1. Onward from Oslo was the fir… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands known as Onward:
1. Onward from Oslo was the first Norwegian straight edge hardcore band to release a record. The band was formed in the summer of 1990. Their 6-song debut 7" EP was released in 1991 on Crucial Response Records. In 1993 they released the full-length "In A Different Place" on the same label. Shortly after the band broke up but reformed in 1995. In 1997 they released their best-selling record, the "These Words Still Pray" 12" EP. Onward split up again in 1999. Members from Onward also played in Amulet, Contention, Washington Disease, Sportswear, Hands Tied, Sportswear, Damage Control, Enforcer, DieDieDie & Common Cause.
2. Onward was a power metal band hailing from the US. They formed in 2000 and split up in 2007.
In Due Time
Onward Lyrics
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A year ago I felt the same
Trapped in a lost situation
And solutions are too complicated
One more year will pass again
The hourglass just starts to end
The time I need lays before me
To kill my never-ending story
In due time, sands won't fall
May the moment freeze so I can take time to keep
I'll see
What is ever-moving
closer seemed so far away
In time - tomorrow will become today
What is left behind forever is too far away
In time - the past will only stay
In time - all that's left is my stone name
One more tear just fell today
A tear that tries to wash my pain
Wasted in a useless location
Not in mind was this dull vocation
One more tear will pass again
A wishful thought my only friend
So much time I have now before me
I'll start to write my unknown story
(repeat chorus)
(solo)
In due time sands will fall
When my moment comes
I'll keep the time that I need
To have
Tomorrow what was ever moving closer is now here today
In time - I'll forget my lonely days
No sorrow - I have left behind forever my void-filled days
In time - the past will breathe my name
Tomorrow - gone away and moving onward to better days
In time - I'll laugh the nights away
No sorrow - try for now to see forever my glory-filled days
In time - all time will know my name
In time - in time we'll see the end
The lyrics to Onward's song "In Due Time" deals with the theme of time and its impact on our lives. The first stanza talks about the passing of time, and how it can feel like we are trapped in a never-ending cycle. The line "trapped in a lost situation" speaks to a feeling of helplessness that comes with feeling like you are stuck in a situation that you cannot control. The following line "and solutions are too complicated" seems to suggest that sometimes the answers to our problems are not readily apparent and may require significant effort to uncover.
The second stanza continues this theme of time, as the lyrics reflect on how distant the future can seem when we feel like we are standing at the present. However, the lyrics also speak to the fact that time moves quickly, and before we know it, what once seemed far off is now right in front of us. The line "What is left behind forever is too far away" speaks to the idea that sometimes we hold onto things from our past that we cannot change, and it is crucial to let go of those things to move forward. The chorus repeats "in due time" and "sands won't fall," suggesting that there is a limited amount of time to accomplish what we need to and that we need to make the most of our time.
Overall, the lyrics of "In Due Time" have a reflective tone, encouraging the listener to take control of their life and make the most of their time. It speaks to the idea that time is both a fierce enemy and a valuable commodity that needs to be treasured.
Line by Line Meaning
One more year just past today
Reflecting on the passing of another year
A year ago I felt the same
Recognizing a cyclical pattern of feeling stuck
Trapped in a lost situation
Feeling helpless and without direction
And solutions are too complicated
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to find easy answers
One more year will pass again
Acknowledging the inevitability of time moving forward
The hourglass just starts to end
Feeling a sense of urgency as time begins running low
The time I need lays before me
Recognizing that there is still time to make things happen
To kill my never-ending story
Wanting to put an end to a pattern of feeling stuck
In due time, sands won't fall
Believing that there is still time to change things
May the moment freeze so I can take time to keep
Wanting time to stand still so as to savor the present moment
I'll see
Remaining hopeful for better things to come
What is ever-moving
Reflecting on the relentless march of time
closer seemed so far away
Feeling as though time is slipping away
In time - tomorrow will become today
Believing that things will change with time
What is left behind forever is too far away
Feeling that the past is unattainable
In time - the past will only stay
Realizing that the past cannot be changed
In time - all that's left is my stone name
Accepting that one's legacy is all that remains
One more tear just fell today
Recognizing emotional pain
A tear that tries to wash my pain
Crying to try to find relief
Wasted in a useless location
Feeling stuck in an unfulfilling situation
Not in mind was this dull vocation
Knowing that this is not what one truly wants
One more tear will pass again
Acknowledging the cyclical nature of emotions
A wishful thought my only friend
Hoping for better things to come
So much time I have now before me
Feeling that there is still time to change things
I'll start to write my unknown story
Beginning to chart a new course in life
When my moment comes
Believing that one's time will come
To have
Wanting to achieve one's goals
Tomorrow what was ever moving closer is now here today
Believing that things can change quickly
In time - I'll forget my lonely days
Looking forward to a better future
No sorrow - I have left behind forever my void-filled days
Believing that one has moved past difficult times
In time - the past will breathe my name
Knowing that one's legacy will come from the past
Tomorrow - gone away and moving onward to better days
Feeling that a better future is possible
In time - I'll laugh the nights away
Looking forward to a more joyful future
No sorrow - try for now to see forever my glory-filled days
Choosing to focus on the positive
In time - all time will know my name
Believing that one's legacy will live on
In time - in time we'll see the end
Recognizing that everything has an end
Contributed by Zachary S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
greengwie
thanks for posting this great band.. great album.. too bad they didn't keep it up
LSDMizery
loooove this band saw em live a few years ago when they were at november to dismember
Peter Kumke
Fantastic CD!!! Michael Grant sounds great!!!
Μιχάλης Νταλάκος
Υπερτρισμέγιστος δίσκος!
oneyouh8
@LSDMizery I had high hopes for this band. I attended that fest as well, I still have the footage from their set.
patrick house
You need to post The Next Triumph songs. That is the most epic songs on this album.
KARMACHOSIS
That broad is confusing. I do it all my own way.