Blues and Lasers is a Vermont based five piece American Delta Blues rock … Read Full Bio ↴Blues and Lasers is a Vermont based five piece American Delta Blues rock band formed by Scott Tournet (Grace Potter and the Nocturnals) as a side project in 2007. He is joined by his nocturnals bandmates: Benny Yurco on guitar/vocals, Matt Burr on drums. Former bassist, Bryan Dondero of the nocturnals was also the bassist for the band but he left both the bands and was replaced by John Rogone. Their line up also includes another dummer, Steve Sharon.
They released their eponymous first EP in 2008 which included 5 songs over a 40 minute period. This was met with praise with one of the critic citing the band as "resurrecting the blues based rock and roll band". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt8jBgtJ6B8&feature=related/
This EP was followed by another critically praised EP titled 'After All We're Only Humans' which included a track with the same name. This EP had a tally of 9 tracks. This too was met with rave reviews with one of the critic saying that, "By having an ear attuned to the greats of the past, B&L gloriously usher classic rock and roll into the next decade. After All We’re Only Human lets the world know that the art of creating an album hasn’t been lost in the age of the 99 cent download. This is the classic rock record of the year.”
Although Scott Tournet shies away from being labelled as Classic rock band, it is not hard too see the classic rock influences in them. Scott Tournet credits his influence to the likes of AC/DC, Pink Floyd to name a few, while Steve follows in John Bonham footsteps. Benny is hugely influenced by Jimmy Page stating in one of his interviews that he always looked up to Jimmy Page since his childhood evoling since to playing "pretty hard and greedy all the time".

Glory
Blues And Lasers Lyrics

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Cold hearted orb that rules the night
Removes the colors from our sight
Red is gray and yellow white
But we decide which is right
And which is an illusion

Pinprick holes in a colorless sky
Let insipid figures of light pass by

The mighty light of ten thousand suns
Challenges infinity and is soon gone

Nighttime to some, a brief interlude
To others the fear of solitude

Brave Helios, wake up your steeds
Bring the warmth the countryside needs

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Glory" by Blues And Lasers speaks of a "cold hearted orb that rules the night," which is likely a reference to the moon, guiding the way in the dark. The moon, symbolic of emotion, represents a powerful force of nature that influences our daily lives. As the moonlight removes the colors from our sight, making everything red, gray or yellow-white, we are forced to make our own interpretations of what we see. The lyricist uses this metaphor to explain how we are constantly being influenced by forces beyond our control, and it is up to us to determine what is real and what is imagined.

The second verse references the stars in the sky with the words "pinprick holes in a colorless sky." They allow "insipid figures of light" to pass by, revealing the vastness of space beyond our world. The light of ten thousand suns is described as challenging infinity before quickly disappearing. This is a poignant reminder of how fleeting life can be and how we must appreciate the moments we have while we can. The verse closes with the thought that nighttime can either be a brief respite for some, but for others, it can represent the fear of being alone.

The final verse of "Glory" brings the focus back to the sun, with the words "Brave Helios, wake up your steeds," referencing the chariot of the sun-god of ancient Greek mythology. The sun is said to bring warmth to the countryside and with it, new life. This line is a reminder that even in darkness, there is always hope for a new beginning, and that light will eventually return.

Line by Line Meaning

Cold hearted orb that rules the night
The moon, which governs the night sky, appears indifferent and emotionless.

Removes the colors from our sight
Moonlight makes everything appear in shades of gray, and we lose the vibrancy of colors.

Red is gray and yellow white
Colors lose their hue in the moonlight, making red appear gray and yellow appear white.

But we decide which is right
Ultimately, we determine which colors we perceive as right and wrong, based on our individual perspectives.

And which is an illusion
Our perception of color under the moonlight can be deceiving and not reflective of reality.

Pinprick holes in a colorless sky
The night sky is an expanse of darkness, illuminated by small specks of light, like stars.

Let insipid figures of light pass by
The stars, often insignificant and dull to us, twinkle against the dark sky.

The mighty light of ten thousand suns
The sun, a symbol of great and powerful light, is compared to the thousands of stars in the sky.

Challenges infinity and is soon gone
The sun's light, despite its vastness, is fleeting and quickly fades away.

Nighttime to some, a brief interlude
For some, nighttime is a short break from daily life.

To others the fear of solitude
For others, the darkness of night brings loneliness and isolation.

Brave Helios, wake up your steeds
The sun, personified as the Greek god Helios, is called upon to start his chariot and begin the journey across the sky.

Bring the warmth the countryside needs
The sun's light and heat bring life to the earth and sustenance to the countryside.

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