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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3) Swedish heavy metal band who released one demo and had one track appearing on the "Metal Knights" compilation.
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Out In The Streets
Shylock Lyrics
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Tied up passion - comes alive
Money is your - painful lover
Pride is just for sale
Out in the streets you sell your body
You sell your body
You slave your body
You slave your body
Late night queen - Is crowned with sins
And your king - Deals with you skin
Business kills your - Reputation
Swallows all your dreams
Out in the streets you sell your body
You sell your body
Out in the streets you slave your body
Solo
Money is your - painful lover
Pride is just for sale
Out in the streets you sell your body
You sell your body
Out in the streets you slave your body
You slave your body
Out in the streets you sell your body
You sell...
In The streets - Of neon-lights
Tied up passion - comes alive
The lyrics to Shylock's song Out In The Streets seem to convey a powerful message about the often destructive effects of pursuing money and pride above all else. The opening lines set the scene of the "streets" with neon lights, symbolizing a flashy and artificial atmosphere. The second line speaks of "tied up passion"- a desire that seems to be trapped and unable to fully express itself. It is only in this environment that this passion comes alive- suggesting that in the structured, rigid world of capitalism and materialism, the true passions of individuals are stifled.
The next few lines speak of the painful nature of money as a lover, and pride being something to be sold. This is a powerful statement on the way that society often prioritizes materialism over emotional and spiritual satisfaction. The repeated refrain of "out in the streets you sell your body, you slave your body" is haunting, suggesting that individuals become disposable commodities in this capitalist system. The late night queen and king images seem to refer to individuals who are at the top of the hierarchy of the social structure the song speaks of, but who are still ultimately enslaved by it.
Overall, the lyrics seem to provide a damning critique of the often destructive nature of capitalism, and the way that it can leave people feeling isolated and commodified.
Line by Line Meaning
In The streets - Of neon-lights
The neon-lit streets are where all the action happens
Tied up passion - comes alive
Your deepest desires and passions that you have suppressed come alive when you are out in the streets
Money is your - painful lover
You love money, but it also causes you pain since you have to sell your body to get it
Pride is just for sale
You cannot afford to be proud when you are out in the streets, you have to sell your soul to get ahead
Out in the streets you sell your body
To survive in the streets, you have to sell your body to customers
You sell your body
This line is a repetition of the above line to emphasize its importance
Out in the streets you slave your body
You work very hard in the streets, selling your body for money
Late night queen - Is crowned with sins
The women who work late at night selling their body are considered immoral and sinful
And your king - Deals with you skin
Your customers treat you as their property, often abusing you and taking advantage of you
Business kills your - Reputation
Working in the streets destroys your reputation and makes it hard to find respectable work
Swallows all your dreams
Being in the streets takes away all your dreams and aspirations, leaving you with just the desire to survive
Out in the streets you sell your body
To survive in the streets, you have to sell your body to customers
You sell your body
This line is a repetition of the above line to emphasize its importance
Out in the streets you slave your body
You work very hard in the streets, selling your body for money
Solo
This line indicates a change in the music or a solo performance
Money is your - painful lover
You love money, but it also causes you pain since you have to sell your body to get it
Pride is just for sale
You cannot afford to be proud when you are out in the streets, you have to sell your soul to get ahead
Out in the streets you sell your body
To survive in the streets, you have to sell your body to customers
You sell your body
This line is a repetition of the above line to emphasize its importance
Out in the streets you slave your body
You work very hard in the streets, selling your body for money
Out in the streets you sell your body
To survive in the streets, you have to sell your body to customers
You sell...
The end of the song, leaving the listener with the idea that out in the streets all you can do is sell your body
Writer(s): Matthias Schenk
Contributed by Luke A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.