During the mid-1970s, with guitarist Uli Jon Roth (who replaced Schenker's younger brother Michael) part of the lineup, the music of the Scorpions was defined as hard rock. After Roth's departure in 1978, Schenker and Meine took control of the group, giving them almost all the power to compose music and write lyrics. Matthias Jabs joined in 1978, and with the melodic rock he played and the influence of producer Dieter Dierks in the band, the Scorpions changed their sound to melodic heavy metal mixed with lyrical "power rock ballads", which is evident in the album Lovedrive (1979), which began the evolution of the band's sound, with recording a developed later in several of their albums. Michael Schenker also played on the Lovedrive album. Over the next decade, the band achieved influence, approval from music critics, and significant commercial success with the albums Animal Magnetism (1980), Blackout (1982), Love at First Sting (1984), the live recording World Wide Live (1985), Savage Amusement (1988), their best-selling compilation Best of Rockers 'n' Ballads (1989), and Crazy World (1990), all awarded at least one platinum award in the United States. The band has released thirteen consecutive studio albums that were in the top 10 in Germany, one of which reached No. 1, as well as three consecutive albums that were in the top 10 in the Billboard 200 in the United States. Their latest studio album, Rock Believer, was released in February 2022.
Scorpions are estimated to have sold over 100 million records around the world, making them one of the best-selling hard rock and heavy metal bands. One of their most recognized hits is "Wind of Change" (from Crazy World), a symbolic anthem of the political changes in Eastern Europe in the late 1980s and early 1990s and the fall of the Berlin Wall, and it remains as one of the best-selling singles in the world with over 14 million copies. Two of the songs on their ninth studio album Love at First Sting, "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and "Still Loving You", are regarded as some of the most influential and popular works, both in heavy metal music and among rock ballads, defined as "rock anthem" and "a true hymn of love".
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Discography
Lonesome Crow (1972)
Fly to the Rainbow (1974)
In Trance (1975)
Virgin Killer (1976)
Taken by Force (1977)
Lovedrive (1979)
Animal Magnetism (1980)
Blackout (1982)
Love at First Sting (1984)
Savage Amusement (1988)
Crazy World (1990)
Face the Heat (1993)
Pure Instinct (1996)
Eye II Eye (1999)
Unbreakable (2004)
Humanity: Hour I (2007)
Sting in the Tail (2010)
Return to Forever (2015)
Rock Believer (2022)
2) Scorpions (sometimes also Scorpions S/T) is a band from Barreiro, Portugal.
Destiny
Scorpions Lyrics
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Do you say a prayer when you're feeling down
Do you believe that love can turn your fate around
You're feeling high and low, but you don't know what to think
The world is full of saints who live their lives in sin
Don't ask the mirror ball you better ask yourself
You'll see it all so clear just take a look inside
The judge you build inside your heart will always be your guide
Mon destin inscrit en toi
Mon destin inscrit en toi
Another day goes by and so does your life
You try to make some sense before your time to die
If you feel humility for something that is true
You'll find the secrets of this life deep inside of you
Mon destin inscrit en toi
Mon destin inscrit en toi
Mon destin inscrit en toi
The innocent won't feel the judgement day
Mon destin inscrit en toi
Mon destin inscrit en toi
Mon destin inscrit en toi
The innocent won't feel the judgement day
Mon destin inscrit en toi
Mon destin inscrit en toi
Mon destin inscrit en toi
The innocent won't feel the judgement day
The Scorpions' song "Destiny" is an introspective and reflective piece that touches upon fate and the internal struggle of finding purpose. The use of the French language in "Mon destin inscrit en toi" emphasizes the idea that one's destiny is written within oneself. The song begins by asking whether or not one prays or believes in love's ability to change their fate in times of difficulty. The following lines describe the confusion that sometimes comes with feeling crestfallen and lost in life. The world, it is said, is full of sinners who appear righteous, adding to the confusion of the individual.
The chorus is repeated multiple times and highlights the theme of finding one's destiny within one's self. To seek answers, one must look within rather than searching externally for guidance. The lyrics state that the judge one builds inside of their heart will be the fairest and most just guide, implying that one's destiny is not driven by external forces, but by inner resolve. The final verse again emphasizes the idea of humility and the importance of looking within oneself to find the answers to the deeper questions of life. The chorus's repetition continues to drive home the idea that one's future is something they create for themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Mon destin inscrit en toi
My destiny is written within you
Do you say a prayer when you're feeling down
When you feel sad, do you pray for guidance or support?
Do you believe that love can turn your fate around
Do you trust that love can improve your life and destiny?
You're feeling high and low, but you don't know what to think
Though you experience different emotions, you're uncertain about what to believe
The world is full of saints who live their lives in sin
Many supposedly virtuous people act immorally in reality
Don't ask the mirror ball you better ask yourself
Instead of seeking answers externally, look within yourself for guidance
I think you know the answers but maybe you can't tell
You probably already know what to do, but it may be difficult to discern
You'll see it all so clear just take a look inside
If you introspect, things will become evident and apparent
The judge you build inside your heart will always be your guide
Your personal moral compass will guide you through life
Another day goes by and so does your life
Time is constantly passing and so is your life
You try to make some sense before your time to die
You attempt to comprehend your existence before you pass away
If you feel humility for something that is true
If you feel humbled by a truth, a revelation may result
You'll find the secrets of this life deep inside of you
By looking inward, you can attain profound insights about existence
The innocent won't feel the judgement day
The blameless won't experience a harsh judgement in the afterlife
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