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.
Stare
Gorky Park Lyrics
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Say
We can do it together
Arm me with a mirror
Throw me in a dungeon
Going for medusa
Feeling like a champion
With every step I near you over the ones
That never knew the end was you
Saw you in a picture
Looking like a goddess
Now I know the reason
You're hiding in the darkness
Closing your eyes
You never saw it coming, now you're awake
And no one likes you knowing stare
Stare
Stare
Stare
Stare them away, you always stare them away
Say
We can do it together [x2]
See you in the mirror
Slither in a leather
Suddenly I fear you
Sword is like a feather
Closing my eyes
I hear your voice beside me, swallow the lies
And maybe I can make it stare
Stare
Stare
Stare
Stare them away, you always stare them away
Say
We can do it together [x2]
There demise
In your eyes
Fell the lies
Stare them away
Stare them away, you always stare them away
Say
We can do it together [x6]
The song "Stare" by Gorky Park seems to be about overcoming fear and intimidation. The lyrics suggest that the singer is preparing to face a challenge or encounter with someone they find intimidating. They ask to be armed with a mirror and thrown into a dungeon, which could represent a metaphorical insecurity or vulnerable situation. They then mention the mythological creature Medusa, known for her ability to turn people to stone with a single look, which could reinforce the idea of staring down one's fears.
The singer also mentions "seeing" the intimidating person in a picture and how they look like a goddess. But instead of being overwhelmed or intimidated, the singer is empowered by the challenge. They mention their heart shaking with every step they take, but they still feel like a champion. The chorus, which repeats twice, encourages themselves and anyone listening to stare down their fears together.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics describe the singer encountering the intimidating person again, but this time they are armed and ready. They close their eyes and hear the person's voice next to them, but they can tell it's full of lies. The singer is still empowered and encourages others to join them in staring down their fears.
Overall, the lyrics of "Stare" by Gorky Park are motivational and seem to encourage the listener to face their fears with confidence and strength.
Interesting facts about the song include:
* "Stare" is the first single off Gorky Park's 2017 album "Moscow Calling Redux"
* Gorky Park is a Russian rock band that formed in the late 1980s and achieved international success with their self-titled album in 1989
* The band takes its name from the Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure in Moscow
* "Stare" features a guitar solo by Steve Stevens, known for his work with Billy Idol and Michael Jackson
* The music video for "Stare" was filmed in Moscow and features the band playing in a dark and moody environment while various symbolic images are projected onto them
* The lyrics for "Stare" were written by the band's longtime producer, Jon Bon Jovi
* Gorky Park has gone through several lineup changes over the years, but the current lineup features original members Nikolay Noskov and Alexandr "Big Sasha" Minkov
* Gorky Park has been compared to other rock bands of the era such as Bon Jovi, Poison, and Def Leppard due to their blend of hard rock and pop sensibilities
* The band has released over a dozen albums since their debut in 1989, including a live album recorded in front of the Kremlin in Moscow
* "Stare" received praise from fans and critics for its modern sound and catchy chorus
Chords (as provided by ultimate-guitar.com):
Intro: E
Verse:
E - A - E - A - E - A - F#m - D
E - A - E - A - E - A - F#m - D - E
Chorus:
E - A - E - A - E - A - B - E
Line by Line Meaning
Stare them away, you always stare them away
The singer is urging themselves to use their stare as a defense against those who intimidate them
Say
The singer is calling for inner strength and resolve
We can do it together
The singer is ready to face their challenges with others by their side
Arm me with a mirror
The artist wants to reflect their power back onto others
Throw me in a dungeon
The artist is willing to face any challenge, no matter how daunting
Going for medusa
The singer is taking on a formidable enemy or a scary situation
Feeling like a champion
The singer has confidence in themselves and their abilities
Shake in my heart
The artist feels nervous or scared, despite their confidence
With every step I near you over the ones
The artist is moving closer to their goal or the object of their fear/attack
That never knew the end was you
Those who underestimated the artist are now facing the reality of their power
Saw you in a picture
The singer is mentally recalling or reflecting on an image of someone or something
Looking like a goddess
The artist is in awe of the object of their memory or perception
Now I know the reason
The singer has gained understanding or insight into a situation
You're hiding in the darkness
The object of the singer's thoughts is elusive or unknown
Closing your eyes
The object of the singer's perception is ignoring or denying something
You never saw it coming, now you're awake
The object of the artist's perception is now facing a reality they had not foreseen
And no one likes you knowing stare
The object of the artist's perception does not appreciate having their secrets or true nature revealed
See you in the mirror
The singer is reflecting on their own image and projecting their thoughts onto themselves
Slither in a leather
The object of the singer's thoughts is moving with grace and power, like a snake
Suddenly I fear you
The artist is facing their own feelings of intimidation and unease
Sword is like a feather
The artist feels confident and in control
Closing my eyes
The artist is turning inwards and shutting out distractions
I hear your voice beside me, swallow the lies
The object of the singer's thoughts is challenging their beliefs or assumptions
And maybe I can make it stare
The artist is looking to turn the tables and use their own stare as a weapon
There demise
The object of the singer's thoughts is facing their downfall
In your eyes
The singer sees this downfall reflected in the object of their perception
Fell the lies
The singer is acknowledging the falsehoods or illusions they have been believing
Stare them away
The artist repeats their call to use their stare as a means of defense
Say
The artist repeats their call for inner strength
We can do it together
The singer repeats their conviction in facing challenges with others by their side
Contributed by Hudson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Denis Vakhtin
Arm me with a mirror
Throw me in a dungeon
Going for medusa
Feeling like a champion
Shake in my heart
With every step I near you
Over the ones
That never knew the end was you
Saw you in a picture
Looking like a goddness
Now I know the reason
You're hiding in the darkness
Closing your eyes
You never saw it coming
Now you're awake
And no one likes you knowing
Stare... Stare
Stare them away you always stare them away
Say we can do it together
Stare them away you always stare them away
Say we can do it together
See you in the mirror
Slither in a leather
Suddenly I fear you
Sword is like a feather
Closing my eyes
I hear your voice beside me
I swallow the lies
And maybe I can make it
Stare... Stare
Stare them away you always stare them away
Say we can do it together
Stare them away you always stare them away
Say we can do it together
There demise
In your eyes
Fell the lies
Stare them away
Stare them away you always stare them away
Say we can do it together
Stare them away you always stare them away
Say we can do it together
Li Ka
АЛЕКСЕЮ БЕЛОВУ, который написал все песни GORKY PARK - БРАВО !!! ВЫ - ЛУЧШИЙ ! Человек, способный написать такую музыку, уже не зря живет на этом свете! Слушаю GORKY PARK каждый день. И буду слушать впредь. СПАСИБО ! ХРАНИ ВАС БОГ!
Lada
Горький Парк- это в первую очередь Белов Алексей, в его душе зародились все мелодии и ритмы. Уважение🤝
Scarlet ranunculus
Ого! Я не знала этого!
Алексей, мое почтение!
sergei dwoinish
@Lada часть песен написал николай носков.без него бы группы не получилось,жаль что он ушел.
Ирина Гильманова
👍👍👍
Elena Babakova
Эмм.... ,,браво" белову , что он эту группу развалил. А без носкова ее бы вообще не существовало
Евгений Чуприн
Как же я тащился от этой песни и этого клипа, будучи школьником. Однако теперь я сорокалетний дядька. Но порой пересматриваю, чего уж говорить
Kolovrat
У нас две девченки в 96 ом такой танец поставили под эту песню!!!!!
Это было на новомодный тогда хелоуин!
А потом дискотека под продиджи))))
Никита Протосавицкий
Слушаю и понимаю что это уровень RHCP не ниже. Просто шедевральная композиция. Душа радуется как круто они они звучат!!!
Olga Kilen
Когда-то в далёких 90-х ваша группа вытащила из любовной тоски когда хотелось удавиться. Врубала музыку на всю громкость и рыдала в голос, чтоб никто не слышал, а потом вдруг слезы высыхали и я начинала танцевать.Бкдные мои соседи.🤣Вот так!!🤝🤲Спасибо!🤜