Alpha, their second album, also had a couple of hits ("Don't Cry" and "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes") but its follow-up, Astra, was a flop. The group disbanded in 1985, only to reunite in 1990 without John Wetton; John Payne took his place. After churning out a couple of new songs for a greatest-hits collection, the band hit the road, including two sold-out dates in front of 20,000 fans in Moscow. Thereafter, they toured sporadically and released Aqua (1992), Aria (1994), Arena (1996), Aura (2001), and Silent Nation (2004). The band's lineup reverted to its original form featuring Wetton, Palmer, Howe, and Downes for Phoenix (2008) and Omega (2010). In 2012, the original Asia lineup returned with the studio album XXX, featuring the single "Face on the Bridge." The following year, Howe announced his amicable departure from the group to pursue other projects, and in 2014 Asia released the album Gravitas, featuring new guitarist Sam Coulson. In January 2017, a month and a half before the scheduled beginning of an extensive U.S. tour by the band, John Wetton died from colon cancer at the age of 67.
Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
There is another band with the same name:
2) Asia was an excellent hard rock band with a drive for epic, pomp-filled rock tunes. The band was from Rapid City, South Dakota and should not be confused with the famous U.K. one, which sadly outshone them and ended up rendering the U.S. group highly obscure despite the U.S. one's critical support. Going for a loose instrumental energy similar to Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, their eventual line-up was made up of Michael English (vocals, bass, percussion), Larry Galbraith (vocals, guitars, mandolin), Mike Coates (guitars, mandolin, mellotron, piano, harpsichord, vocals), and Doug Johnson (percussion). They released two albums: 'Asia' (1979) and 'Armed to the Teeth' (1980).
I'm The One
Asia Lyrics
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Than you be going out and you acting reckless
I'm just tryna fall in love and get affection
But you just tryna make love than switch to the next chick
You fool me plus a hundred girls into thinking we're your charm
But than you had another one inside of your arms
I was patient for you, until you led me on
And than you had me waiting, but all that you do is wrong
But now I'm over you, and I am on one
It's hot girl summer but you still could never get some
I might just call you out, and then go ransom
Other girls don't waste your time, you are welcome
Please, save your time, because he's mister worldwide
Running from city to city, in the 305
A new click, a new chick, than onto the next pick
Said that you always loyal but never want a relationship
But now I'm over you, and I am on one
It's hot girl summer but you still could never get some
I might just call you out, and then go ransom
Other girls don't waste your time, you are welcome
And now I'm on one, popping off on the 'gram like I am Jack Harlow
While you got a million girls up inside of your phone, on the low, it's crazy tho
How I thought of it now, that I was doing charity work for someone I'm about to expose
Couldn't keep my name out of your mouth, now that's some fan behavior
Said that you loved me but than went and made out with her
But it's okay because now I am just stunting on you
I mind my own business but got all of these chickens tryna hop in my coupe
But now I'm over you, and I am on one
It's hot girl summer but you still could never get some
I might just call you out, and then go ransom
Other girls don't waste your time, you are welcome
Cause I am on one
(But now I'm over you, and I am on one
It's hot girl summer but you still could never get some
I might just call you out, and then go ransom
Other girls don't waste your time, you are welcome)
The lyrics to Asia's song "I" are about a woman who was looking for a relationship, but found herself being used by a man who was only interested in taking advantage of her. The man would send her texts, but never really meant them, and would go out and act recklessly. The woman was looking for love and affection, but the man was only interested in making love and moving on to the next woman. The woman was patient with the man, but he led her on until she realized that all he did was wrong. Now, she is over him and living her best life during the hot girl summer while warning other women not to waste their time with the man.
The lyrics in the song are relatable to anyone who has been used or misled in a relationship. The woman in the story is strong and empowered, and she is not afraid to speak her mind and warn others about the man's true nature. She is confident in herself and her ability to move on from someone who was not treating her right. The song is an anthem for anyone who has been through a similar experience and has come out the other side stronger and more resilient.
Line by Line Meaning
You always get the texts but never get the message
You may receive my messages, but you fail to understand the true meaning behind them.
Than you be going out and you acting reckless
You engage in reckless behavior when you go out and socialize.
I'm just tryna fall in love and get affection
My aim is to find love and be shown affection.
But you just tryna make love than switch to the next chick
You are interested in having temporary sexual relationships and quickly move on to the next woman.
You fool me plus a hundred girls into thinking we're your charm
You deceive me and numerous other women into believing that we are special to you.
But than you had another one inside of your arms
But you secretly have another woman in your arms.
I was patient for you, until you led me on
I had patience waiting for you, until you made false promises and misled me.
And than you had me waiting, but all that you do is wrong
Then you made me wait, but all of your actions were unjust.
But now I'm over you, and I am on one
But now I am over you and living my life to the fullest.
It's hot girl summer but you still could never get some
I am enjoying my summer and you are still unable to win me over.
I might just call you out, and then go ransom
I might expose your behavior and demand something in return.
Other girls don't waste your time, you are welcome
Don't waste your time on him, you are welcome to move on and find something better.
Please, save your time, because he's mister worldwide
I advise you to save your time since he is notorious for having many partners worldwide.
Running from city to city, in the 305
He's always on the move from one city to another, specifically in the Miami area.
A new click, a new chick, than onto the next pick
He quickly moves on to a new group of friends and a new woman without hesitation.
Said that you always loyal but never want a relationship
He claims to be loyal but never wants to commit to a relationship.
And now I'm on one, popping off on the 'gram like I am Jack Harlow
I am living my best life and showcasing it on social media like Jack Harlow.
While you got a million girls up inside of your phone, on the low, it's crazy tho
You have numerous women in your phone, yet you keep it hidden and it's outrageous.
How I thought of it now, that I was doing charity work for someone I'm about to expose
I realized that I was wasting my time helping someone who I am about to call out for their actions.
Couldn't keep my name out of your mouth, now that's some fan behavior
You can't stop talking about me, that's obsessive behavior.
Said that you loved me but than went and made out with her
You claim to love me but still cheated on me with another woman.
But it's okay because now I am just stunting on you
But it's alright because now I am simply showing off and making you wish you never let me go.
I mind my own business but got all of these chickens tryna hop in my coupe
I stay out of other people's affairs, yet many women still try to get involved with me.
Cause I am on one
Because I am living my life to the fullest without you.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Asia Baudanza
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Chris Kim
Eddie was so far ahead of the times with his playing. There's people out there now, that can't do what he did here in the late 70s.. Greatest of all Time!!
Golden State Municipal
Jimi Hendrix AND Eddy were asked (at different times, of course) how it felt to be the greatest guitar player in the world. They both said the same thing - "How should I know, go ask Roy Clark."
Gabriel Scott
You stole the words right out of my mouth, 100% correct
Mike Goldstein
Edward is unparalleled in any time or genre. He was 50-70 years ahead of his time
Old guitar guy
Ive been playing for 41 years, i CAN play this song, but your CORRECT, it feels like somethings is missing. His rythym is unmatchable.
Mike Goldstein
@Old guitar guy that's the main thing. People may be able to play his stuff. Eddie's stuff is always more difficult to play than Clapton or Hendrix stuff. But Ed's feel, attack, swing, and unholy rythem / ability to go rythem to lead and back is just unfair. No one who plays his stuff sounds anything remotely close to his stuff...
geneticrex
VH at their best.
Eddie's shuffle "feel" in this track, along with the 2 main solos are absolutely off the friggin' charts.
Robert Serino
Eddie Van Halen - just unreal. There is/was no one like him. Van Halen 1 was a killer album. One of the best debut albums of all time
CentralCalConrad
When Eddie hit the scene, every aspiring rock guitar player wanted to be like him, or they wanted to BE him. Then every guitar manufacturer tried to emulate the guitar that Eddie created in his garage. He changed the complete landscape.
classic life
Arguably the ultimate Van Halen song, from undoubtedly the best Van Halen record, their debut. True memory: I'm 9, I'm listening to this, holding up the big vinyl record cover, looking at the man in the upper left, saying to myself, "I want to be him." RIP EVH. And you're right Asia, he was the best rock guitar player.