Like their contemporaries The Easybeats and The Twilights they tried unsuccessfully to break into the British music scene, but one of the later members of the band, Glenn Wheatley, learned valuable lessons from their travails, and since moving into artist management in the 1970s he has played a major role in the Australian music industry and the media over the last thirty years.
The Masters were hugely popular throughout Australia, scored a string of hits and were consistently hailed as one of Australia's best live and recording acts. They started out as an instrumental band, rose to prominence during the mid-Sixties "Beat Boom", moved through psychedelia and 'bubblegum' pop, finally becoming one the first and best Australian progressive/hard rock groups of the early Seventies. They went through many lineup changes, with vocalist Jim Keays being the only constant, and their membership also illustrates the intricate interconnections between so many Australian bands of that era.
They played mainly originals. One of their biggest Australian hits, "Undecided" (1967), was revived by Silverchair in 1997, and their best-known song "Because I Love You" has been revived many times, including its use in an Australian jeans commercial in the late 1980s. Swedish progressive metal band Opeth named the track "Master's Apprentices" (from their 2002 album Deliverance) in honour of the band, of which Opeth frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt is a fan.
The beginning of the song "Last Post on The Bugle" by The Libertines seems to
use the same words, notes and chords than their song "War or hands of time".
Easy To Lie
Masters Apprentices Lyrics
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The truth is hard but it′s easy to lie
I can't tell ya how to get it on
It′s in your head long before your born
I guess it's all a matter of time
To find the answer's in your mind
One day you′ll quickly realise
We could be so much closer today
It's not our fault things have happened that way
We live in a world of darkness and sorrow
Now we′ll find a new life starting tomorrow
The lyrics of "Easy To Lie" by Masters Apprentices convey a powerful message about self-awareness, truth, and the potential for personal growth. The opening line, "Wake up to yourself before you die," serves as a wake-up call for listeners to grasp the reality of their lives before it's too late. The second line, "The truth is hard but it's easy to lie," suggests that it may be difficult to face the truth, but it is far easier to deceive oneself or others.
The lyrics go on to emphasize that finding the answers lies within one's own mind, and that realization may come at any given moment. The line, "That the future's right before your eyes," serves as a reminder that opportunities for change and a brighter future are constantly present, but they require awareness and action.
The song also expresses a sense of frustration with the current state of the world, depicting it as a place filled with darkness and sorrow. However, it offers hope by suggesting that a new life can begin tomorrow, implying that through self-awareness and truth-seeking, one can transcend the negativity and forge a better path.
Overall, "Easy To Lie" encourages listeners to confront their own truths and take responsibility for their lives, emphasizing the potential for personal growth and the possibility of creating a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up to yourself before you die
Become aware of your true self and the reality of life before it's too late
The truth is hard but it′s easy to lie
Truth is difficult to face, so it is often easier to deceive others and ourselves
I can't tell ya how to get it on
I cannot guide you on how to live authentically
It′s in your head long before your born
Our beliefs and thoughts are shaped even before we are born
I guess it's all a matter of time
Finding answers and understanding ourselves is a gradual process
To find the answer's in your mind
The solution to our struggles lies within our own thoughts and reflections
One day you′ll quickly realise
Someday, a sudden realization will come to you
That the future′s right before your eyes
The potential for a better future is within reach if we open our eyes to see it
We could be so much closer today
We have the ability to be more connected and united in the present
It's not our fault things have happened that way
We are not responsible for the circumstances that have shaped our lives
We live in a world of darkness and sorrow
Our existence is often filled with pain and sadness
Now we′ll find a new life starting tomorrow
From now on, we can embark on a fresh journey towards a better life
Writer(s): Douglas John Ford, James Keays
Contributed by David Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sirlordwhitman
One of the best obscure heavy metal tracks of the 70s.
@TIBVR
just because its heavy doesn't mean its metal
@bpainted1
RIP Jim Keays, a legend of Australian Rock.
@TheBeatles..
The Masters were appearing on the ABC TV GTK (Aussie music show) in early 1970's - however this clip never went to air on the show. One of the nameless camera blokes thought it would be an interesting and offbeat angle to get Jim to stand up in front of a set piece, take his shirt off and film him miming “Easy to Lie”.
@jonsilence
This is SO over the top!!!! Fucking GREAT!!!!! The guitar...the 60s-70s activist mural...Keays' psychosexualfreaky delivery.....redefines 'wicked cool' and reaches sublime heights!
@spookyjonesmusic
Love this shit man... we need more music like this in this dull world...
@G.A.Hamilton
this is the Bomb , where rock meets funk👍🏽
@bl3005
I hope this never disappears
@georgeioannou5884
BLOODY KILLER TRACK ! BAD ASS PUMPING RIFFS !
@michaelshiel831
Love this song so much ,video is awesome