The band continued to tour Germany and the UK in 1992 with Louis Clark playing keyboards to duplicate the strings of the absent orchestra. In 1993, Pete Haycock and Neil Lockwood left the band, and were replaced by guitarist/vocalist Phil Bates, who had been in the band Trickster which were the opening act for ELO's 1978 world tour. An ambitious world tour was undertaken by ELO Part Two in 1993, including dates in the USA and Eastern Europe.
Now a six-piece band with a slightly altered name, Electric Light Orchestra Part II recorded a second studio album, Moment Of Truth, which was released in 1994. The album was not a commercial success, but was generally considered superior to their first album. The band continued its rigorous tour schedule over the following years, sometimes augmenting the core band with a backing orchestra. On these occasions, they took only a small number of string players on the road and added local musicians to the orchestra at each venue to cut down costs. This was one of the features that distinguished ELO Part II from ELO, as the original band never played live with orchestral accompaniment. Another live album with orchestral backing was recorded in Sydney, Australia in 1995 and was released the following year in Germany as a double album One Night, and the year after that in the USA as a single album One Night - Live In Australia. The band sold the master tapes of this album, and it has since been remixed, remastered, and re-released under so many guises that the original CD may prove difficult to acquire.
Bates remained with the band until 1998 and was replaced by Parthenon Huxley (guitar, vocals). As the decade progressed, the percentage of original material in the band's set list tended to decrease, and their concerts often consisted of 90 per cent ELO songs. Bevan started to get frustrated, especially with their inability to break through in the United States, where the band sometimes performed in bars or at festivals where they were not the centre of attention. In November 1999, Bevan played his last show with the band at the Sands Hotel in Atlantic City.
Unlike the original ELO, which were under the creative control of writer/producer Lynne, ELO Part II were often portrayed as more of a democracy, with various band members sharing songwriting and lead vocals. But Bev Bevan was still the leader of the band, and he issued a press release in early 2000 indicating that ELO Part II were disbanded.
Heartbreaker
Electric Light Orchestra Part II Lyrics
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Ruby red lips and flashing eyes
Can't resist, you just gotta have her
Ooh it's a feeling that you can't disguise
You're booked on a one way ticket
I can tell you that you're going nowhere
She's a drug and you're not gonna kick it
Heartbreak city, she'll take you there
I know i've been here before
I read the script, i know the score
There's no rules, she plays her own game
She's a real heartbreaker and she brings on the rain
Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)
Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)
Thunder, can't you hear it crashing?
Storm clouds are waiting for you up ahead
Lightning, can't you see it flashing?
You haven't listened to a word i've said
Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)
Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)
Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)
Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)
Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)
Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)
Rain (she's a real heartbreaker, a heartbreaker)
Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)
The lyrics of "Heartbreaker" by Electric Light Orchestra Part II tell the story of a seductive and dangerous woman who is impossible to resist. With her "ruby red lips and flashing eyes," she gives off an air of trouble and a sense of excitement that pulls the singer in, despite the obvious red flags. The lyrics indicate that this woman is like a drug, and once you've experienced her, you're hooked for good. Despite the warning signs and the fact that the singer has "been here before," he can't resist the allure of this woman who is a "real heartbreaker." The looming storm clouds and the crashing thunder allude to the idea that the singer's decision to pursue this woman will lead to tumultuous outcomes.
It is evident from the lyrics that the singer knows that this woman is bad news, but he is unable to stay away from her. She is like a force of nature in his life, appearing as thunder and lightning and causing rain to fall from the skies and his eyes. The lyrics paint a picture of a woman who is both alluring and dangerous, with the singer's internal struggle made clear through the repeated refrain "Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)."
Overall, the lyrics of "Heartbreaker" use vivid and evocative images to tell a story of a woman who is impossible to resist but ultimately leads to heartbreak and destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
One look and you know she's trouble
As soon as you see her, you know that she's not someone who is easy to deal with
Ruby red lips and flashing eyes
Her appearance is seductive and distracting
Can't resist, you just gotta have her
Despite knowing that she's trouble, you can't help but be attracted to her
Ooh it's a feeling that you can't disguise
That strong attraction is impossible to hide or ignore
You're booked on a one way ticket
Once you get involved with her, it's going to be hard to break free
I can tell you that you're going nowhere
You're heading for trouble and there's no escaping it
She's a drug and you're not gonna kick it
That attraction to her is like an addiction and you won't be able to overcome it
Heartbreak city, she'll take you there
Getting involved with her will lead to heartbreak and disappointment
I know I've been here before
The singer has experienced this type of situation before
I read the script, I know the score
He's well aware of how things will turn out
There's no rules, she plays her own game
She doesn't follow the usual rules of dating or relationships; she does what she wants
She's a real heartbreaker and she brings on the rain
Her actions will result in emotional pain and tears
Thunder, can't you hear it crashing?
The storm of heartbreak is coming and you can't ignore it
Storm clouds are waiting for you up ahead
There are negative consequences waiting for you if you get involved with her
Lightning, can't you see it flashing?
The warning signs are there but you're choosing to ignore them
You haven't listened to a word I've said
The singer has warned you about the consequences but you're not listening
Rain (falling from the skies, falling from your eyes)
The heartbreak will be as heavy as a rain shower
Rain (she's a real heartbreaker, a heartbreaker)
The source of the heartbreak is her
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BEV BEVAN, PETE HAYCOCK
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