1. An Engli… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists with the name Heavenly.
1. An English indiepop group (active from 1989 to 1996).
2. An Australian indie avant-garde band fronted by Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily Hutchence-Geldof, daughter of INXS member, Michael Hutchence.
3. A French power metal band (active from 1994 to present).
1. Heavenly were a 1990s indiepop band formed in Oxford, England in 1989. Amelia Fletcher (vocals), Mathew Fletcher (drums; Amelia's brother), Peter Momtchiloff (guitar) and Robert Pursey (bass) had all been members of Talulah Gosh, a key band of the c86 scene which preceded the indiepop movement, formed in 1986.
Heavenly debuted with the 7" single I Fell In Love Last Night, followed by another 7", Our Love Is Heavenly, both released in 1990 on Sarah Records. Heavenly Vs. Satan, the group's debut album, came out in 1991. They went on to release three more albums: Le Jardin de Heavenly, The Decline and Fall of Heavenly, and Operation Heavenly.
Shortly before the release of their final album in 1996, Mathew Fletcher, the band's drummer and Amelia's brother, committed suicide. The remaining members announced that the band name Heavenly was to be retired. The other members regrouped with a new drummer as Marine Research, a moniker under which they released a single album, 1999's Sounds From The Gulf Stream. The band's core members reformed in 2002 as Tender Trap.
A collection of their singles was released in 2020 under the title "A Bout De Heavenly." Reviewing in Pitchfork, Quinn Moreland noted "Heavenly released four studio albums, but a recent singles collection, A Bout De Heavenly, makes the case that some of their most magical work existed in smaller formats."
2. Heavenly is an Australian avant-garde, experimental band consisting of members Tiger Lily Hutchence-Geldof, Nicholas Allbrook, India Rose, Scarlett Stevens, and Jacob Diamond. The band released their first EP titled Tragic Tiger’s Sad Meltdown in March 2020 on Bandcamp.
3. Heavenly, a power metal/neo-classical metal band from Paris, France, were formed in 1994 by vocalist Benjamin Sotto and drummer Max Pilo. They were originally a cover band and played under the name of 'Satan's Lawyer' before evolving into a fully-fledged Helloween-influenced power metal outfit.
In 2000, Heavenly released their debut album 'Coming From the Sky.' Although it was largely shunned by the media, the album proved a hit with metal fans and its success helped Heavenly land an appearance at the French Hard Rock Festival.
Heavenly released their second album Sign of the Winner in 2001, and received positive feedback from both fans and media alike. After appearing at Wacken (the world's biggest metal festival) in 2002, Heavenly set to work recording their third album, 'Dust to Dust,' which was eventually released in early 2004, further solidifying their status as one of France's premier power metal bands.
Our Only Chance
Heavenly Lyrics
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Tomorrow - the century
what will we find
the fall of mankind?
Milleniums are calling
is this the end
should we repent?
Nobody knows
will there be darkness
or will there be light?
The future - uncertain
Heaven or Hell
no one can tell
The fury - the fire
mankind must learn
or we will burn
Nobody knows
what tomorrow will be
who can forsee our destiny?
[Bridge]
Why are we so scared
to step into a new time?
It's not the end ot the world
the end of the line
Step by step
we're moving ahead
there's a force within us
No one can change it,
no one can change it
[Chorus]
Ready to face life, to carry on
look straight ahead
- ohh - together we're strong
Lord, tell me that I am wrong
and that life will be the same
give us the power, a single glance
for you are our only chance!
[Vers 2]
The Evil is coming
to seek and destroy
and we are it's toy
The Kingdome of freedome
we must defend until the end
Nobody knows
what will happen tonight
will there be darkness
or will there be light?
Mankind - wake up
Ohh, we have made
so many mistakes
Rich man or poor man
tell me, who is to blame?
Nobody knows
what tomorrow will be
who can forsee our destiny?
[Break]
[Narrator]
My son, attend to my words
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge:
but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet
from fear of evil.
[Solo]
[Bridge]
Why are we so scared
[Chorus]
Ready to face life, to carry on
The song "Our Only Chance" by Heavenly is a powerful and thought-provoking piece that touches on the uncertainty and fear surrounding the future of humanity. The first verse speaks of the unknown possibilities that tomorrow might bring, with uncertainty looming over whether humankind would face light or darkness. It poses deeper questions about the purpose and destiny of mankind, whether our actions would lead us to heaven or hell.
The lyrics are infused with a sense of urgency, emphasizing the need for mankind to learn and change our ways before it's too late. The second verse notes the arrival of evil, which seeks to destroy humanity, and calls on us to defend the kingdom of freedom until the end. Throughout the song, the message is clear: mankind needs to wake up and take the responsibility to shape our destiny.
The bridge speaks to the fear of the unknown, the hesitation to embrace a new tomorrow. The chorus reiterates the need to be ready to face life, to look ahead and move forward, with the hope that there's still a chance to change our path. The song ends with a solo guitar instrumental before a final repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the power of unity and faith to overcome our fears and challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Tomorrow - the century
what will we find
the fall of mankind?
The future is unknown, and we do not know what events will unfold that may lead to the end of human civilization.
Milleniums are calling
is this the end
should we repent?
The coming of a new millennium raises questions about the end of the world and whether or not we should seek redemption for our deeds.
Nobody knows
what will happen tonight
will there be darkness
or will there be light?
There is no certainty about what will happen in the future, and whether it will be a time of trouble or hope.
The future - uncertain
Heaven or Hell
no one can tell
The future is unpredictable and no one knows what will happen; it could be good or bad.
The fury - the fire
mankind must learn
or we will burn
We must learn how to deal with difficult situations, otherwise, we will suffer the consequences.
Why are we so scared
to step into a new time?
It's not the end ot the world
the end of the line
There is no reason to be afraid of change as it does not necessarily mean the end of the world or the end of our existence.
Step by step
we're moving ahead
there's a force within us
No one can change it,
no one can change it
We are making progress gradually, and there is something within us that motivates us to keep moving forward, and nobody can extinguish that drive.
Ready to face life, to carry on
look straight ahead
- ohh - together we're strong
Lord, tell me that I am wrong
and that life will be the same
give us the power, a single glance
for you are our only chance!
We are ready to face whatever challenges come our way, and we can overcome them by sticking together and seeking divine intervention as we believe that is our only hope for survival.
The Evil is coming
to seek and destroy
and we are it's toy
The forces of evil are constantly lurking and trying to harm us, and we must be mindful of that danger.
The Kingdome of freedome
we must defend until the end
Nobody knows
what will happen tonight
will there be darkness
or will there be light?
We must hold onto our freedoms and defend them at all costs, but there is still much uncertainty about the future.
Mankind - wake up
Ohh, we have made
so many mistakes
Rich man or poor man
tell me, who is to blame?
Humanity needs to realize its mistakes, whether they are made by the rich or poor, so that we can learn from them and prevent future problems.
Nobody knows
what tomorrow will be
who can forsee our destiny?
The future is always uncertain, and nobody knows what will happen tomorrow or what fate awaits us.
My son, attend to my words
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge:
but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet
from fear of evil.
We must pay attention to the wisdom and instructions given to us concerning living a righteous life, and that obedience will help us to live without fear of the unknown.
Ready to face life, to carry on
We are equipped to handle whatever life throws at us and keep going forward.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN SOTTO
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