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1. Pallas is a progressive rock band from Scotland. They were one of the bands at the vanguard of what was termed neo-progressive during progressive rock's second-wave revival in the early 1980s (other major acts included Marillion, IQ, Twelfth Night, and Pendragon).
After releasing a self-produced LP entitled Arrive Alive (recorded in Scotland in 1981), Pallas was courted by EMI records (who had just signed contemporaries Marillion) and thrust into the studio with none other than Yes / Emerson, Lake & Palmer producer Eddie Offord to record the LP that would become The Sentinel.
All this boded well for Pallas, but EMI's initial interest in the band waned (EMI perhaps feeling that Marillion had the better potential for mass-market success, and the market may not sustain both bands), as did Offord's enthusiasm for producing the album properly, and when The Sentinel was released in 1984, it was regarded as a compromised affair by all involved (despite sporting what was widely regarded as one of the genre's most beautiful covers ever, illustrated by Patrick Woodroffe). Original singer, Euan Lowson left the band shortly after release.
Pallas recruited new singer, Alan Reed, recruited from Scottish contemporaries Abel Ganz, to mixed success in the late 80's, recording The Knightmoves EP (1985) - featuring the epic "Sanctuary" - and album The Wedge the following year. Disagreements led to the band quitting EMI in 1987, and despite sporadic attempts the band effectively faded from view.
Eleven years later - much to everyone's surprise - the band reappeared with the album Beat The Drum. Now signed to Germany's specialist prog label, Inside Out, there was also a tentative return to live work. Good reviews and a regular revenue stream meant a regular flow of material. 2001 saw the release of The Cross & The Crucible, which heralded a return to more progressive stylings as well as a taste for the gothic. A live DVD/CD package The Blinding Darkness in 2003 served as an effective "greatest hits" collection, and included a surprise guest appearance by original singer, Lowson.
2005 saw the release of The Dreams Of Men, a harder-edged yet still more complex work that rates among the band's best. Hardly the most prolific of bands, they continue to write and perform regularly.
2. Pallas are a post-punk / noise band from Minneapolis, MN
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Cut and Run
Pallas Lyrics
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Knives slash your jugular vein
Cut and Run
There is no escape from the gun
Tongues lie a noose around your neck
"grass stains" seal your fate
Cut and Run
There is no escape from the gun
Nowhere to hide
Run from the gun
Flee for your life
Search, search and terminate
We have read your mind
You are an enemy of the state
Nowhere to run
Nowhere to hide
Run from the gun
Flee for your life
Assassin: "John Doe"
"I have reason to believe you are an enemy of the State,
So, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the State,
I am hereby obliged to terminate your existence"
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The lyrics to Pallas's song "Cut and Run" paint a bleak picture of a dystopian society where the city is overrun with violence and danger. The use of vivid metaphors such as "knives slash your jugular vein" and "tongues lie a noose around your neck" create a sense of hopelessness and desperation. The repeated refrain "there is no escape from the gun" emphasizes the pervasiveness of violence, suggesting that no one is safe from harm.
The lyrics also touch on themes of government surveillance and control. The lines "search, search and terminate / we have read your mind / you are an enemy of the state" suggest that the government is monitoring its citizens and will take violent action against those it deems a threat. The assassin's proclamation that they have the power to "terminate your existence" further reinforces this impression.
Overall, "Cut and Run" delivers a powerful message about the dangers of unchecked violence and oppression. While the lyrics may be bleak, they serve as a warning to listeners about the importance of standing up against injustice.
Line by Line Meaning
Cold city, runs hot with pain
The city feels icy, but is full of agony and suffering
Knives slash your jugular vein
Sharp objects cut through one's neck and cause fatal injury
Cut and Run
Escape quickly and without detection
There is no escape from the gun
Death is inevitable
Tongues lie a noose around your neck
Lies tighten around one's neck like a noose
"grass stains" seal your fate
Evidence or wrongdoing will condemn you
Nowhere to run
There is nowhere to hide or escape
Nowhere to hide
There are no secret places or ways to conceal oneself
Run from the gun
Flee quickly from danger
Flee for your life
Escape to avoid death
Search, search and terminate
Investigate and eliminate any perceived threats
We have read your mind
We know what you are thinking or planning
You are an enemy of the state
You are viewed as a threat to the government
Assassin: "John Doe"
The killer is referred to as 'John Doe'
"I have reason to believe you are an enemy of the State,
So, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the State,
I am hereby obliged to terminate your existence"
The assassin has authority to execute anyone deemed a threat to the State
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Written by: PALLAS
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