Lyrics to Both Ends Burning (Single Version)
Lyrics to the song Both Ends Burning as recorded by Roxy Music.
(Ferry)
Please don't ever let me down
For 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 meet
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 and 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 fire's raging in my soul tonight
Oh will it ever end?
Put your foot down 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
Both Ends Burning (Single Version)
Single
This was the second single release from Roxy Music's Siren album. released in December 1975 and climbing to a peak of number 25 during its 7 weeks on the UK charts. The song was featured in the Siren tour and also the Flesh + Blood (1980), Avalon (1982), the re-union tour in 2001 and Bryan Ferry's Frantic tour.
The single was coupled with a live version of For Your Pleasure. Both Ends Burning was also used as the b-side to Love Is The drug in USA.
There are 2 versions of this song:-
Album 5:12
Single 3:58
Both Ends Burning has been covered by Ghost Dance on their River Of No Return EP and a Dutch Band Fatal Flowers
The single version of Both Ends Burning was the first of their singles to be edited differently from the album version. This song was edited from the 5:12 'Siren' version to a length of 3:58 for the 7" release. The intro was cut from 16 bars long to 8 bars. The guitar solo at the end was brought forward 8 bars on the end refrain.
Song Musicians
- Andy Mackay Oboe & Saxophone
- Bryan Ferry Voice & Keyboards
- Eddie Jobson Strings, Synthesizer, Keyboards
- John Gustafson Bass
- Paul Thompson Drums
- Phil Manzanera Guitar
Both Ends Burning (Single Version) is on the following Roxy Music and Solo Albums
Chart Info
23 Dec 1975 40
30 Dec 40
06 Jan 1976 32
13 Jan 28
20 Jan 25
27 Jan 25
03 Feb 36
(Chart run of 7 weeks)
Thanks to Johnny Reece for the research.
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Discography:
| Format | Country | A-Side | B-Side | Details | Label | Cat. No |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7" | UK | Both Ends Burning | For Your Pleasure (Live) | Island | WIP 6262 | |
| 7" | UK | Both Ends Burning | For Your Pleasure (Live) | DJ Copy Promo | Island | WIP 6262 |
| 7" | UK | Both Ends Burning | Both Ends Burning | Test Pressing | Island | ??? |
| 7" | Germany | Both Ends Burning | For Your Pleasure (Live) | Picture Sleeve | Island | 16676 AT |
| 7" | Holland | Both Ends Burning | For Your Pleasure (Live) | Picture Sleeve | Island | 16676 |
| 7" | Japan | Both Ends Burning | For Your Pleasure (Live) | Picture Insert + Lyrics | Island | ILR 10933 |
| 7" | Australia | Both Ends Burning | For Your Pleasure * | * Plays The Live Version | Island | K 62 |