Evil Roy
Earth, Wind & Fire
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He gets wild at night Gotta sleep all day Cause he's wound so tight Blowing his brains away He's in the land of the free And he wants to be Someone they all say will make good But what's reality when you're from the hood It's evil yea, yea, yea [Chorus] Evil, evil Roy, who is fooling who Don't you know evil Evil someone Watching you Well he got no job so he peddling-fear Trying to push so hard No way out of here It's just the law of the street Too much heat Pressure cooking, gonna explode But where you gonna be If you lose control It's evil yea yea yea [Chorus] Can't you see that your way Is going nowhere fast And your time is just running out Fighting fire with fire It will never pass If evil's what your life's about When you take never giving Hide the pain You stop living
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Written by: ALLEE WILLIS, ATTALA ZANE GILES, PHILIP JAMES BAILEY
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10 facts about this song
Album Fact"Evil Roy" is a song by Earth, Wind & Fire and is included on their studio album "Touch the World," which was released in 1987.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the genres of Rhythm & Blues and Funk/Soul, following the band's established musical style.
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Band Member FactEarth, Wind & Fire is known for its horn section – the Phenix Horns – which provides a significant element to the band's distinctive sound that can be heard in "Evil Roy."
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Inspiration FactThe song, like many others by Earth, Wind & Fire, is focused on socially conscious themes. "Evil Roy" is essentially a story about a young gangster.
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Billboard RankingsThe album "Touch the World," featuring "Evil Roy," peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and No. 33 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Songwriting Fact"Evil Roy" was written by the band's primary members – Maurice White and Philip Bailey – in collaboration with Roxanne Seeman and Billie Hughes.
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Production Fact"Evil Roy" is produced by Maurice White, the band's founder, and was recorded at various studios across Los Angeles.
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Critical ReceptionWhile "Evil Roy" is not as popular as some of the band's hit songs like "September" or "Let's Groove", it is still respected and enjoyed by fans for its thought-provoking lyrics and the band's consistent and highly-skilled musicianship.
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Live Performances"Evil Roy," like other songs from the "Touch the World" album, has likely been part of Earth, Wind & Fire's setlist during their concerts in the late '80s.
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Song Theme"Evil Roy" uses a narrative structure to depict the life and decisions of a character in a compelling way, demonstrating Earth, Wind & Fire's lyrical prowess in addition to their musical skill.
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