History… Read Full Bio ↴Shakra is a Swiss hard rock band founded in the late 1990's.
History:
With their first releases "Shakra" (1997), and "Moving Force" (1999), and by touring with Great White and Uriah Heep, the early career of this Swiss band was a steep learning curve with dramatic success but the real breakthrough came with their third record "Power Ride" (2001) when singer Pete Wiedmer was forced to leave the band because of ill health, replaced by Mark Fox. Mark immediately put his stamp on the following album "Rising" (2003), which saw Shakra rise higher on the career ladder than ever before and hit the German and Swiss album charts. The band played several concerts and festivals, one of which was the prestigious "Bang Your Head" event.
The controversial video clip for the song "Chains Of Temptation" showed singer Fox giving himself a heroin injection. After supporting Iron Maiden at the Swiss "Spirit Of Rock" festival, Shakra then took the decision to tour through 12 countries with HammerFall and Stratovarius. The band played a huge show in Zurich with Guns N' Roses in 2006. Shortly after the Everest album was released, Mark Fox left the band and was replaced by John Prakesh on vocals. New releases include "Back On Track" in Feb 2011 and "Powerplay" in Jan 2013. On April 23, 2014, John Prakesh announced he was leaving Shakra. October 2015, Mark Fox joined Shakra again. A new single, Hello, was released.
Studio albums:
Shakra (1998)
Moving Force (1999)
Power Ride (2001)
Rising (2003)
Fall (2005)
Infected (2007)
Everest (2009)
Back On Track (2011)
Powerplay (2013)
High Noon (2016)
Snakes & Ladders (2017)
Live albums:
The Live Side (2000)
My Life My World (2004)
Compilation albums:
Life Tales – The Ballads (2017)
Faces
Shakra Lyrics
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Had ordinary dreams and hopes
And a proper place to stay
What made her crack nobody really knows
When she ran away from home
She threw it all away
Oh see the rainbow there
I see those faces
Showing all those traces
Of a million tears
Cried over long lost years
Glitter and glory
It's the same old
Things ain't what they seem
And you can't live on dreams
Do you know what I mean
Jamie Lee was an ordinary guy
Lived an ordinary life
In only black and white
Why he changed his mind nobody knows
Now he roams the streets at night
Always hiding from the light
Oh see the rainbow there
Oh colours everywhere
I see those faces...
I see your face
And feel your warm embrace
And I have no fear
As long as you are there
Glitter and glory
Yeah I know that story
But I know what's true
And I'll hang on to you
As I see your face
And feel your warm embrace
I know what's true
And I'll hang on to you
Hanging on to you
I see those faces...
The song "Faces" by Shakra is a powerful yet melancholic rock ballad. The lyrics explore the themes of ordinary people who struggle with their own demons and eventually succumb to darkness. The first verse introduces the character of Sammy Jo, an ordinary girl with simple dreams and a comfortable life. However, something pushes her to throw it all away and run away from home. The second verse tells the story of Jamie Lee, an ordinary guy leading a colorless life who suddenly changes and starts roaming the streets at night, hiding from the light.
The chorus, which is repeated several times throughout the song, is about the faces that show "all those traces of a million tears cried over long lost years." It is a powerful expression of the pain and sadness that people carry with them, even when they try to hide it. However, there is also a hint of hope in the lyrics, with the mention of the rainbow and the colors everywhere - a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is still beauty and light to be found.
The final verse is a more personal one, with the singer addressing someone directly and expressing their gratitude and love. The line "I see your face and feel your warm embrace, and I have no fear" is a declaration of trust and faith in the person they are singing to, suggesting that despite all the darkness in the world and in their own lives, there is someone who is a source of strength and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
Sammy Jo was an ordinary girl
Sammy Jo was just an average girl without any extraordinary qualities
Had ordinary dreams and hopes
She had simple and usual aspirations and desires like most people
And a proper place to stay
She had a decent place to live, which was not luxurious, but comfortable enough
What made her crack nobody really knows
It is unclear what caused her to break down mentally and emotionally
When she ran away from home
Sammy Jo escaped from her home, away from her family and all that was familiar to her
She threw it all away
She abandoned everything she had, including her home, family, and her ordinary life in search of something new
Oh see the rainbow there
The singer is pointing out a rainbow in the sky
Oh colours everywhere
The rainbow is full of vibrant colors
I see those faces
The singer sees the faces of people around him
Showing all those traces
The faces reveal the marks of a difficult past
Of a million tears
Those marks show that the people have cried a lot for a long time
Cried over long lost years
The tears are shed for time that can never be regained, and the pain is carried for an extended period
Glitter and glory
The world is filled with shining things and has a glamorous appearance
It's the same old
However, things are not new or different in reality
Things ain't what they seem
Looks can be deceiving, and things may not be as good as they appear
And you can't live on dreams
One cannot survive merely on their hopes and imagination
Do you know what I mean
The singer is asking if the listener comprehends the message
Jamie Lee was an ordinary guy
Jamie Lee was an average person, just like Sammy Jo
Lived an ordinary life
He had an unremarkable existence and routine life
In only black and white
His life was limited to clear distinctions of right and wrong without any shades of grey or colorful experiences
Why he changed his mind nobody knows
It is unknown what events led to Jamie Lee's change of attitude or opinion
Now he roams the streets at night
Jamie Lee wanders around during the night when most people are sleeping
Always hiding from the light
He avoids daylight and hides in the shadows
I see those faces...
The singer is referring once again to seeing the faces of people
I see your face
The singer is addressing someone directly, and it is no longer a general observation
And feel your warm embrace
The person in question is holding the singer in a loving hug, creating a sense of comfort and security
And I have no fear
The singer feels confident and brave in the other person's presence
As long as you are there
The singer is reassured that he will be all right if the other person is around
Yeah, I know that story
The singer acknowledges that he is familiar with the clichéd theme of glamour and fame
But I know what's true
The singer understands what is genuine, authentic, and sincere
And I'll hang on to you
The singer will hold on to the person who brings him genuine comfort and love
As I see your face
The singer repeats his earlier statement, to remind the listeners of its significance
Hanging on to you
The song ends with a repetition of the idea of holding on to someone truly important and valuable.
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