I Might Have Been Queen
Tina Turner
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I'm a new pair of eyes Every time I am born An original mind Because I just died And I'm scanning the horizon for someone recognizing That I might have been queen For every sun that sets there is a new one dawning For every empire crushed there is a brand new nation Let the waters rise I've ridden each tide From the gates of the city Where the first born died And I might have been queen I remember the girl in the fields with no name She had a love Oh but the river won't stop for me No the river won't stop for me I'm a new pair of eyes An original mind With my senses of old And the heart of a giant And I'm searching through the wreckage For some great recollection That I might have been queen For every sage that falls There's an ancient child And I might have been queen I remember the girl in the fields with no name She had a love Oh but the river won't stop for me No the river won't stop for me I look up to the stars with my perfect memory I lived through it all, and my future's no shock to me I look down, but I see no tragedy I look up to my past, my spirit running free I look down, I look down, and I'm there in history Oh I'm a soul survivor (Soul survivor on the river, but it won't stop) (Soul survivor on the river, but it won't stop) I might have been queen! (Soul survivor on the river, but it won't stop) I know the secret combination (Soul survivor on the river, but it won't stop) I might have been queen! (Soul survivor on the river, but it won't stop) I know the secret combination (Soul survivor on the river, but it won't stop) I might have been queen,I know the secret combination (Soul survivor on the river, but it won't stop) I might have been queen,I know the secret combination (Soul survivor on the river, but it won't stop)
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Written by: James West-Oram, Rupert Hine
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13 facts about this song
Song Production"I Might Have Been Queen" is a song from private dancer album which was released in 1984 by pop and rock star Tina Turner.
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Writing TeamThe song was written by a team of three significant writers - Jeanette Obstoj, Rupert Hine, and Jamie West-Oram.
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Successful AlbumThe 'Private Dancer' album, which contained 'I Might Have Been Queen', was a huge commercial success and remains one of Tina Turner's best-selling albums with over 20 million copies sold worldwide.
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Track Position"I Might Have Been Queen" is the first track on the album, leading off the record with a punch.
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GenreThe track fits into the genre of pop-rock and soul, which were the reigning genres of the 1980s and also Tina Turner's primary styles.
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Personal Connection"I Might Have Been Queen" holds an important personal connection for Turner. The song's lyrics tell a story of reincarnation, a belief Turner has publicly expressed believing in.
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Chart PositionWhile the song itself was not released as a single, the album 'Private Dancer' landed at Number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Autobiographical ElementsThe song's lyrics are often considered to have an autobiographical element. Considering Turner's tumultuous life, interpretations suggest that she sees herself as a kind of regal survivalist.
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Prolific ProducersThe song was produced by Rupert Hine, a highly respected British musician and producer, who worked extensively in the music industry with a variety of artists across different genres.
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Album Theme"I Might Have Been Queen" sets the theme for the entire album, encapsulating Tina's journey from hardship to personal and professional success.
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Cover VersionsThough the song is not as widely known as some of Turner's other hits, some cover versions have been performed by fans and musicians who admire the powerful song and its message.
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PerformanceThis song is well-loved by fans for Tina's live performances where she embodied the fierceness of the lyrics.
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Awards'Private Dancer', the album containing 'I Might Have Been Queen', won three Grammy awards for Tina Turner, marking a significant comeback for the renowned singer.
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