1. Ambrosia was… Read Full Bio ↴Ambrosia has been the name of at least five artists:
1. Ambrosia was a California, United States band formed by David Pack (guitars, vocals), Christopher North (keyboards), Burleigh Drummond (drums) and Joe Puerta (bass, vocals). On their self-titled LP in 1974, they blended quirky progressive rock with lush harmonies and scored hits with the offbeat song Nice, Nice, Very Nice and the ballad Holdin' on to Yesterday. Their subsequent albums focussed more and more on the pop ballads and less and less on the progressive elements, and while they had some success with singles, they called it quits after 1982's Road Island. Ambrosia re-formed in the late 90s and continue to tour and enterain their fans. A live CD Live at the Galaxy was released in 2002, and they are currently recording a new studio album that long time fans are hoping will be released in 2009.
2. Ambrosia was a Latvian hardcore punk band formed in Valmiera, Latvia in 2005.
The band has toured around Latvia and Estonia and became one of the best-known newcomers to the Latvian hardcore scene. Their music is also included on music compilation Latvian Hardcore Punk Volume 5.
Ambrosia split up in September 2011 and played one-off reunion show in July 2014.
Final lineup:
Andrejs Irbēns (Āres) - vocals;
Jānis Osis (Nuvo, Skyforger) - guitars, backing vocals (formerly vocals);
Rūdolfs Rūtenbergs - guitars;
Uldis Andersons - bass;
Miks Riekstiņš (IndyGo) - drums.
Former members:
Arnis Āboliņš - bass;
Jurģis Priedītis (Age of Stones) - bass.
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3. Ambrosia was formed in summer 2008 by Adnan Čikotić and Hana Hadžajlić, who wanted to play brutal death metal. Soon Adnan Muratović and Hana's brother joined the band. After few rehearsals Hana's brother left the band and we had to seek for another drummer. In a few months the band had changed few drummers who played on the concerts. Later Edin Čehović joined as a second guitar player, and Boris Uložnik replaced Hana.
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4. Ambrosia is an emo metal and hardcore band from Prague, Czech Republic.
http://www.dobrynapad.cz/ambrosia
5. Ambrosia is an American duo consisting of Katherine Dohan and David Greenberg.
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Drink of Water
Ambrosia Lyrics
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At the end find life's gold
I went out to get a drink of water
But I saw an ocean far away
I thought of how much beyond awaits me
Foolishly I turned my head the other way
I'm not happy inside
You could build a golden house
Yeah, but still I'm sad inside
I set out on a long and lonely journey
And traveled through some strange and distant lands
And many times I thought I'd found life's meaning
But it slipped away like water in the sand
Do you like where you're livin' at?
I'm not happy inside
You could build a golden house
And still I'm sad inside
One summer storm
I'm waitin' for the sun
One summer storm
I've waited so long
Waited so long, yeah!
In our lives we've all drank of the water
Heard the ocean callin' out our names
Some will seek and find their life's meaning
And some will turn their heads the other way
The lyrics of Ambrosia's song "Drink of Water" speak to the universal experience of searching for meaning in life but feeling lost and unsatisfied. The imagery paints a picture of someone who sets out on a journey, seeking something they think they need, only to find that they are still unfulfilled. The line, "Foolishly I turned my head the other way," highlights the idea that sometimes we ignore opportunities that are right in front of us because we are too focused on what we think we want.
The chorus asks, "Do you like where you're livin' at?" and acknowledges that material things like a "golden house" may provide comfort and stability but don't necessarily lead to happiness. This sentiment is echoed in the later verse, "heard the ocean callin' out our names, some will seek and find their life's meaning, and some will turn their heads the other way." Essentially, the song is urging listeners to not ignore the call of life's potential and to actively seek out what will make them feel fulfilled.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone talks about a road
A person mentions a journey that leads to something valuable.
At the end find life's gold
The end of the journey leads to finding the priceless treasures of life.
I went out to get a drink of water
I tried to find something to quench my thirst and satisfy me.
But I saw an ocean far away
I saw something vast, beyond my present state, that I longed for.
I thought of how much beyond awaits me
I pondered on the possibilities that exist beyond my reach.
Foolishly I turned my head the other way
Sadly, I chose to ignore or avoid the challenge to pursue something greater.
Do you like where you're livin' at?
Are you content with your current state?
I'm not happy inside
I experience a deep sense of dissatisfaction and unhappiness within.
You could build a golden house
Acquiring material possessions alone does not guarantee true fulfillment.
And still I'm sad inside
Even with wealth and possessions, I am still unhappy within.
I set out on a long and lonely journey
I embarked on a difficult and isolated quest to discover greater meaning.
And traveled through some strange and distant lands
I encountered experiences and people that were unfamiliar and unfamiliarly distant.
And many times I thought I'd found life's meaning
I believed I had discovered the true treasures of life many times.
But it slipped away like water in the sand
Unfortunately, the meaning and significance I discovered were temporary and fleeting.
One summer storm
A sudden and intense challenge or obstacle that arises.
I'm waitin' for the sun
I anticipate the resolution or outcome of the challenge to come.
Waited so long, yeah!
The waiting for a resolution has been a difficult and lengthy experience.
In our lives we've all drank of the water
We have all sought fulfillment and satisfaction in our own ways.
Heard the ocean callin' out our names
We have all had a sense of a greater calling and something beyond our reach.
Some will seek and find their life's meaning
Some will actively pursue true fulfillment and discover their true purpose.
And some will turn their heads the other way
Others will ignore or avoid the challenge and settle for less than their full potential.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BURLEIGH DRUMMOND, CHRISTOPHER NORTH, DAVID ROBERT PACK, JOSEPH PUERTA
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Ramona Maintanis
Every time I hear this collection I am drawn to them more and more. Ambrosia is just so intelligent and touching on so many levels. If you want peace, calm and introspection listen to this album . Come home from a hard day at work, kick your shoes off, kick back in your favorite chair and give a listen , you will not be sorry
Ramona Maintanis
5 Star entertainers
Ramona Maintanis
These men are 5 Star Entertainers AND worth listening every time you get the opportunity
Doug Diemer
Ramona Maintanis You have great taste in good music.. So mellow and introspective.
Ponca Lightning
I loved this album when it came out, I still love this album. This song hits home for me in so many ways. I'm in my 60's and this song still brings tears to my eyes. All the what if's....... If I hadn't looked the other way.
jaim haas
Right on friend....right on...
Dave Watson
I hear you, man. An old friend turned me onto this song - being the last one on side 2. I just talked to him. He spent the better part of 45 straight years as a self-proclaimed, ‘drunk’ He finally had to quit and sounds better than ever. I just text him the link to this tune. 👊
brian ruyack
Me too man. When I was 16, a friend of mine was janitor at the jr. high. They had a nice turntable and speakers mounted high on the wall. He let me bring in music if I helped him clean up so I blasted this and stood at half court letting it pour over me. I always related to the line, "still I'm sad inside". I got to tell Joe how much I loved this song after a concert once. A great memory.
Teri Wade
I cried. Fantastic song!!!! I could relate to it now more than ever.
James Last
I'm 63 now and have loved this song for over 40 years. Rings very true for me and many others. When everything is said and done it is the people that you have loved that is your greatest accomplishment. Peace all.