1. Formed in 1995, Scala was a project formed by three members of drone rock outfit Seefeel (Sarah Peacock, Justin Fletcher, Daren Seymour) in collaboration with Mark Van Hoen, aka Locust.
2. A Youth choir from Aarschot, Belgium. Consists of about sixty girls between 14 and 24 years old, led by brothers Steven and Stijn Kolacny. Please fix your tags: Scala & Kolacny Brothers
3. A brief project from 1987 involving Bill Nelson, Dary Runswick, Mary King and Electric Phoenix. The ensemble recorded two soundtrack pieces for Channel 4 (UK)'s film "Brond".
The name Scala has also been used by: 4. a Italo-Disco act, 5. a House act and 6. a Progressive Trance act.
Under the Bridge
Scala Lyrics
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Sometimes I feel like my only friend
Is the city I live in, the city of angel
Lonely as I am, together we cry
I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion
I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am
She sees my good deeds and she kisses me windy
Well, I don't ever want to feel like I did that day
Take me to the place I love, take me all the way
I don't ever want to feel like I did that day
Take me to the place I love, take me all the way, yeah, yeah, yeah
It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there
It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
At least I have her love, the city she loves me
Lonely as I am, together we cry
Well, I don't ever want to feel like I did that day
Take me to the place I love, take me all the way
Well, I don't ever want to feel like I did that day
Take me to the place I love, take me all the way, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh no, no, no, yeah, yeah
Love me, I say, yeah yeah
One time
(Under the bridge downtown)
(Is where I drew some blood)
Is where I drew some blood
(Under the bridge downtown)
(I could not get enough)
I could not get enough
(Under the bridge downtown)
(Forgot about my love)
forgot about my love
(Under the bridge downtown)
(I gave my life away)
I gave my life away yeah, yeah yeah
(Away)
No, no, no, yeah, yeah
(Away)
No, no, i say, yeah, yeah
(Away)
Here I stay
"Under The Bridge" by Scala is a cover of the famous song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The lyrics of the song reveal a sense of loneliness and solitude that the singer battles, despite being in the midst of the bustling city of angels. The song tells the story of a protagonist who feels alienated from the world, seeking solace in the city they inhabit. The song also speaks about the unconditional love that the city shows its inhabitants, in times of joy and sorrow. The opening verses depict the sense of isolation and how the singer feels that the city is their only friend.
The chorus runs through the song twice. It speaks about not wanting to feel like their previous experience on a particular day, possibly related to a personal tragedy or heartbreak. They would instead like to be taken to the place they love, all the way. The song ends with a repetition of the word "away," hinting towards the singer's loneliness and struggle with their inner self.
Overall, Scala's version of "Under The Bridge" captures the essence of the original with the perfect blend of emotions in the singer's voice and the music's melancholic notes.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel like I don't have a partner
At times, it seems like there's nobody around me who truly understands me
Sometimes I feel like my only friend
On occasion, it seems like the only consistent presence in my life is a feeling of loneliness
Is the city I live in, the city of angel
Although I feel lonely, my city is always there for me, offering me some comfort and a sense of companionship
Lonely as I am, together we cry
Despite feeling alone, I am reminded that many others in this city likely share similar emotions with me
I drive on her streets 'cause she's my companion
I often take rides through the city as a way of feeling less alone, knowing that I can always count on my city being a constant presence
I walk through her hills 'cause she knows who I am
I can walk through the hills of the city because they represent a space where I am intimately familiar, and where the city seems to know and recognize me
She sees my good deeds and she kisses me windy
I often feel a sense of validation and recognition from my city, especially when I do good things or have done something that makes me feel good
I never worry, now that ain't a lie.
Despite my feelings of loneliness, I know that I can always rely on the city as a source of strength and resilience to help me through tough times
It's hard to believe that there's nobody out there
Sometimes, it feels like there is nobody who truly understands what I'm going through or how I feel
It's hard to believe that I'm all alone
At times, I can't help but feel entirely isolated and alone in the world, as though nobody is there for me
At least I have her love, the city she loves me
Despite these feelings of loneliness, I can take comfort in the fact that the city seems to care for me deeply, which gives me a sense of worth and pride in where I come from
Well, I don't ever want to feel like I did that day
I always want to avoid feeling that deep sense of loneliness and isolation again, and knowing that my city is here for me can help prevent that
Take me to the place I love, take me all the way
I want to be taken to a place of comfort and familiarity, where I feel at home and at peace with myself and my surroundings
forgot about my love
Sometimes I can forget about the things/people that are truly important to me, and get wrapped up in my own sense of isolation and pain
I gave my life away yeah, yeah yeah
At times, I can feel like I have lost touch with who I am and what I want out of life, losing a sense of self in favor of chasing after other things
Here I stay
Ultimately, despite my feelings of isolation and loneliness, I know that I will always remain in this city that I love, and that it will always be there as a source of comfort and companionship
Contributed by Julia B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.