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.
Through My Eyes
Scorpions Lyrics
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Freezing in the cold
Communication breakdown
Emotional overload
Been through a wall of fire
Now I feel like, the ashes glow
Cars passing on the freeway
I keep running from my shadow
I'm not the only one
Somewhere in the distance
Someone's taking flight
Destination unknown
Just fade into the light
There's so much said and done
But after all
The time has come, to leave it all
Behind
If you could see it through my eyes
You's know I tried to change it all
I've been trying all my life
To stand up every time I fall
If you could see it through my eyes
I feel sadness up my spine
The future on my hands
I'm standing here alone
With open arms again
Tomorrow ain't no stranger
There'll be a lucky star
And love will find it's way
Into someones heart
Too late for tears
No time to be confused
It's just the echo of our
Swan song
If you could see it through my eyes
You's know I tried to change it all
I've been trying all my life
To stand up every time I fall
If you could see it through my eyes
You'd see that love will always wait
Somewhere out there is my life
A new love that comes my way
If you could see it through my eyes
Through my eyes
What was meant to be forever
Is breaking all apart
What was meant to be forever
Leaves the hole inside my heart
What was meant to be forever
We throw it all away
What was meant to be forever
Was nothing but a game
What was meant to be forever
Is breaking all apart
What was meant to be forever
The lyrics to Scorpions' "Through My Eyes" reflect the emotions of someone who is leaving behind a relationship or a situation that was meant to be forever but is now breaking apart. The opening lines suggest that the person is leaving through the back door, perhaps trying to avoid a confrontation. Being out in the cold reflects the emotional pain of the situation. The communication breakdown and emotional overload suggest that there were issues in the relationship that were not addressed, leading to a breakdown. The line "Been through a wall of fire, now I feel like, the ashes glow" suggests that the person has gone through a difficult time, but has come out stronger on the other side.
The next stanza refers to the person's state of mind as they leave, with their mind on the run, running from their shadow. They feel alone, but know that they are not the only one going through this experience. The line "Somewhere in the distance, someone's taking flight, destination unknown" suggests that there is a sense of hope for the future, even if it is not clear what that future may hold.
The chorus emphasizes the person's attempts to change the situation, to stand up every time they fall, but ultimately recognizing that it is time to leave it all behind. They hold onto hope that love will find its way into someone's heart, even if it is not theirs.
Line by Line Meaning
Leaving through the back door
I'm leaving this situation quietly and avoiding confrontation.
Freezing in the cold
I feel alone and vulnerable in this new world without the warmth of the old one.
Communication breakdown
We aren't talking and there's a serious disconnect between us that needs fixing.
Emotional overload
I'm overwhelmed with emotions and can't handle them all.
Been through a wall of fire
I've experienced something tumultuous and challenging, like a trial by fire.
Now I feel like, the ashes glow
I've come out on the other side of this experience and feel renewed strength and passion.
Cars passing on the freeway
Life goes on around me even when I feel stuck.
My mind is on the run
I'm constantly thinking and worrying about my problems.
I keep running from my shadow
I'm trying to avoid facing my problems and responsibilities.
I'm not the only one
Others are also struggling and feeling lost.
Somewhere in the distance
I feel that there's something meaningful and hopeful on the horizon.
Someone's taking flight
Others are finding their way and succeeding.
Destination unknown
There's no clear end goal or path for me right now.
Just fade into the light
I want to fade away from the stress and uncertainty of my current situation and find peace.
There's so much said and done
We've been through a lot together and individually.
But after all
Despite everything that's happened...
The time has come, to leave it all
...it's time to move on from the past.
Behind
Leave it all behind me.
If you could see it through my eyes
If others could understand my perspective...
You's know I tried to change it all
...they would see how hard I've tried to fix things.
I've been trying all my life
I've been struggling with this problem for a long time.
To stand up every time I fall
But I keep getting back up and trying again, no matter how many times I fail.
You'd see that love will always wait
Love is patient and will be there for me when I'm ready for it.
Somewhere out there is my life
I know that there's a better life waiting for me.
A new love that comes my way
And there's a new love waiting for me too.
Too late for tears
It's too late to change what's already happened and cry over it.
No time to be confused
I can't be indecisive or unsure anymore.
It's just the echo of our
This is just a final reminder of what we've been through.
Swan song
Our final goodbye.
What was meant to be forever
Our relationship was meant to be lasting and meaningful.
Is breaking all apart
But it's falling apart.
Leaves the hole inside my heart
And it's leaving me with a painful void in my heart.
We throw it all away
We're giving up on each other and our relationship.
Was nothing but a game
Our love was shallow and ultimately meaningless.
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Written by: KLAUS MEINE, RUDOLF SCHENKER
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