(2) Crown of Thorns were a blast of melodic rock fresh air when they crashed onto the scene in the mid 90's. The dynamic pairing of vocalist Jean Beauvoir and former Shalamar guitarist Micki Free.
AOR melodic rock band Crown of Thorns featuring Jean Beauvoir. Toured with Bon Jovi and Van Halen.
(3)Crown Of Thorns was one of the forerunners of the "disco/synth" influenced techno sound, albeit with a "punky" edge, that would become all the rage a decade later. They made their first album appearance on the Illegal Records collection The Defiant Pose in 1983 with "Gone Are The Days." Their debut EP followed in the US later that year.
In 1984, five more songs appeared in the UK only, in various 12" and 7" combinations: "Kingdom Come", "Guns In The Name Of God", "World Radio", "Diamond Jim" and "No Man's Land". The band's output seems, abruptly, to have ended there. An anticipated debut album never materialized and the band soon faded from memory, reduced to nothing more than an entry on William Orbit's resumé...
Before it Slips Away
Crown Of Thorns Lyrics
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We try to turn it back around
Like a hundred times before
Well we try to keep it real
To tell each other how we feel
But still anxious to the core
Maybe we should take some time
Is it just passion is it love
As confusion takes our minds
Though I feel we’re hand in glove
Standing here wondering still it that’s enough
Let’s forget the mistakes
Let’s use all the best takes
Let’s forget the rest
Before it slips away
Let’s forget what’s been said
Let’s move forward instead
We can pass the test
Before it slips away
Now can we leave sad days behind
And try to make the best of times
‘Cause they’re precious and they’re few
Well my heart is feeling weak
As I try to dream for hours the night away
Searching to stop this game we play
And I know it’s seeming bleak
As we’re nearing judgment day
While I’m trying to hold on to us
So we don’t fade
Let’s forget the mistakes
Let’s use all the best takes
Let’s forget the rest
Before it slips away
Let’s forget what’s been said
Let’s move forward instead
We can pass the test
Before it slips away
The lyrics of "Before it Slips Away" by Crown of Thorns explore the importance of taking a step back and reflecting on what truly matters in life. The song speaks to the frustration and anxiety that can come with feeling let down or uncertain in a relationship, and encourages listeners to forget past mistakes and move forward towards a brighter future.
The opening lines of the song set this tone, as lead singer Jean Beauvoir sings about the familiar feeling of trying to turn things around in a relationship "like a hundred times before." Despite their efforts to be honest with each other and keep things real, there is an underlying sense of anxiety and doubt that persists.
As the song progresses, Beauvoir reflects on the role that confusion plays in their relationship. He wonders if their passion and love are enough to sustain them, and expresses a desire to understand what they truly believe in. However, he remains optimistic that they are "hand in glove" and can pass the test if they work together.
Ultimately, the song urges listeners not to let their relationships slip away, but to instead focus on the positive moments and use them to propel themselves towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes you feel let down
Occasionally, one may feel discouraged
We try to turn it back around
We make an effort to reverse the negative emotions
Like a hundred times before
Similar efforts have been made numerous times before
Well we try to keep it real
We aim to be authentic in our communication
To tell each other how we feel
To express our emotions and communicate honestly
But still anxious to the core
Despite our efforts, we remain deeply uneasy
Maybe we should take some time
Perhaps it would be wise to pause and reflect
Understand what’s to believe in all this stuff
Gain insight and clarity on what is truly worth believing in
Is it just passion is it love
Questions arise whether our drive is fueled by passion or true love
As confusion takes our minds
Uncertainty and bewilderment cloud our thoughts
Though I feel we’re hand in glove
Despite the confusion, we are in sync and compatible
Standing here wondering still it that’s enough
Remaining uncertain if compatibility is sufficient to sustain us
Let’s forget the mistakes
We should leave past errors behind
Let’s use all the best takes
Employ only the best approaches
Let’s forget the rest
Discard the ineffective methods
Before it slips away
Before opportunities escape and are lost forever
Let’s forget what’s been said
Erase the memory of harmful words
Let’s move forward instead
Advance forward with positive momentum
We can pass the test
We possess the ability to succeed
Now can we leave sad days behind
Are we capable of putting negative experiences in the past
And try to make the best of times
Put forth an effort to find joy in the present
‘Cause they’re precious and they’re few
Happiness is a rare and valuable commodity
Well my heart is feeling weak
I am emotionally vulnerable and frail
As I try to dream for hours the night away
In my attempts to escape negative emotions, I dream excessively
Searching to stop this game we play
In search of solutions to the problems we face
And I know it’s seeming bleak
I recognize the situation appears discouraging
As we’re nearing judgment day
The weight of the situation feels increasingly daunting
While I’m trying to hold on to us
I am striving to maintain our relationship
So we don’t fade
To prevent our relationship from deteriorating
Contributed by Muhammad F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Peter Moon
Increíble banda , cuanto talento , melodías de perfección deliciosa , gracias por compartir❤❤