1. With radio friendly… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands called 21 Guns
1. With radio friendly AOR super groups such as Bad English and Damn Yankees receiving commercial success, former Thin Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham decided to form a similar type band and hope for stardom. Gorham recruited fellow Americans Tommy La Verdi (vocals), Leif Johansen (bass), and Michael Sturgis (drums). By 1992 they had been signed to RCA records and released a well-polished AOR album that received rave reviews, but went relatively unnoticed by the record buying public. After touring it was decided that La Verdi wasn't on the same page as the rest of the band, and with his departure the group disbanded. Gorham began appearing at Thin Lizzy tribute shows while Sturgis resurfaced with prog-rockers Asia.
In 1997 Gorham decided to reform 21 Guns around new vocalist Hans Olav Solli (ex-Sons Of Angels, ex-psycho motel). Solli had most recently been a member of iron maiden gitarist Adrian Smith's band Psycho Motel with drummer Mike Sturgis who returned to the reformed line up of 21 Guns. By the time the follow-up album Nothing's Real the music scene had completely changed, and a limited release in America killed any chance of the album breaking out commercially. A collection of demo recordings by the original line-up was released in 2002 and the band is rumored to be working on another studio recording. Solli resurfaced in the Norwegian music-project Greenhouze, Gorham hit the road with a Thin Lizzy tribute band and Sturgis became a permanent recording and touring drummer with Asia.
In 2009 it was announced that Scott Gorham and Leif Johansen have been writing and recording together again with a new singer, Peter Shoulder. Peter is the former singer/guitarist of Winterville. Scott and Peter first worked together when Winterville supported Thin Lizzy on their 2005 UK tour. In 2007 Winterville split and Peter went on to record his own solo material.
2. 21 Guns were an Australian hard rock band that released a self-titled album in 1990. Personnel: Andy McLean (lead vocals), Cameran McKenzie (guitar, backing vocals), Henry Eustacs (bass, backing vocals), Mark Herrera (drums).
3. 21 Guns were a very short-lived ska band from Coventry, United Kingdom, that released just one single: '21 Guns' on Shack Records (1981). Formed in 1980, the group consisted of The Specials roadies Trevor Evans (keyboards) and Johnny Rex (drums), plus Kevin Tanner (bass), Stuart MacLean (guitar) and Gary 'Judge' Chambers (vocals). Prior to their single at Shack Records (the label that The Specials' Neville Staple started, along with his then girlfriend, The Bodysnatchers' Stella Barker) 21 Guns recorded a three-song session for John Peel in early February 1981. They also scored a support slot opening for Hazel O'Connor.
These Eyes
21 Guns Lyrics
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I get the chance to say these words to you
From me
I've got to find a way to live
To love again
Constantly
I get reminded of the pain, the truth
Oh, how my heart believes that day
I laid her to rest
The darkest day, the longest night
I can't perceive it'll be all right now
But I've found a way
These eyes can't cry
I've seen it all before
My love is gone
I've got to find an open door
Patiently
I've been waiting for this time to fade
To end, yes
Well could I ever look to you
To fill this empty space
The darkest day, the longest night
I can't perceive it'll be all right now
But I've found a way
These eyes can't cry
I've seen it all before
My love's still gone
I've got to walk the lonely road
These eyes can't cry
I've seen it all before
My soul is gone
I've got to find an open door
We danced the nights away
Face to face and again we played
We thought we had it made but
I can't say, watch the flame
Burn, in turn to fade
These eyes can't cry
I've seen it all before
My love's still gone
I've got to walk that lonely road
These eyes can't cry
I've seen it all before
My soul is still gone
I've got to find an open door
These eyes
These eyes
My love
My love, my love
These eyes
No, they can't cry
I've seen it all before
My soul, my soul
I've got to find an open door
These eyes can't cry
The song "These Eyes" by 21 Guns is a poignant ballad that tells the story of a man who is trying to move on from the loss of his love. He speaks of the pain he feels and how it constantly reminds him of the truth, which hurts immensely. The man is looking for a way to find a new life and love but finds it really hard to do so because of the haunting memory of his lost love. The man remembers all the good times they had together, dancing the nights away, but also acknowledges that they have come to an end now. The man confesses that he can't cry anymore because he's seen it all before and has to walk a lonely road to find an open door.
Throughout the song, the man is struggling to come to terms with his loss and find a new path. The lyrics are filled with pain and heartache, but they also contain a message of hope, suggesting that even in the darkest moments, you can find a way to live and love again. And while it may not be easy, the man in the song finds solace in the fact that he can still remember the good times and that these memories will help him to move on and find a new life.
Line by Line Meaning
Finally
I get the chance to say these words to you
From me
I've got to find a way to live
To love again
At last, I am able to speak these feelings to you. I must figure out a path to move forward and love once more.
Constantly
I get reminded of the pain, the truth
That hurts
Oh, how my heart believes that day
I laid her to rest
I am constantly reminded of the hurt and harsh reality. My heart aches remembering the day I lost her.
The darkest day, the longest night
I can't perceive it'll be all right now
But I've found a way
These eyes can't cry
The memories of my deep sorrow still linger and I cannot see an end in sight. Yet, I have found a means to keep myself from weeping.
I've seen it all before
My love is gone
I've got to find an open door
This is not my first time experiencing this heartbreak. I need to search for a new beginning.
Patiently
I've been waiting for this time to fade
To end, yes
Well could I ever look to you
To fill this empty space
I am waiting for the pain to ease with time. I wonder if your presence could help fill the void within me.
We danced the nights away
Face to face and again we played
We thought we had it made but
I can't say, watch the flame
Burn, in turn to fade
We spent many nights together, enjoying each other's company. We believed we would always be together, but things don't always go as planned.
My soul is gone
I am emotionally empty.
These eyes
No, they can't cry
I've seen it all before
My soul, my soul
I've got to find an open door
These eyes can't cry
I have already experienced this pain so tears are no longer shed. I need to discover an opportunity for a renewed spirit.
My love
My love, my love
A term of endearment and a lamentation for what is lost.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LEIF JOHANSEN, MICHAEL STURGIS, SCOTT GORHAM
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