There are a few artists with the name Eruption:

1. 'Eruption' was fo… Read Full Bio ↴There are a few artists with the name Eruption:

1. 'Eruption' was formed in 1974 in London by vocalist Precious Wilson, lead guitarist Greg Perrineau, bassist Morgan Perrineau, keyboardist Gerry Williams, and drummer Eric Kingsley. Wilson was born in Jamaica and she moved with her family to Great Britain at the age of seven. The other members of the band came from different parts of the Caribbean and Africa. In 1975, their winning of an RCA Soul Search Contest in England brought them a record deal and their first single "Let Me Take Your Back in Time" (1976) figured prominently in the soul charts. In 1977, Boney M.'s producer Frank Farian took Eruption under his wing and signed the group with Germany-based Hansa Records. Their 1978 cover of "I Can't Stand the Rain" was a big hit internationally, reaching number five in Britain and number 18 in the U.S. (it was their only U.S. Top 40 entry). The success was sealed with "One Way Ticket," which went to number nine in the U.K. the following year. Precious Wilson left the group in 1979 to pursue a solo career and she was replaced with Kim Davies. Eruption disbanded in the mid-'80s and Wilson is the only member of the original lineup who is still active. Though successful as a solo artist, she sometimes tours under the name Eruption with her new group.

2. ERUPTION is a Slovene Thrash metal band that unites the legacy of speed, thrash and classic metal, forming it into their own unique sound. The band was formed in late 2004. They are known for menacing riffs, hard hitting beats, soaring vocals and killer live shows!

3. Another band called "Eruption" was a German avantgarde band founded by Conrad Schnitzler. Eruption performed free-form, improvisational, experimental music, some of which resembles industrial music. A few pieces do have discernible melodies and/or strong rhythmic elements, at times resembling Conrad Schnitzler's earlier work with Tangerine Dream on their Electronic Meditation album. Eruption is notable more as an incubator for later, highly successful Krautrock/Kosmische Musik bands and for the influence the various musicians had on one another than for their releases, which came more than 35 years after the music was recorded.The self-titled album, recordeded in 1970 featured the trio of Freudigmann, Schnitzler and Wolfgang Siedel and was a limited released on the Qbico label.

4. Eruption is a UK Happy Hardcore Producer, Chris Brown. He has many releases on the United Dance Label, and has worked with other prominent producers including DJ Sy, and Force & Styles.

5. Serbian electroacoustic duo Eruption (Manja Ristić & Ivana Grahovac - violin, violoncello, electronics).
Project Eruption is based on developing the idea of creating live music trough improvisation, and using electronic music devices such as computers, cello and violin, and different kinds of percussions, instruments, and everything that could be used for sound making and processed trough software’s and analogue processors. This untypical treatment of instruments, combines polyrhythmic, polymetrical, and modal sequences, and therefore getting wide diapason of sounds, base for improvisation. Using electronic effects on acoustic instruments is making the specific dimension of sound. Eruption is active since 1997, and had numerous performances all around Europe. Eruption is also collaborating with large number of academic composers, film and theatre directors, multimedia artists, and it has been active in numerous multimedia projects: Multicultural week, Fluxion Eruption, Solo performance, Ljubljana, 1998 Festival Belef, Eruption, Belgrade, 2001 Music from East and West, Belgrade, 2001 Serbian cultural center, Budapest, 2002 Exit festival, VEXATION, Eric Satie, Novi Sad, 2006 Blink festival, O3one gallery, concert with Xploding Plastix, Oslo-Belgrade, 2006 blink ART festival, Mobile Studios, Berlin-Belgrade, 2006 Kontext galery, electronic music festival, Eruption, Belgrade, 2006 REX, Concert Eruption,Belgrade, 1999

We Are On the Race Track
Eruption Lyrics

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We are on the race track, we are on the race track
We are on the race track, we are on the race track Children born what sweet little angles
Parents get them ready for the track
Now they´re grown-up famous face the world now
When the race starts, there´s no looking back
We are on the race track,... What a rat race it will make or break you
People in it take you for a ride
Get to be tough, get to be a winner

That´s the only way you can survive
We are on the race track,... Grandpa Jones sitting in his wheelchain
He droped out the race it was to hard
Now he´s older, they put him aside now
Like an old motor in a junkyard, gotta move on
We are on the race track,... Race for money, race for power, race for freedom
Race for life, race for courage, race for knowledge

Race united must survive You, you and you - on the race track too
You, you and you - on the race track too,...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "We Are On the Race Track" by Eruption depict a metaphorical race track that symbolizes the fast-paced and competitive nature of life. The song begins by describing how children are born innocent and sweet but are groomed by their parents for the realities of life. When they grow up, they must face the world with all its challenges and obstacles. The race referred to is the struggle to succeed and achieve one's dreams while facing competition and adversity.

The lyrics go on to describe the harsh reality of the rat race and how it can either make or break you. Success in life requires a tough attitude and a winning mentality; otherwise, one will be left behind. The song also points out the fleeting nature of fame because it can quickly evaporate if one doesn't keep up with the competition.

The lyrics also touch on the idea of generational differences and how the older generation eventually drops out of the race, leaving the younger ones to carry on. The song ends on an empowering message of unity, reminding listeners that we are all on the race track together and must work together to survive.

Line by Line Meaning

We are on the race track, we are on the race track
We are currently in the midst of a competitive environment, where we must strive to succeed.

Children born what sweet little angles
Newly born children are innocent and pure.

Parents get them ready for the track
Parents prepare their children for the challenges of the competitive world.

Now they´re grown-up famous face the world now
As adults, individuals are well-known and must deal with the difficulties of the world.

When the race starts, there´s no looking back
Once the competition begins, there can be no turning back and one must continue to compete.

What a rat race it will make or break you
Competing in a difficult contest can either lead to success or failure.

People in it take you for a ride
Others participating in the competition can sometimes deceive or manipulate you.

Get to be tough, get to be a winner
To succeed in the race, it is necessary to be strong and victorious.

That´s the only way you can survive
Winning is the only way to thrive in such a challenging environment.

Grandpa Jones sitting in his wheelchain
An elderly person named Grandpa Jones is currently sitting in his wheelchair.

He droped out the race it was to hard
Grandpa Jones gave up on the competition because it was too difficult for him.

Now he´s older, they put him aside now
As he aged, he was no longer deemed fit to participate in the competition.

Like an old motor in a junkyard, gotta move on
He is now like an old, broken-down machine that needs to be discarded and left behind.

Race for money, race for power, race for freedom
There are various motivations that can drive people to compete, including the pursuit of wealth, influence, or freedom.

Race for life, race for courage, race for knowledge
Other motivations for participating in the race include the desire for self-improvement, bravery, or wisdom.

Race united must survive You, you and you - on the race track too
In order to succeed, all participants in the competition must work together to endure and overcome the challenges.

Writer(s): PRECIOUS PEARLINA WILSON, GISELA SGARBI, GIORGIO SGARBI

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