Rob Rock started his career in 1983 when he and Chris Impellitteri joined VICE, a cover band. They released a successful demo and were together until 1985. In 1986, he joined musicians Tony MacAlpine (guitar), Tommy Aldridge (drums), and Rudy Sarzo (bass) in a project called M.A.R.S. Project Driver. The project received much critical praise, but the next year each member went a different way.
With different ways to follow, Rock decided to record an EP with Impellitteri called Relativity. However, he was already committed to another project called Joshua, so he could not continue with the band (at least for the moment.) After that, he worked on a series of projects (Angelica, Driver) which gave him knowledge of international musicians that would serve him well later.
In the early 1990s, he received a call from Chris Impellitteri to join his band again. He agreed and he went on a successful run with Impellitteri with albums: "Grin and Bear It"-1992, "Answer to the Master"-1994, "Screaming Symphony"-1996, "Eye of the Hurricane"-1998 and "Crunch"-2000, two EP`s and one live album. In 2000 he decided to pursue his own solo career and parted ways amicably. That same year, he released his first solo album called Rage of Creation. The album received much critical praise and Rock has gone on, releasing three more albums on the way.
Rock has also lent his voice to the Randy Rhoads tribute released in 2000 and to countless other projects through his career like Avantasia and Axel Rudi Pell.
The Everlasting
Rob Rock Lyrics
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River of Nile, blessing the land, nothing can stand in your way
The kingdom is at your command
Bowing to fear, wielding control, oppressing the masses
Driving the slaves, breaking them down, under a heavy load
They cry out, pleading for mercy
You've got to let my people go
Deliverance and redemption, you'll see my retribution
The Everlasting
The misery, the suffering, a burden so strong
Demanding relief, showing the signs, all to a hardened heart
You hold out, refusing the warnings
The power and the glory, the revolutions coming
You've got to let my people go
Deliverance and redemption, you'll see my retribution
The Everlasting
No running away, can't hide for cover
No running away from the Eyes
River of blood, famine and plagues, miraculous signs
Still you refuse, harden your heart, cursing the firstborn sons
Crying out, the judgment is here
The power and the glory, the revolutions coming
You've got to let my people go
Deliverance and redemption, you'll see my retribution
You'll feel my wrath across the land
The power and the glory, the revolutions coming
The Everlasting
"The Everlasting" by Rob Rock appears to be inspired by the story of Moses and the Pharaoh in the book of Exodus in the Bible. It describes the Pharaoh's power and control over the people of Egypt, specifically the slaves who are crying out for mercy. The lyrics speak of the impending revolution that will overthrow the Pharaoh's rule, and the judgment he will face for his perceived sins.
The first verse describes the Pharaoh's power and control over Egypt, with the Nile River blessing the land at his command. The second verse depicts the plight of the slaves, who are oppressed by the Pharaoh and his followers. They cry out for mercy, but their pleas are ignored, leading to the impending revolution. The final verse shows the judgment that is coming for the Pharaoh, with the river of blood and famine and plagues, and the curse of the firstborn son.
The song emphasizes the power struggle between the Pharaoh and Moses, with Moses representing the voice of the oppressed people of Egypt. The song also reflects on the idea of deliverance, redemption, and the consequences of refusing to change one's ways in the face of overwhelming evidence of wrongdoing.
Line by Line Meaning
Son of a king, ruler of all, Pharaoh's domain
You have absolute power and control over Pharaoh's land as his heir.
River of Nile, blessing the land, nothing can stand in your way
The Nile river is a source of prosperity for your land, and no one can challenge your authority.
The kingdom is at your command
You are in complete charge of the kingdom.
Bowing to fear, wielding control, oppressing the masses
Instead of fairness and compassion, you rule through oppression and make your subjects live in constant fear.
Driving the slaves, breaking them down, under a heavy load
You enslave and torture your people with no regard for their welfare.
They cry out, pleading for mercy
Your people are begging for compassion and kindness.
The power and the glory, the revolutions coming
Your reign of tyranny will soon come to an end, and the people will reclaim their freedom.
You've got to let my people go
Set your slaves and oppressed people free.
Deliverance and redemption, you'll see my retribution
The people will finally be saved, and you will be punished for your evil deeds.
The Everlasting
This will be a permanent and eternal change.
The misery, the suffering, a burden so strong
Your people are struggling with immense pain and suffering under your rule.
Demanding relief, showing the signs, all to a hardened heart
Despite the evident misery and agony of your people, you refuse to hear their pleas for help.
You hold out, refusing the warnings
You ignore the signs of the impending revolution and continue to hold on to your power.
No running away, can't hide for cover
You cannot escape the consequences of your actions and must face them.
No running away from the Eyes
Your actions are being watched, and you will be held accountable for them.
River of blood, famine and plagues, miraculous signs
God will send plagues and other miraculous signs to show his displeasure with your actions.
Still you refuse, harden your heart, cursing the firstborn sons
You continue to refuse to set your people free, and your stubbornness results in the death of your own heirs.
Crying out, the judgment is here
The wrath of God has arrived, and you will be punished for your sins.
You'll feel my wrath across the land
The consequences of your actions will be felt by everyone in the kingdom.
The Everlasting
This change will have a lasting impact that will be felt for generations to come.
Contributed by Jeremiah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.