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1) an American pop/rock band
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1) Starship is an American pop/rock band best known for their hits "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" and "We Built This City" that operated from 1985 to 1989, reforming in 1992 although featuring just vocalist Mickey Thomas. In 1984, singer-songwriter Paul Kantner left the San Francisco, California group Jefferson Starship. His former bandmates wanted to continue with that name, but Kantner, as the last founding member of Jefferson Airplane, took legal action over the "Jefferson" name. Kantner settled out of court and signed an agreement that neither party would use the names "Jefferson" or "Airplane" unless all members of Jefferson Airplane, Inc. (made up of Bill Thompson, Paul Kantner, Grace Slick, Jorma Kaukonen, and Jack Casady) agreed. The band then took the name "Starship". Keyboard player David Freiberg, who had been increasingly marginalized, left as well.
In contrast to Paul Kantner's more experimental and progressive rock direction, Starship moved towards a sleek arena rock direction reminiscent of contemporaries Foreigner and Journey. In 1985, the band, based primarily around dual vocalists Mickey Thomas and Grace Slick, released 'Knee Deep in the Hoopla' and immediately scored two #1 hits. The first was "We Built This City", written by the team of Bernie Taupin, Martin Page, Dennis Lambert, and Peter Wolf (producer), which was inspired by Bay Area rock n roll station KSAN-FM.
That song was trashed at the time by Kantner and later criticized by co-singer Grace Slick, and it was later declared to be the "worst song of all time" by Blender magazine. VH1 also named it the number-one "Most Awesomely Bad Song" on a top-50 countdown co-sponsored with Blender. However, it became something like a 'signature song' for Starship and has continued to receive major airplay. The band's second #1 was "Sara"; no previous incarnation of Jefferson Airplane/Starship had had a #1 hit. 'Knee Deep in the Hoopla' itself reached #7, went platinum, and spawned two more singles: "Tomorrow Doesn't Matter Tonight" (#26), and "Before I Go" (#68).
In 1987, "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" was featured in the film 'Mannequin' and hit #1, although only Slick and Thomas (plus Craig Chaquico's guitar solo) appeared on it. This song made Slick the oldest female vocalist to sing on a number-one Billboard Hot 100 hit, at the age of 47 (a record that she held until Cher broke it at age 53 in 1999 with "Believe".) The following year, with the new members Mark Morgan (keyboard) and Brett Bloomfield (bass) added. the band's song "Wild Again" (which reached #78 on the Billboard singles chart) was used in the movie 'Cocktail'.
By the time 'No Protection' was released, bassist Pete Sears had left. The album went gold and featured the hits "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" (#1), "It's Not Over ('Til It's Over)" (#9), and "Beat Patrol" (#46). In addition, the last song on the album, "Set the Night to Music", would later become a huge hit when re-recorded as a duet between Roberta Flack and Maxi Priest.
Grace Slick left Starship in 1988, having become disillusioned with the band's drift towards a strongly commercial pop image and swearing never to perform with them again. The revamped Starship lineup, featuring Mark Morgan (keyboards) and Brett Bloomfield (bass), released 'Love Among the Cannibals' in 1989. Finding their commercial prospects waning, the group finally disbanded the following year.
In 1992, vocalist Mickey Thomas revived the band, originally using the name "Mickey Thomas' Starship". Gaining some praise for his live performances, he changed the name to "Starship featuring Mickey Thomas". Lately, the band often refers to itself simply as "Starship", though with Thomas being its only consistent member. In September 2013, the group released their first new studio material in over two decades, putting out the tune "It's Not the Same as Love".
Their official website can be found at www.starshipcontrol.com.
Beat Patrol
Starship Lyrics
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Heaven move me, move my soul
Here comes the beat
Here comes the beat patrol
We will dance
I will help you if I can
I can change the way you feel today
It's time to make the break and dance into another day
And as the music starts to move you
Then it's time to go
Into the streets you dance
And then you lose control
Heaven move me, move my soul
Here comes the beat
Here comes the beat patrol
We will dance, we will dance
Heaven move me, move my soul
Here comes the beat
Here comes the beat patrol
We will dance, we will dance
This is the age when you must win
'Cause there is no gold upon the streets today
You must find it from within
Music brings the dream machine your way
And as the feeling starts to move you
Then it's time to go
Into the streets you dance
And then you lose control
Heaven move me, move my soul
Here comes the beat
Here comes the beat patrol
We will dance, we will dance
Heaven move me, move my soul
Here comes the beat
Here comes the beat patrol
We will dance, we will dance
A say yeah, a say yeah, yeah, yeah
What you say here come the what
Here come the beat, here come the beat patrol
Here come the beat we will dance
Heaven move me, move my soul
Here comes the beat
Here comes the beat patrol
We will dance, we will dance
Heaven move me I see it coming it won't be long now
Here come the beat, here come the beat patrol
We will dance, we will dance
(Heaven move me move my soul
Here comes the beat, here comes the beat patrol)
The lyrics to Starship's song "Beat Patrol" describe the power of music to inspire and motivate people to dance and let go of their worries. The singer speaks of the transformative power of music, which can change the way people feel and help them find the inner resources to face life's challenges. The chorus addresses this theme directly, asking for heaven to move the soul and bring on the beat patrol, a metaphor for the rhythm of life that we must follow if we want to dance and enjoy ourselves.
The verses expand on this idea, suggesting that music is a dream machine that brings us closer to our goals and aspirations. In a world without gold on the streets, we have to find riches within ourselves, and music helps us tap into that source of creativity and joy. The final verse reinforces this message, urging listeners to find the feeling inside that will move them to dance, to let loose, and to lose control.
Overall, the lyrics to "Beat Patrol" celebrate the power of music to unite people, to lift them up, and to help them overcome their fears and doubts. The beat patrol is a symbol of the rhythm of life that we should all follow, trusting that wherever it takes us, it will bring us closer to our dreams and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Heaven move me, move my soul
As the beat of the music approaches, I am ready to move and be moved by it on a deep and intimate level.
Here comes the beat
The beat of the music is finally approaching.
Here comes the beat patrol
The beat is so strong and irresistible that we cannot resist dancing to it.
We will dance
We will lose ourselves in the music and dance along with it.
I will help you if I can
I am here for you and willing to support you in any way that I can.
I can change the way you feel today
I have the power to transform your emotions and uplift your spirit.
When your world turns upside down
During times of chaos and turbulence, I will be by your side to help you keep your balance and find peace.
It's time to make the break and dance into another day
It's time to break free from the burdens of the past and embrace a new day with joyful dance and movement.
And as the music starts to move you
As the music takes over your body and soul,
Then it's time to go
It's time to leave everything else behind and immerse yourself in the music.
Into the streets you dance
You dance with abandon in the streets, not caring who sees or what others think.
And then you lose control
You surrender to the music completely, getting lost in the moment and reaching a state of pure ecstasy.
This is the age when you must win
This is a pivotal moment in your life where you must strive and succeed in achieving your goals.
'Cause there is no gold upon the streets today
There are no shortcuts to achieving success; you must work hard and earn it.
You must find it from within
You must search within yourself to discover the strength and resilience needed to succeed.
Music brings the dream machine your way
Music has the power to unlock your dreams and make them a reality.
A say yeah, a say yeah, yeah, yeah
A way to express enthusiasm for the music and dancing.
What you say here come the what
What are you saying? Here comes what?
Here come the beat, here come the beat patrol
The beat of the music is getting louder and more intense, and the beat patrol is ready to dance.
Here come the beat we will dance
The beat is here and we can't resist dancing along with it.
Heaven move me I see it coming it won't be long now
I feel the music coming, and it won't be long before I am swept away by it.
(Heaven move me move my soul
The beat of the music has the power to move me and lift my soul.
Lyrics © YELL MUSIC LTD
Written by: JOHNNY WARMAN
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