1. An Austrian pop-rock g… Read Full Bio ↴There are many artists with the name Opus:
1. An Austrian pop-rock group.
2. A dubstep/grime artist.
3. A Yugoslavian progressive rock band from Belgrade.
4. An English Heavy Melodic Instrumental band.
5. The Martin County High School nationally renown concert choir.
6. A Romanian grunge/stoner rock band.
7. A progressive heavy metal band from Bangladesh.
8. A funk/soul band
9. A psychedelic rock band from Netherlands.
10. A breakbeat artist.
1. An Austrian pop-rock group which was formed in 1973. In 1984 they released Live Is Life which topped the charts in many countries, and a live recording of the song even made the Top 40 in the USA in 1986. It remains popular as a sing-along song for crowds at sports events in Europe. A cover version was also performed by the Slovenian band, Laibach.
Opus is still active, but have not enjoyed the same success since Live Is Life, and are generally considered a one-hit wonder. They also had success with some other songs in Austria, Germany and Switzerland, but not in "non-German-speaking" countries.
The Finnish ice hockey team, Tappara, has the song Live Is Life as it's goal song.
LP's Discography:
- Daydreams (Album, 1980)
- Eleven (1982)
- The Opusition (1982)
- Up And Down (1984)
- Solo (1985)
- Opus (1987)
- Magical Touch (1990)
- Walkin' On Air (1992)
- Love, God & Radio (1993)
- The Beat Goes On (2004)
- Opus Magnum (2020)
2. A dubstep/grime artist and a professional violinist Bill Harpum. He is famous for his Sharpie EP.
Discography:
- Marbles (EP, 2017)
- Methodist (EP, 2018)
- Sharpie (EP, 2018)
- Mindapple (EP, 2018)
- Crumble (EP, 2019)
- This Damn Feeling (EP, 2020)
3. A Yugoslavian progressive rock band from Belgrade formed in 1973 (sometimes is called Opus 1).
The members included Miodrag Okrugić on keyboards, Dušan Prelević on vocals, Slobodan Orlić/Dušan Ćućuz on bass, Ljubomir Jerković on drums and a variety of guitar players.
They have released one single Dolina Bisera and one LP Opus 1 in 1975, and disbanded two years later.
4. An unsigned English Heavy Melodic Instrumental band which formed in 2000.
Opus formed in early 2001 and debuted a year later with their 6 track (non-instrumental) EP Questions. After a year and a half of touring in and around London and supporting bands such as The Datsuns, Kid Galahad and The blueprint Opus decided to perform an instrumental one off show in their local area Frimley. Much of their set was improvised and the band played their set with total belief in what they were doing that night. From that day Opus have only ever performed instrumental sets.
In 2004 they went on to record their self-titled 30 minute long, one song self-released EP OPUS. They have since gone on to develop their distinctive style of heavy, yet melodic instrumentation and have been working to create new material. Sample Aura is the bands 3rd studio EP and was released on 10th March 2006. They recorded a free track called Antipathy which could be downloaded from their official site.
Their influences can be found in artists such as Tool, Mogwai and King Crimson.
Official Website Myspace
5. The Martin County High School nationally renown concert choir. Located out of Stuart, FL. It has been under the direction of Ronald L. Corbin for 26 years. Over the years, Opus has performed and won top honors all over the country. Most recently sweeping competitions in Chicago, Honolulu, London, and Seattle. The choir is based out of Stuart from Martin County High School.
6. A Romanian grunge/stoner rock band with hardcore and punk-rock influences. It was formed in 2001.
7. A progressive heavy metal band which was formed in 2008 in Bangladesh. They are: Raisul Hasan (Vox), Poneer VAI aka M.K. Khan Majlish (Guitars), Elahi aka Fazly Elahi (Guitars), Piklu Bhai-ex aurthohin (As Guest/Guitars), Sanjay (Bass), Rafee (Drums).
They have released two tracks on two compilations (KOBI & BIJOY MICHIL).
Myspace
8. A funk/soul band which was previously called Coke. The members were: Ruben Perez, Ariel Hernandez, Victor Rodriguez, Jose Rubio, Cesar Godinez, and Paul Garcia.
Under this name they have re-released a self-titled Coke as Opus in 1972, released another self-titled record in 1973, a single Tu Amor No Esta / Beware in 1974 and a compilation Lo Mejor De Opus En El Español in 1975.
9. A psychedelic rock band from Netherlands. They were: Erwin Musper, Jo Robeers, Frans Theunisz, and Chrit Mandigers.
They have only released four 7": Baby Come On / Angela Grey (1969), Master Of My Fate / Cucumber Sandwiches (1970), Gotta Get High / A Bas L'etat (1970), and Ohio Sun / Down In The Valley (1972).
10. A breakbeat artist. Only a single Defiance (1992) was released.
Again and Again
Opus Lyrics
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The torture in your brain
You have to stop it, stop it now
Show them how to fight
You have to stop it, stop it now
Time is on your side
Again and again
You have to stop it, stop it now
Show them how to fight
You have to stop it, stop it now
Time is on your side
And in your heart, so make a start
And time will tell if heaven or hell
If our song is right or wrong
Give it up to stuff your head with TV-news
Daily terrors and political errors
East and west 'till you're getting your rest
Give it up, give it up now
Try to change your color, join the yellows
The good ones, the better ones once again now
Yellow is the future or it comes
Again and again
The torture in your brain
You have to stop it, stop it now
Show them how to fight
You have to stop it, stop it now
Time is on your side
Again and again
The torture in your brain
You have to stop it, stop it now
Show them how to fight
You have to stop it, stop it now
Time is on your side
And in your hand, so make an end
With all your lies, you pretty guys
It's not too late to change your traits
Give it up to trust in what politicians say
You'll have to pay they promise you
It will come true but they never do
Give it up, give it up now
Try to change your color, join the yellows
The good ones, the better ones once again now
Yellow is the future or it comes
Again and again
The torture in your brain
You have to stop it, stop it now
Show them how to fight
You have to stop it, stop it now
Time is on your side
Again and again
The torture in your brain
You have to stop it, stop it now
Show them how to fight
You have to stop it, stop it now
Time is on your side
The lyrics of Opus's "Again and Again" are a call to action against societal issues and political corruption. The repetition of "again and again, the torture in your brain" highlights the constant bombardment of negative news and propaganda that can be overwhelming for individuals. The lyrics encourage the listener to take a stand and "stop it now," taking control of their thoughts and actions.
The lines "Try to change your color, join the yellows" reference the Chinese cultural revolution, where citizens were encouraged to stop supporting the "black" capitalist ideology and instead support the "red" communist ideology. However, Opus suggests joining the "yellows," indicating a neutral stance and promoting collaboration and unity rather than division and extremism.
The lyrics also criticize politicians and their empty promises, urging the listener to "give it up" and not blindly trust their words. The phrase "It's not too late to change your traits" encourages personal growth and improvement, emphasizing that change starts with the individual and can have a ripple effect on society as a whole.
Overall, "Again and Again" serves as a reminder to take ownership of our thoughts, actions, and beliefs, and to fight against corrupt systems rather than accepting them as inevitable.
Line by Line Meaning
Again and again
Repeatedly, over and over
The torture in your brain
The suffering in one's mind, the constant distress
You have to stop it, stop it now
It's time to end the suffering, take action now
Show them how to fight
Teach others to fight, to take control of their own lives
You have to stop it, stop it now
This is an urgent matter, it needs to be addressed now
Time is on your side
There is still time to make a change
And in your heart, so make a start
Begin with your own inner desires, what you truly want
And time will tell if heaven or hell
Only time will reveal the outcome of your choices
If our song is right or wrong
Whether the message we're portraying is true or false
Give it up to stuff your head with TV-news
Stop consuming media that only brings fear and negativity
Daily terrors and political errors
The constant bombardment of negative news and political scandals
East and west 'till you're getting your rest
Even when you're sleeping, your mind is still being affected by the media
Give it up, give it up now
It's time to let go of the negativity
Try to change your color, join the yellows
Change who you are, join the positive side
The good ones, the better ones once again now
The ones who value positivity and hope
Yellow is the future or it comes
Choosing to be positive will create a better future
And in your hand, so make an end
End the cycle of negativity in your own hands
With all your lies, you pretty guys
Stop deceiving others with your false charm
It's not too late to change your traits
It's never too late to change who you are
Give it up to trust in what politicians say
Stop believing the empty promises of politicians
You'll have to pay they promise you
There will always be a price to pay for false promises
It will come true but they never do
Politicians rarely follow through with their promises
Again and again
Repeating the urgent message
The torture in your brain
The constant suffering
You have to stop it, stop it now
End the suffering immediately
Show them how to fight
Teach others to take control of their own lives
You have to stop it, stop it now
It's an urgent matter
Time is on your side
There is still time to make a change
Contributed by Hudson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@doctoritalo
Excellent. It promotes Mental Health ❤👏
@manuelfurber5470
One of the best 80's albums!! good for you Pedro Perez, and thanks for sharing.
@TeAcecho
No la oía desde los 80'S, cuando Opus vino a México y tuvieron una presentación en TV. Qué recuerdos, gracias
@alejandroalvarez5259
Excelente! De lo mejor de los 80's.
@ketin79
Lo estaba buscando desde el Festival de Viña 85 Ó 86