The day we saw Def Leppard unite people through song, we decided we wanted … Read Full Bio ↴The day we saw Def Leppard unite people through song, we decided we wanted to do the same. That’s where the link ends but we’re still trying. It was Abu Dhabi, almost a decade ago, and we were at our first ever gig. Not being able to afford tickets, we sat on a roof nearby and saw the crowd of thousands, singing to hits like Pour Some Sugar On Me, and waving their lighters to When Love And Hate Collide. Leppard brought them together, and emulating them became our dream. Dia had bumped into the lead singer and guitarist in a lift only an hour earlier. He didn’t think much of their tattoos and long hair, but later, as he watched them play, he couldn’t shake the idea that these were normal people and not imaginary characters.

Fast forward to the present. In the years since we formed as an Abu Dhbai-based four-piece in 2002, we’ve done quite well, but reached nowhere near the heights of Leppard. Dia’s on vocals, Bayan plays the guitar, Sari has the bass while Abdul B. Mohammed bashes the drums. We are inspired by Coldplay, U2, Radiohead and Bloc Party and have been lucky enough to open for big-name, international acts such as Justin Timberlake, Muse and The Darkness. Our big break came in 2004 when we played the inaugural Dubai Desert Rock Festival. The organisers, Centre Stage Management,were impressed by our passionate performance and saw in us a potential that few others did at the time – and most still do not. They took a huge chance and took us under their wings as our personal managers and have supported us and pushed us ever since.

We released our debut album, Cause and Affect, in 2006 and spent the following year touring and supporting it in the UK, Dubai and Bahrain to positive responses. Most recently, we shared a stage with the great Paul Weller at the Dubai Desert Rhythm festival. Bizarrely, we have been identified by Time Out Dubai as one of their Fantastic 40, putting Dubai on the world map among titans like Donald Trump and Pablo Picasso! This recognition was a huge honor although we were left somewhat dumbfounded. As his peers, we are still waiting on a call from Mr Trump.

MTV Arabia have also been very supportive, featuring us in their Moto-Alert series and giving us the opportunity to co-host a one-hour Introducing special that highlighted rock music. Our last single, Good For Nothing, was A-listed by Dubai 92 and Channel 4, and was on heavy rotation for several weeks. In 2008 we took a break from the live scene to write our second album, which will be released in mid 2009. Like everyone, we have grown with time. Since the release of our debut, we have lost members, gained members, lost or are losing loved ones to battles with cancer, got married, gone through nervous breakdowns, been deported, broken up and eventually come back, hopefully stronger.

We try to write personal lyrics that deal with themes of alienation, rejection, desperation and finding a place in the universe. These are themes we’ve dealt with in our own lives. We try to follow legendary bands like The Smiths, Travis and The Stone Roses by marrying our lyrics to driving beats, pounding bass and soaring guitars, and the amalgamation of dark lyrics and uplifting music is intended to help us all cope with the real-life pain we all face in a positive way. Our Facebook fan group and artist pages are growing, as is our MySpace profile. We like to stay in touch with fans through periodic mailings and the energetic shows we put on, providing accessible and emotive music that connects with our fans, and hopefully brings them together.

Glorious
Juliana Down Lyrics

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Now
I can see
There's Beauty left behind
The love you get
Is equal
To the love you give in kind

It's gonna be glorious

I know

Now
That I've changed

The demons of my mind
To saints
No one can take away
The things I know are right

It's gonna be glorious

I know
It's gonna be glorious

Overall Meaning

In the chorus of "Glorious" by Juliana Down, the theme of overcoming obstacles and finding beauty from within is prevalent. The singer begins by acknowledging that they can see beauty left behind despite past struggles. They then state that the love received is equivalent to the love given, emphasizing that positive energy can be immensely powerful. The lines "It's gonna be glorious, I know" reinforce optimism for the future and a belief that despite hardships, rewarding outcomes and happy memories are still possible.

The verses dive deeper into the internal struggles that the singer has undergone, but also highlight their strength and resilience. They claim that they have transformed their demons into saints, which is a metaphor for conquering their negative thoughts and turning them into positive ones. The singer is confident that nobody can take away the wisdom they have gained and the morality that they hold dear. The word "glorious" is repeated throughout the song, each time with more conviction as the singer becomes surer of their newfound happiness.

Overall, "Glorious" is an empowering anthem about the universal struggle to come out on the other side of difficult experiences. It emphasizes the power of love and positive thinking in overcoming obstacles and finding joy in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Now
At this present moment

I can see
I am able to comprehend and perceive

There's Beauty left behind
Despite previous pain or suffering, there is still remarkable splendor in the world

The love you get
The affection or compassion expressed towards oneself

Is equal
Is equivalent, balanced or commensurate

To the love you give in kind
To the empathy or benevolence one exhibits towards others

It's gonna be glorious
The upcoming events or outcome shall be magnificent and splendid

I know
I have faith, certainty or assurance

Now
At this present moment

That I've changed
As a result of internal transformations or improvement

The demons of my mind
The negative or troublesome thoughts that previously consumed my mind