Gramm sang lead vocals on all of Foreigner's arena rock classics such as "Feels Like The First Time", "Cold As Ice", "Hot Blooded", "Urgent", "Double Vision", "Juke Box Hero", "Head Games", "Dirty White Boy" and "Say You Will", as well as the popular power ballad tunes "Waiting For A Girl Like You" and "I Want to Know What Love Is".
In 1987, during Foreigner's hiatus, Gramm released the album Ready Or Not which brought him positive critical reviews and a top five hit single with "Midnight Blue". This was followed by a second solo effort Long Hard Look, which brought a Top Ten hit "Just Between You and Me", and "True Blue Love", which reached the Top 40. Gramm also performed the title song from the 1987 movie soundtrack The Lost Boys, titled "Lost in the Shadows (The Lost Boys)".
Shadow King was formed in 1990, by Lou Gramm, Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell, Foreigner bass player Bruce Turgon, and drummer Kevin Valentine. Shadow King only had one official studio release, their 1991 eponymous debut album, Shadow King. Although Gramm, Turgon, Campbell and Valentine contributed the song "One Dream" to the Highlander II: The Quickening soundtrack in 1991, the track was officially credited to The Lou Gramm Band.
He also appeared on the Don Mancuso solo cd "D Drive" doing lead vocals in 4 songs and co writing on 2 in 2004. He has now released The Lou Gramm Band's The Lou Gramm Band cd in 2009 with his brothers Ben & Richard. Also writing and appearing on the Christian Rock release are former Black Sheep guitarist Don Mancuso and Andy Knoll on keyboards.
Time
Lou Gramm Lyrics
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She didn't dream, she couldn't feel, she had to get away
From everything she knows
Where do you go?
Who do you turn to, when you're all alone?
The world is cold do what you have to, to make it on your own
Time to love
Time to do anything you're thinking of
Take time, cause
Time rolls on
There was a boy, he had a dream, he had to get away
A need to see, the other side of life so far away
From the world he knows
The world is hard, but there's a small chance
I know how he feels
To chase a dream, you got to run, boy
You've got to make it real
It takes time to live
Time to love
Time to do anything you're thinking of
Take time, cause
Time rolls on
It takes time to live
Time to love
Time to do anything you're thinking of
Take time, cause
Time rolls on
You have been my dream
Do you believe in me?
Then let our hearts be strong
And let it go go go go
It takes time to live
Time to love
Time to do anything you're thinking of
Take time, cause
Time rolls on
It takes time to live
Time to love
Time to do anything you're thinking of
Take time, cause
Time rolls on
It takes time to live
Time to love
Time to do anything you're thinking of
Take time, cause
Time rolls on
It takes time to live
Time to love
Time to do anything you're thinking of
Take time, cause
Time rolls on
Lou Gramm's "Time" speaks to the struggles of young people who feel trapped and long to break free from their current circumstances. The song revolves around two individuals: a girl who feels the need to run away, and a boy who longs to chase his dreams. The girl is described as feeling empty, unable to feel or dream, but desperate to escape her current life. The boy also wants to step out of what he knows to explore new experiences and to chase his dreams. Both of them face a daunting task ahead, but they both know that time is on their side and that with effort, they can make it through.
The song is a cautionary tale of sorts, warning the listener that it takes time to accomplish dreams, find love, and truly live. As the chorus repeats, "It takes time to live, time to love, time to do anything you're thinking of," stressing the importance of being patient, as you never know when you'll finally reach the success you've been hoping for. Despite the challenges they may face, the two individuals in the song are persistent and resilient, and they are determined to make it through, knowing that time is on their side.
Overall, "Time" is a powerful and heart-wrenching song that inspires listeners to be persistent in their pursuit of success and to never give up on their dreams, no matter how challenging their circumstances may be.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a girl, she led a life of a runaway
The girl wanted to run away from everything she knew and start anew.
She didn't dream, she couldn't feel, she had to get away
She was so troubled that she couldn't even dream and had to get away.
From everything she knows
She wanted to leave everything behind and start over.
Where do you go?
When you're lost and can't find your way, where do you go?
Who do you turn to, when you're all alone?
When you're alone and need someone to turn to, who do you turn to?
The world is cold do what you have to, to make it on your own
The world is unforgiving and you have to do what it takes to survive.
It takes time to live
Living takes time and can't be rushed.
Time to love
Love also needs time to grow and develop.
Time to do anything you're thinking of
Everything you want to do takes time and effort.
Take time, cause
Be patient because
Time rolls on
Time keeps moving forward.
There was a boy, he had a dream, he had to get away
The boy had a dream to leave and explore the world beyond his.
A need to see, the other side of life so far away
He wanted to discover a different way of living somewhere far away.
From the world he knows
He too chooses to leave behind the world he knows to seek something new.
The world is hard, but there's a small chance
The world can be difficult, but there's hope.
I know how he feels
I understand what he's going through.
To chase a dream, you got to run, boy
To make your dreams a reality, it requires action and taking risks.
You've got to make it real
You have to make your dream happen and manifest it into reality.
You have been my dream
You have always been my dream.
Do you believe in me?
Do you have faith in me?
Then let our hearts be strong
With our hearts united, we can take on anything.
And let it go go go go
Let go of your doubts and fears and go for it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRUCE TURGON, LOU GRAMM
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