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".
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpions_(band)
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.
My City My Town
Scorpions Lyrics
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On to that crazy place
That still feels like home
The world outside is rushing by
It feels good to take that road
Time after time
I don't know how you feel
It has been way too long
But here I am I'm back
It's good to know you're still around
You'd never let me down, in my city
You get my feet back on the ground
You'd never let me down, in my city
No regrets, well just a few
You haven't lost a thing
I'm still crazy for you
I don't know how you feel
Are you excited too
It has been way too long
Tonight I'm back with you
It's good to know you're still around
You'd never let me down, in my city
You get my feet back on the ground
You'd never let me down, in my city
I've been no stranger
To every corner of your heart
Your dream still lives inside of me
I don't know how you feel
My heart is beating fast
It has been way too long
But here I am I'm back
In my city, my town
Deep in my heart, I'm so proud
Of my city, my town
I'll never, ever let you down
It's good to know you're still around
You'd never let me down, in my city
You get my feet back on the ground
You'd never let me down, in my city
My city, my town
The song "My City My Town" by Scorpions is a powerful tribute to the place where the singer grew up. Through the use of vivid imagery and emotive language, the song describes the experience of returning to one's hometown after a long absence. The opening lines, "Those mighty wheels keep rollin' on, On to that crazy place, That still feels like home" set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer is drawn back to the city that shaped him, despite the frenzied activity of the world outside.
The song explores themes of love, nostalgia, and the comfort of familiarity. The lyrics express gratitude to the city that has provided a sense of belonging throughout the singer's life: "You'd never let me down, in my city, You get my feet back on the ground". The sense of connection to the city is so strong that the singer feels like he has never truly left, despite the passing of time and the changes that have occurred over the years.
Overall, "My City My Town" is a powerful and evocative tribute to the hometown of the singer. The song reflects the tensions and contradictions of nostalgia, as the singer is simultaneously drawn to and wary of the city that shaped him.
Line by Line Meaning
Those mighty wheels keep rollin' on
Life moves on and things keep changing, but there are certain things that remain constant.
On to that crazy place
Refers to the city or town that the singer is heading towards.
That still feels like home
Despite the changes, the city or town still feels familiar and comforting.
The world outside is rushing by
The artist is on a journey and everything is passing by in a blur.
It feels good to take that road
The artist is enjoying the journey and the feeling of being on the road.
Time after time
This journey is something the singer has done many times before and it feels familiar.
I don't know how you feel
The singer is unsure of how the people in their hometown feel about them returning.
My heart is beating fast
The artist is nervous or excited about returning to their hometown.
It has been way too long
The artist has been away from their hometown for a significant amount of time.
But here I am I'm back
The artist has finally returned to their hometown.
It's good to know you're still around
The singer is happy to see that their hometown and the people in it are still there.
You'd never let me down, in my city
The artist feels a sense of loyalty and trust towards their hometown and the people in it.
You get my feet back on the ground
The singer feels grounded and comfortable when they are in their hometown.
No regrets, well just a few
The singer has some regrets about leaving their hometown but overall they are happy with their life.
You haven't lost a thing
Despite the passage of time, the hometown and its people have remained the same in some way.
I'm still crazy for you
The artist still loves and feels a connection to their hometown.
Are you excited too
The artist is curious about how the people in their hometown feel about their return and if they are happy to see them.
Tonight I'm back with you
The singer is finally reunited with their hometown and its people.
I've been no stranger
The singer is familiar with every part of their hometown and feels like they belong there.
To every corner of your heart
The artist has explored and experienced every aspect of their hometown.
Your dream still lives inside of me
The hometown is a part of the artist and has influenced their dreams and aspirations.
Deep in my heart, I'm so proud
The artist feels proud to be from their hometown and it holds a special place in their heart.
I'll never, ever let you down
The singer feels a sense of duty towards their hometown and its people.
My city, my town
A reference to the artist's hometown.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KLAUS MEINE
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