1) Progressive rock band, 1970s, France

With endless comparisons to … Read Full Bio ↴1) Progressive rock band, 1970s, France

With endless comparisons to King Crimson, Shylock remains one of the premier French symphonic bands. Other comparisons are made to Arachnoïd and Pulsar. Darkness is the key here. Their influence can be felt in such bands as Xaal, Minimum Vital, Tiemko, and Änglagård.

1977's "Gialorgues" was recorded with the primary membership consisting of drummer André Fisichella, guitarist Frédéric l'Épée (who went on to play with Philharmonie), and keyboardist Didier Lustig. Bass player Serge Summa was added for the second album, 1978's "Ile di Fievres" (Fever Island).

Their outstanding moments are shown in their more lengthy compositions. However, virtuosic musicianship was never absent.

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Hard to Hold on
Shylock Lyrics

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There was a time when all my life
Seemed like an easy ride

My pockets were full of fantasy
′Till I knew what life can be

But, I was too young to reach the stars
I was too young...

All my dreams - Fade away
And it's hard to hold on day by day
All my dreams - Fade away
And it′s hard to hold on day by day
And it's hard to hold on day by day
Day by day

I have been down the drain too long
What have I become?

Still I am tryin' to set it right
Searching myself inside

But, no one can tell me what went wrong
Still I run...

All my dreams - Fade away
And it′s hard to hold on day by day
All my dreams - Fade away
And it′s hard to hold on day by day
And it's hard to hold on day by day
Day by day

Solo

But, I was too young to reach the stars
I was too young...

All my dreams - Fade away
And it′s hard to hold on day by day
All my dreams - Fade away
And it's hard to hold on day by day

And it′s hard to hold on day by day
Day by day

Overall Meaning

In Shylock's song "Hard to Hold on," the lyrics describe a difficult journey through life after the initial excitement and promise of an easy ride. The song speaks of dreams fading away, and the struggle to hold on day by day while trying to set things right. The singer talks about searching within himself for answers but not being able to find any. He reflects on being too young to achieve his goals and the disappointment that follows.

The lyrics suggest that the singer's life took an unexpected turn and he is now trying to make sense of where he went wrong. He battles with feelings of hopelessness and despair, but despite this, he continues to fight to set things right. The song highlights the challenges that come with life, emphasizing how difficult it can be to hold on to our dreams and stay focused on our goals.

Overall, the song is a reflection on the ups and downs of life and how it can be a struggle to hold on to our dreams and find our place in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

There was a time when all my life Seemed like an easy ride
Once upon a time, my life was devoid of trouble or complications.

My pockets were full of fantasy ′Till I knew what life can be
I naively believed that life was filled with endless possibilities and opportunities.

But, I was too young to reach the stars I was too young...
Sadly, I was too youthful and inexperienced to attain my ambitious goals.

All my dreams - Fade away And it's hard to hold on day by day All my dreams - Fade away And it's hard to hold on day by day And it's hard to hold on day by day Day by day
Each day, I find it increasingly strenuous to maintain hope in the face of dashed dreams and fizzled prospects.

I have been down the drain too long What have I become?
I've been floundering in defeat for so long that I'm unsure of my identity or sense of self.

Still I am tryin' to set it right Searching myself inside
Nevertheless, I persist in making amends and scrutinizing myself for answers and solutions.

But, no one can tell me what went wrong Still I run...
Despite my best efforts, I'm unable to identify what specifically derailed my progress, so I keep going in search of answers.

Solo
Instrumental break

All my dreams - Fade away And it′s hard to hold on day by day All my dreams - Fade away And it's hard to hold on day by day And it's hard to hold on day by day Day by day
My hopes, ambitions, and visions for my life have gradually ceased to exist and maintaining any sense of optimism or inspiration is a difficult challenge.

But, I was too young to reach the stars I was too young...
Looking back, I wish I had been more mature or knowledgeable in order to achieve the lofty goals I had set for myself.

Writer(s): matthias schenk

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