1) FM - Ca… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 6 known projects going by the name FM:
1) FM - Canadian progressive rock band. With Cameron Hawkins (keyboards, Bass, Taurus Bass pedals, vocals)
2) FM (referred to as FM UK in North America) are a British rock band formed in 1984.
3) FM Russia is pop group, leading by Алевтина Егорова.
4) FM is an italian IDM/Ambient project: http://www.myspace.com/fm1
5) FM is a dutch band from the late seventies
6) FM was a portuguese punk band. In 1981 they recorded two singles: "Depois de Quinta"/"Logo Se Verá" and "Estou Farto"/"Gravatas Não" and in 1982 they recorded the "Procurem Na Sara" LP.
7) FM may be a disambiguation for the band fauxmusica
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1) FM - Canadian progressive rock band. The original line-up of the band consists of Cameron Hawkins (keyboards, Bass, Taurus Bass pedals, Vocals), Martin Deller (drums, percussion and synths) and Nash the Slash (Electric Mandolin, Electric Violin, and sequencers). The band has gone through many changes in personnel, with Hawkins being the only constant. Over the years, new members included drummers Randy Cooke and Greg Critchley, guitarist Simon Brierley, and another electric mandolin player, Ben Mink. FM managed to complete a series of albums and singles through the late '70s into the '80s, and even the '90s.
http://thebandfm.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FM_%28Canadian_band%29
2) FM (referred to as FM UK in North America) are a British rock band formed in 1984. They have released eleven studio albums to date. Three of those, Indiscreet, Tough It Out and 2015's Heroes and Villains reached the UK Albums Chart, whilst five of the band's singles made inroads into the UK Singles Chart.
Line-up:
Steve Overland - Vocals & Guitar
Merv Goldsworthy - Bass
Pete Jupp - Drums
Jem Davis - (ex-Tobruk) - Keyboards
Jim Kirkpatrick - Guitar
Studio albums
Indiscreet (1986)
Tough It Out (1989)
Takin' It to the Streets (1991)
Aphrodisiac (1992)
Dead Man's Shoes (1995)
Metropolis (2010)
Rockville (2013)
Rockville II (2013)
Heroes And Villains (2015)
Indiscreet 30 (2016)
Atomic Generation (2018)
Synchronized (2020)
Thirteen (2022)
Click here for FM's official website - http://www.fmofficial.com
Click here for FM on YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/FMofficialTV
Click here for FM on Twitter - http://twitter.com/FMofficial
Click here for FM on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fmofficialband/
Click here for Wikipedia entry on FM (British band) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FM_%28British_band%29
Crack Alley
FM Lyrics
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Lying in the shadows, another casualty
Walking a high wire where angels fear to tread
So scared and alone, out of his head
This back street, it takes lives
This shooting gallery's a fool's paradise
You're playing Russian Roulette
You'd better watch your step
'Cos you're walking on a fine line
Better show some respect
'Cos there won't be a next time
You're pushing your luck
Walking a one way street, oh
No one walks away from Crack Alley
Oh, the deeper the cut the deeper the scar
When you're lying there too far gone
You know you've gone too far
Lying in the gutter, is that how it's gonna end
If you've still got a chance
You'd better take it while you can
This back street, it takes lives
This shooting gallery's a fool's paradise
You're playing Russian Roulette
And it's your turn next
You'd better watch your step
'Cos you're walking on a fine line
Better show some respect
'Cos there won't be a next time
You're pushing your luck
Walking a one way street, oh
No one walks away from Crack Alley
This back street, it takes lives
This shooting gallery's a fool's paradise
You're playing Russian Roulette
And it's your turn next
You'd better watch your step
'Cos you're walking on a fine line
Better show some respect
'Cos there won't be a next time, oh
You're pushing your luck
Walking a one way street, oh
No one walks away from Crack Alley
Crack Alley
by FM is a song that highlights the dangerous consequences of getting caught up in drug addiction. The lyrics describe a person walking on a fine line, struggling with addiction and putting themselves in harm's way each day. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, describing a hot summer night where the heat is oppressive and the shadows are filled with casualties. The person in the song is walking a high wire, a metaphor for the danger that drug use creates, and is unable to find any comfort or support from others, leaving them feeling scared and alone.
The chorus of the song speaks directly to the person, with the lyric "You'd better watch your step 'cause you're walking on a fine line, better show some respect 'cause there won't be a next time." This warning is a plea to the person to try and turn their life around, as they are playing Russian Roulette with their own life. The second verse further emphasizes the dangers of addiction, with the lyric "the deeper the cut, the deeper the scar." The song ends with the same warning as the chorus, with the realization that no one walks away from Crack Alley.
The overall message of the song is clear - drug addiction is a dangerous game, one where the stakes are high and the consequences dire. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of what it's like to live in the shadow of addiction, and the toll it takes on someone's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, a hot summer's night you can feel the heat
The night's heat is oppressive and ominous, hinting at the danger that lurks in the shadows.
Lying in the shadows, another casualty
Amidst the darkness of Crack Alley, there lies yet another person who has fallen victim to its dangers and vices.
Walking a high wire where angels fear to tread
Entering Crack Alley is like balancing on a tightrope - it requires courage and recklessness that even angels would shy away from.
So scared and alone, out of his head
The overwhelming fear and isolation that one feels when wandering through Crack Alley is enough to drive them insane.
This back street, it takes lives
Crack Alley is not just a place of vice, but a place of death, where people lose their lives to addiction, violence, or worse.
This shooting gallery's a fool's paradise
Crack Alley may seem alluring at first, but it is really a trap that lures people in with the promise of temporary pleasure and ultimately destroys them.
You're playing Russian Roulette
Indulging in the many temptations of Crack Alley is like loading bullets into a gun and taking your chances with fate - the odds of survival are not in your favor.
And it's your turn next
In Crack Alley, there is always someone waiting to take your place as the next victim of the dangerous and deadly lifestyle.
You'd better watch your step
Walking through Crack Alley requires constant vigilance and caution to avoid falling prey to its many dangers and risks.
'Cos you're walking on a fine line
Navigating Crack Alley is like treading a hair-thin line between life and death, with one small misstep enough to send you hurtling towards the latter.
Better show some respect
Entering Crack Alley requires a certain level of humility, knowing that one is at the mercy of its dangers and must be wary at every turn.
'Cos there won't be a next time
The risks of Crack Alley are so high that there may not be a second chance for those who fall victim to its grip.
You're pushing your luck
Every time one indulges in the vices of Crack Alley, they are tempting fate and pushing their luck - a dangerous and potentially deadly game.
Walking a one way street, oh
Entering Crack Alley is like stepping onto a one-way street, with no easy way to turn back or escape its grip.
No one walks away from Crack Alley
The grip of Crack Alley is all-consuming, and anyone who enters its dangerous and destructive world is unlikely to escape its grasp unscathed.
Oh, the deeper the cut the deeper the scar
The more one indulges in the vices of Crack Alley, the more harm they are doing to themselves, with the scars of addiction and destruction only growing deeper with time.
When you're lying there too far gone
The grip of addiction in Crack Alley can be so strong that it leaves those who fall victim to it lying in a state of ruin and despair, with no easy way out.
You know you've gone too far
The point of no return in Crack Alley is easy to recognize but difficult to avoid, as it is the moment when one realizes they are in too deep and may not be able to escape unscathed.
Lying in the gutter, is that how it's gonna end
The endgame of Crack Alley is often a tragic and desperate one, with those who fall victim to its grip ending up in the gutter, both literally and figuratively.
If you've still got a chance
There is still hope for those who have not yet fallen prey to the grip of Crack Alley, and who have a chance to turn back and find a better path.
You'd better take it while you can
The opportunity to escape the grip of Crack Alley may not last forever, and those who have a chance to walk away from it must take it before it's too late.
Contributed by Alexis N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Picanha_de_Capim13
Super faixa deste álbum.
🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷😎👍
@muiscnight
His vocals are hands down the best I've heard in this genre of music
@noelaguero5080
The Overland brothers are masters at creating the most amazing melodies in AOR, and that haunting riff to make it even more atmospheric, sounds as good as Hysteria
@hutofrock
This one is written by Marv Goldsworthy. :)
@noelaguero5080
ten four
@noelaguero5080
Just check the credit on the CD, you are correct sir. This is the only song that sounds like old school FM on this album
@vlassisnikas7634
Amazing song!Great band.
@HenryOverland
One of the best rock songs ever
@19bs70
Gonna see them live tonight with Saxon... High time!
@altemu
lucky man!!!!