The late-'80s side project of Queen's drummer Roger Taylor, the Cross were … Read Full Bio ↴The late-'80s side project of Queen's drummer Roger Taylor, the Cross were originally a classic rock band with dance influences, then abandoned the dance aspect of their sound and produced two straight forward rock albums. Although Taylor stated when the band formed in 1987, that the group would be a force to be reckoned with within six months, the group never took off in any market, except Germany, and broke up in 1993. With the conclusion of Queen's Magic Tour in 1986, Roger Taylor took the opportunity of a lack of activity on the Queen front to form his own band, which he named the Cross. Leaving his drum kit behind, Taylor assumed the duties of rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist for the group. Outside of recruiting Queen's tour keyboardist, Spike Edney, the rest of Taylor's new band were found through an ad placed in the music press. They were a group of unknowns, consisting of Clayton Moss (guitar), Peter Noone (bass guitar), and Josh Macrae (drums). With a group of songs already written, Taylor decided to record the first Cross album, Shove It, largely by himself and then tour with his new band. A hybrid of classic rock and dance influences, the album received some praise in the British music press but failed to get higher than the bottom of the album charts, as did it's three singles. In America, the album failed to chart and the group would not release another album there. The band resumed operations after the next Queen album with Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know, which was written by all the members in the band and embraced a classic rock sound. The lead single, "Power to Love," only dented the bottom of the British charts, while the album failed to chart at all. However, the band did continue to do well in Germany, and, with no record support in England, released their third album, Blue Rock, in that country only. After a final gig in 1993, the band called it a day. Taylor went on to record solo albums a
nd work with Queen, while Edney later helped found the S. A. S. Band, and Peter Noone joined Miss World.
Biography by Geoff Orens

2)
The Cross (더 크로스) is a korean rock band formed in 2003.

Members:

- Lee Si-Ha (이시하), 29/10/1982 - Composition, back vocals, piano, guitar, leader
- Kim Kyeong-Hyeon (김경현), 02/08/1982 - Main vocals

Former members:

- Kim Hyeok-Keon (김혁건), 12/04/1982 – Main vocals

3)
The Cross is also a Traditional Metal/Progressive Metal band with one Demo called Metal From Above. It was reissued through Steel Legacy(333 LP and 1000 CD)in 2007.

4)
the CROSS is also a Japanese duo, which consists of Daisuke and ショーガ (Syo-ga).
Website: http://thecross.web.fc2.com/index.html (in Japanese)

5)
The Cross is doom metal band with black metal influences from Brazil

Love Lies Bleeding
The Cross Lyrics

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(Love)
(Love)
(Love)
(Love) a-come on
(Love) a-come on
(Love) a-come on
(Love) a-come on
A-come on

Hey (a-come on)

She was a waitress, she looked real fine
The little temptress was so divine
A symphony of cheap perfume and pretty stale red wine
She can wait upon my table anytime
She was poetry in motion
Stiletto heels and nylons she moved up to the table
I could see she had for me a burger with my fries on

Love lies bleeding, yeah, listen to this
Love lies bleeding
Well we were parked outside a city bank
We found it all real funny
The car was running on full tanks
We stole all the money
She was a wicked wily waitress and she should be doing time
She was an ordinary waitress now she owns her own gold mine
How about that
Love lies bleeding, now listen to this
Love lies bleeding

She was a rebel without a cause
She was a girl who needed applause
Love in the future, love in the past
Hey, love in the future (love lies bleeding) love in the past
Love lies bleeding in our path
Love lies bleeding, can you believe that it gets worse
Love lies bleeding

She had a loud theatrical whisper
I had a one way ticket to Palookaville
She had an equally dangerous sister
I was out of my league, they were in for the kill
She was a wicked wily waitress
And I gave her all my trust
She took the loot, gave me the boot
Now she's rich and I'm flat bust

Yeah, love lies bleeding
That was the limit (love lies bleeding) because
She was a rebel without a cause (love, love)
She was a girl who needed applause (love, love)
Love in the future, love in the past (bleeding) hey
Love in the future, love in the past
Love lies bleeding in our path (love, love)

Love lies bleeding
Love lies bleeding
I want you to burn
Burn
Burn

I dreamed this world was quite alright (love lies bleeding)
And everyone meant well (love lies bleeding)
When I awoke to my surprise (love lies bleeding)
I found myself in hell (love lies bleeding)

Love lies bleeding
Love lies bleeding
Love lies bleeding
Love lies bleeding
Love lies bleeding
Love lies bleeding
Love lies bleeding

Love lies bleeding
Love lies bleeding

Overall Meaning

The Cross's song "Love Lies Bleeding" tells the story of a rebellious and seductive waitress. The lyrics describe her as the "little temptress" that looked divine and moved with stiletto heels and nylons. The singer finds himself in a city bank with her while they are stealing everything. The scene is all real funny and no one can believe their luck. The waitress is described as a "wicked wily waitress" that needed applause as she is a rebel without a cause. However, she became successful and rich after taking all the money and leaving the singer flat bust. The song is a commentary on love and deceit, and how love can often lead to bleeding hearts.

One interesting fact about "Love Lies Bleeding" is that it featured on The Cross's second album "Shove It" released in 1988. The album was produced by Queen's drummer Roger Taylor, with whom the band had a close association. The Cross was formed when Queen was on a break, and Taylor put together musicians he had previously worked with. The song was not released as a single but still managed to gain popularity among the fans. Another interesting fact about the song is that some interpret the lyrics to suggest that the waitress is a metaphor for rock and roll, and how it seduces and betrays its fans.

Additionally, The Cross's lead singer, Peter Cross, wrote most of the songs on the album, including "Love Lies Bleeding." However, Taylor co-wrote two songs on the album with Cross. The title of the song is believed to be a reference to the Elton John song "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding," released in 1973. The Cross performed on a few worldwide tours, but "Shove It" was their most successful album. Lastly, the song features the use of guitar riffs and a blend of rock and pop elements, which was a hallmark of The Cross's music.

Love Lies BleedingThe Cross Lyrics

Love Lies Bleeding
The Cross Lyrics