1) Hungarian EDDA
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1) Hungarian EDDA
EDDA is a highly successful Hungarian melodic/hard rock band formed in 1974 under the name "EDDA Művek". The word "művek" (works) symbolizes the band originally starting off its career in Miskolc, a typical Central European industrial city also dubbed as "Steel City"
EDDA's catchy, melodic rock tunes and touching ballads primarily focus on the social and emotional life of youth. Love, loneliness, alienation, friendship and spirituality. The band performs more than one hundred shows annually throughout Hungary and surrounding Hungarian communities around the Carpathian Basin. However, the energetic and inventive musicianship that EDDA's known for, is best reflected through their dynamic live performances.
Band Members
* Attila Pataky (vocals) 1978-present
* Zsolt Gömöry (keyboards) 1985-present
* István Alapi (guitar) 1986-present
* László Kicska (bass) 1992-present
* Zoltán Hetényi (drums) 1997-present
* György Csapó (drums) 1978-1981
* István Slamovits (guitar) 1978-1983
* László Zselencz (bass) 1978-1983
* Alfonz Barta (keyboards) 1978-1983
* László Fortuna (drums) 1982-1986
* János Kegye (saxophone) 1983
* Tibor Gellért (guitar) 1985
* Tamás Papp (drums) 1986
* Endre Csillag (guitar) 1985-87
* Gábor Mirkovics (bass) 1986
* Tibor Donászy (drums) 1986-1997
* Tamás Gay (keyboards) 1983-1985
* Gábor Pethő (bass) 1986-1991
* Péter Kun (guitar) 1992
Discography
25 gold records, 4 platinum albums, 2 diamond records More than 5 million units sold in Europe
1. EDDA Művek 1. (1981)
2. EDDA Művek 2. (1982)
3. EDDA Művek 3. (1983)
4. EDDA Művek 4. - Viszlát, Edda! (1984) (live recording)
5. EDDA Művek 5. (1985)(live recording of original material)
6. EDDA Művek 6. (1986)
7. Változó idők (1988)
8. Szaga van (1988)
9. Pataky-Slamovits (1989)
10. Győzni fogunk (1990)
11. Best of Edda '80-'90
12. Szélvihar
13. Szellemvilág (1992)
14. Az EDDA két arca (double album)
15. Elveszett Illúziók (1993)
16. Lelkünkből (unplugged album dedicated to guitarist Péter Kun who died in a tragic vehicle accident shortly afterwards)
17. Karaoke EDDA (1994)
18. Sziklaszív (1994)
19. EDDA Blues (1995)
20. 15. születésnap (double live) (1995)
21. EDDA 20. (1997)
22. Lírák 2. (1997)
23. Best of 1988-98 (1998)
24. Fire & Rain (1999)
25. Nekem nem kell más (1999)
26. Örökség (2003)
27. Elvarázsolt EDDA dalok (EDDA songs performed by various artists)
28. Isten az úton (2005)
29. 2006 A szerelem hullámhosszán (2006)
30. Szerelmi átkok és áldások (2007)
31. Átok és Áldás
2) Italian EDDA
Stefano EDDA Rampoldi was the lead singer of Ritmo Tribale, one of the most important italian rock bands of the nineties.
EDDA recorded 5 albums and one EP with Ritmo Tribale since when he left the band in 1996.
He released his first solo album Semper Biot in 2009 for the indie label Niegazowana.
In 2010 Niegazowana released In orbita, a live EP recorded for In Orbita Sessions on Radio Capodistria, which includes a cover of Suprema by Moltheni.
www.myspace.com/stefanoeddarampoldi
3) Polish EDDA
So Long
Edda Lyrics
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That's not the picture that you painted
You've seen a better life but sirens come tonight
And soon you're burning out and faded
The endless chattering conceals many things
But isn't worth the price of chaos
I hear a voice laughing, they watch us staggering
When all I said and done you are the only one
Who can make tomorrow painless
A future promising to bring you better things
May only leave you broke and shameless
If I could live my life in peace and happiness, baby
Then we could be the way we hoped and thought it would be
Or so long some say, so long
So long till I see ya, I'll see ya
So many times before you dared the Devil
Your luck is running out and wasted
Too much intensity can be your enemy
You think the powers' overrated
You'll never know of pain or pity just the same
You only seem to know the way up
And still the voice laughing, they watch us staggering
So now it's time for us to pay up
When all I said and done you are the only one
Who can make tomorrow painless
A future promising to bring you better things
May only leave you broke and shameless
If I could live my life in peace and happiness, baby
Then we could be the way we hoped and thought it would be
Or so long some say, so long
So long till I see ya
If I could live my life in peace and happiness, baby
Then we could be the way we hoped and thought it would be
Or so long some say, so long
So long till I see ya
If I could live my life in peace and happiness, baby
Then we could be the way we hoped and thought it would be
Or so long some say, so long
So long till I see ya
If I could live my life in peace and happiness, baby
Then we could be the way we hoped and thought it would be
Or so long some say, so long
So long till I see ya, I'll see ya, I'll see ya
The lyrics of Edda's song "So Long" talk about a situation where the singer can't deal with the chaos and destruction in their life anymore. They ask for an end to the pain, even though it's not the ideal picture they had in mind. The sirens coming in the night and leaving them burned out and faded symbolize the inner turmoil they are going through. The never-ending chattering is another part of the chaos that they can't handle. It comes at too high a cost, and the singer feels that they are paying the price for it.
However, even though the future seems bleak, the only hope they have is with their partner. They rely on them to make tomorrow painless and to bring them better things. Yet, even as they hope for a better tomorrow, they realize that a promising future may leave them broke and shameless. The song talks about doing away with the chaos, finding peace, and happiness. The ending note is one of goodbye, with the singer saying "so long till I see ya," indicating that they are leaving everything behind.
The lyrics of "So Long" have a pessimistic tone, as they describe a situation where the chaos in life has become too much. It highlights the need for someone to rely on when dealing with tough situations. The poignant goodbye also emphasizes the need for closure in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't go on like this, let it be over
I am at my lowest and can't continue enduring this pain, I just want it to end.
That's not the picture that you painted
The image you portrayed of our future is not coming true, it was misleading.
You've seen a better life but sirens come tonight
You envisioned a better life for us, but now we are facing danger and uncertainty.
And soon you're burning out and faded
You are losing your strength and energy, fading away into darkness.
The endless chattering conceals many things
People talk a lot but they hide their true intentions and emotions behind the noise.
But isn't worth the price of chaos
The chaos that is born out of such chatter is not worth the trouble it causes.
I hear a voice laughing, they watch us staggering
There are people who take pleasure in our struggles and are amused by our distress.
And only you and I to pay up
We are the only ones who have to bear the consequences of our actions and decisions.
When all I said and done you are the only one
After everything that has happened, you are still the most important person to me.
Who can make tomorrow painless
Only you have the power to make our future free of pain and suffering.
A future promising to bring you better things
The future holds great promise for you, bringing with it opportunities for a better life.
May only leave you broke and shameless
However, there is a chance that these promises might not come true, leaving you with nothing but poverty and embarrassment.
So many times before you dared the Devil
You have taken many risks in the past, tempting fate and confronting danger.
Your luck is running out and wasted
Your luck is no longer on your side, and all your efforts are going to waste.
Too much intensity can be your enemy
Being too passionate and intense about something can work against you, leading to unwanted consequences.
You think the powers' overrated
You believe that having power and influence is not as important as people make it out to be.
You'll never know of pain or pity just the same
Despite your past struggles, you have never shown weakness or asked for mercy from others.
You only seem to know the way up
You have a great ability to rise above challenges and succeed in your goals.
And still the voice laughing, they watch us staggering
There are still people who are mocking us, enjoying our suffering and stumbling.
So now it's time for us to pay up
It's time for us to face the consequences of our actions and take responsibility for our mistakes.
If I could live my life in peace and happiness, baby
If only I could find contentment and joy in my life.
Then we could be the way we hoped and thought it would be
Then we could fulfill the dreams and expectations we had for ourselves.
Or so long some say, so long
Some say that it might be a long time until we achieve that happiness.
So long till I see ya
Until then, I will have to bid you farewell and wait until we meet again.
I'll see ya
I will always keep you in my thoughts and look forward to the possibility of a better future together.
Contributed by Oliver I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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