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)
Those Were The Days
Shakra Lyrics
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Searching my soul in the desert sand
Memories of the past
Trying to show me the way
But I was too blind to see
And much too afraid
When I was going nowhere
Those were the days
When I had nothing to share
Sitting in the park listening to the sound
Of dreamtime dreams that I never found
Like a hunted wolf on the run
I fled from myself
Running after the sun
Not even thinking twice - don't think twice
Those were the days...
Sitting in the park listening to the sound
Of dreamtime dreams and I'm still around
Memories of the past
Show me the way
Then with my open heart
I'm not afraid - not afraid
Gone are the days
When I was going nowhere
Long gone the days
When I had nothing to share
'Cause nowadays
I am going somewhere
And nowadays
I've got something to share
Shakra's "Those Were The Days" is a song that explores the struggles of an individual who experiences feelings of isolation and confusion in their life. The opening lines of the song, "Was all by myself in never never land, searching my soul in the desert sand," illustrates a feeling of being lost and alone, with no clear direction in life. The memories of the past are trying to guide the individual, to show them the way, but they are too "blind to see" and "much too afraid." This fear holds the individual back and prevents them from moving forward.
The chorus, "Those were the days, when I was going nowhere, those were the days when I had nothing to share," emphasizes the feelings of stagnation and lack of growth. The individual feels like they are going nowhere and have nothing to give or share with others. In the second verse, they are "like a hunted wolf on the run" and "fled from" themselves by chasing after the sun, not even thinking twice about their actions.
However, as the song progresses, the individual begins to gain clarity and find their way. They start listening to the sound of dreamtime dreams, and memories from the past begin to show them the way. With an "open heart," they become "not afraid" and are able to move forward. The final chorus provides a sense of hope and progress, with the lyrics, "Gone are the days when I was going nowhere, long gone the days when I had nothing to share. 'Cause nowadays, I am going somewhere, and nowadays I've got something to share."
Overall, the song provides a message of hope and resilience, emphasizing the idea that even in our darkest moments, we can find a way forward and find something to share with the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Was all by myself in never never land
I was alone in a place of my own imagination and thoughts, disconnected from reality.
Searching my soul in the desert sand
I was introspecting and trying to find answers within myself, in a barren and unfruitful place.
Memories of the past
Remembrances of events and experiences that have already happened.
Trying to show me the way
The memories were attempting to guide and direct me, to point me towards a path for my future.
But I was too blind to see
I was unable to perceive or understand the guidance, advice, and hints provided by these memories.
And much too afraid
I was scared and fearful, and thus missed out on opportunities and chances to improve and better myself.
Those were the days
A nostalgic remembrance of the times gone by, which were characterized by aimlessness and lack of direction.
When I was going nowhere
A specific reference to a time when I had no clear goals or aspirations, and was simply existing without purpose.
When I had nothing to share
Another reference to the same period, in which I possessed neither tangible nor intangible assets or accomplishments to be proud of.
Sitting in the park listening to the sound
I was idle and lazy, spending time in a public space while passively enjoying the ambiance and atmosphere.
Of dreamtime dreams that I never found
Despite having aspirations and visions of my desired future, I had not pursued or fulfilled them, and they remained elusive.
Like a hunted wolf on the run
The metaphor of being pursued or chased, feeling preyed upon or threatened.
I fled from myself
I ran away from my true self, ignoring or denying my intrinsic identity and nature.
Running after the sun
A fruitless and impossible endeavor, attempting to catch or follow a celestial object that constantly shifts positions.
Not even thinking twice - don't think twice
Without any hesitation or consideration, acting impulsively and recklessly.
Gone are the days
The same nostalgic remembrance of past times, but with a sense of closure and finality, indicating that those days have passed for good.
Long gone the days
A further emphasis of the irrevocable ending of that period, highlighting the time elapsed since then.
'Cause nowadays
The current state of affairs, implying a contrast with the preceding period of aimlessness.
I am going somewhere
A statement of purpose and direction, that I now have a plan and goals that I am working towards.
I've got something to share
A sense of accomplishment and pride, as I now have achievements and contributions that I am proud to display and communicate.
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