If one analyses the progressive movement just before 1980, then some albums which heavily influenced the Neo-Prog movement easily come to mind: Steve Hackett - Spectral Mornings, Genesis - Wind & Wuthering, Genesis - And Then There Were Three, Genesis - Seconds Out, Saga - Saga, all the Camel albums between Breathless and The Single Factor included, and some Eloy's albums, especially Silent Cries And Mighty Echoes.
This new form of progressive rock originated in the UK, and is most strongly associated with bands such as Marillion, Pendragon and IQ; and while theatrical stage antics were a part of the live performances of many artists exploring this subset of the progressive rock genre it's the musical elements that are key to the genre; typified by the use of atmospheric guitar and synth soloing with symphonic leanings, with a tendency towards floating synth layers and dreamy soloing. An additional trait is the use of modern synths rather than vintage analogue synths and keyboards. The main reasons for Neo-Progressive artists to be separated from the ones exploring Symphonic Prog in the first place are the above, as well as a heavier emphasis on song-form and melody than some of their earlier symphonic counterparts.
As time went by other artists appeared that also deviated from the norms created by the classic wave of progressive rock artists in the 70's. The late 70's had given the world punk music; the 80's gave the world new wave; and the 90's grunge. These, as well as other forms, had a tremendous amount of influence outside of the progressive rock realm. The advent of the modern synth also inspired artists like Tomita, Vangelis and Kitaro to explore dreamier musical works.
These and other forms of more or less newly made musical genres influenced artists exploring progressive rock as well. Although many artists did so within the framework of 70's progressive rock, more and more artists developed a sound and style so heavily influenced by these more recent musical developments that categorizing them within the existing subgenres of progressive rock became increasingly difficult.
While the Neo-Progressive genre initially consisted of artists exploring a modernized version of Symphonic Prog, these days artists coined as Neo-Progressive cover a multitude of musical expressions, where the common denominator is the inclusion - within a progressive rock framework - of musical elements developed just prior to and after 1980. The Neo-Progressive genre in it's refined form thus covers a vast musical territory, to some extent covering all existing subsets of progressive rock and also searching out towards genres as different as new age on one side and punk and metal on the other.
Opening paragraphs written by Stonebeard, Cygnus X-2, Greenback
Revised, edited and refined April 2009 by windhawk, The Doctor and E-Dub
Crave
Paramore Lyrics
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Oh, a picture could not contain the way it feels
You say, "Live in the present"
I'm already dreaming of how it begins
And trying to savor the moment
But I know the feeling will come to an end
So I crave
Crave to do it again, all again
Crave, crave to do it again, I
Just for a second it all felt simple
I'm already missing it
So I crave
Crave to do it again, all again
I romanticize even the worst of times
When all it took to make me cry was being alive
Look up and see a reflection of someone
Who never gave way to the pain
What if I told 'em that now that I'm older
There isn't a moment that I'd wanna change
Now I crave
Crave to do it again, all again
Crave, crave to do it again, I
Just for a second it all felt simple
I'm already missing it
So I crave
Crave to do it again, all again
Any second feel the present
Future and the past connecting
(Past connecting, past connecting)
Any second feel the present
Future and the past connecting
(Past connecting, past connecting)
Crave, crave to do it again, all again (do it all again)
Crave, crave to do it again, I
Just for a second it all felt simple
I'm already missing it
So I crave
Crave to do it again, all again
The lyrics of Paramore's song, "Crave," reflect on the experience of living in and trying to hold on to a moment that is fleeting. The singer, it seems, is caught in the present moment, trying to savor it while already thinking about how it will end. The opening lines reveal this tension: "I can't wait to memorize this day / Oh, a picture could not contain the way it feels." Here, the singer is already thinking about how they will remember the moment, suggesting that their experience of it is already slightly removed.
Despite this sense of distance, the singer is overcome by a desire to relive the moment, juxtaposing their nostalgia with the present. They "crave to do it again," as the chorus repeats. Even though the experience was not perfect, the singer idealizes even the worst of times, wanting to relive them to recapture their original feeling. The music video for "Crave" features home video footage of Paramore's frontwoman, Hayley Williams, as a child; this further emphasizes the idea of memory and the fleeting nature of childhood.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on the ways in which they used to measure time: "When all it took to make me cry was being alive." They romanticize their past experiences, thinking of them as simple moments that they could slip back into if they could only turn back time. While the lyrics do not explicitly state what the singer is thinking of, it seems as if they are reflecting on a previous relationship or a time when they felt more carefree.
Overall, "Crave" is a song that reflects on the way we idealize our experiences and wish we could hold onto them forever. Whether it is a relationship or a moment of pure joy, the song suggests that we all have moments we wish we could relive. The music captures this sense of nostalgia with both the dreamy melodies and the drove of triumphant pop-punk influences.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't wait to memorize this day
I am very excited to remember this moment forever
Oh, a picture could not contain the way it feels
The feeling is so amazing that it cannot be captured in a photograph
You say, 'Live in the present'
You advise me to focus on the present moment
I'm already dreaming of how it begins
I am already imagining how this moment will start
And trying to savor the moment
I am attempting to fully enjoy and appreciate this moment
But I know the feeling will come to an end
I am aware that this moment will eventually end
So I crave
I have a strong desire for
Crave to do it again, all again
I yearn to repeat this experience
Just for a second it all felt simple
For a brief moment, everything felt easy and uncomplicated
I'm already missing it
I am already feeling nostalgia for this moment
I romanticize even the worst of times
I tend to glorify even the difficult moments
When all it took to make me cry was being alive
Just being alive was enough to bring tears to my eyes
Look up and see a reflection of someone
I see a reflection of myself when I look up
Who never gave way to the pain
I never let my pain consume or control me
What if I told 'em that now that I'm older
Imagine if I were to tell them that now that I am more mature
There isn't a moment that I'd wanna change
I have no regrets and wouldn't want to change anything in my past
Any second feel the present
At any moment, I can be fully present in the moment
Future and the past connecting
The present is a bridge between the future and the past
Crave, crave to do it again, all again (do it all again)
My desire to experience this moment again is very strong
Crave, crave to do it again, I
I very much want to repeat this experience
Just for a second it all felt simple
For a brief moment, everything felt easy and uncomplicated
I'm already missing it
I am already feeling nostalgia for this moment
So I crave
I have a strong desire for
Crave to do it again, all again
I yearn to repeat this experience
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hayley Nichole Williams, Taylor York, Zach Farro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fallingoverme14
Lyrics:
I can't wait to memorize this day
Oh, a picture could not contain the way it feels
You say, "Live in the present"
I'm already dreaming of how it begins
And trying to savor the moment
But I know the feelin' will come to an end
[Chorus]
So I crave, crave
To do it again, all again
Crave, crave
To do it again, ah
Just for a second, it all felt simple
I'm already missing it
So I crave, crave
To do it again, all again
[Verse 2]
I romanticize even the worst of times
When all it took to make me cry was being alive
Look up and see a reflection
Of someone who never gave way to the pain
What if I told 'em that now that I'm older
There isn't a moment that I'd wanna change
[Chorus]
Now I crave, crave
To do it again, all again
Crave, crave
To do it again, I
Just for a second, it all felt simple
I'm already missing it
So I crave, crave
To do it again, all again
[Bridge]
Any second, feel the present
Future and the past connecting
Any second, feel the present
Future and the past connecting
[Chorus]
Crave, crave
To do it again, to do it all again
Crave, crave
To do it again, ah
Just for a second, it all felt simple
I'm already missing it
So I crave, crave
To do it again, all again
@elizabethcervantes9693
this song helped save my life
i just got out of the hospital last friday and i remember before going in, the line
"Look up and see a reflection
Of someone who never gave way to the pain
What if I told 'em that now that I'm older
There isn't a moment that I'd wanna change"
made me cry every time, because i really wanted to die and i never thought i would ever want to look back on this time again.
today, i'm sitting at a coffeeshop across the street from the hopsital i thought i would never get out of alive.
i'm alive
i'm grateful i exist - there isn't a moment that i'd wanna change
@dash5844
"I romanticize even the worst of times when all it took to make me cry was being alive" WOW that felt like a punch to the gut. Felt that one a little too hard
@celinecoria743
Omg yes. I knew I couldn’t have been the only one.
@Inferno-fps
Cried to this song all night long last night
@tonyriosvlogs31
Crying
@SMF-os2oz
Yass
@ashmedvillanueva5059
A perfect line of “how” nostalgia is ir
@stephmukami3817
Idk why but this album feels like the calm after a storm or a cloudy day when you're finally cozy / comfortable with yourself.It's familiar and mellow and special
@nonenone2669
Spot on.
@julietteferrars3097
Exactly.
@OMGpurple25
that's so beautiful, I agree. We grew up with Paramore.