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

Shove It
The Cross Lyrics

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What do you do?
I said what do you do?
You ain't wearin' a tie,you ain't got a jacket
You can't come in 'cause you're in the wrong bracket
You can shove it

VIP's and royalty get treated like they're special see
But the trick is there for all to see

They're people just like you and me
You can shove it

Girls - we love it
Cars - we love it
More girls - we love it
Late night bars - we love it

Pool - we love it
School - fantasy
What do you do?
You can shove it

You gotta talk,act and dress right
If you ain't got money,they treat ya funny
When they say the class system's dead
If you think that's true better get a new head

You can shove it
You can shove it
You can shove it
Girls - we love it

Cars - we love it
More girls - we love it
Late night bars - we love it
Pool - we love it

School - shove it
What do you do?
Shove it
You can shove it

So why do people scrape and fuss
When everyman's the same as us
It's a joke on all humanity
It's privilege

And we don't need it
War - shove it
Hate - shove it

Politicians - don't cut it
Blind dates - shove it
Girls school - we love it
Crazy rules - shove it

What do you do?
You can shove it
You can shove it

Shove it
Shove it

Overall Meaning

In the song "Shove It," The Cross tackles the issue of class inequality and asks the question: "Why do we treat VIPs and royalty any differently than regular people?" The lyrics suggest that people with money and influence are no better than the rest of us and that we should push back against class divides. The phrase "You can shove it" is repeated throughout the song as a declaration of defiance against societal expectations.

The song also celebrates the simple pleasures in life, such as girls, cars, and late-night bars. It suggests that we should focus on enjoying ourselves and not worry about fitting into the elite circles of society. The lyrics also touch on other themes such as the need to conform to social norms and the absurdity of privilege.

Overall, "Shove It" is a rebellious anthem that encourages listeners to stand up against the class system and embrace the joys of life.

Line by Line Meaning

What do you do?
What is your purpose in trying to gain acceptance from the elite?

I said what do you do?
I'm asking again because I don't see a valid reason to conform to elitist expectations.

You ain't wearin' a tie, you ain't got a jacket
You don't have the right clothing to gain access to the elite's inner circle.

You can't come in 'cause you're in the wrong bracket
Your social status is too low to be in the presence of the elite.

You can shove it
I reject the idea that I must conform to be accepted by the elite.

VIP's and royalty get treated like they're special see
The elite are given special treatment and recognition,

But the trick is there for all to see
It's obvious that they're just people like everyone else.

They're people just like you and me
We don't need to bend over backwards for the elite, as they're not fundamentally different from us.

Girls - we love it Cars - we love it More girls - we love it Late night bars - we love it Pool - we love it
We celebrate the pleasures of life and indulgence.

School - fantasy What do you do? You can shove it
The idea of achieving acceptance by the elite through education is a delusion; we refuse to conform.

You gotta talk, act and dress right If you ain't got money, they treat ya funny
The elite will only accept you if you follow their unwritten rulebook and meet their financial demands.

When they say the class system's dead If you think that's true better get a new head
Don't believe the lie that the class system is obsolete; wake up to the reality.

Girls - we love it Cars - we love it More girls - we love it Late night bars - we love it Pool - we love it School - shove it
We choose to prioritize enjoyment and pleasure over conformity to a flawed societal structure.

So why do people scrape and fuss When every man's the same as us
Why do people suck up to the elite when they're just regular humans like us?

It's a joke on all humanity It's privilege And we don't need it
The social hierarchy is a cruel joke on mankind, and we reject it and its elitist foundations.

War - shove it Hate - shove it Politicians - don't cut it Blind dates - shove it Girls school - we love it Crazy rules - shove it
We reject violence, prejudice, political corruption, and the pressure to conform to senseless rules.

What do you do? You can shove it You can shove it Shove it Shove it
We will not be coerced into submission, and we refuse to follow absurd societal expectations or play by the elite's rules.

Shove ItThe Cross Lyrics

Shove It
The Cross Lyrics