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.
Keep Your Mind
Opus Lyrics
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What can I do with all these memories I know
Drivin' me crazy
Livin' too long in one single dream
What should I do, I wanna wash away my past
Drivin' me crazy
To yourself, girl
Keep your mind to yourself
Keep your mind, girl
To yourself, girl
Keep your mind to yourself
Well, I remember fifteen years ago
Spells were used to transform me so
Drivin' me crazy
Perhaps it may be that my mind is wrong
Of what in others minds could be just fine
Drivin' me crazy
Keep your mind, girl
To yourself, girl
Keep your mind to yourself
Keep your mind, girl
To yourself, girl
Keep your mind to yourself
I cannot see what is in your mind
Asking, talking, squeezing, using, judging you
Drivin' me crazy
Gimme a chance and you can get what you want
A moment of joy is no wasted time
Drivin' me crazy
Keep your mind, girl
To yourself, girl
Keep your mind to yourself
Keep your mind, girl
To yourself, girl
Keep your mind to yourself
Keep your mind, girl
To yourself, girl
Keep your mind to yourself
Keep your mind, girl
To yourself, girl
Keep your mind to yourself
Keep your mind, girl
To yourself, girl
Keep your mind to yourself
Keep your mind, girl
To yourself, girl
Keep your mind to yourself
Keep your mind, girl
To yourself, girl
Keep your mind to yourself
The lyrics to Opus's song Keep Your Mind explore the themes of personal identity, memory, and perception. The singer is struggling to make sense of their memories and the way they have shaped their view of the world. They address these concerns to the devil, perhaps symbolizing an inner struggle with their own demons. The repetition of the phrase "driving me crazy" emphasizes the torment the singer is experiencing as they try to reconcile the past with the present.
The line "Keep your mind, girl, to yourself" may be interpreted as a warning to the singer to guard their thoughts and emotions, to be cautious in revealing themselves to others. The second half of the song seems to suggest that the singer is also concerned with what others may be thinking, as they express a desire to understand and connect with others while also fearing "judging" and "using" others.
Overall, the lyrics to Keep Your Mind have a dark and introspective quality. They expose the vulnerability and uncertainty that can accompany the search for personal meaning and identity.
Line by Line Meaning
I ask the devil in the darkness of my room
In my private moments, I wonder about the dark and confusing parts of my past
What can I do with all these memories I know
I am troubled by my memories and don't know how to deal with them
Drivin' me crazy
My heavy thoughts and emotions are taking a toll on my mental health
Livin' too long in one single dream
My life feels stagnant and unchanging, like I am trapped in a dream
What should I do, I wanna wash away my past
I want to let go of my past and move forward, but I don't know how
Keep your mind, girl
Mentally protect yourself and your thoughts
To yourself, girl
You should be the only one with access to your thoughts
Well, I remember fifteen years ago
I recall a significant event from my past
Spells were used to transform me so
Someone used magic or trickery to change me in some way
Perhaps it may be that my mind is wrong
I question my own thoughts and beliefs, wondering if they are misguided
Of what in others minds could be just fine
I worry that something I see as a problem is not a problem for others
I cannot see what is in your mind
I cannot comprehend your thoughts and feelings completely
Asking, talking, squeezing, using, judging you
My attempts to understand you may unintentionally harm you
Gimme a chance and you can get what you want
If you allow me to help you, I can provide you with what you desire
A moment of joy is no wasted time
Taking the time to experience happiness, even briefly, is worthwhile
Contributed by Ellie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@neideweingrill
Loved the movie! Congrats!!!
@chrisodell5894
Cool as ever. Opus forever.
@mrkarmann
...einfach nur der pure Wahnsinn...diese Nummer hat den wahren Groove..."just Keep Rockin'"...=:o)
@jerryonspeed
Todgeiler Song! Diese Version ist genauso gut wie die von der "Live is life"-LP aus den 80ern. Opus sind eh sträflichst unterbewertet!Cheers, Jerry
@jerryonspeed
Hab' noch vergessen, Herwig Rüdisser noch ein Extra-Lob auszusprechen! Der Mann hat ja absolut nichts von seit Stimmkraft verloren! Einfach nur klasse!
@siegfriedlunghammer5963
AH WAHNSINN DER HAT ES IN SICH WELTSTIMME HEUTE NOCH
@wolfjelinek
Das kleine Kind auf denn Schultern bin ich 😂