Roxy Music Both Ends Burning HQ with Lyrics in Description

Track 7 from their fifth album “Siren” released in 1975 copyright Atco Records. It was recorded at AIR Studios in London, where the band was formed in 1970. Their first few albums consisted of experimental, almost avant-garde material that would later influence the punk and electronic music styles that came later. This was mainly due to Brian Eno’s unique style and the new and creative ideas that he incorporated as their keyboard player during that time. He left the band before this album was recorded, likely due to creative differences with leader, lead vocalist and main songwriter Bryan Ferry. Ferry was often compared to David Bowie for his vocal style and fashion sense and was obviously very influenced by him because as we all know, Bowie was the man. The band was much more popular in the U.K. and Europe with a devoted fanbase there but they had several worldwide hits that charted well everywhere. The album received nothing but excellent reviews and is considered by some critics to be the band’s masterpiece or at least their first, considering how great “Avalon” is. Chris Thomas’ production is impeccable and was instrumental in the album’s success. As a youngster, he was lucky enough to work with the great George Martin at Abbey Road Studios. He was in charge of mixing Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" and was a large part of making it the magnificent album it is. Supermodel Jerry Hall, who was Bryan Ferry's girlfriend at the time, is featured on the album cover in one of the first jobs of her career. Written by Bryan Ferry and produced by Chris Thomas. RIP John Gustafson. Featuring:
Bryan Ferry - Lead vocals, keyboards & harmonica
Phil Manzanera - Lead & rhythm guitars
Eddie Jobson - Violin & synthesizers
Andy Mackay - Oboe & sax
John Gustafson - Bass
Paul Thompson - Drums
Please don't ever let me down
For you know I'm not so sure
Do I have the speed to carry on?
I 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
Both ends burning
Burning, burn
Now my course is plain as day
Running bold, a world 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?
Both ends burning
Burning, burn
Both ends burning
Burning, burn
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
Both ends burning till the end
Until the end
Keep on burning till the end
Until the end
Both ends burning till the end
The very end

[@timsears951]

A CLASSIC

[@williammckay9229]

I bought this when it came out. I was 16yo at the time. Great album.

[@Acein3055]

Great tune.

[@chuck41261]

I know the standard line is this is about the pressures of being a rock star but I think Bryan well knew it can also be heard as haunting singles bars "looking for love." That's how I relate to it anyway. All great lyrics can be interpreted in multiple ways. And the way Phil's guitar comes in toward the end...this whole song is genius.

[@alexflores7652]

I've seen this record in my mom's collection and remember her playing it when I was very young.

[@RMGCBG]

Clubs in the 80’s blasting Roxy

[@ribbonforyourhair]

Fav song on a fav album

[@T55Kev]

Stkll got my original album. Thats jerry hall on cover

[@kracheconomique]

Wow