A popular trio from the city of Trondheim - the capital city of Norwegian Hard Rock. Stage Dolls quickly earned themselves a strong reputation for producing an authentic, glossy American sound married to some exceptional songs. The group's original line-up featured drummer Erlend Antonsen for the debut 'Soldiers Gun' record, produced by Bjørn Nessjø¸ at Nidaros Studios in Trondheim in the Autumn of 1982. Alongside the core personnel of vocalist / guitarist Torstein Flakne, previously a member of The Kids, the ex-Hot Lips duo of bassist Terje Storli and Erlend Antonsen, 'Soldiers Gun' also incorporated a guesting Gunnar Anders Berg with a guitar solo on the track 'Ten Tons' and keyboards courtesy of Bård Svendsen.
The first album was a self financed affair, which at first provoked little interest from the record companies. However, Polydor would be intrigued enough to ask for a potential single resulting in the track 'Soldiers Gun'. Subsequently a deal was struck. Touring across Norway in December of 1984 had the band acting as openers to TNT and having generated fan enthusiasm on the live circuit 'Soldiers Gun' soon surpassed the 20,000 sales mark.
Their first members were guitarist and vocalist Torstein Flakne, bassist Terje Storli and drummer Erlend Antonsen. In 1985 Antonsen left the band and was replaced by Steinar Krokstad. In 1993, Krokstad was replaced by Morten Skogstad. Stage dolls is known for their glam-80s rock sound and has played at every stage in Norway. In the late 80s Stage Dolls toured in the US. Their single "Love cries" went top 3 in the "Album Rock Charts" and no.46 in the Billboard Singles Charts. Now they're back touring Norway all year. Their last album is 2004's "Get a Live" which is a live album based on their 20th Anniversary Concert in their hometown Trondheim.
Other releases are:
'Soldiers Gun' - 1983,
'Commandos' - 1986,
'Stage Dolls' - 1988,
'Stripped' - 1991,
'Stories We Could Tell' - 1994,
'Shoot The Moon' - 1995 (Solo Album - Torstein Flakne),
'Dig[/abum]' - 1997,
'Good times - The Essential Stage Dolls' - 2002,
'Get A Life' - 2004,
'Get A Live' - 2004 (live album)
'Always' - 2010.
Love Cries
Stage Dolls Lyrics
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As she drives, through the town
Where she once, played around
In these streets
Oh memories, are what's left here
Little note, on her bed
Just some words, that leave it all unsaid
Oh Mama don't you cry
Love cries, love burns
Love drives you, to the point of no return
Love lies, love burns
Love drives you, to the point of no return
Restless boy, took her heart
Like a toy, he tore it all apart
In her mind, she'll never love again
With the wind, in her hair
She stops and says a little prayer
Oh Mama don't you cry
Hey Papa don't ask why
Love cries, love burns
Love drives you, to the point of no return
Love lies, love burns
Love drives you, to the point of no return
Under a purple sky
She turns her head,
And says goodbye
Love cries, love burns
Love drives you, to the point of no return
Love lies, love burns
Love drives you, to the point of no return
The Stage Dolls' song "Love Cries" tells the story of a woman who is driving through the town where she used to live and love, but now memories are all that's left for her. The lyrics describe the feeling of being heartbroken by someone who played a big role in her life but eventually tore her heart apart. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Love cries, love burns, love drives you to the point of no return." This can be interpreted as the idea that love can be both beautiful and destructive, leading you to a place where you can't go back to who you were before.
The woman in the song is described as being restless, and her heart was taken by a boy who tore it apart like a toy. She is "in her mind" convinced that she'll never love again, and there's a sense of resignation and sadness in the lyrics. The chorus repeats the message that love is a powerful force that can take you to the edge and beyond, leaving you changed forever.
The song's ending is poignant, with the woman under a purple sky saying goodbye, a symbolic goodbye to her past and the love that once was. The lyrics convey a sense of loss and heartache that many people can relate to, making "Love Cries" a timeless classic that strikes a chord with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
As she drives, through the town
As she drives through the town, she is going down memory lane.
Where she once, played around
She reminisces about where she has played in the past.
In these streets
The streets hold all of her memories.
Oh memories, are what's left here
Only memories are left in the town.
Little note, on her bed
A small note is left on her bed.
Just some words, that leave it all unsaid
The note is cryptic and does not provide a full explanation.
Oh Mama don't you cry
She does not want her mother to worry.
Hey Papa don't ask why
She does not want her father to ask any questions.
Love cries, love burns
Love is painful.
Love drives you, to the point of no return
Sometimes love takes you too far.
Love lies, love burns
Love can deceive and be painful.
Restless boy, took her heart
A boy who could not remain settled took her heart.
Like a toy, he tore it all apart
He treated her heart like a toy and damaged it.
In her mind, she'll never love again
She believes she will never love again.
With the wind, in her hair
The wind blows through her hair as she reflects on life.
She stops and says a little prayer
She pauses to say a prayer for guidance.
Under a purple sky
The sky is purple in color.
She turns her head,
She turns her head.
And says goodbye
She says goodbye to the town and her past memories.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT CHARLES EICHORN, TORSTEIN FLAKNE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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As she drives, through the town
Where she once, played around
In these streets
Oh memories, are what's left here
Little note, on her bed
Just some words, that leave it all unsaid
Oh Mama don't you cry
Hey Papa don't ask why
Love cries, love burns
Love drives you, to the point of no return
Love lies, love burns
Love drives you, to the point of no return
Restless boy, took her heart
Like a toy, he tore it all apart
In her mind, she'll never love again
With the wind, in her hair
She stops and says a little prayer
Oh Mama don't you cry
Hey Papa don't ask why
Love cries, love burns
Love drives you, to the point of no return
Love lies, love burns
Love drives you, to the point of no return
Under a purple sky
She turns her head,
And says goodbye
Love cries, love burns
Love drives you, to the point of no return
Love lies, love burns
Love drives you, to the point of no return
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@musaarif3126
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@lawsonrussell874
I was 19 years old when I heard this song for the first time. It was the day before my first big concert, I went to see Bon Jovi in 1989 and I spent the whole way humming that tune. I remember those rock nights with my friends as the best of my life, and when I die I want to relive that day over and over again until I die again.
@elliswhiteley3310
Music, TV Shows, Cartoons and Movies was the best during 80's and 90's. Nothing good anymore today time.
@SeanPFarley
Once in a great while I find a song that brings me back to 1989 when I was 14 years old with long hair and a penchant for hair metal. Man, I loved this album. So straight-forward, melodic, and fantastic.
@zr24X4ROCKS
yeah , me too, this song brings me back to a certain time in my life, im old now !