(1) Moving Pictures were… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 4 bands under this name:
(1) Moving Pictures were a rock music group formed in Sydney, Australia in the early 1980s.
The group was comprised of Alex Smith (vocals), Garry Frost (guitar), Andrew Thompson (saxophone), Charlie Cole (keyboards), Ian Lees (bass) and Paul Freeland (drums).
The band had several hit singles and albums in their native Australia, including the single "What About Me", which remained at number one for two months in 1982. Its success led them to America where it also became a hit, reaching #29 on the Billboard singles chart. In fact, "What About Me" stayed in the Hot 100 for such a long time that it managed to make Billboard's year-end Hot 100 list for 1983, at #88 [1] - a rare feat for a single with such a low peak position.
They contributed one song, "Never", to the Footloose movie soundtrack but were unable to capitalize on their initial success. They returned to Australia, and achieved a few minor hits, but their career quickly faded.
(2) Chity and Carlos are joyous indie-kids in a glass house. Saccharine? Wimpish? Squeaky clean? Twee? . Probably. In any case Moving Pictures first single received a great deal of attention from the media. Mark Radcliffe (BBC Radio One) give them constant airplay. Their debut album "Without friends" was clearly influenced by Sarah Records, The Go-Betweens, Mc Carthy, Bridge, France Gall, Brilliant Corners, Bodines, New Order, Cardigans, Françoise Hardy... Taste their cutesy-pie records!
Despite the hostile environment that pop bands face, there is a legion of acts with inmutable convictions and creative sparks. The international indie scene shows different bands from distant places as Shoestrings, Cessna, Club 8, Jumprope .... with similar horizons, songwriting patterns,life-styles and musical ears. Even with no hit singles they have a strong loyal audience awaiting their sporadic concerts and records. Their unpretentiousness, antiseptic image and sincerety are incontestable. Moving Pictures is not a duo. It's an entity.
(3) Moving Pictures is a post rock band from New Hampshire consisting of Ben Rogers (drums), Jentri Jollimore (keyboard, vocals) and Randy Patrick (guitars, vocals). Their first album, "Age of Reason" was released in 2008.
(4) A folk rock band that hails out of LA and is mained by the Dewberry brothers. They released one EP, 5AM and later changed their name to the Cold Violets to avoid further confusion.
(5) A Rush cover band called Moving Pictures. featuring Russ Parrish (Steel Panther) along with Atomic Punks drummer Scott Patterson.
(6) A Scottish Rush cover band featuring Steve Brown, Eoin de Paor and Ciaran Whyte http://movingpicturesuk.com
Wings
Moving Pictures Lyrics
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You must have checked yours at the door
What time does heaven shut its gates
Do you have to be home by twelve
The band started playing we danced real close
Nobody guessed ‘cause the lights were low
The singer sang of a forbidden love
Both our parents well they said no way
We're not the same religion anyway
Yours say I'm not good enough for you
Mine say you're not good enough for me
And both the priests heard they would
Not agree
So I guess it's up to you and to me
(Tonight … yeah, tonight)
I've got my car parked right outside
The motor's warmed up if you're ready to ride
Nobody will know if we slip away
They wouldn't understand it anyway
We'll be alright once we're interstate
Nobody will know us won't it be great
I'll get a job and make a home
Maybe then our families will leave us alone
I heard that Angels all had wings
The lyrics of Moving Pictures’ song “Wings” seem to be about a forbidden love story. The singer is questioning whether the person they are with is an angel or not, implying that they are pure and heavenly. However, they also say that the person in question must have left their wings at the door, perhaps indicating that they may have fallen from grace. The second stanza then reveals that the two people are from different religions and their parents disapprove of their relationship. The third stanza depicts the two people planning to elope, indicating that they are willing to take the risk to be together. The song ends on a hopeful note with the suggestion that once they move away, they can build a new home and their families will leave them alone.
“Wings” is a poignant song that tackles the theme of forbidden love, one that is not socially acceptable due to cultural or religious differences. The singer seems to be aware of the obstacles ahead of them, but still, they are willing to take the risk and pursue their dreams of being together. The song also deals with themes of self-discovery and acceptance as the two people must learn to accept themselves and each other in spite of their differences.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard that Angels all had wings
I have been told that angels have wings
You must have checked yours at the door
You seem to have lost yours, leaving them outside
What time does heaven shut its gates
At what hour does heaven close its doors?
Do you have to be home by twelve
Is there a curfew in heaven that you must abide by?
The band started playing we danced real close
The band began performing and we danced in close proximity to one another
Nobody guessed ‘cause the lights were low
No one could discern our movements due to the dim lighting
The singer sang of a forbidden love
The vocalist sang about an illicit romance
He could've been singing just for us
The singer's melody may have been directed towards our relationship
Both our parents well they said no way
Our parents have voiced their opposition to us being together
We're not the same religion anyway
Furthermore, we practice different religions
Yours say I'm not good enough for you
Your parents believe that I am not an adequate match for you
Mine say you're not good enough for me
My parents assert that you are not a suitable partner for me
And both the priests heard they would not agree
Moreover, the clergymen from our respective religious institutions have also voiced their dissatisfaction with us being together
So I guess it's up to you and to me
The decision ultimately lies with the two of us
(Tonight … yeah, tonight)
(This evening... yes, tonight)
I've got my car parked right outside
My vehicle is situated outside
The motor's warmed up if you're ready to ride
The engine has been started and is ready for us to depart
Nobody will know if we slip away
We can leave unnoticed
They wouldn't understand it anyway
Even if they were made aware, they would not comprehend our situation
We'll be alright once we're interstate
We will be safe once we have crossed state lines
Nobody will know us won't it be great
No one will recognize us, which will be wonderful
I'll get a job and make a home
I will secure employment and establish a residence
Maybe then our families will leave us alone
Perhaps our families will cease their scrutiny of our relationship
Writer(s): Alexander Clark Smith
Contributed by Sarah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.