1. A Hungarian progressive and h… Read Full Bio ↴The are at least 8 artists called Omega
1. A Hungarian progressive and hard rock band
2. An alias of techno musician Naoki
3. A Lithuanian pop group
4. An American rapper
5. A dubstep artist
6. A British metal band
7. A Greek black/thrash/speed metal band
8. A Dominican mambo singer
9. A Chilean rapper
10. An Italian black/avantgarde/ambient metal band
1. Omega is one of the most successful Hungarian rock bands. Formed in Budapest, Hungary in September, 1962 by the winds player László Benkő on vocal, piano and flute and János Kóbor as a lead singer and rhythm guitarist, they initially performed covers of British and American rock songs, with frequently changing the lineup of members. In 1967 Tamás Mihály came on bass, Gábor Presser joined on keyboards and began writing original music for the band (in 1968 György Molnár became a lead guitarist), releasing three LPs before leaving the band with József Laux, a drummer from 1962, to form Locomotív GT. These first albums were heavily influenced by the music of The Beatles, but they also looked forward to the band's future more progressive, space-rock style. After Presser and Laux's departure, the band found a new drummer (Ferenc Debreceni came from group Neoton Familia) and pointed Benkő as the main keyboardist, creating the current lineup, which has remained the same for over 30 years:
* János Kóbor ("Mecky"), lead vocals
* György Molnár ("Elefánt"), guitars
* László Benkő ("Laci"), keyboards, vocals
* Tamás Mihály ("Misi"), bass, vocals
* Ferenc Debreceni ("Ciki"), drums
This lineup of Omega released ten more albums from 1972 to 1987. Many of these were released both in Hungarian and in English, in the hopes of generating wider interest in their music. However, the contents of the English albums often differed from their Hungarian counterparts, sometimes assembling tracks from several different albums and nearly always changing the song order. Following a few years of inactivity, the band reunited in 1994, with former member Gábor Presser joining them at concerts and contributing several tracks to 1995's Trans And Dance.
Omega has achieved modest international success through releases in multiple languages, and tours in England and Germany in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Their 1969 song "Gyöngyhajú lány" became an international hit, and was later covered by Scorpions on a 1995 live release, with new lyrics and the title "White Dove" (the Hungarian title officially was translated as "Pearls In Her Hair").
Omega's latest (16th) Hungarian studio release is 2006’s Égi jel ("Celestial Sign"), and their latest English release is 1996's Transcendent. In spring and summer of 2006, they performed their "EurOmega 2006" tour, including concerts in Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Germany.
2. Omega is pseudonym of Naoki Maeda. Omega's only song is MAX 300, a techno song. See also: Naoki
3. Omega is a Lithuanian pop group
4. Omega is a rapper from Brooklyn, New York
5. Dubstep artist named Omega
6. A NWOBHM band from London, released "The Prophet" in 1985.
7. A black/thrash/speed metal band, from Thessaloniki, Greece, now relocated to Kolbotn, Norway.
Formed in 2005 and having released, up to now, two demos and two full length albums, called "Second Coming, Second Crucifixion" (2010) and "The Hell Patrol" (2013). Official Facebook page.
8. Omega is a Dominican mambo singer alias "El Fuerte".
9. Omega is a rapper from Chile
10. Omega is a Italian Black Metal, Avantgarde and Dark Ambient band from Rimini.
High On The Starway
Omega Lyrics
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It ain’t no love story just a simple song
My hands were bound up by rings of cigar smoke
My mind was lost and tangled in a haze of dope
No chance tha someone could have turned and held me back
Stardust, groupies, high dreams: they didn’t bring me back
I knew that everybody had to pay a price I just got nothing to lose: I don’t take no advice
High on the starway, high on the starway
No parking place ont he line
High ont he starway, high on the starway
You’ve got to match with the time
I’ve been to far-out places where you’ve never been
Near to the shining sun behind the golden screen
The sun’s glare will blind you, will blind your very eyes
You’d have to fight hard if you want the winner’s price
I’ll shake the stardust from my cold and weary feet
Go tread the milky way where many roads may meet
I’ll turn my sun-scarred face high up to the sky
The weight of planets is the reason I can’t fly.
High ont he starway, high on the starway
No parking place ont he line
High ont he starway, high on the starway
You’ve got to match with the time
The lyrics to Omega's song "High On The Starway" depict the journey of a musician in the entertainment industry. The singer reflects on their early days, knowing that success would take time and effort. It is not a glamorous love story but rather a straightforward account of their experiences. The mention of rings of cigar smoke and being lost in a haze of dope reveals the indulgences and distractions that come with fame.
The singer acknowledges that no one could have saved them from these temptations. Stardust, groupies, and high dreams didn't offer any solace or bring them back to reality. They understand that success always comes at a price, but they have nothing to lose and refuse to take advice. The repetition of "high on the starway" suggests the exhilaration and intoxication of being in the limelight.
The lyrics go on to describe the singer's journey to places beyond ordinary reach, near the shining sun behind a metaphorical golden screen. However, they warn that the sun's glare will blind those who seek fame and success. One must fight hard and be determined to achieve the winner's prize. Despite the hardships and weariness, the singer is determined to shake off the stardust and tread the milky way, where different paths may intersect.
Ultimately, the weight of the planets (symbolizing responsibilities and challenges) prevents them from flying freely. They turn their face high up to the sky, accepting the limitations of their position while still striving to match their actions with the demands of the ever-changing times.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was starting out I knew it would be long
From the very beginning, I was aware that my journey would be arduous and time-consuming.
It ain’t no love story just a simple song
My experiences and adventures aren't about romance, but rather they are captured in a straightforward and uncomplicated melody.
My hands were bound up by rings of cigar smoke
The indulgence in smoking cigars obstructed my ability to take hold of things and move forward in life.
My mind was lost and tangled in a haze of dope
I found myself in a confused state of mind, entangled in a cloud of drugs.
No chance that someone could have turned and held me back
There was no possibility for someone to intervene and prevent me from progressing on my chosen path.
Stardust, groupies, high dreams: they didn’t bring me back
Despite being surrounded by the allure of fame, adoring fans, and ambitious aspirations, they couldn't bring me back to reality.
I knew that everybody had to pay a price
I understood that each person had to face consequences or make sacrifices in their pursuit of success.
I just got nothing to lose: I don’t take no advice
Having nothing to lose, I disregarded any advice given to me because I charted my own course and decisions.
High on the starway, high on the starway
Elevated on the path to stardom, soaring towards success.
No parking place ont he line
There is no stopping or settling along this journey; one must keep moving forward.
You’ve got to match with the time
To succeed, one must adapt and synchronize with the current trends and demands.
I’ve been to far-out places where you’ve never been
I have visited extraordinary and unconventional locations that you have yet to explore.
Near to the shining sun behind the golden screen
In proximity to the prominent spotlight and allure of fame found in the entertainment industry.
The sun’s glare will blind you, will blind your very eyes
The dazzling and overwhelming brightness of success has the potential to blind and distort one's perception.
You’d have to fight hard if you want the winner’s price
To attain the rewards of triumph, one must exert immense effort and battle against formidable challenges.
I’ll shake the stardust from my cold and weary feet
I will rid myself of the glamour and illusions associated with fame and restore a sense of reality to my exhausted and fatigued self.
Go tread the milky way where many roads may meet
I will venture into unpredictable paths of possibilities, where various opportunities intertwine like the galaxies in the Milky Way.
I’ll turn my sun-scarred face high up to the sky
I will raise my face, marked by the trials and tribulations of chasing the sun, towards the heavens above.
The weight of planets is the reason I can’t fly
The burden of immense expectations and responsibilities prevents me from soaring freely like a bird.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Benkő László, Debreczeni Ferenc, Kóbor János, Mihály Tamás, Molnár György, Várszegi Gábor
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