Odyssey is a name of at least nineteen acts:

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1) A New York based U.S. billboard charts scored dance act.
2) A U.S. psychedelic rock group
3) A Swedish progressive metal band by Dan Swanö
4) A German eurodance project
5) A Greek project name used by Vangelis
6) A U.S. drum & bass producer
7) A later name of a band called Oracle
8) A U.S. Motown album by a pop group from 1972
9) A Brent Smedley (Iced Earth's drummer) solo group
10) A Polish electronica/ambient project
11) A Brazilian hardcore band
12) A Romanian folk-rock band
13) A Pakistani progressive metal band
14) A South African heavy metal band who released an album in 1991, Odyssey.
15) An instrumental progressive metal band
16) Melodic hardcore band from France http://odysseytheband.bandcamp.com/
17) A US thrash metal band that has released two albums.
18) An Australian metal band
19) A US eurobeat producer

1) They were first formed as a family band in 1968, as The Lopez Sisters, with Carmen Lopez, Lillian Lopez and Louise Lopez. Carmen dropped out, Tony Reynolds (a Manilla native) was recruited and the name was changed to Odyssey. After performances in New York clubs, they hit it big in 1977 with the soft disco cuts Native New Yorker and Easy Come, Easy Go. Their music had a subtle Caribbean feel and, while their U.S. hits soon dried up, they had continued success in the UK, before the group fell apart. Other hits included: Going Back To My Roots, Inside Out, Use It Up And Wear It Out and If You're Looking For A Way Out.

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2) A defunct psychedelic rock band from New York, USA. Lion Records' Setting Forth album of 1969 is the only album release by Odyssey. Less than 100 copies were originally pressed and even if one wanted to buy a copy at the time it was nearly impossible to find as it came in a plain white sleeve. ... Consequently, the original 1969 album is one of the ten rarest US psychedelic albums. Louis Yovino on lead vocals and Vincent Kusy on keyboards with Dennis Pennaga (guitar), Ray Lesch (bass) and John Willems (drums) ... signed to Organic Productions, part of the Richmond Organization, the label were completely at a loss as how to produce and market a rock band. ... Having supported many major headlining acts in their time (at one memorable gig they supported Procol Harum and totally confused the audience by playing their own tripped out version of A Whiter Shade Of Pale which the headline act didn't include in their set) the band called it a day in late 1974 with several members reuniting in the more classically progressive band Cathedral.
The sound is rightly described in the album's sleeve notes (written by keyboardist Vinny Kusy) as "the quintessential dictionary definition of the New York brand of sixties psychedelia - strong harmonic vocals, heavy swirling organ and infused with inspired fuzz guitar". ... Tracks like Church Yard and the cover of Janis Ian's Society's Child are the equal of anything on the first Vanilla Fudge album.

3) A progressive metal band from Sweden, consisting of Dan Swanö (Nightingale / Edge of Sanity) and Lord K. (The Project Hate / Deadmarch / Dark Funeral).

4) A eurodance project from Germany created and produced by Martin Koppehele and Giorgio Koppehele. It featured the vocalist Lisa Cash.
Odyssey released several singles such as "Riding On A Train", "Talk to Me" or "Move Your Body".

5) A pseudonym of Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou (Vangelis), when accompanied by guitarist Silver Koulouris (ex-Aphrodite's Child) and vocalist/songwriter Robert Fitoussi (aka F.R. David).

6) A pseudonym of Simon Donohue, a drum & bass producer on Good Looking Records and 720 Records started producing music at the age of 14, using 4 track tape machines, guitars and drum machines. At the age of 18 he landed a job as a recording engineer at a commercial recording studio. From there he entered the world of electronic music. He soon joined forces with Andy Smith and formed the Sunrise Society which went on to produce a number of Detroit Techno style EP's on London's Pacific Records. In 96 Simon went solo and started producing Drum'n'Bass under the name of Odyssey. His first D&B track Expressions was released on 720 records/ Logical Progression 2. Expressions quickly gained anthem status. While working at the recording studio ... an African percussion band inspired Simon to learn to play congas and percussion. This in turn, led to the production of a track called Ritual. Ritual was a fusion of D&B and manic African percussion which crossed over into all areas of the D&B scene being played by Blame, Goldie, Doc Scott and the rest of the MetalHeadz crew. Simon also produced more jazz influenced downtempo tracks for Good Looking Record's sub labels such as Earth and Cooking Records.

7) A newer name of a band formerly known as Oracle.

8) A U.S. group which released “Odyssey” (1972, Motown), with Royce Jones (lead vocals), Billy Pierce (vocals), Kathleen Warren (piano, vibes, vocals), Don Dacus (guitars), Don Peake (guitars), Warner Schwebke (bass) and Gene Pello (drums). The album includes two classic 70s singles: Our Lives Are Shaped By What We Love and Battened Ships.

9) The solo band for Iced Earth's drummer Brent Smedley, and his brother and former Oracle guitarist Kent Smedley

10) An electronica/ambient project from Polish electronic musician Tomasz Pauszek (known also as RND).

11) A defunct Brazilian hardcore band that ended in 2005 and released two albums: "Eleven reasons to live, eleven reasons to die" and "Fighters".

12) A Romanian folk-rock band ( http://www.trupa-odyssey.ro ) [FREE DOWNLOAD album http://orasulsuceava.ro/f/arta/muzica/odyssey/(2007)_Odyssey_-_Piatra_de_hotar.zip ]

13 A Pakistan progressive metal band.

14) Odyssey, a defunct metal band from Johannesburg, South Africa, existed in the early 90's. They only recorded one album, titled Odyssey and released it in 1991. They did begin recording material for a second album, there is a song floating about called '' Guilty''. The band consisted of Brin Addison (Lead Guitar & Vocals), Neil Ford (Bass), Lawrence Bailey (Drums) and Deangersmith (Rhythm Guitar). Odyssey disbanded shortly after the new recordings began due to politics in the band and with the label. Three of the members, Dean, Brin & Neil, went on to form a band called 2 Dogs Funking. In 2021, Brin Addison remastered and released their 1999 release as 'Odyssey (30-year anniversary)'.

15) An instrumental progressive metal band from Spokane, WA, formed in 2007. They are currently unsigned. There are 2 albums and a EP available at their bandcamp: http://odysseyspokane.bandcamp.com.

19) See Odyssey Eurobeat

It Will Be Alright
Odyssey Lyrics

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I'm not in love with you
You said to me
You'll always be my friend
But that's where the story ends
So I think that no-one can love me
I swear to keep to myself
And never need anyone else

Oh no and now
You want to be loved by me again

I know love can come and go
One day it's yes
Then one day no
I know second chances
Don't fall from the sky
I love you
Stray with me tonight
And it will be alright

Indecisions ture can drive you wild
My heart's staring me in the face
The pain can never be erased
It scares me into runnin' like a child
Now I hear in your eyes
They say you have led

Oh no and now
You want to be loved by you again

Come and go
Come and go

First it's yes
Then it's no.

Overall Meaning

The song "It Will Be Alright" by Odyssey speaks about the complexities of romantic relationships, particularly when it comes to second chances. It is a song about indecisiveness and fear of getting hurt again. The first verse sets the scene for the song, with the singer saying that they are not in love with their ex-partner anymore, but now the ex-partner wants to be loved again. The singer expresses their fear of being hurt again and their resolve to never need anyone else.

The chorus has a more optimistic tone, with the singer acknowledging that love can be fleeting and that second chances are rare. They say that they love their ex-partner, and invite them to "stray" with them tonight, implying a hope for reconciliation. The chorus ends on a positive note, saying that it will be alright.

The second verse focuses on the fear and indecision that comes with the possibility of a second chance. The singer acknowledges that their heart is telling them one thing, but their fear is pushing them in the opposite direction. They express their fear of being hurt again, comparing themselves to a scared child. The chorus is repeated, continuing the theme of love being unpredictable but having the potential for healing.

Overall, "It Will Be Alright" is a song about the complexities of love and the fear of being hurt, but also about the hope for reconciliation and the potential for healing.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm not in love with you
The singer clearly states that they do not feel romantically or emotionally attached to the person they are speaking to.

You said to me
The singer is responding to something the other person said to them.

You'll always be my friend
The other person has made it clear that they only view the singer as a friend and nothing more.

But that's where the story ends
The other person's feelings for the artist do not extend beyond friendship, and any hope of a romantic relationship is gone.

So I think that no-one can love me
The artist has internalized the rejection, and has convinced themselves that they are unlovable.

I swear to keep to myself
The singer has resolved to avoid the pain of rejection in the future by closing themselves off to the idea of love.

And never need anyone else
The singer believes that they do not need human connection to be happy or fulfilled.

Oh no and now
The artist expresses their shock and surprise at what comes next.

You want to be loved by me again
The other person has had a change of heart, and is now expressing romantic interest in the artist.

I know love can come and go
The artist recognizes that romantic relationships can be volatile and unpredictable.

One day it's yes
The other person's feelings for the singer were once romantic and enthusiastic.

Then one day no
But those feelings have since evaporated.

I know second chances
The singer acknowledges that the other person is offering them a second chance at romance.

Don't fall from the sky
But this opportunity is not a given, and must be seized and nurtured in order to flourish.

I love you
The singer expresses their feelings for the other person.

Stray with me tonight
The artist invites the other person to spend time with them romantically.

And it will be alright
The artist believes that things will work out in the end, and that they can overcome their past pain and make a go of a new romantic relationship.

Indecisions ture can drive you wild
The singer notes that being indecisive can be emotionally painful and stressful.

My heart's staring me in the face
The singer is grappling with their own feelings and desires.

The pain can never be erased
The artist acknowledges the hurt they have experienced in the past, and recognizes that it will always be a part of them.

It scares me into runnin' like a child
The artist admits that the possibility of romantic rejection is overwhelming and triggers a fear response for them.

Now I hear in your eyes
The artist is interpreting the other person's body language and their unspoken feelings.

They say you have led
The singer thinks that the other person has been the one leading them on, and confusing their romantic signals.

Come and go
The artist repeats their earlier observation that relationships can be fleeting and unpredictable.

First it's yes
Feelings of romantic interest and attachment can be sudden and passionate.

Then it's no.
But just as easily, those feelings can vanish and lead to rejection and hurt.

Writer(s): Willis Alta Sherral, Graydon Jay, Foster D

Contributed by Lila P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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