When they appeared in the early '80s, Asia seemed to be a holdover from the… Read Full Bio ↴When they appeared in the early '80s, Asia seemed to be a holdover from the '70s, when supergroups and self-important progressive rockers reigned supreme. Featuring members of such seminal art rock bands as King Crimson (John Wetton), Emerson, Lake & Palmer (Carl Palmer), and Yes (Steve Howe), as well as Geoff Downes from the Buggles, Asia did feature stretches of indulgent instrumentals on their records. However, they also could be surprisingly poppy, and that is what brought them to the top of the charts with their debut album, Asia, and its hit single, "Heat of the Moment."

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

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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).

Love Now Till Eternity
Asia Lyrics

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Now, the party's over
It's you and I, just you and I
Now, the guests have gone
It's one on one, just one on one

Which way now will the eagle fly?
Tell me how will the stars shine in the sky

Love now till eternity
Shooting for the moon
To put your hand in mine and say
I vow to stay with you
Love now till eternity
Shooting for the moon
To put your hand in mine and say
I vow to stay with you

You, you are my life
And so I give, all that I can
All, all that is left
That you are woman, and I am man

Which way now will the eagle fly?
Tell me how will the stars shine in the sky

Love now till eternity
Shooting for the moon
To put your hand in mine and say
I vow to stay with you

Love now
Love now till eternity

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Love Now Till Eternity" by the band Asia speak about a moment when a party or event is over and there are only two people left - the singer and the person they love. In this moment, the singer wonders what path their relationship will take in the future, asking "Which way now will the eagle fly? Tell me how will the stars shine in the sky." However, amidst this uncertainty, the singer chooses to focus on the present moment, and vows to love their partner fully and completely, for eternity. The chorus repeats the phrase "Love now till eternity" and emphasizes the importance of investing in and committing to love while it is present.

Throughout the song, there is a sense of longing and passion in the singer's voice as they express their love and devotion for their partner. The use of metaphors such as the eagle and the stars add to the dreamy and romantic mood of the song. The repeated lines of the chorus also create a sense of urgency and importance, reminding listeners to cherish love and hold onto it when they have the chance.

Line by Line Meaning

Now, the party's over
The celebration has ended.

It's you and I, just you and I
Only the two of us remain.

Now, the guests have gone
Everyone else has left.

It's one on one, just one on one
We are alone together.

Which way now will the eagle fly?
What is our next move?

Tell me how will the stars shine in the sky
What will guide us as we move forward?

Love now till eternity
Love unconditionally and forever.

Shooting for the moon
Unrealistic, but deeply desired.

To put your hand in mine and say
To show commitment physically and verbally.

I vow to stay with you
I promise to be with you always.

You, you are my life
You are everything to me.