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1) Rosetta Stone is a British Goth band formed in the mid 1980s.
2) Rosetta Stone was a British pop band from the late 1970s.
3) Rosetta Stone was a pop band from the late 2000s.
1) Rosetta Stone is a British Goth band formed in the mid 1980s around members Porl King (Rosetta Stone, Miserylab) on guitar/vocals/keyboards and Karl North (Rosetta Stone, Dream Disciples) on bass, plus their drum machine and synthesizer rack nicknamed "Madame Razor." The band was named after the Rosetta Stone, an Egyptian historical artifact, and used ancient mythological imagery. Their early style and first album reflected the jangly-guitar sounds of 1980s gothic rock, and their first big break was supporting The Mission.
In 1991 the band released their most successful single Adrenaline, an indie dancefloor anthem which marked a change in direction for the band's sound and line-up. Porl Young (who had joined just after the recording of An Eye For The Main Chance) left to produce Children On Stun whilst Porl King and Karl North remained to take the band into a more industrial sound.
1992 saw a cover version of The Rattles 1970 hit The Witch take the band into the UK top 40 singles chart.
With the advance for 1995's The Tyranny of Inaction, Porl King purchased an Alesis ADAT multi-track digital recorder, the use of which substantially changed Rosetta Stone's sound. That album and most subsequent work featured a much more industrial sound, with extensive use of sampling
At some point in the late 1990s, Porl King lost part of his little finger in an accident, which changed his guitar style considerably. The band split up in 1998 for many reasons but which some say may have included an off-stage fracas with an act from Nightbreed Recordings at Whitby Gothic Weekend. Karl North joined Dream Disciples (their next album Asphyxia notably featured Carl's Rosetta-sounding bass). Porl King produced one more album (contractually) under the name Rosetta Stone for Cleopatra Records. Porl King went on to be a remix producer under the moniker "Miserylab," working for the likes of the mercury music award nominated Elbow and the Fluke side-project Syntax. As Miserylab, Porl has released several Singles, EPs, and Albums including the track Making A Bomb, his latest album From Which No Light Escapes, and singles Appeal To Fears {video} and Gods Amongst Your Friends {video}. Both singles are available for FREE download at miserylab.com.
Rosetta Stone was one of the largest names in the 1990s goth circuit, easily commanding audiences of over two thousand when headlining festivals, however they seemed to prefer to have a more direct relationship with their audience and in later years would usually book short tours of smaller 500+ capacity venues which then sold out. Porl King was one of the few big-name goth musicians to contribute to online discussions, such as Usenet's uk.people.gothic newsgroup. This dedication gained them a solid fanbase - the most loyal followers became known as Quarriers. Today Porl is frequently found on Facebook and Twitter.
Discography:
Chapter And Verse (1988)
Recreate and Emulate (1988)
Whispers (1988)
And How They Rejoice (1989)
Darkness And Light (1989)
Retribution (1989)
Adrenaline (1991)
An Eye For The Main Chance (1991)
Leave Me For Dead (1991)
Under The Rose (1991)
The Witch (1992)
Epitome (1993)
Foundation Stones (1993)
On The Side Of Angels (1993)
Nothing (1995)
The Tyranny Of Inaction (1995)
Hiding In Waiting (1996)
Playing God (as Complicity) (1997)
Chemical Emissions (1998)
Gender Confusion (1998)
Don't Blow Your Cover: A Tribute To KMFDM (2000) {KMFDM}
Virgin Voices: A Tribute to Madonna, Volume 2 (2000) {Madonna}
Unerotica (2000)
Seems Like Forever (2019)
Cryptology (2020)
--- For More Releases By This Artist: See miserylab
Official Sites:
Porl King's Pages
http://www.miserylab.com
http://www.twitter.com/miserylab
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rosetta-Stone/95004755522
http://www.facebook.com/miserylab
Porl Young's Pages
http://www.facebook.com/porlyoung
http://www.myspace.com/porlyoung
From Wikipedia Edited by Neferast on 18 Jun 2011
2) Rosetta Stone was a British pop band from the late 1970s.
3) Rosetta Stone was a pop band from the late 2000s.
Sisters Are Doing It For Them
Rosetta Stone Lyrics
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when they used to say
that behind every great man
there had to be a great woman
but in these times of change
you know that it's no longer true
so we're coming out of the kitchen
we say sisters are doin' it for themselves
standin' on their own two feet
and ringin' on their own bells
sisters are doin' it for themselves
now this is a song to celebrate
the conscious liberation of the female state
mothers, daughters and their daughters too
woman to woman we're singin' with you
the inferior sex has got a new exterior we
got doctors, lawyers, politicians too
everybody take a look around
can you see there's a woman right next to you
now we ain't makin' stories
and we ain't laying plans
don't you know that a man
still loves a woman
and a woman still loves a man
just the same though
The lyrics to "Sisters are Doin' It for Themselves" by Rosetta Stone celebrate the empowerment and independence of women in society. This song points out the shift from traditional gender roles where women were seen as inferior to men and were expected to stay in the kitchen while men took on roles outside the home. In the opening stanza, the song makes it clear that times are changing and women don't need to be behind a man to be successful or achieve great things. The song praises the strides women have made in the modern era, ranging from doctors to lawyers and politicians.
The song acknowledges that men and women still love each other and still have roles to play in society that compliment one another. It's about not losing sight of the value of women and their contributions to society. The song emphasizes that women don't have to rely on men to succeed in life and that they can stand on their own two feet, ring their own bells, and accomplish great things.
Overall, "Sisters are Doin' It for Themselves" is an anthem of female empowerment and independence. It celebrates how far women have come while also acknowledging the steps needed to further progress towards gender equality.
Line by Line Meaning
Now there was a time when people used to believe
Once upon a time, society thought that
That men were the only ones in charge of greatness
That greatness could only come from men
But times have changed, and now we know that's not true
However, times have shifted and this way of thinking is no longer valid
So we're leaving our traditional roles as homemakers
We are stepping out of the kitchen to be more than just homemakers
Because there's something important we need to tell you
We have something significant to say
We say sisters are doing things on their own
Women are capable of accomplishing their aspirations independently, which we refer to as sisters
Standing strong and ringing their own bells
They are self-sufficient and self-reliant, and they do not require support from anyone else
Sisters are doing it for themselves
Women are taking charge and owning their success
This song celebrates the energetic independence
This song is about rejoicing in the dynamic freedom of women
Of women, and their struggle for equality
The fight women have for equal treatment and rights
From mothers, to daughters, and beyond
From generation to generation of females
Women are uniting and singing together to make change happen
Women are coming together, unified in song and acting towards change
Women are no longer inferior, but now showcase a new exterior
Women are not inferior to men anymore, with society paying attention to their superiority
Women are now taking on roles such as doctors, lawyers, and politicians
Women are occupying careers that were once exclusive to men such as politics and medicine
Everyone should take a look around and admit
It's important to observe the change in gender roles to see the progress that has been made
That women are all around us and making it happen
Women have become successful in male-dominated fields
We're not trying to tell any fables or set any goals
We are not telling a story or aiming for anything specific
Men and women still love and support each other
The relationship between men and women has not been impacted, as they still support and love each other
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANNIE LENNOX, DAVID ALLAN STEWART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mike Beckett
"Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves" Rosetta Stone
Live recording at Leed's Warehouse 21st October 1991
Now, there was a time
when they used to say
that behind every great man,
there had to be a great woman.
But oh, in these times of change,
you know that it's no longer true.
So we're comin' out of the kitchen,
'cause there's something we forgot to say to you.
Sisters are doin' it for themselves,
standin' on their own two feet
and ringin' on their own bells.
We say, Sisters are doin' it
for themselves.
Now, this is a song to celebrate
the conscious liberation of the female state.
Mothers, daughters,
and their daughters too
woman to woman
we're singing with you
The "inferior sex" has got a new exterior.
We got doctors, lawyers, politicians too
Everybody take a look around.
Can you see, can you see, can you see
there's a woman right next to you
Sisters are doing' it for themselves
standing' on their own two feet
and ringing' on their own bells
Sisters are doing' it
for themselves
Now we ain't making' stories
and we ain't layin' plans
Don't you know that a man still loves a woman
and a woman still loves a man
just the same, though
Sisters are doin' it
for themselves.
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