(A) Canadian pop/… Read Full Bio ↴There are numerous artists with this name, including:
(A) Canadian pop/rock band active from 1971-1973.
(B) Nic Fanciulli and Andy Chatterley.
(C) Irish traditional band active in the 1980s featuring Máirtín O'Connor.
(D) A symphonic power metal band from Italy.
(E) Karelian world music band from Petrozavodsk, Russia.
(F) British rock band from north Devon.
(G) Two American school teachers from Miami.
(A) The most prominent and oldest Skylark was a Canadian pop/rock band active from 1971-1973 and based in the Pacific Northwest. Their biggest single, "Wildflower", was a 1972 number one hit in Canada, making Billboard's Top 10, and selling over a million copies. It was written by guitarist Doug Edwards and Dave Richardson, who was a Victoria police officer at the time. "Wildflower" is an early example of the power ballad, featuring a strong, emotional lead vocal, a blend of electric guitar, strings and harp, distinctive "slow dance" percussion, and almost-gospel background vocals. It was featured on 70's era K-Tel compilations and has since been covered by Johnny Mathis, The New Birth, The O'Jays, Kenny Rogers, Aaron Neville, Gary Morris, Color Me Badd, Lisa Fischer, Hong Kong superstar Sandy Lam, and sampled by Tupac Shakur and Jamie Foxx.
(B) Skylark is Nic Fanciulli and Andy Chatterley
(C) Skylark was an Irish traditional band active in the 1980s comprising Andrew McNamara, Garry Ó Briain, Gerry O'Connor, Len Graham, and Máirtín O'Connor.
(D) Skylark is a symphonic power metal band from Italy. Formed by keyboardist Eddy Antonini, the current line-up is:
Kiara - Female Vocals
Fabrizio "Pota" Romani - Guitar
Roberto "Brodo" Potenti - Bass
Eddy Antonini - Keyboard
At the moment Skylark does not have a drummer. They have released a total of 8 albums, the latest one being Divine Gates Part III - The Last Gate.
Skylark is an incredible story of a metal band which reached unexpected results, writing a page destined to remain unique in the history of music. Starting as a cult/underground band in 1994 and built on the power symphonic compositions written and arranged by Eddy Antonini and Roberto “Brodo” Potenti, Skylark has never had the chance to enter the major world distribution, meeting the skepticism of the most important media and record companies. In spite of this, the band year by year has conquered a growing number of fans, scored amazing and incredible goals such as the sellings result, around 140.000 copies sold , and a series of powerful concerts all around the world sharing the stage with bands such as Royal Hunt, Running Wild, Edguy, Virgin Steel, Nightwish and Dream Theater. No other underground band can show such a kind of achievements. The place where Skylark music reached the top is for sure the Far East, especially China, where in 2008 they performed the longest tour for a foreign band in the Chinese history, and Japan where the band had the chance to perform in three wonderful live tours between 2003 and 2005, getting two sold outs in Shinjuku Loft and Shibuya Cyclone, nice gigs in Club Quattro (Osaka and Tokyo) besides a show in the famous, crowdy and excited Club Chitta in Kawasaki.
The record “Divine Gates part 3: The Last Gate” allowed the band to get its first deal in the US (first Italian power metal band printed there) and, above all, to reach the 3rd position in the HMV Rock and Pop Japanese Charts, 7th Overall, selling more than 25.000 copies worldwide despite the dramatic downtrend of the music industry.
In May 2009 the band will publish its first DVD “Divine Gates part 4: The Live Gate”, featuring the live show faithfully recorded and filmed in Phoenix- Arizona on May 2008.
(E) Karelian world music band from Petrozavodsk, Russia. They play traditional tunes, both from their native region and from other countries, including Sweden and Greece. Their line-up is entirely acoustic and reflects the Karelian music tradition, e.g. it includes instruments such as "kantele", the Finno-Ugrian zither. Skylark has frequently toured both in Russia and abroad, being one of the most renowned Russian world music artists. They typically play at smaller venues or at various folk and ethno festivals. Albums: Celtic Flame (2003)Reipas Tuuli (Racing The Wind) (2003)A Roving I Will Go (2005)Aurinko Vedellä (Sun On The Water) (2006)
(F) British rock band from north Devon.
(G) Two American school teachers from Miami. So far they are independent from any labels and are just writing and producing their own music. Their first album "I Shine Not Burn" contains a few covers, but the rest are original lyrics and music.
The Last Question
Skylark Lyrics
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(The guardian angel:)
When Heaven and earth collide tonight, and the answers
and questions could become the same behind me,
I'm so afraid to see the light but I know time will get better...
The deepest dark would be so right, the endless candle
by his flame will light the air around me,
I want to stay where love can guide my way: my last question is here.
The time has come my Warrior White, Belzebu is waiting:
you have to start the final challenge.
The eternal flame will shine tonight, yes I know, time will get better...
I want to know where love can guide my way: my last question is here.
Skylark's song The Last Question speaks about the fear and apprehension that comes with the unknown, particularly when faced with the collision of Heaven and Earth. The Guardian Angel is afraid to see the light that could come with the melding of these realms, but acknowledges that time will eventually bring about a better understanding. The Guardian Angel also speaks of the endless candle that will light the air around them as they ride the winter breeze, indicating an acceptance of the unknown and an optimism for what's to come.
The lyrics then shift to a Warrior White who is faced with a challenge from Belzebu. The eternal flame will shine tonight, further emphasizing the idea of a newfound understanding and light being shed upon the situation. Through it all, the singer's last question remains focused on where love can guide their journey.
Line by Line Meaning
When Heaven and earth collide tonight, and the answers and questions could become the same behind me,
As the cosmos aligns, everything will become unclear and uncertain, making it impossible to distinguish between answers and questions.
I'm so afraid to see the light but I know time will get better...
Although hesitant to embrace change, the passage of time will eventually help overcome fear.
The deepest dark would be so right, the endless candle by his flame will light the air around me,
In the midst of great darkness, there's the promise of enlightenment that will shine a guiding light amid the uncertainty.
I'll ride the winter breeze tonight, 'cause I know life starts again.
Like the arrival of spring after a harsh winter, life begins anew with hope and renewed strength.
I want to stay where love can guide my way: my last question is here.
Love represents the ultimate guide to lead through the darkness of the unknown until finally being able to ask the questions that really matter.
The time has come my Warrior White, Belzebu is waiting: you have to start the final challenge.
After much preparation, the time is finally ripe for the ultimate test, and only the brave of heart should face the challenge ahead.
The eternal flame will shine tonight, yes I know, time will get better...
Despite the darkness and trials, there's an eternal flame that serves as a beacon of hope, and time will help heal all wounds.
I want to know where love can guide my way: my last question is here.
One's final moment represents the ultimate opportunity to seek answers that can only result from following the path of love.
Contributed by Aubrey A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.