Their 1993 offering Ever was marked by the return of original singer, Peter Nicholls, and was one of the first of the progressive revival of the '90s. He had previously quit the band in 1985 to be replaced by vocalist Paul (P.L.) Menel, but Nicholls' return was widely welcomed by IQ fans.
They have continued to tour and record but work on a new studio album had been delayed following the departure of keyboardist and founder member Martin Orford after 26 years in the band, however the new album Frequency was released in 2009 and marked a return to the early 80's IQ sound.
2. South Londoner IQ is a fresh-faced 16-year-old-who is putting together his own mix of bashment, grime and rap, mixing the melodic Auto-Tune flow of the likes of Popcaan with some UK grit. Having learnt his trade during a stint in Jamaica with his big brother, dancehall artist QQ, IQ has been delivering a fusion sound that’s unlike anyone else in the UK. His track ‘Tell A Paigon Try’ is a perfect example of the young MC’s talent, with hard skengman lyrics delivered in a melody that could have been one of Justin Bieber’s tropical cut.
Having dealt with some serious drama at a young age (IQ was close to Showkey and M.Dot, both murdered in gang-related beef in 2016), recent interviews have shown him to be an artist mature for his age and looking to focus on music. With plenty of unreleased tracks to drop over coming months, IQ is going to rise rapidly in 2017.
2. An AOR band from Stockholm, Sweden. They started out under the name IQ as a pure hard rock band, but changed their name to Guardian Angels.
Common Ground
IQ Lyrics
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Alive and free
Far away in time from our darkest day
That took our young and brave
From the cradle to the grave
70 years ago on July one 1916 on the Somme
The enemies had never seen fighting like this before
How could any German man
Survive through that ordeal?
Company 'A' to Company 'be '
"Morale is high here, sir, but I don't think it's safe to go"
Company 'A' from Company 'be '
"Mister you have your orders and you must obey"
So the first line rose, and the first line fell
And a poet who survived later wrote about
A "Sunlit vision of Hell"
And "Larks singing"
Because after all it's just another summer's day in France
And the Tommie's on the Somme sang
"We are fighting to turn no-man's land into a common ground"
A common ground
The song "Common Ground" by IQ explores the theme of war and its brutalities. The lyrics describe the events that took place during the Battle of the Somme, which occurred 70 years ago on July 1, 1916. The singer reminds us that we are now alive and free, far away in time from our darkest day, which took the lives of the young and brave soldiers who fought in the war. The battle was fought between the Germans and the British and was one of the deadliest battles of the First World War.
The singer narrates how the war impacted the soldiers and their families. The first line of soldiers rose, and the first line fell, leaving behind a poet who later wrote about a "Sunlit vision of Hell." Amidst the chaos, the soldiers sang, "We are fighting to turn no-man's land into a common ground." The phrase implies a sense of unity amidst the fighting, and the desire to bring peace to a land that was ravaged by war.
Overall, the song "Common Ground" is a somber reminder of the horrors of war, and the impact it had on the soldiers who fought in it. The lyrics encourage the listener to remember and honor the sacrifices made by the soldiers, and to work towards a world of peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are
Present moment, acknowledging the current state
Alive and free
Alive and free from the oppression of war
Far away in time from our darkest day
Reflecting on a past tragedy and the time that separates us from it
That took our young and brave
Remembering the loss of young and brave soldiers
From the cradle to the grave
From birth till death
70 years ago on July one 1916 on the Somme
Specific information about the past tragedy being referred to
The enemies had never seen fighting like this before
The type of fighting in this particular battle was new to both sides
Such a simple plan--
The plan leading to the battle was seemingly uncomplicated
How could any German man
Asking how the German soldiers survived the battle
Survive through that ordeal?
Questioning how anyone could have lived through the extreme circumstances of the battle
Company 'A' to Company 'be'
Names of the companies involved in the battle
"Morale is high here, sir, but I don't think it's safe to go"
A soldier expressing concern for their safety while still maintaining high spirits
Company 'A' from Company 'be'
More company names involved in the battle
"Mister you have your orders and you must obey"
A commanding officer relaying orders to a soldier
So the first line rose, and the first line fell
Describing the movement and fate of the first group of soldiers to be sent into battle
And a poet who survived later wrote about
Recalling a poet who lived through the battle and wrote about it
A "Sunlit vision of Hell"
Describing the battle as a surreal and horrific experience
And "Larks singing"
Contrasting the beauty of nature with the brutality of war
Because after all it's just another summer's day in France
Acknowledging the mundanity of the day despite the chaos and destruction around them
And the Tommie's on the Somme sang
Naming a specific group of soldiers who were fighting in the battle
"We are fighting to turn no-man's land into a common ground"
Expressing a shared goal to end the war and unite in peace
A common ground
Reiterating the idea of finding unity despite differences and divisions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IVAN LINS, RONALDO MONTEIRO (DE) SOUZA, PAUL T. WINTER, HARRY JOHN GUTH, MICHAEL HOLMES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
sabian53
Paul Menel one of the best vocalists, brilliant voice,
Retronauts_Band
Wonderful video to a most moving song. Thank you.
vasia212
I love the song, it's beautiful
Neals30
Merci beaucoup :) moi aussi je ressents les mêmes sensations lorsque j'écoute cette musique j'ai voulu rendre un homage aux soldats de la première guerre mondiale, et cette musique d'IQ est vraiment poignante
Marillion 073
Neals30 fantastique morceau!!🙏🙏🙏 demain je partage sur twitter pour célébrer le 11 novembre
Matt Nixon
Jesus thingy. Get a life and appreciate the song. loved this since I bought the album back in the 1980s.
Garry Byrne
Yikes! Where has this band been all my 61 years? Awesome
Gnomex
The day to listen to this. Nice montage.
Alex Watts
Fantastic song, Great video!!
3dmaze.xyz
Beautiful song and great tribute