The band's eponymous debut in 1988 sold over a million copies on the strength of singles like "Seventeen" and the ballad "Headed for a Heartbreak”. Winger’s second album, 1990's “In The Heart Of The Young”, was slightly more melodic and showed a more mature and technical approach to the songs. It reached an equal success, selling over a million copies and featuring the hit power-ballad "Miles Away". Unfortunately the band didn't outlast the post-alternative pop-metal backlash and the group faded away after the release of the critically acclaimed 1993 album “Pull”.
After Winger went their separate ways, Kip decided to pursue a solo career. He started writing his own songs in a different style than to his previous band and his first album "Thisconversationseemslikeadream" was released in 1997, reflecting his new approach to songwriting with a style more akin to Peter Gabriel's music rather than to 80’s Hard Rock.
An acoustic album of past favourites, "Down Incognito" was later released in 1999. Winger followed it with his second studio solo album, 2000's "Songs from the Ocean Floor", labelled as “Masterpiece” by several music critics around the world. After another acoustic solo tour Kip started to become involved in several new projects including writing music for movies, singing for Alan Parsons and of course the very successful Winger reunion that materialized in 2006 with the release of "IV" and the subsequent world tour.
Now Kip Winger is back with his new solo album "From the Moon to the Sun": a true career defining statement and, once again, another cd which witnesses the creative evolution of the American composer.
“I am an artist that will continue to push the envelope into the direction that my ear and abilities are taking me, with no compromise”, says Kip, adding “I worked hard to make this record my best yet. For sure it is musically very diverse… Hence the title , From the Moon to the Sun".
The music offered on the record is truly a flow that has no boundaries, from the fresh rock approach of songs like “Every Story Told”, “Nothing” or “Reason To Believe”, to the Pop sensibilities of “Where Will You Go” and “California”, to the acoustic mood of “Pages and Pages” and “In Your Eyes Another Life”, down to the unbelievable instrumental piece “Ghosts”, “From the Moon to the Sun” brings the listener to a journey in a kaleidoscope of different moods.
The album sees also musical contributions from Rod Morgenstein and Ken Mary on drums, Andy Timmons and Rob Eberhard Young on guitar, Alan Pasqua on piano, Cenk Eroglu on songwriting, keyboards and guitars.
Landslide
Kip Winger Lyrics
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Is it a way out or some kind of trick?
I don't know who to trust or what to believe
Any rescue from here?
Five-ninths of life split off from myself
Is it bad melodrama or some kind of joke
That I'm scribbling my brains in this letter to you
Landslide inside my head
These eyes been so mislead
If I wake when I land could I claw my way out
Dissident voices screaming in doubt
In my palm you can read what I'm asking myself
Is life easier to kill?
Landslide inside my head
These eyes been so mislead
Landslide here it comes again
Won't be long till I'm with Little Betty
There's a crack in the sky speaking to me
Is my need to believe some kind of jinx
Still I pray for release
And life's spilling over
The lyrics of Kip Winger's song Landslide are a reflection of the inner turmoil and confusion experienced by the singer. The opening line refers to a crack in the sky, which could represent a way out from his present state of mind or an illusion. The singer is torn between trust and disbelief and is searching for a rescue. In the next stanza, he talks about how his life has been split off from himself, and he is wondering if it is a joke or a bad melodrama. He is scribbling his thoughts in the letter, and he still seeks a rescue.
The chorus talks about a landslide inside his head that has misled his eyes. This can represent his thoughts or emotions that are clouding his judgment. He is questioning if he can wake up and claw his way out of his confusion, but the voices of dissent and doubt keep screaming in his mind. He wonders if life is easier to kill as he questions his existence. The chorus repeats, and he talks about how the landslide is coming again and how he won't be long until he's with Little Betty. The line could represent his acceptance of his fate or his resignation to his present predicament. The singer prays for release as life spills over for him, giving the indication that he wants to escape or be free from his inner turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a crack in the sky speaking to me
I feel like something is signaling that there's a way out, but I'm not sure if it's real or just my imagination.
Is it a way out or some kind of trick?
I'm questioning whether this signal is actually a way out or just a cruel joke being played on me.
I don't know who to trust or what to believe
I'm feeling lost and unsure of what to do or who to turn to for help.
Any rescue from here?
I'm desperate for someone or something to save me from my current situation.
Five-ninths of life split off from myself
I feel like most of myself is missing or lost, and I'm not sure how to find it again.
Is it bad melodrama or some kind of joke
I'm questioning whether my feelings of loss and confusion are sincere or if I'm just being overly dramatic.
That I'm scribbling my brains in this letter to you
I'm pouring my heart out in this letter, hoping that someone will understand what I'm going through.
Any rescue?
I'm still desperately seeking help and hoping that someone will respond to my letter.
Landslide inside my head
I'm feeling overwhelmed and consumed by my own thoughts and emotions.
These eyes been so mislead
I feel like I've been deceived or misled by the world around me, and I can't trust my own perception of things.
If I wake when I land could I claw my way out
I'm wondering if there's any hope for me to escape my current situation, even if it seems impossible.
Dissident voices screaming in doubt
I'm hearing conflicting voices in my head, causing me to doubt my own judgment and decisions.
In my palm you can read what I'm asking myself
I'm struggling to find answers to my questions and hoping that someone or something can assist me.
Is life easier to kill?
I'm contemplating whether it would be easier to end my own life than to continue struggling through my current difficulties.
Landslide here it comes again
I feel like I'm being overwhelmed once again by my own thoughts and emotions, and I can't escape them.
Won't be long till I'm with Little Betty
I'm alluding to the idea of death, suggesting that it won't be long until I finally find peace.
Is my need to believe some kind of jinx
I'm questioning whether my desire to find hope and belief in something is actually making my situation worse.
Still I pray for release
Despite my doubts and questioning, I'm still holding onto hope that I can find a way to escape my current situation and find peace.
And life's spilling over
I'm feeling overwhelmed by the chaos and turmoil of life, and I can't seem to keep it under control.
Contributed by Ethan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.