GPS is a progressive rock supergroup that evolved from the John Payne-centr… Read Full Bio ↴GPS is a progressive rock supergroup that evolved from the John Payne-centric pre Phoenix line-up of Asia, adopting the name GPS in 2006.

John Payne, Guthrie Govan, Jay Schellen and Ryo Okumoto. All four men have left their mark indelibly stamped on the music world. John Payne joined venerable rock legends ASIA back in 1991 after John Wetton’s final departure. Over the next 15 years, John would lead Asia through some of their most critically and fan acclaimed works. All this culminated with the highly successful “Silent Nation” album in 2004 and the subsequent world tour. “Silent Nation” was the most successful Asia release since the bands heady career highs of the early 1980s.

Guthrie Govan has been a prodigy on the strings since he was a small boy. He is one of the most respected musicians in guitar circles today. He joined Asia in 2001 during the recording sessions for their “Aura” album. His distinctive style has left his signature on the tracks from Asia’s “Aura” and “Silent Nation” releases. Guthrie’s string wizardry has thrilled fans across the world as he lent his talents to Asia classics old and new to hungry audiences everywhere.

Jay Schellen first burst onto the scene in the early 80s, lending his considerable talents to such notable bands as Hurricane, Bad Finger and most recently Asia. He also was a major part of the “Conspiracy” project head up by Chris Squire (Yes) and Billy Sherwood (Yes). Jay has also lent his skills to a formidable list of projects that have shown his incredible diversity and adaptability in the drumming field. John Payne first met Jay during the writing sessions for Asia’s “Silent Nation” album. From the first demos, it was clear that Jay was a force to be reckoned with. And in 2005 when the Asia drum throne became vacant, John’s first call was to Jay. His dynamic playing took the second half of the Asia world tour and elevated it to the next level.

Ryo Okumoto’s resume reads like a who’s who of the music world. Besides his ever present role as keyboardist in prog rock favorites, Spock’s Beard, Ryo has lent his considerable talents to many recording and live projects. Rock legends like Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Robbie Robertson, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson and many, many more have called on Ryo’s magic fingers. His distinctive style was a welcome addition to the GPS sound.

With all the pieces in place, these four power houses of musical talent joined forces under the banner GPS. With the music firmly rooted in the prog sensibilities that defined many of their individual projects, GPS has taken all of their contributions and raised the bar. From the invigorating guitar solos contributed by Guthrie to the rock steady beats brought to bear by Jay, the music marks a new era for all of these talented musicians. John Payne’s vocals have never sounded better and Ryo’s keyboards somehow tie the whole thing into the potent musical brew that is GPS. Welcome to the future.

Gold
Gps Lyrics

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Gold was the color of her skin
Cold was the night she let him in
False was the loving she first gave
Love for the empire she must save
The city will fall be afraid

Come walk with me
United we must be

I'll fight for thee
A hero for my queen
Till the sun falls to the sea

Gold was the color of her skin
Land was the gift her lover brings
The city will fall be afraid

Come walk with me
United we must be
I'll fight for thee
A hero for my queen
Till the sun falls to the sea

Gold was the color of her skin
Love to the end she gave to him
The city did fall, end of age

Come walk with me
United we must be
I'll fight for thee

A hero for my queen
As the sun fell in the sea

Overall Meaning

Gps's song "Gold" tells the story of a woman who is torn between her love for her empire and her love for her partner. The song opens with the line "Gold was the color of her skin", which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the woman's value and worth. It is clear that she is a person of great importance and status. However, the line "Cold was the night she let him in" shows that despite her status, she is still human, and can be vulnerable and open to love.

The verse "False was the loving she first gave, Love for the empire she must save" shows that the woman's first love was not genuine, but rather an act of duty to her empire. It's possible that the woman is a powerful figure within her empire and is expected to marry for political reasons rather than for love. Despite this, she later falls in love with a man who brings her land as a gift.

The repeated refrain "Come walk with me, United we must be, I'll fight for thee, A hero for my queen, Till the sun falls to the sea" show the singer's unwavering loyalty to her empire and her love. She's willing to fight for both, to the very end.

Overall, "Gold" is a song about love, duty, loyalty and sacrifice. It tells the story of a woman who is torn between her duty to her empire and her love for a man, and ultimately chooses to sacrifice everything for what she believes in.

Line by Line Meaning

Gold was the color of her skin
The girl had a golden complexion

Cold was the night she let him in
It was a chilly night when she allowed him to enter her life

False was the loving she first gave
Initially, her love was not genuine

Love for the empire she must save
She was in love with the kingdom she had to protect

The city will fall be afraid
The metropolis was on the brink of collapse, and people should be apprehensive

Come walk with me
Join me on my quest

United we must be
We must remain together to achieve our goal

I'll fight for thee
I will battle for you

A hero for my queen
I will become a hero for my queen

Till the sun falls to the sea
Until the end of time

Land was the gift her lover brings
Her beloved had brought her land as a present