Slave To Love
Bryan Ferry · Slave To Love: Best Of The Ballads [2000]
in the usual place
with the tired and weary
and there's no escape.
To need a women
you've got to know
how the strong get weak
and the rich get poor.
Slave to love
Oh Oh
Slave to love
You're running with me
don't touch the ground
we're the restless hearted
not the chained and bound.
The sky is burning
a sea of flame
though your world is changing
I will be the same.
Slave to love
oh oh
Slave to love
Slave to love
na na na na
na na na na
Slave to love
And I can't escape
I'm a slave to love
Can you help me?
Oh oh
Can you help me?
The storm is breaking
or so it seems
we're too young to reason
too grown up to dream.
Now spring is turning
your face to mine
I can hear your laughter
I can see your smile.
Slave to love
na na na na
oh oh
na na na na
Slave to love
And I can't escape
I'm a slave to love.
Slave To Love
Bryan Ferry's 'Slave To Love' stands as a defining track from his 2000 compilation, 'Slave To Love: Best Of The Ballads.' While the title suggests a solo project, the song's composition and arrangement reflect Ferry's deep roots in the glam rock era, particularly his earlier work with Roxy Music. The recording captures the lush, theatrical production style that characterized Ferry's career, blending romantic sentiment with the polished sound of late 20th-century rock. As a centerpiece on this collection of ballads, the track highlights Ferry's enduring ability to craft emotionally resonant melodies that bridge the gap between his early 1970s influences and his later solo explorations. It remains a staple of his discography, showcasing the dramatic vocal delivery and sophisticated instrumentation that made him a legendary figure in rock history.