Turner began her career with Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm in 1957. Under the name Little Ann, she appeared on her first record, "Boxtop", in 1958. In 1960, she debuted as Tina Turner with the hit duet single "A Fool in Love". The duo Ike & Tina Turner became "one of the most formidable live acts in history". They released hits such as "It's Gonna Work Out Fine", "River Deep – Mountain High", "Proud Mary", and "Nutbush City Limits" before disbanding in 1976.
In the 1980s, Turner launched "one of the greatest comebacks in music history". Her 1984 multi-platinum album Private Dancer contained the hit song "What's Love Got to Do with It", which won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and became her first and only number one song on the Billboard Hot 100. At age 44, she was the oldest female solo artist to top the Hot 100. Her chart success continued with "Better Be Good to Me", "Private Dancer", "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)", "Typical Male", "The Best", "I Don't Wanna Fight", and "GoldenEye". During her Break Every Rule World Tour in 1988, she set a then-Guinness World Record for the largest paying audience (180,000) for a solo performer.
Turner also acted in the films Tommy (1975), Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985), and Last Action Hero (1993). In 1993, What's Love Got to Do with It, a biographical film adapted from her autobiography I, Tina: My Life Story, was released. In 2009, Turner retired after completing her Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour, which is the 15th highest-grossing tour of the 2000s. In 2018, she became the subject of the jukebox musical Tina.
Having sold over 100 million records worldwide, Turner became one of the best-selling recording artists of all time. She received 12 Grammy Awards, which include eight competitive awards, three Grammy Hall of Fame awards, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. She was the first black artist, and first woman, to be on the cover of Rolling Stone. Rolling Stone ranked her among the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. Turner has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the St. Louis Walk of Fame. She was twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, with Ike Turner in 1991 and as a solo artist in 2021. She was a 2005 recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors and Women of the Year award.
In 2020, she came out of retirement to collaborate with Norwegian producer Kygo on a remix of "What's Love Got to Do with It". With this release, she became the first artist to have a top 40 hit in seven consecutive decades in the UK.
Studio albums
Tina Turns the Country On! (1974)
Acid Queen (1975)
Rough (1978)
Love Explosion (1979)
Private Dancer (1984)
Break Every Rule (1986)
Foreign Affair (1989)
Wildest Dreams (1996)
Twenty Four Seven (1999)
Golden Eye
Tina Turner Lyrics
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More than darkness in the depths
See him surface in every shadow
On the wind, I feel his breath
Goldeneye, I found his weakness
Goldeneye, he'll do what I please
Goldeneye, no time for sweetness
You'll never know how I watched you from the shadows as a child
You'll never know how it feels to be the one who's left behind
You'll never know the days and the nights
The tears, the tears I've cried
But now my time has come
And time, time is not on your side
See him move through smoke and mirrors
Feel his presence in the crowd
Other girls they gather around him
If I had him, I wouldn't let him out
Goldeneye, not lace or leather
Golden chain, take him to the spot
Goldeneye, I'll show him forever
It'll take forever to see what I've got
You'll never know how I watched you from the shadows as a child
You'll never know how it feels to get so close and be denied
It's a gold and honey trap
I've got for you tonight
Revenge is a kiss this time I won't miss
Now I've got you in my sight
With a goldeneye
Golden, goldeneye
With a goldeneye
Goldeneye
Goldeneye
Goldeneye
Goldeneye
The lyrics of Tina Turner's "Golden Eye" are full of intensity and secrecy. The first verse uses the imagery of water and shadows to describe the elusive subject of the song, who is difficult to track down and observe. The titular phrase "golden eye" suggests that this individual is valuable and rare, like a precious gemstone. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer has a history with this person, possibly a romantic relationship in which she was left behind or harmed in some way. She is seeking revenge and plans to use her knowledge of his weaknesses and desires against him.
The chorus is particularly powerful, with the repetition of the phrase "golden eye" reinforcing the idea that this person is the object of the singer's obsession and anger. The line "no time for sweetness" suggests that there is no room for forgiveness or compassion in this scenario, and that the singer is determined to bring this person to their knees. The second verse describes the subject's charisma and how other women are drawn to him, but the singer is confident that she can keep him under control if she can possess him.
Overall, the song is a passionate and intense expression of vengeance and desire. The lyrics are full of vivid imagery and metaphors that contribute to the mysterious and seductive atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
See reflections on the water
Observing the reflections on the water, which signify that things are not always as they appear on the surface.
More than darkness in the depths
There is more depth and complexity to a situation than what is often visible at first glance or superficially understood.
See him surface in every shadow
The presence of a man, who is being sought after, felt and discerned in every place where there is an absence of light, and the hope of capturing him is seemingly always within reach.
On the wind, I feel his breath
A strong intuition indicating that the man is nearby, that he is a constant threat to the artist's security, and he is ever-present in her environment.
Goldeneye, I found his weakness
The artist has managed to uncover something about the man's identity, his vulnerabilities, or some other weakness, which she will exploit to have power over him
Goldeneye, he'll do what I please
The weakness she observed in him will give her the control to command the man's actions to her satisfaction.
Goldeneye, no time for sweetness
There is no time for gentle approach or intimate contact with the man because the singer is on a mission to carry out revenge on him.
But a bitter kiss will bring him to his knees
By exploiting his vulnerability she discovered, the bitter kiss will be the decisive factor in completing her revenge mission by bringing the man down on his knees.
You'll never know how I watched you from the shadows as a child
The artist has been secretly watching the man for a long time, likely since childhood or an earlier phase when the man was not aware of her presence.
You'll never know how it feels to be the one who's left behind
The artist is expressing regret that the man never recognised her presence or showed affection to her yet she was always behind watching him.
You'll never know the days and the nights The tears, the tears I've cried
The singer has experienced a lot of heartache and tears because of the man's cold treatment towards her.
But now my time has come And time, time is not on your side
The artist believes that she has now gained control and is ready to make the man pay for the heartache he caused her. The clock is ticking, and she believes that time is running out for the man.
See him move through smoke and mirrors
The man is highly skilled and can navigate easily even in difficult conditions, and he uses his cunning and deceptions to his advantage.
Feel his presence in the crowd
The man is highly visible and moves comfortably in the public eye with ease.
Other girls they gather around him
The other ladies seem to be drawn to him because of his charisma, good looks, or other characteristics he possesses.
If I had him, I wouldn't let him out
The artist views the man as an object of competition and expresses an unwillingness to release her grip on him if she happens to have him.
Goldeneye, not lace or leather
The singer is specifying that her control over the man isn't reliant on his desires for lace or leather; valid words here are hints toward variants of BDSM or restrictions.
Golden chain, take him to the spot
The singer has a plan for the man, and to carry that out, she'll need the support of someone who is steadfast and loyal to her.
Goldeneye, I'll show him forever
The singer now has the upper hand and will cause the man to experience the same heartache and pain he had caused her, and he will never forget the encounter.
It'll take forever to see what I've got
The man will only see what he has lost and realize the gravity of his folly in failing to recognize the artist's worth after it is too late.
Revenge is a kiss this time I won't miss
The singer understands that she has a rare chance to exact revenge on the man, and she is not willing to let it slip through her fingers.
Now I've got you in my sight With a goldeneye Golden, goldeneye
The singer expresses a sense of victory and triumph after having formulated her plan and gained control over the man she has sought for so long
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Paul Hewson, Dave Evans
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@majellavito5784
RIP Ms. Tina Turner. Heaven & Earth are giving you a standing ovation 👏🏼🌎⭐️🌏💐🙏🏼
@lolleheart7899
👏👏👏🔥❤️
@randywhite3947
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@fabbluray
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😢
@palapadadouwa807
RIP
She was a greatest,
And that song is a banger evere definitely.
Amazing voice❤❤❤
@alexisgonzalez6514
RIP Tina Turner! This was an absolute classic!
@MK-di1uh
A classic I will remember till my last day on earth. RIP the diva 😢
@simonwarner-yu4tm
A very good powerful Bond song sung by a legend
@dominiklaga1420
R I P golden eye and simply the Best they will remain immortal hits