In 1971, the band collaborated with composer Luis Enriquez Bacalov for Concerto grosso per i New Trolls, which is generally regarded as their best release. Further personnel changes and a move to a heavier rock sound resulted in the band splitting in two, legal disagreements over the use of the name, and the formation of Ibis and New Trolls Atomic System (with two albums each). By 1975, the parties had reconciled enough to come back together under the original name for Concerto grosso n°2.
Since that time, the band has broken up, reformed with varying personnel, and tried a variety of styles. New Trolls members have been involved in a variety of other bands, including Latte e Miele, Nuova Idea, Nova, and De Piscopo.
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New Trolls Lyrics
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A poor player that strts and frets
His hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more;
It is a tale
Told by an idiot,
Full of sound and fury
Signifing nothing.
An idea is a flashing fire
In the land of our dark desires
And you're never tired
Like a bird you are trying to use
Your broken wings
To open the cage
To cross the nigh
To pass over the bridge
And fly away
The first set of lyrics is an excerpt from William Shakespeare's play, Macbeth. The lines express the shortness and insignificance of life. The singer compares life to a walking shadow, which is a fleeting and empty presence. They also compare human life to a poor actor who performs for a brief time and then disappears. The singer suggests that life is like a tale told by an idiot, with lots of noise and commotion but ultimately lacking in meaning or substance.
In contrast, the second set of lyrics is an expression of hope and determination. The lines suggest that ideas, like flashing fires, can ignite in our hearts and give us a purpose. The singer compares themselves to a bird with broken wings, struggling to break free from a cage and fly away. Despite the difficulties and obstacles they face, the singer is determined and tireless in their pursuit of freedom.
Overall, the two sets of lyrics express opposite views of life. The first set emphasizes the negative aspects of life, while the second set focuses on the positive and hopeful aspects. The juxtaposition of these two themes creates a sense of contrast and depth in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Life's but walking shadow
Life is brief and fleeting, like a shadow.
A poor player that struts and frets
A human being is like an actor on a stage, worrying and struggling in vain.
His hour upon the stage
Throughout one's life, there is a limited time to make an impact.
And then is heard no more
Once someone's life ends, their voice fades into nothingness.
It is a tale
Life is a story.
Told by an idiot
But it's a senseless and foolish story.
Full of sound and fury
Full of loud and meaningless noise.
Signifying nothing
Without any real significance or purpose.
An idea is a flashing fire
A creative idea is a spark that ignites a flame.
In the land of our dark desires
These ideas are born in our deepest, most private thoughts.
And you're never tired
The pursuit of these ideas is exhilarating and never-ending.
Like a bird you are trying to use
We are like birds attempting to fly with broken wings.
Your broken wings
Our flaws and imperfections prevent us from reaching our full potential.
To open the cage
We strive to break free from limitations and restrictions.
To cross the night
We aim to overcome the dark and uncertain times in our lives.
To pass over the bridge
We seek to transcend barriers and move beyond our limits.
And fly away
To ultimately soar to new heights and achieve our goals.
Contributed by Noah W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.