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.
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5. Ambrosia is an American duo consisting of Katherine Dohan and David Greenberg.
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Life Beyond L.A.
Ambrosia Lyrics
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That I'll ever see life beyond l.a. is dying
I sit in the corner of a hotel room
With a room service menu and I'm looking at the moon,
I'm crying
I'm out here waiting, praying, trying to keep from sayin'
That I don't miss you, though I do
That I don't miss you, though I do,
You know I do...
Livin' out here you soon come to know
That it ain't how good you are as much as who you know and how you fake it
Working this dive it's a matter of time
'Cause I'm a good lead player got a way with a line
And I can make it
And when the day breaks dawn
Something is in my room
When all my faith is gone
Something begets my gloom
I'm out here waiting, praying, trying to keep from sayin'
That I don't miss you, though I do
You've got me shaking, playing, trying to keep from sayin'
That I don't miss you, though I do
Well, you know I do.
Yes. I do
Sometimes I think about the only time
That I'll ever be happy in my own mind is dying...
The song "Life Beyond L.A." by Ambrosia is a melancholic ode to the struggles and aspirations of musicians in Los Angeles. The lyrics of the song express the difficult reality of trying to make it in the music industry in L.A, where success is often determined by who you know rather than how good you are. The singer, who is struggling and feeling homesick, looks at the moon and cries while pondering about the only way he can escape his situation is by dying.
The lyrics capture the duality of the L.A dream, which on the one hand is a source of inspiration for many and on the other hand can lead to disillusionment and misery. The singer acknowledges that he misses his loved ones back home but tries to push those feelings aside to focus on making it in the industry. The song is a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by aspiring artists and highlights the high cost of pursuing one's dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I think about the only way
Occasionally I contemplate the sole manner in which I may witness existence beyond Los Angeles is through death
That I'll ever see life beyond l.a. is dying
The only way I will experience life outside of Los Angeles is when I die
I sit in the corner of a hotel room
I am situated in the far corner of a hotel room
With a room service menu and I'm looking at the moon,
With a menu for in-room dining as my companion, I gaze upon the celestial body in the sky
I'm crying
I am shedding tears in a state of emotional distress
I'm out here waiting, praying, trying to keep from sayin'
I am currently outside waiting, praying, and endeavoring to refrain from confessing
That I don't miss you, though I do
That I do not long for your presence, despite the fact that I do
You've got me shaking, praying, trying to keep from sayin'
You have caused me to tremble, pray and strive to not speak
And when the day breaks dawn
At the moment the sun rises to signal the start of a new day
Something is in my room
An unknown entity is present within my lodging space
When all my faith is gone
After losing all of my belief and trust
Something begets my gloom
An occurrence creates my sadness
Livin' out here you soon come to know
Residing in this location enables you to quickly learn
That it ain't how good you are as much as who you know and how you fake it
It is not solely based on your abilities, but rather on your networking connections and pretending to fit in
Working this dive it's a matter of time
Being employed in this establishment is only a question of duration
'Cause I'm a good lead player got a way with a line
As I am an exceptional frontman who knows how to deliver a song with great finesse
And I can make it
This affirms that I can succeed
You've got me shaking, playing, trying to keep from sayin'
You have instigated me to shake, act, and struggle to abstain from proclaiming
That I don't miss you, though I do
That I lack a yearning for your presence, despite the fact that I possess one
Well, you know I do.
You are already aware that I yearn for you, aren't you?
Yes. I do
Yes, I do long for you
Sometimes I think about the only time
During certain moments I contemplate the singular instance
That I'll ever be happy in my own mind is dying...
The only way for me to ever achieve personal contentment is to pass away
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BURLEIGH DRUMMOND, DAVID ROBERT PACK
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