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1) Pneuma (1997 - Present) is polish christian hardcore metal band from Tricity (Gdansk-Sopot-Gdynia), Poland formed in 1997.

The Pneuma team was formed in 1997 in the Tri-City. His achievements are over
400 concerts played and 4 records:
- The wind blows where it wants (1998)
- Berakha (2001)
- Kokon (2003)
- One (2007)
Four years after the well-received album "One", the Pneuma band returned with their latest child entitled "Apathy", released by Mystic Production.
"Apathy" is a marathon without a moment of respite, where the insane weight and pace goes hand in hand with the melodious guitar parts and intelligent arrangements.
Cavalcades of riffs, crazy guitar solos, great vocals, original texts and surprising guests (Czesław Śpiewa, Seth, Adam Tkaczyk and others). Recorded for two years in the sweat of the forehead, mixed by Szymon Czech (including Vesania, Rootwater, Riverside) and produced by Kuba Mańkowski (including Blindead, Obscure Sphinx, Mjut). "Apathy" is all the best from the rock tradition and what is the most powerful of modern metal, thrown into one sack, shaken to the limit and poured with fresh, Tri-city sauce.
The album collects very good reviews (Teraz Rock 9/10, Mystic Art 8/10, Metal Hammer 4/5, Rockmetal.pl 9/10).
In September 2011, Pneuma, accompanied by Psychollywood, Brokken Betty and Empire, played an 11-day tour under the slogan "3City Attacks Tour".
Currently, the band is still promoting the new album. On this occasion, a new issue of "U & Ur Hand" hit the radio station which is the cover of Pink.

At the beginning of 2012, the album "Apatia" was nominated for Fryderyk in the "Album of the Year Metal" category.

2) Pneuma (2003 - Present) is a progressive thrash metal band formed in San Jose, Costa Rica in 2003. Their website features downloadable tracks and content: http://pneumametal.com.

Pneuma was founded by four guys with a taste for thrash metal, death metal and experimental rock. The band has had great success in their native Costa Rica receiving various awards and recognitions along the way. The band is composed of Antonio Masis who is the bassist and vocalist for the group. Norman Mena's exceptional drumming instruments give the band the "Thrash" feel while Daniel Vega handles the lead guitar accompanied by Jose Sibaja also on guitar.

Early Years (2002-2004)
In their first couple of years, Pneuma earned a good reputation in the metal and progressive scene, recording in 2004 their first EP A Run Through.

The Awakening Tour (2005-2008)
In 2005, Pneuma went on “The Awakening Tour”, which made a big impact in the Central American metal scene and captured the attention of the local media. In 2006 Pneuma was voted Best Band of the Year by readers of one of the most popular rock websites in the country: La Escapatoria. In that same poll, the band took home Best Local Concert of the Year for their “Awakening Tour” efforts. The band continued playing in 2007, becoming very well known in the underground metal scene. After one failed record contract in 2008, the band decided to play gigs in order to fund their first professional album.

Anomaly / The Second Awakening Tour (2009-Present)
In 2009 Pneuma recorded their album Anomaly at Audio Arte Studios in Costa Rica; they mixed and mastered the record at Sonic Response Productions in Los Angeles, California. Anomaly was released in 2010 along with the video for their song “Dethroned”, drawing great reviews from the national and international metal scene. This led to PNEUMA being chosen as opening act for Metallica and Mastodon, in the Costa Rican leg of their World Magnetic Tour. In this concert Pneuma had a standing ovation and acceptance from more than 30,000 screaming fans (this has been Costa Rica’s biggest concert to date). Pneuma also was one of the opening acts in the Whitesnake/Judas Priest concert recently held in San Jose, with approximately 20,000 plus attendees. In 2011 Pneuma went again on their second “AWAKENING TOUR” through different cities in Costa Rica (rural and urban) and also played different big festivals in front of hundreds and even thousands of people. In the same year Pneuma won “Best Metal Composition” at the ACAM awards (National music awards) for “Anomaly” and also took home honors in “Best Sound Engineering” proving that the band is greatly respected locally by the media and music authorities. Pneuma now has confirmed two International tours in 2011 with the booking agency Rebel Music Productions : Mexico (August) and Europe (September – October).

Wacken Open Air 2011
Pneuma entered the Wacken Metal Masters Competition for a spot in the Wacken Open Air 2011 festival which is held every year in Germany. After a neck and neck race with GOD: The Barbarian Horde from Romania, Pneuma won the 1st place. The competition was based upon which band received the most votes online by Metal fans all over the world. and just won 1st place in a Worldwide online voting contest Metal Masters to earn a spot in this year’s Wacken Open Air 2011. Pneuma released the video of their second single “Crazed Apocalyptic Wave” in October 2011

3) Pneuma Japanese experimental dark drone artist. (1981 - 1995)

Born in Japan.

Member of 多加美 [Takami], Trembling Strain, Senssurround Orchestra

Also Known As 高澤悟 [birth name], Satoru Takazawa [transliteration]

Genres: Dark Ambient, Minimal Synth

Livin' on a Prayer
Pneuma Lyrics

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Tommy used to work on the docks
Union's been on strike
He's down on his luck...it's tough, so tough
Gina works the diner all day
Working for her man, she brings home her pay
For love - mmm...for love

She says: We've got to hold on to what we've got

It doesn't make a difference
If we'll make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot
For love - we'll give it a shot

Ooh, we're half way there
Whoah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear
Whoah, livin' on a prayer

Tommy's got his six string in hock
Now he's holding in what he used
To make it talk - so tough, it's tough
Gina dreams of running away
When she cries in the night
Tommy whispers: Baby it's okay, someday

We've got to hold on to what we've got
'It doesn't make a difference
If we'll make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot
For love - we'll give it a shot

Ooh, we're half way there
Whoah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear
Whoah, livin' on a prayer
Livin' on a prayer

Ooh, we've got to hold on ready or not
You live for the fight when it's all that you've got

Ooh, we're half way there
Whoah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear
Whoah, livin' on a prayer

Ooh, we're half way there
Whoah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear
Whoah, livin' on a prayer

Ooh, we're half way there
Whoah, livin' on a prayer

Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear
Whoah, livin' on a prayer

Overall Meaning

“Livin’ on a Prayer” by Pneuma is a song that captures the early life struggle of two young lovers, Tommy and Gina. Tommy used to work on the docks, but due to the ongoing strike, he finds himself facing tough times. Gina, on the other hand, works at a diner all day to earn a living for her man. The two characters find hope by holding on to their love for each other, although their struggles are difficult. Tommy has to put his guitar in hock, and Gina dreams of running away. However, Tommy comforts her through their tough times and tells her that everything will be okay someday.

The chorus of the song goes on to emphasize the message of holding on to what they have got, which is each other's love. The lyrics mention that it won't make any difference whether they make it or not, but they will give their all for love. The chorus also provides a visualization of hope, as they imply that they are halfway there and will make it if they hold on to each other's hands. The song can be considered an anthem of survival and encouragement that has become popular worldwide.

Line by Line Meaning

Tommy used to work on the docks
Tommy was a dockworker in the past

Union's been on strike
The Union is on strike

He's down on his luck...it's tough, so tough
Tommy is currently facing financial difficulties

Gina works the diner all day
Gina works all day at a diner

Working for her man, she brings home her pay
Gina works hard to support herself and her partner

For love - mmm...for love
She does it all for love

She says: We've got to hold on to what we've got
Gina encourages Tommy to cherish what they have

It doesn't make a difference If we'll make it or not
The outcome of their struggles doesn't matter

We've got each other and that's a lot For love - we'll give it a shot
The couple has each other's love and will try their best to overcome obstacles

Ooh, we're half way there Whoah, livin' on a prayer Take my hand and we'll make it - I swear Whoah, livin' on a prayer
Despite the difficulties, the couple is optimistic and willing to persevere with each other's help

Tommy's got his six string in hock
Tommy pawned his guitar to raise money

Now he's holding in what he used To make it talk - so tough, it's tough
Tommy is having a hard time because he misses his guitar

Gina dreams of running away When she cries in the night Tommy whispers: Baby it's okay, someday
Gina is having a tough time and Tommy comforts her

Ooh, we've got to hold on ready or not You live for the fight when it's all that you've got
The couple must persevere through tough times and stay strong

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