Vai has been described as a "highly individualistic player" and part of a generation of "heavy rock and metal virtuosi who came to the fore in the 1980s". He released his first solo album Flex-Able in 1984, while his most successful release, Passion and Warfare (1990), was described as "the richest and best hard rock guitar-virtuoso album of the '80s". He was voted the "10th Greatest Guitarist" by Guitar World magazine, and has sold over 15 million records.
Discography
Flex-Able (1984)
Passion and Warfare (1990)
Sex & Religion (1993)
Fire Garden (1996)
Flex-Able Leftovers (1998)
The Ultra Zone (1999)
Real Illusions: Reflections (2005)
The Story of Light (2012)
Modern Primitive (2016)
Inviolate (2022)
Answers
Steve Vai Lyrics
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I cannot be ungrateful for what i
Have received from america,
But I'm not the judge.
The judge of justice say, 'led-em-go.'
The lyrics "De antwoorden zijn altijd al aanwezig" in Steve Vai's "Answers" translates to "The answers have always been present." This line emphasizes the idea that the answers we seek are within ourselves or our surroundings, but we may not always see them right away. The song goes on to address themes of gratitude and justice.
Vai acknowledges his appreciation for what he has received from America but recognizes that he does not hold the power to be the ultimate judge of justice. This is evident in the line "But I'm not the judge. The judge of justice say, 'led-em-go.'" It's a reflection on the idea that justice ultimately comes down to the collective societal perception and ideals around what is "just."
Line by Line Meaning
De antwoorden zijn altijd al aanwezig.
The answers are always present.
I cannot be ungrateful for what i
I cannot disregard what I have received.
Have received from america,
From America, I have received blessings.
But I'm not the judge.
I am not the one to pass judgment.
The judge of justice say, 'led-em-go.'
The fair and just authority commands to release them.
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@Despond
One of the best endings to a live performance ever.
@jem2869
well actually its the intro of the next song For The Love of God
@NeilTurnbull007
Absolutely agree !!
@calvinlemon9529
This was his intro to the show-in 97 here in Las Vegas--And it is in this sequence on the DVD I own-of this exact performance.
@infotecgames
I Agree.
@nonektoad
My favourite era of Vai, the albums and the live stuff. His rhythm section here is just ridiculous. I miss the 90’s 😢
@DannyMiami09
His tone back then was unmatched
@jackp5592
the bogner eh
@frankschreuders5906
Daniel de Freitas - Your Royal Shredness still wonder what speakers are in those green 4x12’s
@notoknotok
Still is