1) Ring of Fire is an American neoclassical/… Read Full Bio ↴Two bands by this name:
1) Ring of Fire is an American neoclassical/progressive/power metal band from Chula Vista, California formed in 2000. Fronted by former Yngwie J. Malmsteen collaborator Mark Boals.
2) Ring of Fire is a NYC punk band circa 83-87
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1) A neo-classical / progressive / power / melodic metal band originally featuring former Rising Force vocalist Mark Boals; guitar virtuoso Tony MacAlpine, bass player Philip Bynoe and Virgil Donati on drums (Tony, Philip and Virgil have also played in Steve Vai band. Keyboards virtuoso Vitalij Kuprij also played in this band, but was replaced by Steve Weingart in 2003.
Ring of Fire released three studio albums between 2001 and 2004, as well as a live album, Burning Live In Tokyo 2002. After disbanding, Boals, MacAlpine, and Donati later formed Seven the Hardway. Boals, MacAlpine, and keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij returned in 2014 with their fourth studio album Battle of Leningrad.
Ring of Fire released their fifth studio album, Gravity, on November 11, 2022. Founding member/vocalist Mark Boals and long-time keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij are joined by guitarist Aldo Lonobile, bassist Stefano Scola, and drummer Alfonso Mocerino to round out the latest lineup.
CURRENT LINE-UP:
Mark Boals - Vocals
Vitalij Kuprij - Keyboards, Piano
Aldo Lonobile - Guitars
Stefano Scola - Bass
Alfonso Mocerino – Drums
My Deja Vu
Ring of Fire Lyrics
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I still remember you
My dream come true
A feeling so strong
My Deja vu
There is no one like you
What can I do
There is no time
There is no space
In the land of nevermore
The midnite sky goes on forever
A sea without a shore
Strange memories
Calling to me
Speaking in my own words
I start to remember, the feeling returns
There is a princess behind a golden door
It's so familiar, like I've been here before
I'll follow my dream
It's my destiny to bring you back with me
My Deja vu
I still remember you
My dream come true
A feeling so strong
My Deja vu
There is no one like you
What can I do
Now that you're gone
Just out of reach
Like sand on the beach
The waves keep reaching for more
Eternal flame, in stormy weather
Keeps burning like before
Out of the blue
Visions of you
Come crashing into my brain
So hard to recover, it drives me insane
There is a princess behind a golden door
I know the feeling, like I've been here before
I'll follow my dream
It's my fantasy to bring you back with me
My Deja vu
I still remember you
My dream come true
A feeling so strong
My Deja vu
There is no one like you
What can I do
Now that you're gone
I'll follow my dream
It's my fantasy to bring you back with me
My Deja vu
I still remember you
My dream come true
A feeling so strong
My Deja vu
There is no one like you
What can I do
Now that you're gone
My Deja vu
I still remember you
My dream come true
A feeling so strong
My Deja vu
There is no one like you
What can I do
Now that you're gone
(Oooh no!)"
The lyrics of Ring of Fire's song, My Deja Vu, seem to be exploring the theme of nostalgia and the desire to relive past memories. The song speaks about the singer's vivid recollection of someone from the past who they had an intense emotional connection with. The references to "no time" and "no space" suggest that the memories and emotions associated with this person transcend time and are still very present in the singer's mind. Furthermore, the allusion to a "princess behind a golden door" may symbolize the singer's desire to reclaim something or someone that is precious to them.
The lyrics of the song are tinged with a sense of melancholy and longing for something that is no longer attainable. This is evident in the lines "What can I do/Now that you're gone" and "Just out of reach/Like sand on the beach". The repetition of the chorus "My Deja Vu" serves as a reminder of the persistence of memories and emotions, and how they can haunt and inspire us in equal measure.
In summary, My Deja Vu by Ring of Fire is a poignant and introspective exploration of the power of memories and the longing to relive past moments.
Line by Line Meaning
My Deja vu
The sense of having experienced this before
I still remember you
The person being addressed still remembers and thinks about the subject of the song
My dream come true
The subject of the song is ideal and perfect
A feeling so strong
The emotions the subject of the song invokes are powerful
There is no one like you
No one else compares to the subject of the song
What can I do
The subject of the song is gone and there's nothing they can do about it
Now that you're gone
The subject of the song is no longer present
There is no time
Time has no bearing on the subject of the song
There is no space
Distance means nothing to the subject of the song
In the land of nevermore
The subject of the song is in a place beyond reach or return
The midnite sky goes on forever
The feeling of infinity surrounds the subject of the song
A sea without a shore
The subject of the song is a boundless, never-ending expanse
Strange memories
Memories of the subject of the song seem unusual or unexpected
Calling to me
The memories of the subject of the song persistently beckon
Speaking in my own words
The memories of the subject of the song feel personal or intimate
I start to remember, the feeling returns
The emotions the subject of the song evokes become stronger as they remember
There is a princess behind a golden door
An otherworldly entity, potentially the subject of the song, resides behind an impossible barrier
It's so familiar, like I've been here before
The location or situation of the subject of the song feels oddly familiar or reminiscent
I'll follow my dream
The subject of the song will pursue the object of the song despite obstacles
It's my destiny to bring you back with me
The subject of the song sees it as their fate to be reunited with the object of the song
Just out of reach
The subject of the song is close yet unattainable
Like sand on the beach
The subject of the song is fleeting and easily lost
The waves keep reaching for more
Efforts to reach the subject of the song only lead to further attempts
Eternal flame, in stormy weather
Despite obstacles and difficulties, the subject of the song's emotions persist
Keeps burning like before
The feelings for the subject of the song remain unchanged
Out of the blue
The subject of the song comes to mind unexpectedly
Visions of you
The object of the song is visualized in the subject's mind
Come crashing into my brain
The thoughts and feelings of the subject of the song come abruptly and swiftly
So hard to recover, it drives me insane
The subject of the song struggles to move on and feels stuck and frustrated
It's my fantasy to bring you back with me
The subject of the song sees their goal of being reunited with the object of the song as a fantasy
Oooh no!
An expression of regret or sadness about the situation
Contributed by Christian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
sshiroo
Mark Boals belting out enchanting vocals as usual! Great!!!
Meduza the band
Freakishly good (and catchy) chorus!
CrusaderMD
Love this song Man!
Soldano88 80’s
Kickass music! I love these guys!
fagner santos
Amazing song ever!
Timo Mustila
MacAlpine's best solo ever. He is stil sooo underrated.
shredfactor7
Jorge Ruben Arevalo MARS was great. Had it on Cassette years ago.
Jorge Arevalo
M.A.R.S. PROJET DRIVER
Matias Emanuel Páez
I was 22 when this álbum came out...brings me the best memories...!!! Incredible musicians! Long live metaaaaal!!!!
shredfactor7
I bought this album at about that age too because Macalpine was on it. Is a great album but this track was always my favourite.