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).
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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.
On the Surface
Opus Lyrics
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- LIKE A SDTEAMBOAT ON THE SEA
LIKE THE ROCKS IN WHISKEY - SODA
- I AM SWIMMIN' ON THE SURFACE
LIKE A WAVE UPON THE OCEAN
- LIKE A LEAF ON A POOL
LIKE THE REASON ON EMOTION
- I AM SWIMMIN' ON THE SURFACE
I'M TRYIN' TO GET CLOSER TO
- I TRY TO BREAK THOSE WALLS
IN VAIN, I PUSH BUT CAN'T GET THROUGH
- I FAIL TO TOUCH YOUR SOUL
I'DLIKE TO SEE INSIDE THE CASE
- I'D LIKE TO FIND WHAT COUNTS
INSTEAD I HIDE BEHIND MY FACE
- I'M DRIFTIN' ROUND AND ROUND
ON THE SURFACE
LIKE A LIGHTBEAM FROMM A MIRROR
- LIKE A HAMMER FROM A STRING
LIKE AN ARROW FROM A HERO
- I'M REBOUNDING FROM THE SURFACE
LIKE A HEAD THROUGH A BRICKWALL
- LIKE A SOUND THROUGH A DEAF MAN'S EAR
LIKE THE TRUTH THROUGH A SICK SOUL
- I CAN'T PIERCE THROUGH THE SURFACE
I'M TRYIN' TO GET...
LIKE A SPIDER ON THE WATER
- LIKE A STEAMBOAT ON THE SEA
LIKE THE ROCKS IN WHISKEY - SODA
- LIKE IDEAS I DON'T AGREE TO
LIKE A TREE TRUNK ON THE RIVER
- LIKE A BOTTLE ON A CREEK
ALIKE DOUBT THAT CAN'T TOUCH BELIEVERS
- I AM SWIMMIN' ON THE SURFACE
RIGHT NOW I MUST GET CLOSER TO
- I HAVE TO BREAK THOSE WALLS
I'LL PUSH AND SHOVE TIL I GET THROUGH
- TIL I CAN FEEL YOUR SOUL
I WANNA SEE INSIDE THE CASE
- I WANNA FIND WHAT COUNTS
I'LL CEASE TO HIDE BEHIND MY FACE
- ENOUGH OR DRIFTIN'ROUND
ON THE SURFACE
The lyrics of Opus's song "On The Surface" convey the struggle of an individual who is trying to connect with someone else on a deeper level but is unable to break through the surface. The first stanza compares the individual's experience of swimming on the surface with different things like a spider on the water or a leaf on a pool. The second stanza portrays the individual's unsuccessful attempts to get closer to the other person, breaking walls and touching their soul but failing to do so. The third stanza continues the motif of rebounding from the surface and highlights the inability to penetrate through it.
The last chorus shows a change in attitude, as the individual is determined to get closer and break down the walls to finally connect with the other person. The song's title, "On The Surface," reinforces the idea of the individuals being stuck at a superficial level, unable to move deeper and connect on a more profound level.
Line by Line Meaning
LIKE A SPIDER ON THE WATER
Comparing oneself to a spider delicately floating on the surface of water
LIKE A STEAMBOAT ON THE SEA
Comparing oneself to a large and powerful steamboat navigating the vast and open sea
LIKE THE ROCKS IN WHISKEY - SODA
Comparing oneself as the main, solid ingredient that mixes together with external and challenging situations or people
I AM SWIMMIN' ON THE SURFACE
Expressing the inability to dive deeper into the core of the problem, staying only on the surface level
LIKE A WAVE UPON THE OCEAN
Comparing oneself to a wave that merely moves back and forth on top of the ocean
LIKE A LEAF ON A POOL
Comparing oneself to a leaf floating on top of a pool, carried away by the wind and water's flow
LIKE THE REASON ON EMOTION
Comparing oneself to a situation where emotional thinking takes over rational thinking, hindering from seeing the whole picture
I'M TRYIN' TO GET CLOSER TO
Expressing the desire to get closer emotionally or intellectually to someone or something
I TRY TO BREAK THOSE WALLS
Attempting to overcome personal or external barriers
I FAIL TO TOUCH YOUR SOUL
Failing to connect with someone on a deeper, spiritual level
I'DLIKE TO SEE INSIDE THE CASE
Expressing the desire to understand the whole situation or problem in-depth
I'D LIKE TO FIND WHAT COUNTS
Searching for what truly matters in a situation or person
INSTEAD I HIDE BEHIND MY FACE
Choosing not to expose oneself on a deeper level and hiding behind mere appearances and surface-level interactions
I'M DRIFTIN' ROUND AND ROUND
Feeling aimless and without direction, seemingly going around in circles
LIKE A LIGHTBEAM FROMM A MIRROR
Comparing oneself to a light beam that reflects back from a mirror
LIKE A HAMMER FROM A STRING
Comparing oneself to a hammer that rebounds after hitting a string
LIKE AN ARROW FROM A HERO
Comparing oneself to an arrow that bounces back after being shot by a hero
I'M REBOUNDING FROM THE SURFACE
Feeling as though one is continually bouncing back and forth on the surface without ever achieving deeper insight or connection
LIKE A HEAD THROUGH A BRICKWALL
Using a powerful image to convey the difficulty of penetrating through a barrier
LIKE A SOUND THROUGH A DEAF MAN'S EAR
Expressing the difficulty of trying to communicate with someone who refuses to listen or understand
LIKE THE TRUTH THROUGH A SICK SOUL
Using a metaphor to convey the difficulty of conveying truth to someone who is unwilling or unable to receive it
I CAN'T PIERCE THROUGH THE SURFACE
Expressing the inability to penetrate beyond the shallow outer layer of a situation or person
LIKE A TREE TRUNK ON THE RIVER
Comparing oneself to a tree trunk that only floats on top of the river without ever assimilating into the flow
LIKE A BOTTLE ON A CREEK
Comparing oneself to a bottle that drifts along without any control or direction
ALIKE DOUBT THAT CAN'T TOUCH BELIEVERS
Comparing the inability to penetrate deeper to the capacity of doubt that cannot touch those with unwavering faith
RIGHT NOW I MUST GET CLOSER TO
Expressing the urgent need to establish a deeper emotional or intellectual connection with someone or something
I HAVE TO BREAK THOSE WALLS
Feeling the need to overcome barriers, whether internal or external
I'LL PUSH AND SHOVE TIL I GET THROUGH
Expressing a determination to overcome obstacles by pushing and never giving up
TIL I CAN FEEL YOUR SOUL
Expressing the desire to connect on a deeper level with someone, to understand their essence and character
I WANNA SEE INSIDE THE CASE
Reiterating the desire to understand a situation, problem or person in depth
I WANNA FIND WHAT COUNTS
Reiterating the importance of finding and understanding what truly matters in a given situation or person
I'LL CEASE TO HIDE BEHIND MY FACE
Renouncing the pattern of hiding behind mere appearances and choosing to reveal oneself to others
ENOUGH OR DRIFTIN'ROUND
Feeling the need to break free from the pattern of aimlessly floating on the surface and instead connect on a deeper level
ON THE SURFACE
A recurring phrase used to emphasize the difficulty of penetrating beyond the surface level and connecting on a deeper level with someone or something
Contributed by William B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mark Serour
Great tune by a great band!
Matias Geneyro
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