1) a Hungarian hard rock band … Read Full Bio ↴There are four bands named Pandora's Box:
1) a Hungarian hard rock band formed in 1980
2) a Jim Steinman studio group, formed in 1989
3) a Philippine nu metal heavy metal band featured in the MusikMAX BICOL compilation CD.
4) a Psytrance duo from Argentina producing darkish sounds.
1)In 1979 Gyula Vikidál left the legendary band P.Mobil and entered Dinamit. A year after Sándor Bencsik "Samu" (lead guitars) and István Cserháty "Pityi" (Hammond organ) left P.Mobil as well and formed a new band named Pandora's Box after the title of a Procol Harum. The
other members were singer Varga Miklós, drummer István Szabó and bassist József Sáfár "Öcsi" who used to play in the band V'73.
Their first single was released in 1981 entitled Halálkatlan/A bolond. In 1982 they released their first album under the title P.Box with the tracks: Másnak szól, Egérszerenád, Éjféli szekér, Dödöle, Hölgyválasz, Szupergép, A levél, Nekem ne mondd, A bolond. That year they gave a big concert at Budapest Sport Arena together with the famous bands Edda and Karthago.
In 1983 Miklós Varga left the band to be the singer of a Swedish-Hungarian band called Safari. Meanwhile the band Dinamit broke up, so it was obvious to choose Vikidál Gyula as the new singer.
They soon released their second single which contains one of their biggest hit A zöld, a bíbor és a fekete written in honour of the great guitarist Radics Béla who tragically died in 1982.
In the August of 1983 the greatest Hungarian rock opera István A Király written by Szörényi Levente and Bródy János in which the two singers played the two main caracters, and gained great success with it.
Their next album entitled Kő kövön contains the following songs: Soha nem elég, Ingajárat, Maradj a vonalban, Fantomlány, Valami Rock and Roll, A zöld, a bíbor és a fekete, Engedj, Az ideges, Vágtass velem (Kő kövön), and the next year the band was invited to play together with the bands Iron Maiden and Motörhead in Budapest.
They released their third album Ómen in 1985, but with two new members, Zselencz "Zsöci" László on bass from Edda and Pálmai Zoltán who also played in the bands P.Mobil and Hobo Blues Band. Ómen contains the following songs: Ómen, Bukott angyal, Éjszakai Vágta, Szűz a máglyán, Árulók kapuja, Átok és ígéret, Pandora tánca, Névtelen hős.
Vikidál Gyula left the band to be an actor and play in musicals, and in 1987 Bencsik Sándor "Samu" died suddenly, the circumstances to his death are still misty.
After 13 years Cserháty István recalled the band in 2001 with new members singer Koroknai Árpád, guitarist Sándor József "Günter", bass player Ferenczy Tibor and drummer Bodó Tamás. The new album was released in 2002 entitled Reményre Ítélve wich contains the following tracks: Múlt és jelen, A szerelem ára, Fantomlány (az eredeti dal újrafeldolgozása), Nekem az éj, Legyek az első, Semmi nem lesz jobb, Álmodj!, Hódítás, Milyen legyen?, Óriás és törpék, Van -e még?, Várj még!, Az én filmem, Árnyék. They were invited to play together with Deep Purple and Europe in Hungary.
They also released a DVD filmed in 2001's Sziget Festival in Budapest, which contains 4 songs in English as bonus tracks.
On the 4th of August 2005 they released their last album Pangea, with the songs Veled múljon el, Csak az ég, Pangea, Ezer év, Láss az én szememmel, R'n'r az égig, Szél, Másik srác, Dőljön le a fal, Jégkorszak and Még egy perc.
Sadly soon after the release of their last album Cserháty István "Pityi" died on the 21st of August 2005. He had been suffering from cancer since the beginning of the year, he spent a long time in hospital and left it for some days only to record the Hammond parts on the new album.
After his death the band gave some concerts with Krisztián Szabó on keyboards, but could not cope with the lack of "Pityi" who used to be not only the keyborad player but the manager and boss of the band as well. They gave their last concert on the 11th of November 2006 in Budapest then closed Pandora's Box forever.
Information translated from the Official Site http://pbox.hu.
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2) In 1989, Jim Steinman gathered a group of female singers and formed the one-album band Pandora's Box. Band members were Ellen Foley (who had already played Wendy in 1977's Neverland workshop production and sung with Meat Loaf in Bat Out of Hell), Holly Sherwood (former Fire Inc.), Elaine Caswell, Gina Taylor and Jim Steinman himself.
The album was released along with a video, directed by Ken Russell, for "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" (later covered as a hit by Céline Dion), but a planned tour was scrapped. The album was not released to the United States originally. Sales for the album were modest, though Steinman continues to be very proud of it. Many fans and critics consider it one of his best works. The track "Original Sin" was recycled and featured prominently in the musical show Tanz der Vampire. The album's final track "The Future Ain't What It Used to Be" was re-recorded for the MTV movie of Wuthering Heights starring Erika Christensen.
In 1994, singer Taylor Dayne covered a slightly reworked version of "Original Sin" on the soundtrack of the movie version of The Shadow. Meat Loaf also covered "Original Sin" on his 1996 album Welcome to the Neighborhood.
3) PANDORA's BOX is a heavy metal (nu metal) band based in Naga City, Camarines Sur in the Philippines.
PANDORA’S BOX is composed of:
* Arnel Astrera, Cedric Boňaga and Jerwin Malapitan on vocals
* Derek Buquid on bass
* Bon Quinto on drums
* Michael Canonizado on guitar
* Raymond Azul on guitar
* John Paul Mayores on keyboards
Songs included in MusikMAX BICOL compilation CD:
- In Sepia
- The Tryst... In the Seduction of (n)
Good Girls Go To Heaven
Pandora's Box Lyrics
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It's not the only pain of the night
You're burning up in your bed, you got a fever of love
And there's not an anti-body in sight
Hey Jenny, Jenny
Why are you crying?
There's a beauty of a moon in the sky
You never lift your head and look so high
You don't have a lot
But it's all that you got
And you can turn it into more than it seems
Give it a shot
Fantasize every movement and
Imagine every inch of your dream
No one said it had to be real
But it's gotta be something you can reach out and feelIt ain't right
It ain't fair
Castles fall in the sand
And we fade in the air
And the good girls go to heaven
But the bad girls go everywhere
Good girls go to heaven
Bad girls go everywhere
Somebody told me so
Somebody told me now I know
Every night in my prayer
I'll be praying that theGood girls go to heaven
But the bad girls go everywhere
When the sweat is sizzling on your skin in the dark
And you're desperate now for somewhere to turn
Every muscle in rebellion
Every nerve is on edge
And every limb has been erotically burned
Hey Johnny, Johnny
Why are you shaking?
When a boy should do whatever he can
You've been nothing but an angel
Every day of your life
And now you wonder what it's like to be damned
You don't have a lot
But it's all that you've got
And you can turn it into more than it seems
Give it a shot
Fantasize every movement and
Imagine every inch of your dream
No one said it had to be real
But it's gotta be something you've been wanting to feelIt ain't right
It ain't fair
Castles fall in the sand
And we fade in the air
And the good boys go to heaven
But the bad boys go everywhere
Good boys go to heaven
Bad boys go everywhere
Somebody told me so
Somebody told me now I know
Every night in my prayer
I'll be praying that the
Good boys go to heaven
But the bad boys go everywhere
Every time I try and dream you
I can't believe how hard it's been to
Conjure up your face and trace your body in the air
All the seconds go on forever
But the thirds and the fourth ones are even better
Every time I do it just a little bit longer
Every time I dream it's just a little bit stronger
Than real life
No one said it had to be real
But it's gotta be something you can reach out and feelIt ain't right
It ain't fair
Castles fall in the sand
And we fade in the air
And the good girls go to heaven
But the bad girls go everywhere
Good girls go to heaven
Bad girls go everywhere
Somebody told me so
Somebody told me now I know
Every night in my prayer
I'll be praying that the
Good girls go to heaven
But the bad girls go everywhere
The lyrics of "Good Girls Go To Heaven" by Pandora's Box touch on themes of desire, longing, and breaking free from societal expectations. The opening lines depict a restless night, with the wind howling and the singer burning up with a fever of love. This fever represents a passionate desire that cannot be quenched. It is likened to a disease for which there is no cure, symbolized by the absence of any antibodies.
The first verse addresses a character named Jenny, who is portrayed as sheltered and unwilling to look beyond the confines of her life. Despite not having much, the lyrics encourage her to embrace her imagination and dreams, to fantasize and reach for something more. The chorus emphasizes the dichotomy between good girls and bad girls, suggesting that while good girls may be destined for heaven, bad girls have the freedom to go anywhere they please.
The second verse introduces Johnny, who is also depicted as leading a virtuous and restrained life. He is urged to break free from his angelic image and explore the forbidden. Similar to Jenny, he is encouraged to embrace his desires and dreams, to let go of societal expectations. The lyrics convey a sense of rebellion and the pursuit of a deeper, more fulfilling experience.
Line by Line Meaning
When the wind is howling through your window pane
When life becomes turbulent and uncertain
It's not the only pain of the night
There are deeper emotional struggles beyond external hardships
You're burning up in your bed, you got a fever of love
Consumed by intense passion and desire
And there's not an anti-body in sight
Unable to resist or suppress these feelings
Hey Jenny, Jenny
Why are you crying?
Addressing someone who seems distressed
There's a beauty of a moon in the sky
Despite pain and sadness, there is still beauty in the world
But I guess when you've been leading such a sheltered life
Having limited experiences and perspectives
You never lift your head and look so high
Lacking the curiosity or openness to explore beyond one's comfort zone
You don't have a lot
But it's all that you got
Possessing limited resources, but cherishing what one has
And you can turn it into more than it seems
Finding potential and value in what may initially appear insignificant
Give it a shot
Fantasize every movement and
Imagine every inch of your dream
Encouragement to dream big, envision every detail, and take a chance
No one said it had to be real
But it's gotta be something you can reach out and feel
Dreams don't need to be tangible, but they should evoke genuine emotions
It ain't right
It ain't fair
Castles fall in the sand
And we fade in the air
Life can be unpredictable, and even the strongest foundations can crumble
And the good girls go to heaven
But the bad girls go everywhere
The conventional and restrained may find solace, but those who take risks and explore thrive
Good girls go to heaven
Bad girls go everywhere
Reiterating the idea that those who defy societal norms and expectations find freedom
Somebody told me so
Somebody told me now I know
Every night in my prayer
I'll be praying that the
Seeking guidance and searching for answers in the belief system
Good girls go to heaven
But the bad girls go everywhere
The dichotomy between those who conform and those who explore
When the sweat is sizzling on your skin in the dark
Referring to moments of intense passion and physical connection
And you're desperate now for somewhere to turn
Feeling a strong need for guidance or support
Every muscle in rebellion
Every nerve is on edge
And every limb has been erotically burned
Experiencing a heightened state of arousal and desire
Hey Johnny, Johnny
Why are you shaking?
Addressing someone who seems fearful or anxious
When a boy should do whatever he can
Challenging traditional gender roles and expectations
You've been nothing but an angel
Every day of your life
Previously adhering to societal expectations and always being good
And now you wonder what it's like to be damned
Desiring to break free from restrictions and experience a different, more rebellious life
Realizing the constraints and limitations of one's sheltered existence
But it's all that you've got
And you can turn it into more than it seems
Acknowledging limited possibilities but emphasizing the potential for growth and transformation
No one said it had to be real
But it's gotta be something you've been wanting to feel
Emphasizing the importance of experiencing desires and emotions, even if they're not tangible
Castles fall in the sand
And we fade in the air
Highlighting the transient nature of achievements and existence
And the good boys go to heaven
But the bad boys go everywhere
Echoing the previous sentiment for girls but now directed towards boys
Good boys go to heaven
Bad boys go everywhere
Reiterating that those who defy norms and take risks find freedom and fulfillment
Every time I try and dream you
I can't believe how hard it's been to
Conjure up your face and trace your body in the air
Struggling to envision someone and recreate their presence
All the seconds go on forever
But the thirds and the fourth ones are even better
Indicating that fleeting moments can be cherished, but subsequent ones are more satisfying
Every time I do it just a little bit longer
Every time I dream it's just a little bit stronger
Than real life
Dreams and fantasies offer more intensity and excitement than everyday reality
No one said it had to be real
But it's gotta be something you can reach out and feel
Reiterating the idea that dreams need to evoke tangible emotions and sensations
It ain't right
It ain't fair
Castles fall in the sand
And we fade in the air
Highlighting the transient and unpredictable nature of life and its outcomes
And the good girls go to heaven
But the bad girls go everywhere
The contrast between those who conform and those who explore and live freely
Good girls go to heaven
Bad girls go everywhere
Emphasizing that those who defy expectations and societal norms find freedom and fulfillment
Somebody told me so
Somebody told me now I know
Every night in my prayer
I'll be praying that the
Finding solace and guidance in prayer and spirituality
Good boys go to heaven
But the bad boys go everywhere
The dichotomy between those who conform and those who explore
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIM STEINMAN
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