There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Pink was a late 1980s new wave band from Japan. Members included Yutaka Fukuoka (vocals/guitar), Hajime Okano (vocals/bass), Atsunobu Yakabe (vocals/drums), Hoppy Kamiyama (vocal/keyboards), Steve Eto (vocals/percussion), and Hidehiro Shibuya (vocals/guitars) Osamu Sakasai (vocals/guitars).
2) Pink was an alias of Manfred Linzner, a computer game music composer/demoscene artist & co-creator of the AHX tracker format.
1.) The band Pink formed as a collaboration between ビブラトーンズ (Vibratones) member Yutaka Fukuoka and Hero member Hoppy Kamiyama. The two were joined by Hajime Okano, Kamiyama's fellow bandmember in the rock group ショコラータ (Gun Blast). Atsunobu Yakabe, Osamu Skasai, and percussionist and former model Steve Eto rounded out the lineup.
The group released the singles 砂の雫 (Drops of Sand) and プライベートストーリー (Private Story) in 1984. Pink self-produced their first self-titled album, PINK, May 25, 1985 under their "MOON Records" label.
The band went on to release 光の子 (Child of Light) in February 1986 and two more albums, PSYCHO-DELICIOUS and CYBER in 1987.
At this point, the growing popularity of Pink caught the attention of major record labels. Hoppy Kamiyama would land a two-album deal with Toshiba EMI. The deal would end badly for Kamiyama after production of his critically acclaimed work was cut due to low sales. He would then go on to form his own labels, God Mountain (named for the English translation of his Japanese surname) and God Ocean.
It was the British record label, RIME that produced PSYCHO-DELICIOUS. The English-language single, 英語版 (Soul Flight) was also released under RIME.
Sony Epic produced the 1987 album Daydream Tracks.
The band returned to independent production in 1988 for Final Mix. In 1989, Osamu Sakasai took over on guitars for Red & Blue.
Each member of the band was an established musician in their own right and they continued to work on solo projects while involved with Pink. Finally, Steve Eto left the band in 1988 to pursue his own interests, leading to the eventual collapse of Pink and the end of production of new material.
Pink continues to tour today with lineups consisting of varying members of the original group as well as support artists. In March 2002, they released a greatest hits compilation The Best of Pink.
Former members of Pink pursue solo careers and have since joined groups such as Halo, Quadraphonics, Rael, Flesh, Pugs, ONTJ, and マダムピラニア (Madame Piranha). Kamiyama continues to run God Mountain and God Ocean.
2.) Germany-based Manfred Linzner writes music mainly for handheld consoles. He worked in-house at Vicarious Visions.
His work has appeared on such games as the 2000 PC version of Tomb Raider and Spider-Man, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, and the Iridion series of games. His firm Shin'en provides audio outsourcing services for Nintendo WiiWare and Nintendo DS games. They also offer freelance music services for web sites and developers.
Linzner has cited Vince DiCola, composer of the 1986 Transformers The Movie soundtrack, as one of his influences.
Linzner has been known to work under the handle Pink.
Waiting For Love
Pink Lyrics
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Help her to carry on
Breaking down all the years
Wondering how she got here
She drifts through the sky
Counting the reasons why
How my life turns so fast
All the changes and all the mistakes
Foolishly laughing at things that
Words that she said
She looks to the stars
Breaking time to follow the heart
Her world is falling apart
And the turning of every new page
A book on a shelf that is there to remain
Breaking the walls as she's tearing them down
As she is starting to drown
[Chorus]
She's waiting for love
She's waiting, waiting for love
She's waiting, waiting for love
She's waiting, waiting too long
She prays to the gods
Telling how she needs someone
Help me find where I am today
Life is looking very gray
All the changes and all the mistakes
Foolishly laughing at things that
Everything that she says
[Chorus]
I'm waiting for a new day to rise
Conversations to make sense to me in my mind
I need someone to lift me right up from my feet
And I want it, and I need it
And I ?
And all the changes I've made
And I remember the words that you never say
[Chorus]
She looks to the sun
The lyrics to Pink's song "Waiting for Love" tell the story of a woman who is struggling with her past and present, and is waiting for someone to help guide her out of the darkness she feels enveloped in. The first verse sets the tone by describing the woman looking to the sun for guidance and strength to carry on, as she reflects on the years that have led her to this point in her life. She feels lost and confused, wondering how she arrived at this difficult place.
The second verse continues with the woman drifting through the sky, trying to make sense of the reasons why her life has turned out the way it has, and remembering all of the mistakes she has made. As she looks to the stars and follows her heart, she feels the weight of the world on her shoulders, and her world starts to fall apart. The turning of each new page represents a new struggle she faces, and the walls she has built around herself start to crumble as she starts to drown.
The chorus repeats the woman’s plea for love to uplift and guide her: "She's waiting for love, waiting too long." She prays to the gods to help her find her way, feeling lost and alone in the grayness of her life, as she reflects on all the changes and mistakes she has made. She is waiting for a new day to rise, for conversations to make sense in her mind, and for someone to lift her up from her feet.
Overall, "Waiting for Love" is a song that speaks to the universal human experience of feeling lost and alone, and searching for hope and connection with others. The lyrics are raw and honest, offering a glimpse into the struggles that many people face in their daily lives.
Line by Line Meaning
She looks to the sun
She seeks hope and optimism in life, possibly as a way to cope with tough times she's experiencing.
Help her to carry on
She desires support and assistance to keep going through whatever challenges she's facing.
Breaking down all the years
She is reflecting on her past and likely seeking to understand how events and choices led her to where she is now.
Wondering how she got here
She is questioning how her life has turned out and what factors have influenced her current circumstances.
She drifts through the sky
She may feel like she is floating or adrift in life, without a clear sense of direction or purpose.
Counting the reasons why
She is trying to make sense of things by considering multiple factors that may have contributed to her situation.
How my life turns so fast
She is expressing a sense of being overwhelmed by how quickly things have changed or progressed in her life.
Remembering all of the past
She is recalling events and memories from earlier in life, perhaps in an attempt to find meaning or closure.
All the changes and all the mistakes
She acknowledges the many transitions and poor decisions that have shaped her life.
Foolishly laughing at things that
She may have made poor choices in the past and is now able to recognize the humor or absurdity in some of them.
Words that she said
She may be reflecting on hurtful or regretful things she has said to others.
She looks to the stars
She is seeking guidance or inspiration from something greater than herself, such as a higher power.
Breaking time to follow the heart
She may be taking a chance or pursuing a passion that requires her to break free from established routines or norms.
Her world is falling apart
She is experiencing major changes or upheavals that threaten her sense of security or stability.
And the turning of every new page
She is anticipating or experiencing changes, transitions, or unknowns that feel like turning to the next page in a book.
A book on a shelf that is there to remain
She may feel trapped or hopeless, unable to escape her situation or make significant changes to her life.
Breaking the walls as she's tearing them down
She is actively challenging barriers or obstacles that have constrained her or kept her stuck in her life.
As she is starting to drown
She feels overwhelmed, hopeless, or endangered by her situation.
She's waiting for love
She desires connection, intimacy, or support from another person, which may help her overcome her challenges or difficulties.
She's waiting, waiting for love
She emphasizes the importance of love as something she needs in her life.
She's waiting, waiting too long
She may express frustration or urgency at how long it is taking to find the love or connection she desires.
She prays to the gods
She may appeal to a higher power or divine source for guidance, support, or hope.
Telling how she needs someone
She is expressing her desire or longing for another person to be with her, support her, or love her.
Help me find where I am today
She may be lost or struggling to understand her current circumstances and seeks guidance or clarity.
Life is looking very gray
She may feel like her life lacks color, vibrancy, or hope, and is focused on the negative or bleak aspects of the world.
I'm waiting for a new day to rise
She is hopeful or optimistic that things will get better, and is looking forward to positive change or opportunities.
Conversations to make sense to me in my mind
She may struggle with communication or understanding people's intentions or feelings, and hopes for greater clarity or connection with others.
I need someone to lift me right up from my feet
She desires a strong, supportive connection with another person, someone who can be a source of stability or comfort.
And I want it, and I need it
She expresses a strong desire or longing for this type of connection or support.
And I ?
This line is incomplete and could be interpreted in various ways. It may suggest uncertainty, confusion, or a question that remains unanswered.
And all the changes I've made
She may reflect on the changes she has made or the progress she has achieved, even in the face of adversity or obstacles.
And I remember the words that you never say
She may have unfulfilled needs or desires from others that are currently unspoken, and she is recalling moments where she felt unsupported or unheard.
[Chorus]
This line indicates repetition of the preceding verse(s) and emphasizes the importance or impact of the lyric content.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alecia B Moore, Brian S Macleod, Eric N Schermerhorn, Linda Perry, Paul Aloysious Ill
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