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.
NOW
Scorpions Lyrics
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Powerhouse sounds
My body wants to rock and let it out
Really high born
Morning till dawn
I'm going all the way just on and on
It's gonna be wild, it's gonna be wild it's gonna be wild
Teach me to fly want to stay high
I have to live it up before I die
Nightlife and booze girls to choose
Are you ready, baby, come on let's cruise
It's gonna be wild, it's gonna be wild it's gonna be wild
Now
Getting out of control
There's nothing that can bring me down
Nothing I'll leave out tonight
I'm feeling good, I'm living now!
Like it real hot never can't stop
I'm running down the line to the top
Never stay low I'm on the go
No one holds me back from my show
It's gonna be wild, it's gonna be wild it's gonna be wild
Now
It's gonna be wild, it's gonna be wild it's gonna be wild
(Now)
The lyrics of Scorpions' song "Now" explore the classic rock and roll theme of living life to the fullest and indulging in the pleasures it has to offer. The singer is energized by loud, powerhouse music that makes their body want to rock and let loose. They have a desire to experience everything life has to offer, evidenced by their determination to party from morning until dawn, and take to the sky to feel high. They seek out nightlife and women, enjoying the thrill of the chase and the freedom of choice. The singer is confident in their invincibility, feeling like they are getting out of control but noting that nothing can bring them down.
The chorus, repeating "It's gonna be wild, it's gonna be wild, it's gonna be wild, now," serves as an anthem to embracing the moment, to seizing the day and making the most of it. The singer feels like they are on top of the world, running down the line to the top, with nothing holding them back from their show. They can't stop, won't stop, and are ready to live it up.
Overall, "Now" is a song that encourages living life to its fullest potential, without reservation or hesitation. The singer is all in, ready to experience all of the thrills and joys that come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Like it played loud
The singer loves loud music and enjoys listening to it that way.
Powerhouse sounds
The music that the singer likes is very powerful and has a great impact.
My body wants to rock and let it out
The singer feels a strong urge to let their body move freely and dance to the music.
Really high born
The artist has a strong passion for music and feels like it's in their blood.
Morning till dawn
The artist enjoys listening to music no matter the time of day or night.
I'm going all the way just on and on
The singer plans to fully enjoy themselves by listening to music relentlessly.
It's gonna be wild, it's gonna be wild it's gonna be wild
The singer is excited about their music experience and expects it to be crazy and intense.
Now
The artist is ready to start enjoying the music immediately.
Teach me to fly want to stay high
The artist wants to be uplifted by the music and stay in that euphoric state.
I have to live it up before I die
The artist wants to live life to the fullest and enjoy the music experience before they die.
Nightlife and booze girls to choose
The singer enjoys a lively nightlife, drinking and having fun with women.
Are you ready, baby, come on let's cruise
The artist is inviting someone to come along and enjoy the music experience with them.
Getting out of control
The singer is becoming uninhibited and carefree due to the music experience.
There's nothing that can bring me down
The singer feels invincible and nothing can ruin their experience.
Nothing I'll leave out tonight
The singer does not want to miss out on any part of the music experience tonight.
I'm feeling good, I'm living now!
The artist is feeling great and is fully present in the moment, enjoying life.
Like it real hot never can't stop
The artist enjoys intense music and can't stop listening to it.
I'm running down the line to the top
The singer is fully committed to experiencing the music to the fullest and reaching the highest level of enjoyment they can.
Never stay low I'm on the go
The singer is always on the move, never staying in one place for too long.
No one holds me back from my show
The artist is determined to enjoy the music experience and nothing will stop them from doing so.
It's gonna be wild, it's gonna be wild it's gonna be wild
The artist is excited about their music experience and expects it to be crazy and intense.
Now
The artist is ready to start enjoying the music immediately.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KLAUS MEINE, HERMAN RAREBELL, RUDOLF SCHENKER
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Charles Coleman
One of the most underrated rock songs ever. This song kicks ass!!
Charles Coleman
@TheRunner75 Maybe, maybe not, but in my humble opinion, The Scorpions tune is better. I certainly like it better.
Charles Coleman
@Joe Dirt Freakin' excellent! good for you guys, best of luck to you. If you like hard rock, how can you NOT like the Scorpions?
Joe Dirt
Im in a Scorpions tribute band called. The Scorpion Kings we do this song, check us out Facebook, long live the scorps
Charles Coleman
@Joe Strummer Well, it rarely gets any radio airplay and even most of my friends who share the same musical tastes are barely aware of this song. For me, it's one of the best. And if you're working out, it's awesome. I like to lace up the rollerblades, crank tunes like this and try to keep up with the pace of this song. For me, it's in the Pantheon of all time best rock songs.
Gregory Borosky
Amazing song still to this day!
steven craig
i can never get this ending loud enough!
Mason Lord
A perfect SCORPIONS song...just in your face....kicking ass!!
Christopher Woods
One of Rock and Roll’s finest moments in my opinion.
Christian CalBer
Excelente todo el álbum, que riff tan pesado de esta rola