Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Elton John
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When are you gonna come down When are you going to land I should have stayed on the farm I should have listened to my old man You know you can't hold me forever I didn't sign up with you I'm not a present for your friends to open This boy's too young to be singing the blues So goodbye yellow brick road Where the dogs of society howl You can't plant me in your penthouse I'm going back to my plough Back to the howling old owl in the woods Hunting the horny back toad Oh I've finally decided my future lies Beyond the yellow brick road What do you think you'll do then I bet that'll shoot down the plane It'll take you a couple of vodka and tonics To set you on your feet again Maybe you'll get a replacement There's plenty like me to be found Mongrels who ain't got a penny Sniffing for tidbits like you on the ground So goodbye yellow brick road Where the dogs of society howl You can't plant me in your penthouse I'm going back to my plough Back to the howling old owl in the woods Hunting the horny back toad Oh I've finally decided my future lies Beyond the yellow brick road
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Written by: Bernie Taupin, Elton John
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore
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12 facts about this song
Album Origin"Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" is the title track from Elton John's seventh studio album released in 1973.
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Writing TeamThe song was co-written by Elton John and his long-time lyricist Bernie Taupin.
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InspirationThe song’s lyrics were inspired by the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz." The Yellow Brick Road is a metaphor relating to Dorothy's desire to return home from the magical Land of Oz.
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Recording ProcessThe entire "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" album was recorded in just two weeks at the Château d'Hérouville near Paris, France.
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Recognition"Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" reached No. 2 on the UK singles chart and No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart in the United States.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists including The King's Singers and Sara Bareilles.
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Concerts"Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" is regularly performed during Elton John's live performances. It has become one of his signature songs.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song metaphorically relate to John's and Taupin’s disillusionment with the music industry, using the analogy of Oz where the allure of fame (Emerald City) was not as glamorous as it appeared.
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Album CoverThe album cover depicts Elton John stepping into a poster, signifying him quitting his superstar life (just like how in the song, he talks about leaving the "yellow brick road").
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PopularityThe song remained continuously popular, and decades later, in October 2018, the YouTube video of John's 1973 live performance of the song garnered more than 23 million views.
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Musical StyleThe song is known for its harmonic complexity and change of mood and tone throughout, with an elaborate melody line.
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RevisitElton John revisited the 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' in a 40th anniversary deluxe edition, released in 2014.
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