love
I'm in it cause I choose too baby
Despite the challenges, I am willingly committed to this relationship, my love
But I don't wanna bruise you baby
I don't want to hurt or harm you emotionally, my love
I don't wanna lose you
I do not want to lose you, my love
I don't wanna lose you
I do not want to lose you, my love
I don't wanna lose you
I do not want to lose you, my love
I don't wanna lose you
I do not want to lose you, my love
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Daniel Sawyer, Daniel Soyer, Tyrell Fuller
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@malcolmkinsella261
LYRICS
Well you're dirty and sweet
Clad in black
Don't look back
And I love you
You're dirty and sweet oh yeah
Well you're slim and you're weak
You got the teeth
Of the hydra upon you
You're dirty sweet
And you're my girl
Get it on
Bang a gong
Get it on
Get it on
Bang a gong
Get it on
Well you're built like a car
You got a hubcap
Diamond star halo
You're built like a truck oh my
You're an untamed youth
That's the truth
With your cloak full of eagles
You're dirty sweet
And you're my girl
Get it on
Bang a gong
Get it on
Get it on
Bang a gong
Get it on
Well you're windy and wild
You got the blues
I'm your shoes and your stockings
You're windy and wild oh yeah
You're built like a car
You got a hubcap
Diamond star halo
You're dirty sweet
And you're my girl
Get it on
Bang a gong
Get it on
Get it on
Bang a gong
Get it on
Get it on
Bang a gong
@danieljohnson5726
I was born in the right generation & was listening to T-Rex, David Bowie in 1972, then along came Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of The Moon”. After that I was hooked on rock-n-roll. At 66, still rocking.
@weemac4645
And still wanking no doubt.
@channelsixtyeight068
I was only 7yo in 1970, but still remember tracks from back as far as 1968, playing on the radio. T-Rex had heavy airplay in Adelaide during the early 70s.
@JDLamps1
I'll be 72 in 2 weeks. Still listening.😊
@shirleyrook7111
and the Osmond's
@laurieanncox7844
My oldest daughter was born to this song. Every time I hear it I have contractions. No joke we were listening to The Loop, Johnny B, and this song came on. We were laughing, it was a great morning show and then here she came. Awesome memory❤
@gjgsssgjgsss
boomers be tweakin
@marcusdelfs9057
If they don't play this at my funeral I ain't goin
@fijiarc2090
Tough. You're going anyway.
@ty7504
I am feeling but simultaneously laughing alongside the good-humouredly-expressive Marcus-of-Delfs. He made a brilliant statement !!!