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1) Ramp (1977-U.S.) Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists that share this name:

1) Ramp (1977-U.S.)

A group that was based in Cincinnati and also an acronym for "Roy Ayers Music Productions," Ramp released one album in 1977 that didn't do all that much upon its release. However, decades later, as appreciation for anything bearing the mark of jazz-funk legend Roy Ayers has increased, the album has become a revered rare groove classic. Supported by the excellent "Daylight" and a version of Ayers' "Everybody Loves the Sunshine," two anti-gravity soul/jazz-funk pearls, the rare album has been known to fetch extremely high prices among collectors. (It was reissued on CD in Japan in early 2007.) The group — bassist Nate White, drummer John Manuel, guitarist Landy Shores, and vocalists Sibel Thrasher and Sharon Matthews — folded after the album's release.

2) Ramp (1989-Portugal)

This new adventure would gain shape when Ricardo invited Rui, an old school friend, to take on the role of vocalist. From that moment on, hours and hours were spent in a friend’s garage rehearsing and composing. Their effort would soon pay off, when they went on stage of Rock Rendez-Vous, a mythical venue in Lisboa, putting on a Show that captured the media and critics’ attention due to RAMP’s mind blowing music and passionate performance. By that time, Sapo, their previous bass player, had already joined the band, which had adopted a more exigent posture than ever.
Motivated by the excellent reviews of their live shows and a constantly growing public demand, RAMP focused their efforts for what would be their first recording - a demo tape that would be used to pursue a record deal.

In 1992 RAMP’s first record “Thoughts” (a Mini LP with six songs) hit the market through the Multi-National Polygram and three video-clips arose from the album: ‘Try Again’, ‘Last Child’ and ‘Thoughts’.
Unanimously acclaimed by the Press as the truly break-through act of the past few years in Portugal, this record definitely marked the beginning of a new era in the Portuguese modern music world. Soon after the release, they recorded three more new songs to allow the release of “Thoughts” in CD format.
However, for RAMP the live shows were always their favorite place, where they could truly express themselves and connect with the audience. Their reputation as excellent musicians and intense performers lead them to be invited to play as the opening act of “Sepultura” in the “Pavilhão Dramático de Cascais”. The outcomes of that particular show exceed all expectations and forever changed the view of having Portuguese bands as opening acts of International artists.

In 1995 the Independent Label “UL IV” released RAMP’s second album “Intersection”, revealing their maturity through a powerful and balanced production. As a result, the record stormed the Portuguese Sales Charts - something that never happened before to a Portuguese Metal Band - and got extensive video play with “All men taste hell”, their first single and video. But RAMP also harvested, throughout the world, excellent reviews and media coverage such as in “Burn” and “Madball” in Japan, “Metal Head” and “Rock Brigade” in Brazil or “Mindview” and “Hard Force” in Belgium, just to name a few.

“EDR” was recorded in Nottingham, England, in the Square Studios and was produced by Simon Efemey. It was released in late 1998, showing a much solid RAMP with an astonishing ability to create great songs. ”Hallelujah” and “Old times” were the chosen video-clips and ”For a While” became a radio hit, featuring in the Top Ten of Radio Comercial, one of the biggest Portuguese National Broadcasting Radios.
“Revolution on Tour” was also a success, reaching its highest point with the recording of a live album, the first of its kind for a Portuguese Metal Band.

The release of the double album “Ramp...Live” in late 1999, captured the band’s essence, portraying them as a collective that feels at home playing live, face to face with the audience.
The album gathers 18 tracks of their three original albums and it was recorded on their 10th Year Celebration Show, from which they took footage that would be later used for the new “How” video-clip.
Songs like “Dawn”, “Hallelujah”, “How” (EDR); “Black Tie”, “All Men Taste Hell”, “Through” (Intersection); “Behind the Wall”, “Out of this World” (Thoughts), are moments of creative madness that reach a whole new dimension live. It also includes a brutal cover version of the Bangles’ very own “Walk Like an Egyptian”. “Ramp…Live” is a historical document that travels throughout the career of the best and most successful Metal Band of Portugal.

In 2001 appeared in the compilation/tribute to Tarantula "20 anos de Tarantula" with the cover of "Light beyond the dark" (A compilation of portuguese bands playing Tarantula´s songs for their 20th carrer anniversary)

RAMP’s fifth CD “Nude” is a part of a lifetime filled with experiences, a challenge in which one finds a band stripped of prejudice and frontiers, unveiling their inner selves, and taking full responsibility for all production aspects.
With Licensement by Paranoid Record and distribution by Universal, tracks like ‘Alone’ (the first single and video-clip), ‘Clear’ or ‘Around’ manifest a more refined sonority, leaning on bold and subtle arrangements. And also a due note to the outstanding graphic design that wraps the package.

In 2005 RAMP release this EP where we can find a cover version of Duran Duran’s ‘Planet Earth’ alongside another cover version, this time “Anjinho da Guarda” (“Little guardian angel”), from acclaimed Portuguese artist António Variações, that was made specifically for a Cartoon Series on SIC Radical - where its video-clip gets considerable airplay. There is also a new song “You make me”. Yet again, the band takes charge of production and include in the CD a multimedia section packed with different surprises. The EP was set for sale exclusively on the Tour and via website, reaching nearly break of stock.

3)Ramp (Germany)

Ramp is a collective of German musicians, making music in the vein of the Berlin school of electronic music. Frank Makowski and Steve Parsick are joined by Lambert Ringlage and Martina Fantar in various studio and concert sessions.

Using a wide range of synthesizers, samplers and sequencers, Ramp adds an original and fresh touch to the history of German electronic music, with a deep and dark ambient sound, similar to Tangerine Dream and Radio Masacre International.

4) Ramp (Estonia)

Pop band from the 80's

Clear
Ramp Lyrics

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I swallow hate from your betrayal and face deception flood
Surrounded by the truth that things will never return
Again, the same it's not what used to be
Now it's a new reality
Now things are turning clear

I've followed you until the end believing every word
For me you where the sanity against the most absurd

A guide, a friend
An honest understand
A faithful healing Holy land

So insane
Now I break
...and try to turn things...
Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear

I know that I have made mistakes but that's the way it is

I don't deny that somehow I have made you shed some tears
But all I keep it's what I can't forget
You're give up, my regret

Thrown away
Now I face
... That I must turn things...

Clear
Clear
Clear
Clear

Thrown away
Now I face
... That I must turn things...

Clear
Clear

Clear
Clear

Overall Meaning

In Ramp's song Clear, the lyrics tell the story of betrayal and facing the reality of deception. The songwriter expresses the struggle of coming to terms with the fact that things will never return to what they used to be, and that the person they trusted and followed until the end was not who they thought they were. The lyrics express feelings of heartbreak and regret with lines like "I swallow hate from your betrayal and face deception flood" and "I don't deny that somehow I have made you shed some tears, but all I keep it's what I can't forget, you're give up, my regret."

The song transitions to a point where the songwriter wants to turn things clear and move on from the pain they have been through. They acknowledge that they have made mistakes but must face the reality of the situation and find a way to make things clear. The lyrics show a sense of strength and resilience as the writer tries to move on from the heartbreak and find clarity in their life.

The repetition of the word "clear" emphasizes the songwriter's desire for clarity and closure. The use of imagery like "holy land" and "surrounded by the truth" adds depth to the meaning of the lyrics and gives a sense of hope for the future.

Overall, Ramp's song Clear is a powerful and emotional song about betrayal, facing reality, and finding clarity in a difficult situation.

Line by Line Meaning

I swallow hate from your betrayal and face deception flood
I feel anger and sadness about being betrayed by you and surrounded by dishonesty and deceit.

Surrounded by the truth that things will never return
I realize that the past is gone and things will never be the same.

Again, the same it's not what used to be
Things have changed, and they're not like they used to be.

Now it's a new reality
I have to face a new reality, whether I like it or not.

Now things are turning clear
Now I see things more clearly, and I'm starting to understand what's really going on.

I've followed you until the end believing every word
I trusted you completely and followed you no matter what.

For me you where the sanity against the most absurd
You were the one who made sense in a world that often didn't.

A guide, a friend
You were my guide and my friend.

An honest understand
You understood me and were always truthful with me.

A faithful healing Holy land
You were like a healing place for me, where I could always find comfort and peace.

I know that I have made mistakes but that's the way it is
I admit that I've done things wrong, but I also know that nobody's perfect.

I don't deny that somehow I have made you shed some tears
I accept that I may have hurt you and made you cry.

But all I keep it's what I can't forget
Despite everything, I still hold onto the memories and feelings that we shared.

You're give up, my regret
I regret that I couldn't make things work between us, and I'm sorry for any part I played in that.

Thrown away
Everything we had feels like it's been thrown away or wasted.

Now I face... That I must turn things... Clear Clear Clear Clear
Now I'm starting to realize that I need to face the reality of our situation and figure out how to move forward in a clear and honest way.

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