<… Read Full Bio ↴Fifth Angel is an American heavy metal band from Bellevue, Washington.
Fifth Angel was formed in the suburbs of Seattle in late 1983, specifically, in the Bellevue area. The band's initial lineup consisted of Ted Pilot (vocals), James Byrd (lead guitar), Ed Archer (rhythm guitar), Ken Mary (drums) and Kenny Kay (bass).
John Macko replaced Kenny Kay on bass in 1987, while Kendall Bechtel replaced James Byrd on lead guitar. The group released a self-titled album Fifth Angel in 1986 on Shrapnel Records, which was re-released on Epic Records in 1988, with a re-mastered sound and a different cover. In 1989, the follow-up record, Time Will Tell, marked the end of the band, with its members going their separate ways by 1990.
Although many rumors cropped up in the 2000s about a reunion, it finally happened in 2009. Ed Archer, John Macko and Kendall Bechtel were joined by drummer Jeffrey McCormack and in 2010, the band played its first live show in its history at the Keep it True Festival, with guest singer Peter Orullian (ex-Heir Apparent).
McCormack left the group in 2011, along with announced lead singer David Fefolt (the latter performed on some demos, but never actually performed live or officially recorded with the band). The group is in the midst of demoing new material, but operates on a part-time basis as the band members' schedules allow.
Time Will Tell
Fifth Angel Lyrics
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The way to make it I've always found is to;
Turn the thoughts inside
Steal the strength that hides.
Follow feelings to make the climb.
Intuitions can tow the line, through the;
Bars that would not break
All alone in a change, may be a lonely place.
Everything is so strange, in this race...
Time will tell, stand and begin to fight for yourself
Time will tell, anyway
Time will tell, only the strong can take it so well
Time will tell, anyway - Only time will tell.
Take a flame to ignite a try.
Indecision won't satisfy, all the the;
Choices must be made.
When your hand is laid.
In the end there may be some pain.
Before you're back on your feet again, but it;
Always comes out right
When you've won your fight
All alone in a change, may be a lonely place.
Everything is so strange, in this race...
Time will tell, stand and begin to fight for yourself
Time will tell, anyway
Time will tell, only the strong can take it so well
Time will tell, anyway
Time will tell, stand and begin to fight for yourself
Time will tell, anyway
Time will tell, only the strong can take it so well
Time will tell, anyway - Only time will tell.
Only time will tell
Only time will tell
Only time will tell
The lyrics to Fifth Angel's song "Time Will Tell" focus on the theme of personal growth and self-discovery. The song encourages listeners to turn inward, trust their intuition, and take control of their lives, no matter how difficult or uncertain the path may be. The opening lines, "Listen closely it's all around," suggest that the guidance we need is already within us, and we simply need to pay attention.
The lyrics then implore us to "Turn the thoughts inside" and "Steal the strength that hides." This may refer to the need to confront our inner demons and doubts, and find the inner resilience and determination to move forward. The song also emphasizes the importance of taking action, even if it means making difficult choices and enduring some pain: "Choices must be made. When your hand is laid. In the end there may be some pain. Before you're back on your feet again."
The chorus of "Time Will Tell" reminds us that no matter how challenging the journey, time is a powerful force that can help us heal, grow, and ultimately triumph. "Only time will tell" suggests that there are no easy answers or shortcuts to self-discovery, but by persevering and trusting our own instincts, we will eventually find the strength we need.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen closely it's all around.
Pay attention to your surroundings; opportunities may present themselves.
The way to make it I've always found is to;
I have found that the following approach works best:
Turn the thoughts inside
Reflect on your thoughts and emotions.
Steal the strength that hides.
Find and harness your inner strength.
Follow feelings to make the climb.
Use intuition to guide you on your journey.
Intuitions can tow the line, through the;
Your intuition can help you overcome challenges.
Bars that would not break
Obstacles that seem insurmountable.
To the great escape
To overcome the challenges and escape the difficulties.
All alone in a change, may be a lonely place.
Adjusting to new circumstances alone can be difficult.
Everything is so strange, in this race...
Life can be unpredictable and full of surprises.
Time will tell, stand and begin to fight for yourself
Time will reveal the outcome, so stand up for yourself and fight for what you want.
Time will tell, anyway
Regardless of the situation, time will eventually reveal the outcome.
Time will tell, only the strong can take it so well
The strong can overcome and handle adversities.
Only time will tell
The outcome of a situation will only be revealed with the passing of time.
Take a flame to ignite a try.
Take action to ignite change and attempt to achieve your goals.
Indecision won't satisfy, all the the;
Being indecisive won't lead to satisfaction.
Choices must be made.
Decisions must be made in order to move forward.
When your hand is laid.
When everything is on the line.
In the end there may be some pain.
There may be pain in the process of reaching your goals.
Before you're back on your feet again, but it;
Before you can fully recover.
Always comes out right
Things will work out in the end.
When you've won your fight
After achieving success in a challenging situation.
Only time will tell.
The outcome of a situation will only be revealed with the passing of time.
Only time will tell.
The outcome of a situation will only be revealed with the passing of time.
Only time will tell.
The outcome of a situation will only be revealed with the passing of time.
Lyrics © FIFTH ANGEL LLC
Written by: ED ARCHER, KENDALL BECHTEL, TED PILOT
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Listen closely, it's all around
The way to make it I've always found is to
Turn the thoughts inside
Steal the strength that hides
Follow feelings to make the climb
Intuitions can tow the line, through the
Bars that would not break
To the great escape
All alone in a change, may be a lonely place
Everything is so strange in this race
Time will tell, stand and begin to fight for yourself
Time will tell anyway
Time will tell, only the strong can take it so well
Time will tell anyway
Only time will tell
Take a flame to ignite a try
Indecision won't satisfy, all the
Choices must be made
When your hand is laid
In the end there may be some pain
Before you're back on your feet again, but it
Always comes out right
When you've won your fight
All alone in a change, may be a lonely place
Everything is so strange in this race
Time will tell, stand and begin to fight for yourself
Time will tell anyway
Time will tell, only the strong can take it so well
Time will tell anyway
Time will tell, stand and begin to fight for yourself
Time will tell anyway
Time will tell, only the strong can take it so well
Time will tell anyway
Only time will tell
Only time will tell
Only time will tell
Only time will tell
The Classic Heavy Metal Vault
Brilliant Chorus. What I love about the 80's scene was it wasn't just glam or thrash. There were loads of mid range bands that were able to mix heaviness with accessible melodies and choruses.
Chuck Novy
As a child of the 80s, I have no shame in saying if I could go back, I would in a heartbeat! And Fifth Angel was the best band NOBODY heard of. They should have been as big as any of the Metal bands of the day IMO!
kitoyobeni1
I agree. I still love this music and search out new releases from surviving bands. Newer generations try to do this sound and always come up short (they can't separate their newer influences out).
pfeltovich
Ditto Mi Amigo :-)
ausman05
You got the nobody heard of part right, 1st tie ive listened to them or heard of them right now, so many bands from back then id prob love but just never heard of them
kitoyobeni1
@ausman05 Yep, even back in the day I came across them more or less by accident. I bought a cassette EP that had a few tracks each from FIfth Angel and Sanctuary's Refuge Denied. I loved Sanctuary so much that this band grew on me.
Marc Negnivan
Love this band indeed, just ordered the re-issues of the two albums and the new album, all three are great!
FifthAngelOfficial
Thank you all for your very kind words! ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
Sven Horlemann
Love the first 2 albums. Amazing how pristine and powerful the production is. I mean... 34 years ago? God, I feel old.
Money Talks And People Listen
They have two new albums. I'd personally recommend them too.