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1) A is a British alternative rock band.
2) A [エース] is a Japanese visual rock band
British alternative rock band:
They formed in 1995 in Suffolk, England. The original line up was the three brothers: Jason Perry (Vocals), Adam Perry (Drums) and Giles Perry (Keyboard), with two friends Mark Chapman (Guitar) and Steve Swindon (Bass). Swindon quit the band in 1997 and was replaced by Daniel P. Carter.
After changing their name from 'Grand Designs' and abandoning their early progressive-inspired sound for a more punky feel, they released their début album "How Ace Are Buildings" in 1997.
The second album; "A vs. Monkey Kong", followed in 1999. Monkey Kong was a more poppy record than How Ace Are Buildings and the band toured the world, played festivals and enjoyed a small degree of success worldwide, especially in Germany.
Hi-Fi Serious was their third album, released in 2002. It was preceded by their biggest single to date, "Nothing", which saw the band reach the UK top ten for the first time, eventually hitting number 9. Starbucks was also a top 20 hit, named after the coffee chain.
The tour following Hi-Fi Serious saw the band playing their largest venues to date, headlining the 5000 capacity Brixton Academy as part of the Inner-City Sumo Tour. 'A' finally released their fourth album on June 27th 2005, entitled "Teen Dance Ordinance". The album had been recorded 2 years earlier, but due to Jason Perry's illness and record company squabbles its release was heavily delayed, by which time the group's following appears to be a mere cult once again. In 2006, Warner dropped 'A' from their record label, citing poor sales.
'A' then went on hiatus from 2006-2008, but have now returned, playing a few shows supporting The Wildhearts. They will be writing new material and hope to release an album in 2009. With this new era for the band the lineup has changed with bassist Daniel P. Carter not returning to the band and has been replaced by John Mitchell of It Bites.
Japanese visual rock band :
consisting of Shin-ichi on vocals, Seiya on bass, U-SUKE and MORI on guitar, and Tōki on drums.
Wisdom
A Lyrics
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But fools die for want of wisdom.
The rich man wealth is in his city;
Do you hear, do you hear, can you understa-and?!
Destruction of the poor, is poverty;
Destruction of the soul, is vanity.
The righteous' wealth is in his Holy Pla-ace.
Those who have eyes, to see will see!
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The rich man wealth is in his city;
Do you hear, do you believe, do you understand?!
Destruction of the poor is poverty.
Destruction of the soul is vanity,
Well hear me children!
The righteous' wealth is in his Holy Pla-ace!
The lyrics of A's song "Wisdom" has a strong message that revolves around the concept of wisdom and its significance in life. The first verse emphasizes the importance of wisdom and how it can benefit others, while the second verse highlights the dangers of ignorance which leads to poverty and emptiness. The chorus brings these ideas together, contrasting the material wealth of the rich with the spiritual wealth of the righteous. The repetition of the question "Do you hear, do you hear, can you understand?" and later "Do you hear, do you believe, do you understand?!" aims to draw the listener's attention to the message and ask them to reflect on its significance.
The lyrics also use an interesting poetic technique of repetition to emphasize the contrasting ideas presented in the song. The phrase "The rich man wealth is in his city" is repeated in both the first and second verses, highlighting the focus on material wealth and its limitations. Similarly, the phrase "Destruction of the poor is poverty, destruction of the soul is vanity" is repeated in both verses, emphasizing the dangerous consequences of living without wisdom.
Overall, "Wisdom" is a message-driven song that encourages the listener to strive for knowledge and understanding, suggesting that true wealth lies not in material possessions, but in spiritual enlightenment and wisdom.
Line by Line Meaning
The lips of the righteous teach many,
Righteous people have a lot of helpful knowledge to share.
But fools die for want of wisdom.
People who don't seek wisdom are more likely to make foolish choices that can lead to their downfall.
The rich man wealth is in his city;
People who have money often tie their wealth to their physical location and possessions.
Do you hear, do you hear, can you understa-and?!
The artist is asking if the listener is paying attention and comprehending what they are saying.
Destruction of the poor, is poverty;
When poor people lose what little they have, it can trap them in a cycle of poverty.
Destruction of the soul, is vanity.
When people focus too much on superficial things, like their own appearance, it can harm their spiritual and emotional well-being.
The righteous' wealth is in his Holy Pla-ace.
People who follow a righteous path and prioritize spiritual matters can find true wealth in their connection with a higher power.
Do you hear?
The artist is asking if the listener is paying attention to this important message.
Those who have eyes, to see will see!
People who are perceptive and open-minded will understand the message being conveyed.
The rich man wealth is in his city;
Just like before, the artist is emphasizing how often wealthy people's identities are tied to their possessions and surroundings.
Do you hear, do you believe, do you understand?!
The singer is urging the listener to not just hear the message, but also to believe it and comprehend its meaning.
Destruction of the poor is poverty.
The artist is repeating the message about how devastating it is for poor people to lose what little they have, and how this can trap them in poverty.
Destruction of the soul is vanity,
Here, the singer is emphasizing how spiritual harm can come from focusing too much on superficial matters.
Well hear me children!
The singer is trying to grab the audience's attention and emphasize the importance of their message.
The righteous' wealth is in his Holy Pla-ace!
In this final line, the singer repeats the message about how righteousness and spiritual connection can bring true wealth.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEE PERRY
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