In 1987 guitarist Alexey Belov, vocalist Nikolay Noskov, bassist Alexander "Big Sasha" Minkov
, guitarist Jan Janenkov, and drummer Alexander Lvov (formerly from Aria) came together to form Gorky Park. Stas Namin, a famous 70's soviet musician and a leader of Tsvety, became band's manager. Since Gorbachev has lifted the censorship, many of underground rock bands, including Gorky Park, became able to recieve more widespread popularity. Later that year the band left Russia for USA in search of a record deal.
In the U.S. the band soon made some connections in the record business. One of the first people to take notice was famous guitarist Frank Zappa. Also Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora helped them to secure a deal with Mercury Records.
The band released a self-titled debut album in 1989, featuring initials GP stilized as Hammer & sickle on the cover. With a fall of the Iron Curtain and growing interest to soviets in western countries, Gorky Park soon became widely known. The band seemed to be a kind of symbol of American-Russian friendship. The band's first video, "Bang," received MTV rotation. Their next two singles, "Try to Find Me" and a collaboration with Bon Jovi, "Peace in Our Time," received rotation on mainstream radio stations.
Gorky Park participated on that year's Moscow Music Peace Festival alongside Bon Jovi, Mötley Crüe, Ozzy Osbourne, and the Scorpions. The band continued into 1990 touring with Bon Jovi and performing at the Goodwill Games opening ceremony. Gorky Park live shows often featured the band dressed in traditional russian style, waving soviet and american flags. In 1991 the band recieved scandinavian Grammy award as the best new international act.
As perestroika era came to its end, the group's fame in America subsided rather quickly. Nikolai Noskov left the band in 1990 but GP remained active and kept releasing albums in the '90s. 1993's Moscow Calling sold 500,000 copies outside the US. Their next album, Stare, came out in 1996, released only in Russia, followed up by promotional tour of the former USSR states. In 1998 the band released Protivofazza. In 1999 Alexander Minkov left the band and started his solo career under the scenic name Alexander Marshall. Gorky Park was never officially claimed to disband, but actually inactive since 2001.
Fortress
Gorky Park Lyrics
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Sitting side by side
You are like a guarded fortress
Ready for a try
Side by side - I feel the call
Side by side - just like my first girl
Your fortress has no walls
Yes, I know your fortress has no walls - no walls
Looking in your eyes and smiling
Why am I afraid
I can take this fortress now
It's ready to be made
Face to face - I feel the call
Face to face - just like my first girl
Chorus:
Face to face - I feel the call
Face to face - just like my first girl...
Chorus
The song "Fortress" by Gorky Park is a romantic ballad that expresses the feelings of two people sitting side by side facing the night together. The singer perceives the person they are with as a guarded fortress, who is probably hesitant to open up and reveal their true feelings. However, the singer feels a connection with them despite their reservations. As they face each other, the singer feels a strong pull towards the person and wants to break down the walls of their fortress.
The chorus repeats the same lines, emphasizing the singer's attraction towards this person they are with. The phrase "just like my first girl" implies that the emotions the singer is feeling are reminiscent of their first love, which could be why they are so driven to pursue this person.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a feeling of vulnerability and uncertainty when it comes to love, but also a determination to overcome any barriers and connect with someone on a deeper level.
Line by Line Meaning
We are facing the night together
We are experiencing this darkness jointly, as partners.
Sitting side by side
We are sitting close to each other, as equals and supporters.
You are like a guarded fortress
You are protected and cautious, like a fortified building.
Ready for a try
You are open and inclined to give something a chance or attempt.
But I know your fortress
I comprehend your defense mechanism.
Your fortress has no walls
Your defenses are not physical and tangible.
Yes, I know your fortress has no walls - no walls
I am aware that your defenses are psychological and emotional.
Looking in your eyes and smiling
I am feeling positive and friendly towards you.
Why am I afraid
Despite the good vibes, I am still anxious and frightened.
I can take this fortress now
I believe I can penetrate your defenses and make progress.
It's ready to be made
Your openness to change and progression is inviting and encouraging.
Face to face - I feel the call
We are directly confronting one another, and I sense a strong impulse to act.
Face to face - just like my first girl
This situation reminds me of a similar experience I had in the past.
Chorus:
Repetition of the previous verse for emphasis.
Face to face - I feel the call
We are directly confronting one another, and I sense a strong impulse to act.
Face to face - just like my first girl...
This situation reminds me of a similar experience I had in the past.
Contributed by Alice S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Надежда П.
Да, вокал Николая - это волшебство!
J. Campbell
Парк Горького с Николаем Носковым - это легенда!!!
Алексей Ганько
Прикольно, песню слышал давно на кассете, а вот клип вижу впервые. Приятно удивлён. Круто!
Кирилл Шкрум
Николай носков божественен.боже как красиво!дайте николаю заслуженного артиста.он как никто другой заслуживает .обожаю и горжусь .
Агент ГОСДЕПа
Тогда уж Народного надо давать.
Это покруче звание.
Asilbek Nurmatov
Я с тобой согласен, Когда они были в Америке всегда показывали в своих клипах СССР
Aleksandrъ Sha
Вот это - голосище!!! Брависсимо!!!
Elizabeth Nava
I never knew they had a video for this song. AWESOME!
Челеста Чаллегра
Боже как божественно!!!
Дмитрий Жуков
Аж срать захотелось!