1.) Fair Warning is a German hard rock band founded in 1991 by former V2 vocalist Tommy Heart and former Zeno bassist Ule W. Ritgen. The band was rounded out by guitarists Helge Engelke, Andy Malecek and drummer Jurgen 'C.C.' Behrens.
Fair Warning debuted with their self titled album in 1991 and released the next album Rainmaker in 1995.
After that Fair Warning released two more studio albums: Go! and 4 (Four) before disbanding in the year 2000.
Many of the band members have pursued different projects with Tommy Heart heading the hard rock band Soul Doctor and Helge Engelke (with C C Behrens) resurfacing later in Dreamtide.
More than five years after their last album "Four", the German Melodic Hard Rock sensations Fair Warning are back! Their album Brother's Keeper and Aura , again displaying Fair Warning's highly acclaimed ability to use all kinds of stylistic musical elements and yet having their own unique identity.
2.) Fair Warning was a popular hardcore band from Montreal, Quebec in the 1980's. They released one LP, "You Are the Scene".
3.) There was also a melodic pop-punk band from Long Island, NY named Fair Warning. They formed in 1995 by four close friends, Dan Bedford, Ryan Penny, Mykee Shaffer, and Nick Wendel. Nick later left the band to join The Stryder and now plays with Santogold. That brought in Henry Quindara as the new bassist. Ryan now plays with the rock band Corsica. Fair Warning produced one EP, Not Even Catusca, and one album, Give and Burn.
One Way Up
Fair Warning Lyrics
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Saving all he earns for a better life
Friday he went out gambling hall
Laid it on the line and he blew it all
He used to call on his stream of luck
Just had the magic touch
He tried too hard and it all went wrong
Thunder, lightning what you wanna do
Giving up just halfway to the top
Thunder, lightning you can make it thorough
There's one way up
Lonely is the night
When you're down and out
Trying to find a way just to work it out
Just takes a man with a burning heart
Out in the cold of night
No use to cry and look back in tears
The time has come to fight
Thunder, lightning what you wanna do
Giving up just halfway to the top
Thunder, lightning you can make it thorough
There's one way up
Once you were tall and strong
But now these days are gone
You take it hard, it's plain to see
The tides of fate, they'll turn
One day you're back again
That's just the way it's got to be
Repeat Chorus
The lyrics to Fair Warning's "One Way Up" tell the story of Danny, a hardworking man saving his earnings for a better life. However, one Friday night, he succumbs to temptation and heads to the gambling hall. Danny had previously always had a stream of luck, but this time he lost it all. He tried too hard, and it all went wrong. Nonetheless, Danny is not one to give up easily. He knows that there is one way up and that it takes a man with a burning heart to fight in the cold of night, without crying or looking back in tears. Loneliness creeps over him when he is down and out, but he tries to work it out. The tides of fate may turn, but one day he will be back again.
In a broader sense, "One Way Up" speaks to the idea that life will not always be easy. However, it encourages listeners to persevere. The verses warn against taking excess risks, but the chorus reminds listeners to "fight" and "make it through." The metaphorical thunder and lightning that the lyrics mention may refer to the storms of life that we face. Despite that, there is "one way up."
Line by Line Meaning
Danny's got a job straight from nine to five
Danny works a regular job during normal business hours.
Saving all he earns for a better life
Danny is setting aside his earnings to improve his situation.
Friday he went out gambling hall
On Friday, Danny went to a place to gamble.
Laid it on the line and he blew it all
Danny risked everything he had and lost it all.
He used to call on his stream of luck
Danny relied on his past good fortune.
Just had the magic touch
Danny was previously very successful.
He tried too hard and it all went wrong
Danny made a mistake by being too aggressive.
It was a touch too much
Danny took a risk that was too big for him to handle.
Thunder, lightning what you wanna do
Encouragement to take action.
Giving up just halfway to the top
Stopping before reaching one's goal is failure.
Thunder, lightning you can make it thorough
Encouragement to persist and succeed.
There's one way up
Success is only attained by continuing forward.
Lonely is the night
A time of despair and isolation.
When you're down and out
Being in a difficult and disadvantaged position.
Trying to find a way just to work it out
Attempting to overcome one's problems.
Just takes a man with a burning heart
Success requires passion and tenacity.
Out in the cold of night
In a difficult and uncomfortable situation.
No use to cry and look back in tears
Bemoaning the past is a waste of time.
The time has come to fight
The moment has arrived to take action and persevere.
Once you were tall and strong
Reflecting on better times in the past.
But now these days are gone
Those good times have come to an end.
You take it hard, it's plain to see
It's obvious that a setback has affected you greatly.
The tides of fate, they'll turn
Life's fortunes are unpredictable and can change rapidly.
One day you're back again
There's always hope for the future.
That's just the way it's got to be
Accepting that life can be challenging and difficult.
Repeat Chorus
Contributed by Isaiah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Caio One007
Very good too. I like all the music. Thanks. This is powerful song,
Taa San
very naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaice
kazmetal
+Taa San Thaaanks for watching!