Their music, which boasts a winning combination of their vibrant energy and a host of musically intriguing melodies, cannot be pinned down to any specific genre but rather experiments with an eclectic mix of alternative, melodic, anthemic, electronic and dance. In any context, Gangs of Ballet's audiences are encouraged to experience the band's music in ways that are dually intuitive and physical as their music seeks to stimulate the musically-minded while also providing those merely seeking a good time with a good reason to dance.
Originally formed as a side-project, Gangs of Ballet came into official existence at its debut gig opening for aKing in July of 2011. Gangs of Ballet is currently working on the release of their EP and is awaiting the launch of their first music video early this year. Their first single, 'Breaking the Silence', was released in September of 2011 and by early November it had entered into the 5fm Top 40 chart. The single has since continued to climb its way up the chart and after just 10 weeks on the chart, 'Breaking the Silence' entered the new year at 7th place and with a spot on 5fm's list of the Top 100 Hottest Hits of 2011.
While Gangs of Ballet may be new on the music scene, its members are far from it. With all members having been involved in bands, side projects and studio recordings in the past, and with three of the four members having pursued music at tertiary level, the Gangs of Ballet boys are no strangers to the stage or recording studio. With their combined wealth of talent, experience and creativity, these four Durbanites hope to make a quality contribution to South Africa's growing music scene and it would appear that they are already well on their way to their way to doing just that.
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Warm Skies
Gangs Of Ballet Lyrics
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Oh it was coming to me
Oh it looked straight through me
Left me wide awake
Reaching out
Through the darkness
Into it's brightness
While the world slept in vain
Yes it's time to raise an army
Say we're sorry
Hit the road again
Oh we walk with angels
We're not living in Heaven
But we're almost there now
No, no this is not our world
Our cities built in gold
Our moment is still to come
No, don't let it kill your heart
Don't let it kill your soul
We waited we don't let go
Time has come
For sons and daughters
To lead their fathers
In the fight again
I heard a voice call out that this is our time
We're thirsty for freedom
And it's almost here now
No, no this is not our world
Our cities built in gold
Our moment is still to come
No, don't let it kill your heart
Don't let it kill your soul
We waited we don't let go
Ooh ooh ooh
Oh oh oh
Ooh ooh
Oh oh oh
Ooh ooh
Oh oh oh oh
Who's gonna save the world?
Oh who's gonna come steal our breath away?
As darkness takes a weary breath
And plunders all we that have left
Our sons and daughters don't exist
Only God can save us now
We live under warm skies
We live under warm skies
We live under warm skies
We live under warm skies
We live under warm skies
We live under warm skies
The lyrics of "Warm Skies" by Gangs Of Ballet convey a sense of hope, determination, and a longing for a better future. The song begins with the singer seeing a light that seems to penetrate their soul, leaving them wide awake and reaching out. While the world around them remains in a state of sleep, the singer feels a call to action, to raise an army and hit the road, walking with angels towards a better tomorrow.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that the world the singer and their allies are striving for is not the one they currently inhabit. Their cities are not built in gold, their moment has yet to come. Despite the challenges and adversities they face, they are urged not to let it kill their hearts and souls. They have waited for this moment, and they refuse to let go.
As the song progresses, the intensity grows, and the message becomes stronger. The focus shifts to the need for sons and daughters to lead their fathers in the fight, to rise up and take charge. The singer hears a voice calling out that it is their time, their thirst for freedom is about to be quenched.
The final section takes a more desperate tone, wondering who will save the world and steal their breath away. The darkness is personified as a force that plunders what remains, and the hope lies in relying on God to come to their rescue. The repeated line "We live under warm skies" reinforces the belief that despite the challenges, there is a glimmer of hope, a warmth that sustains them and keeps them going.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw a light
I noticed a ray of hope or inspiration
Oh it was coming to me
It was approaching me, getting closer
Oh it looked straight through me
It saw right through me, understood me deeply
Left me wide awake
It made me fully aware and attentive
Reaching out
Extending oneself, seeking connection
Through the darkness
Despite the challenges and difficulties
Into its brightness
Toward its illumination or positive energy
While the world slept in vain
While others were unaware or unresponsive to the truth
Yes it's time to raise an army
It is now the moment to gather a collective force
Say we're sorry
Express regret or apology
Hit the road again
Embark on a new journey or mission
Oh we walk with angels
We are guided or supported by divine presence
We're not living in Heaven
Our current state is not utopian
But we're almost there now
But we are close to achieving that ideal state
No, no this is not our world
This world we live in is not our ultimate destination
Our cities built in gold
A metaphor for a perfect or prosperous society
Our moment is still to come
Our true defining moment or success is yet to arrive
No, don't let it kill your heart
Do not allow hardship or disappointment to destroy your spirit
Don't let it kill your soul
Do not let it extinguish your true self or essence
We waited, we don't let go
We have been patient and resilient, not giving up
Time has come
The moment is here
For sons and daughters
For the younger generation
To lead their fathers
To guide or take charge of those who came before them
In the fight again
In the ongoing struggle or battle
I heard a voice call out that this is our time
I listened to a message declaring that now is our moment
We're thirsty for freedom
We have a strong desire or longing for liberty
And it's almost here now
And it is nearly within our grasp
Who's gonna save the world?
Who will rescue or protect the world?
Oh who's gonna come steal our breath away?
Who will captivate or mesmerize us?
As darkness takes a weary breath
As negativity or despair weakens
And plunders all we that have left
And takes away what little we still possess
Our sons and daughters don't exist
Our younger generations are being disregarded or neglected
Only God can save us now
Our only hope lies in divine intervention
We live under warm skies
We reside in a place of positivity, happiness, or hopefulness
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