Both Ends Burning

Roxy Music

About Both Ends Burning

"Both Ends Burning" is a single by English rock band Roxy Music taken from their 1975 album Siren. The version released as a single edited the intro and the ending compared to the album version. The B-side of the single was a version of their song "For Your Pleasure" recorded live at the Empire Pool Wembley in October 1975, at one of the concerts from which the Viva! album was composed. In the US and Canada, the song was the B-side of the "Love Is the Drug" single. The single version is on The Complete Studio Recordings 1972-1982 but was not included on their 1977 album Greatest Hits.  


Year:
1995
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Please don't ever let me down
'Cause you know I'm not so sure
Do I have the speed to carry on
Burn you out of my mind, I know
You're a flame that never fades
Jungle red's a deadly shade
Both ends burning, will the fires keep
Somewhere deep in my soul tonight
Both ends burning
Burning
Burn

Now my course is plain as day
Running bold across to play
Both ends burning with a strange desire
That feeds the fire in my soul tonight
I will dance the night away
Living only for today
Both ends burning while you're counting sheep
Hell, who can sleep in this heat this night?
Tell me will I ever learn?

It's too late, the rush is on
Both ends burning and I can't control
The fires raging in my soul tonight
Oh will it never end?
Put your foot around the bend
Drive me crazy to an early grave
Tell me what is there to save tonight
Both ends burning
Burning
Burn

Keep on burning till the end, until the end
Keep on burning till the end, the very end

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Roxy Music

Roxy Music are an English art rock band formed in 1971 by Bryan Ferry, who became the group's lead vocalist and chief songwriter, and bassist Graham Simpson. The other members are Phil Manzanera (guitar), Andy Mackay (saxophone and oboe) and Paul Thompson (drums and percussion). Former members include Brian Eno (synthesiser and "treatments"), and Eddie Jobson (synthesiser and violin). Although the band took a break from group activities in 1976 and again in 1983, they reunited for a concert tour in 2001, and have toured together intermittently since that time. more »

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Written by: BRYAN FERRY

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9 facts about this song

Creation and Release
"Both Ends Burning" is a song by English rock band Roxy Music. - It was featured on their fifth studio album, "Siren," which was released in 1975.
Lyrics and Theme
The lyrics, written by lead singer Bryan Ferry, are melancholic and carry a romantic longing theme. - The song depicts a poignant passion and desires that are burning at both ends, indicating an intense relationship or infatuation.
Reception and Legacy
"Both Ends Burning" was not released as a single but became a popular track from the "Siren" album. - It is well-loved amongst Roxy Music fans and is frequently included in the band's compilation albums or live performance setlists.
Composition and Musical Style
The song features a unique blend of art rock and glam rock, staying true to Roxy Music's genre-defining style. - It showcases Bryan Ferry's distinctive vocals, along with the band's typical synth and guitar-driven sound.
Live Performances
"Both Ends Burning" is recognized for its high-energy performance during live shows. - The song's extended middle instrumental section allows for expansive improvisation and stylization during concerts.
Album Success
The album "Siren," featuring "Both Ends Burning," was a commercial success. It reached number 4 on the UK Albums Chart, reflecting the band's popularity during the period. - The album was also Roxy Music's first to enter the top ten in the United States.
Music Video
A music video was made for "Both Ends Burning," but it is instead a short film of the band performing live onstage.
Influence and Cover Versions
German synth-pop band Alphaville performed a live cover of "Both Ends Burning" during their concerts. - Ed Harcourt also did a cover version of the song for a tribute album to Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music in 2002.
Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music
Bryan Ferry, the songwriter of "Both Ends Burning," is the founder and lead vocalist of Roxy Music. - Roxy Music has been a significant influence on a wide range of bands and artists, and they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.

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