#1.(アンセム) Anthem is a legendary Jap… Read Full Bio ↴There are 8 Artists named Anthem
#1.(アンセム) Anthem is a legendary Japanese heavy metal band founded in Tokyo during 1981 as a quartet of singer Toshihito Maeda, guitarist Akifumi Koyanagi, bass player 柴田直人 (Naoto Shibata) ("Ski") and drummer Takamasa Ohuchi. Koyanagi left in late 1983 to be replaced by Hiroya Fukada. In December 1984 vocalist Toshihito Maeda also left and Anthem drafted 坂本英三 (Eizo Sakamoto) for their debut eponymous album issued in July 1985 by Nexus and licensed to Europe via Roadrunner Records. Their first release was the self-titled "Anthem" album, featuring classics songs like 'Wild Anthem' and 'Warning Action'. The next release, "Tightrope" showcased a more catchy, melodic sound with an improved vocal perfomance by Eizo. "Bound to Break" was to be the last album featuring Eizo Sakamoto for nearly two decades, and was by far his most impressive vocal performance to that point. The album was full of classics (Empty Eyes, Bound to Break, Soldiers) and introduced the band's long-time world-famous Producer, Chris Tsangarides (Perhaps best known for producing Judas Priest's classic 1990 album, 'Painkiller'). With the departure of Eizo in 1988, Naoto recruited Yukio Morikawa to the band's vocal position.
With Yukio came the album Gypsy Ways, considered the band's most enduringly popular album. the voice of Yukio made the band a great success at that time, and he was similar in style, vocal range and ability to Graham Bonnet. In 89, the album "Hunting Time" was released, in which the song "The Juggler" was used as a PV. In the beginning of 90's Anthem dealt with another departure, this time Hiroya Fukuda (guitar) left and was replaced by Hideaki 'Shadow Walker' Nakama which recorded the album "No Smoke Without Fire", this time without the band's staple Producer / Engineer Tsangarides. Hideaki left the band after recording just the one album and the search for a new guitarist began. After many auditions the young Akio Shimizu joined the band. In 1992, the band release "Domestic Booty", one of their best albums, with amazing and technical songs (courtesy of Akio): Venom Strike, Renegade, and The Dice of No Mercy. Unfortunately, classic-style Heavy Metal was out of fashion in the early 90's, and with the explosion of Grunge in the U.S. and the Visual Kei movement in Japanese music, Naoto decided to put an end to the band. The members of Anthem followed the album's release with a very big tour covering many cities of Japan and finally they released the VHS/CD "Last Anthem - Live" recorded at Nissin Power Station, which was to be the band's last show for nearly eight years.
After the long hiatus, Anthem returned in 2000, with the album "Heavy Metal Anthem" which featured the vocalist Graham Bonnet (from Rainbow), the album is entirely composed by classic band songs rearranged to English. The lineup on HMA was: Graham Bonnet (vocals), Naoto Shibata (bass), Akio Shimizu (guitar) and Takamasa Oouchi (drums).
Later, Hirotsugu Homma (who played together briefly with Shibata in Loudness) replaced Takamasa on the drums and Eizo returned to the vocals. In 2001 they released Seven Hills, showcasing an entirely new musical direction for the band, although still firmly rooted in 80's Heavy Metal. In 2002 came "Overload", which is considered by most critics to be much more agressive than Seven Hills. In 2003 the band recorded "Live Melt Down" in Citta Club Kawazaki, with a setlist full of classics and an amazing perfomance by Eizo. 2004 the band release the single "Onslaught" followed by the album "Eternal Warrior" following the sound direction of Overload. In 2005, Anthem celebrates the 20th Year Anniversary with a amazing tour where all the member of the band since 1985 played the band songs in their respective formations. At the final show of this tour was filmed the DVD "20th Anniversary Tour" (again at Club Citta in Kawazaki).
In 2006 Anthem released "Immortal", followed by the single and PV of "Immortal Bind". The most recent output has seen Anthem push even further into the Power Metal-tinged style showcased on 'Domestic Booty' and 'Eternal Warrior' with 2008's "Black Empire". A PV of 'Heat of the Night' was released shortly after the album hit in November, '08 and has thus far garnered even more positive critical reviews than "Immortal".
On Jan 10, 2013, the band announced it was on hiatus after Shibata was diagnosed with stomach cancer. The band said on its home page that the cancer was detected early and it was optimistic it could return to touring in April.
#2. Anthem is a crossover reggae band from Bridgeport, Connecticut. The band's sound is greatly influenced by urban contemporary, pop, and adult contemporary. Anthem's members include some Jamaican immigrants as well as some musicians who were born and raised in the U.S.; Rob Williams (lead vocals), Donald Rose (keyboards), and Courtney “Coozie” Mellers (guitar) are among the members who were born in Jamaica. Anthem includes more than one member of the Mellers family; Carey Mellers (keyboards) and Jermaine Mellers (bass) are nephews of reggae producer Courtney Mellers. One of Anthem’s U.S.-born members is Leslie Ming (drums), a veteran session player who was also a former member of the disco band B.T. Express. In 2003, Anthem signed with jazz label Mack Avenue Records and recorded Are You Ready?, which was produced by Eric Schilling. Are You Ready? was released in February 2004. http://www.anthemband.com/
#3. Female Fronted Classic Rock band whose debut album Cuttin' Thru' was released in 1981. It suffered from poor production but was later re-recorded/remastered in 1999 and released as Cuttin' Thru' II.
#4.Hardcore band from New Haven, CT, USA. Anthem was previously called Breaking Point back in 2000 when they started writing songs and played their first show in June of 2001 with CTHC bands Forthright, Dead Wrong, and Your Mistake. They self released two demos: Demo 2001 and Demo 2002 (Bitter Hearts and Blackened Starts). Breaking Point changed their name to Anthem in late 2001 to avoid confusion with a nu-metal band of the same name. Anthem broke up in May 2002, citing differences between band members as the reason. Dan Sullivan, the guitarist, now plays guitar in Living Hell. Mike Hall, the second drummer, went on to drum for Verse for a few years.
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Dio-tribute band from Norway.
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Psych rock band from the USA. One and only album from 1970: Anthem (Buddah Records BDS 5071)
#7 NYC based rapper who recently released his first single, "Yellow Cab" from his upcoming album, Almost There. He is signed to upstart indie hip-hop label Amoeba Music group. "Yellow Cab" is an ode to New York nightlife and has been a buzzing on the club scene. Almost There is being released in August.
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#8. Martial industrial from France.
The Call
Anthem Lyrics
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Don't ask me, I'll never tell
I looked to you as it fell
And now you're in my way
I'd trade my soul for a wish
Pennies and dimes for a kiss
I wasn't looking for this
But now you're in my way
I've wasted my nights
You turned out the lights now I'm paralyzed
Still stuck in that time
When we called it love
But even the sun sets in paradise
I'm at a payphone hey, I just met you
And this is crazy
But here's my number (here's my number)
So call me, maybe? It's hard to look right
At you baby here's my number
I'm at a payphone trying to call home
All of my change I spent on you
Where have the times gone
Baby it's all wrong
Where are the plans we made for two?
If happy ever after did exist
(I'm wide awake)
I would still be holding you like this
(I'm wide awake)
All those fairy tales are full of it
(I'm wide awake)
One more stupid love song I'll be sick
Yeah, falling from cloud 9
(It was out of the blue)
I'm crashing from the high
(I wish I knew then what I know now)
Letting go tonight (Wouldn't dive in
Wouldn't bow down) falling from cloud 9
Starships are meant to fly
Hands up and touch the sky
Let's do this one last time
Let's do this one more time
One more time, one more time one more time
Tonight we are young
So let's set the world on fire
We can burn brighter than the sun
Tonight we are young
So let's set the world on fire
And we can burn brighter than the sun
Tonight
Call me maybe at a payphone
Wide awake and standing on
A starship waiting while
We're young tonight!
The lyrics of "Best of 2012" by Anthem Lights combine several popular songs from that year, including "Payphone" by Maroon 5, "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen, "Wide Awake" by Katy Perry, "Starships" by Nicki Minaj, and "We Are Young" by Fun. The medley captures the themes of love, heartbreak, longing, and the fleeting moments of youth.
In the beginning, the singer reminisces about throwing a wish into a well at a payphone, symbolizing a desperate plea for love and connection. They confess that they weren't expecting to find someone they'd fall for, but now that person is in their life, making them feel paralyzed and stuck in the past. Despite the sun setting on their relationship, they still hold onto the hope of a happy ending.
The lyrics then transition to "Call Me Maybe," where the singer reflects on a chance encounter with someone they just met. They express the immediate attraction and the desire for the other person to call them, hoping it may lead to something meaningful. It represents the excitement and uncertainty of a new connection.
Next comes "Wide Awake," in which the singer acknowledges the pain of a broken relationship. They question where the time went and how everything went wrong. They realize that the fairy tales they believed in were illusions and that they are now wide awake to the reality of heartbreak.
Following that is "Starships," where the lyrics take on a more celebratory tone. They express a desire to let go and have fun, encouraging everyone to raise their hands and touch the sky. It conveys a sense of freedom and living in the moment.
Lastly, the lyrics return to "We Are Young," capturing the youthful spirit and desire to make a mark in the world. The singer implores others to join them in setting the world on fire and burning brighter than the sun, symbolizing the energy and potential of youth.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm at a payphone i threw a wish in the well
I find myself at a payphone, where I took a chance and made a wish
Don't ask me, I'll never tell
I won't disclose the details, it's a secret I'll keep
I looked to you as it fell
As my wish fell, I turned to you
And now you're in my way
But now you're obstructing my path
I'd trade my soul for a wish
I would give up everything for this wish
Pennies and dimes for a kiss
I'd even sacrifice my money for a simple kiss
I wasn't looking for this
I didn't anticipate this unexpected encounter
But now you're in my way
Nevertheless, you're still in my path
I've wasted my nights
I've spent countless nights without purpose
You turned out the lights now I'm paralyzed
You've left me feeling helpless and unable to move forward
Still stuck in that time
I remain trapped in the past
When we called it love
When we used to believe it was true love
But even the sun sets in paradise
However, even the seemingly perfect things come to an end
I'm at a payphone hey, I just met you
Here I am at a payphone, having recently met you
And this is crazy
Our situation is incredibly unexpected
But here's my number (here's my number)
To everyone's surprise, I'm offering you my phone number
So call me, maybe? It's hard to look right
So maybe you could call me? I find it difficult to maintain eye contact
At you baby here's my number
With you, baby, please take note of my number
I'm at a payphone trying to call home
I'm at a payphone, desperately attempting to contact my loved ones
All of my change I spent on you
I've given all my money to you
Where have the times gone
Where did all those moments disappear to?
Baby it's all wrong
Something is terribly amiss, my dear
Where are the plans we made for two?
What happened to the future we envisioned together?
If happy ever after did exist
If true happiness in the long run were real
(I'm wide awake)
(I'm fully aware)
I would still be holding you like this
I would still be embracing you as I am now
(I'm wide awake)
(I'm fully aware)
All those fairy tales are full of it
Those fairy tales are completely misleading
(I'm wide awake)
(I'm fully aware)
One more stupid love song I'll be sick
If I hear another foolish love song, I'll feel ill
Yeah, falling from cloud 9
Yes, I'm experiencing a sudden downfall from immense happiness
(It was out of the blue)
(It happened unexpectedly)
I'm crashing from the high
I'm plummeting after being on such a high
(I wish I knew then what I know now)
(I wish I possessed this knowledge earlier)
Letting go tonight (Wouldn't dive in
Releasing myself tonight (I wouldn't dive in
Wouldn't bow down) falling from cloud 9
I wouldn't surrender to temptation) descending from the highest point of bliss
Starships are meant to fly
Starships are designed to soar through the sky
Hands up and touch the sky
Raise your hands and reach for the sky
Let's do this one last time
Let's do this again, for the final occasion
Let's do this one more time
Once again, let's do this
One more time, one more time one more time
Once more, once more, just one more time
Tonight we are young
This evening, we are youthful
So let's set the world on fire
Therefore, let's ignite the world with our actions
We can burn brighter than the sun
We have the potential to shine brighter than the sun
Tonight we are young
This evening, we are youthful
So let's set the world on fire
Therefore, let's ignite the world with our actions
And we can burn brighter than the sun
And we have the ability to shine brighter than the sun
Tonight
This very night
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Levin, Adam Noah Levine, Ammar Malik, Daniel Omelio, Johan Karl Schuster, Cameron Jibril Thomaz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Ireland’s Call/アイルランドの叫び
Come the day and come the hour
Come the power and the glory
We have come to answer
Our Country's call
From the four proud provinces of Ireland
Ireland, Ireland,
Together standing tall
Shoulder to shoulder
We'll answer Ireland's call
Ireland, Ireland,
Together standing tall
Shoulder to shoulder
We'll answer Ireland's call
We'll answer Ireland's call
@markhanna4995
I translate for french : Que vienne le jour et que vienne l'heure
Que viennent le pouvoir et la gloire
Nous sommes venus pour répondre
À l'appel de notre pays.
Depuis les quatre fières provinces d'Irlande
Refrain
Irlande, Irlande
Ensemble nous faisons face
Épaule contre épaule
Nous répondrons à l'appel de l'Irlande
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@marynugent4889
I'm from Ireland
@stormforce1449
@Mary Nugent same
@petropavlovskkamchatskiy1917
Please get rid of this rubbish. This is NOT the Irish national anthem. Our anthem is Amhrán na bhFiann.
@edmund4276
no one cares ahahhahahaha
@rosk.wilburn5847
great video
@danielmalachi8793
Irish fans are superb across all sports, just look at the last Euros in Poland.... A true credit to their country, coming from an Englishman!
@chrisscuzz28
irish and English are almost the same support wise no matter what spirt it is there always a big presence when Ireland or England are involved
@danielmalachi8793
+christopher burne In terms of numbers, I would agree. However, I feel that the English don't tend to sing unless they're winning, at least in football. Whereas the Irish national mentality seems to be better adapted to adversity, and therefore the fans seem to sing regardless. Just my opinion, peace.
@JaneDoe-wd7mp
+D. Edward Firman Clayton that's because Ireland always seems to get the short end of the stick :P