Today Queen drummer Roger Taylor has launched a new solo single called Isolation, following last year’s Gangsters Are Running This World. The 70-year-old’s track starts with a ticking clock, while the lyrics are very reflective of life in lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic. Here they are in full below.
So here we sit – in isolation
We calm our fears – we’re marking time
An endless tide – of information
We find our feet – we’re doing fine
Just fill our day – in isolationIt’s everyone – in every home
It’es every man – of every station
We change our ways – we’re doing fine
Strange times indeed x 3
And every child – does what they can In every house – in every land
So settle back – and see it through
When this all ends – we’ll think anew
Strange times indeed x 3
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Taylor’s daughter Doctor Rory Taylor features in the music video with other key workers.
In a statement, the Queen drummer spoke of just how proud of his daughter he is.
The 70-year-old said: “As a father with a daughter in the front line, I am ultra-aware of the vital work they are doing daily to save us and our society.
“Their bravery and sacrifice must not be prejudiced by anything less than a one hundred per cent effort by our governments to protect them. They are precious to us all and they are truly our champions.”
Meanwhile, The Rolling Stones have released a lockdown themed track called Living in a Ghost Town.
Released back in April, the song is written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
A music video is up on their official YouTube channel, which sees circular cameras speed through deserted cities around the world.
Jagger’s lyrics include: “Life was so beautiful, then we all got locked down. Feel like a ghost, living in a ghost town.”