1. Pallas is a progressive… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than 1 band called Pallas:
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
https://dropmedium.bandcamp.com/album/12
Falling Down
Pallas Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
We’re aspirational creatures there’s no doubt
Living in our brutal cities, nurture an inhuman race
Perish the weak, only the strong will last the pace
The sick and hungry all cry out
But nobody cares to hear them shout..
Our world is falling down
Falling down…
We're out of control we’re falling down
Spinning round falling down….
Smack a child and hope that it will learn
Close your minds again, and we will burn
Arrogance can make us crazy, science is a blinding light
Open your eyes listen to your heart to know what’s right
The dark dictators parade their might
Listen to your heart to know what’s right
Our world is falling down
Spinning round
Falling down…
We're out of control we’re falling down
Spinning round falling down….
Now the lunatics rise again
The lyrics to Pallas's song "Falling Down" speak to the state of humanity and society as a whole. The opening lines, "Domes of crystal spires of light reach out," suggest a utopian society with aspirations towards greatness. However, it is quickly revealed that the reality is far from perfect. Humanity has become "inhuman" in its treatment of the weak and vulnerable, with the line "Perish the weak, only the strong will last the pace" highlighting the mindset of survival of the fittest that has become prevalent in society.
The chorus "Our world is falling down/Spinning round/Falling down…" reinforces the sense of chaos and instability in the world. The verse "Smack a child and hope that it will learn/Close your minds again, and we will burn" speaks to the theme of ignorance and division in society. The belief that physical punishment and narrow-mindedness are the answer to solving problems is both flawed and destructive.
The final lines, "Now the lunatics rise again/Listen to your heart to know what's right," suggest that there is still hope for humanity if individuals choose to follow their inner moral compass rather than fall prey to the darkness and chaos around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Domes of crystal spires of light reach out
We have grand ambitions and desires, even if they seem impossible.
We’re aspirational creatures there’s no doubt
Humans have a natural inclination to aspire towards a better future.
Living in our brutal cities, nurture an inhuman race
Our way of life has made us inhumane, and we prioritize efficiency over compassion.
Perish the weak, only the strong will last the pace
Our society values strength over compassion, and the weak are left behind.
The sick and hungry all cry out
Those who are suffering are desperately asking for help.
But nobody cares to hear them shout..
Despite their cries for help, most people are indifferent to their suffering.
Our world is falling down
The state of our world is deteriorating rapidly.
Spinning round
Our world is in a constant state of flux and change.
Falling down…
Our world is collapsing in on itself.
We're out of control we’re falling down
We have lost control over our lives and our world, and it is rapidly getting worse.
Smack a child and hope that it will learn
We often resort to violence in order to teach lessons, even if it is not effective.
Close your minds again, and we will burn
If we continue to ignore other perspectives and refuse to listen, we will face the consequences.
Arrogance can make us crazy, science is a blinding light
Being too confident in our abilities and knowledge can lead to negative consequences, as it can blind us to other possibilities.
Open your eyes listen to your heart to know what’s right
We need to be open-minded and use our intuition to make the right decisions.
The dark dictators parade their might
Unjust leaders are taking advantage of their power.
Now the lunatics rise again
Dangerous and unstable individuals are gaining power and influence.
Contributed by Nathaniel A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.