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.
Someday Is Now
Scorpions Lyrics
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Ice flows through my veins
As my life drains
Northern bound, my dogs are dying
But I still know
That nothing is impossible
I can feel I'm getting stronger, the longer
Said I'd do it someday
Someday is now
When I see the world around me receding
No time for bleeding
Show the world how
Someday is now
Eight steps till I reach the summit
My line breaks and I fall down
The rocky terrain
My bones are broken into pieces
My mind can't wait
To get up and do it again
I can feel I'm getting stronger, the longer
I'm pushed to the limit
Said I'd do it someday
Someday is now
When I see the the sun is shining, I'm flying
There's no time for crying
I'm gonna win someday
No turning back, no more yesterdays
I just won't get lost in the haze
All my tomorrows, no sadness, no sorrow
Watch out for the rest of my days
Stronger, the longer
I'm pushed to the limit
Said I'd do it someday
Someday is now
When I see the the sun is shining, I'm flying
There's no room for crying
I'm gonna win some way
Someday is now
The lyrics of Someday Is Now by Scorpions are about resiliency and determination in the face of adversity. The song begins with a very bleak imagery of a life-threatening situation where the singer is seemingly losing everything they have. Blood raining down across the tundra and ice flowing through his veins implicitly shows how the singer is enduring harsh and unforgiving conditions on his difficult journey. But despite all these challenges, the singer still has hope and has kept believing that nothing is impossible. This reveals a person who is unwilling to give up and will keep pushing on to his destinations.
As the song continues, the singer speaks of how he feels himself getting stronger the more he gets pushed to the limit. He says that someday he will achieve his goals, and that someday has come. He urges that when he sees the world around him receding and when there's no time for bleeding, the world must be shown that someday is now. He speaks of falling down and getting back up again – seeing the summit, hoping to reach the top, even with all the obstacles in the way.
The phrase "stronger the longer I'm pushed to the limit" repeats throughout the song, stressing the main theme of perseverance in the face of harsh conditions. The song ultimately speaks to anyone who is facing a difficult time in their life, and encourages them to keep pushing on and never give up.
Line by Line Meaning
Blood rains down across the tundra
There is chaos and destruction all around.
Ice flows through my veins
I feel numb and disconnected from my emotions.
As my life drains
I am running out of time and feel the weight of mortality.
Northern bound, my dogs are dying
I am facing immense challenges and losing the assistance I once had.
But I still know
That nothing is impossible
Despite the odds, I remain hopeful and determined.
I can feel I'm getting stronger, the longer
I'm pushed to the limit
I am becoming more resilient through adversity.
Said I'd do it someday
Someday is now
I am no longer deferring my dreams, I am going to accomplish them now.
When I see the world around me receding
No time for bleeding
Show the world how
Someday is now
I am focused and will not be deterred by obstacles in my path.
Eight steps till I reach the summit
My line breaks and I fall down
The rocky terrain
My bones are broken into pieces
I have encountered a setback or failure and have been physically hurt by the experience.
My mind can't wait
To get up and do it again
I am eager to try again and overcome the obstacles in my way.
When I see the the sun is shining, I'm flying
There's no time for crying
I'm gonna win someday
I am motivated and confident in my ability to succeed.
No turning back, no more yesterdays
I just won't get lost in the haze
All my tomorrows, no sadness, no sorrow
Watch out for the rest of my days
I am focused on the present and optimistic about the future, not dwelling on the past.
There's no room for crying
I'm gonna win some way
Someday is now
I am determined to succeed, no matter what, and will not let setbacks hold me back.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JAMES KOTTAK, RUDOLF SCHENKER
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