2) A British rock band from Liverpool in the mid 70's. They released two albums, Rush and Back to Thunder.
Strife were formed by Paul Ellson in 1969 with Peter Trotman on guitar, Peter Hobbs on bass , and Ellson on drums. Within a few gigs, Gordon Rowley had replaced Hobbs on bass and also became chief vocalist. Around that time, Graham Kin also joined on keyboards and vocals, leaving within a year to return to studies.
Soon (1971), the band were joined by John Reid, ex The Klubbs, on guitar and vocals. They recorded a demo - 'Preparation' c/w 'Jerafter' as a four peice but soon after, Peter Trotman left the band and they were joined by singer Paddy Breen also ex The Klubbs. Breen's sojourn, however, was short-lived.
In '72, John Reid was badly injured whilst Stock Car racing. Peter Trotman stepped in temporarily but, at a Liverpool Club, Gordon Rowley was electrocuted and almost died on stage, being resuscitated by medics from the stunned audience.
Back together again, the 3 piece record "Magic of the Dawn" a demo recording organised by soul singer Edwin Starr who had seen the band at the Mardi Gras club in Liverpool. (Whist gigging nationally, Strife also often played local, Merseyside venues, sometimes playing Liverpool's Cavern Club, two or even three nights in a week.)
In 1973 Strife went to Los Angeles, they had an invitation to contact Mal Evans, Apple executive and former Beatles road manager. They had met Mal on a film set, 'Little Malcolm'. Although their act was considered too wild and attention-grabbing for the film's club scenes (some audience members spontaneously jumped on the tables, thus spoiling the shots) it's possible that the band may be seen as extras (has anyone out there checked?). Mal Evans was working in L.A. with John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. However, the media frenzy at this get-together was so intense that, a few hours prior to the arranged meeting, the ex-Beatles and their entourage had left the city for a secret destination where they could continue their work in peace. No-one, including Strife, were told of the departure or the destination.
As the band walked away from the abandoned meeting place, a pink Cadillac did a U-turn and pulled alongside. It was Edwin Starr. Through Starr they soon met up with R.Dean Taylor and recorded a demo album, both in L.A. and in San Francisco, with Taylor as producer. One of these songs, 'Better Man than I' turned up on the album 'Rush'. These sessions also resulted in the acetate 'Worry', believed to be now owned by renown Liverpool DJ, Billy Butler. Whist on a second trip to the US that year, Strife were offered a deal by the William Morris Agency to replace Grand Funk Railroad on their roster. For some reason, the band were unimpressed and returned to the UK to tour; gigs included the last night of the original Cavern Club.
Strife signed with Chrysalis Records in the UK in '74 and recorded 'Rush'. It was released in early '75 with a strong appearance in the Virgin chart (at the time, the main barometer of UK rock music). As the album was released, Strife toured with Ginger Baker led outfit, The Baker Gurvitz Army. Shortly after this tour, they were joined by guitarist Vic Pappaleo but, despite Vic being an amazing guitarist, the format didn't work out. Strife continued as a three piece, working solidly and increasing their fan-base. However, despite the band's popularity, Chrysalis, whilst going through a corporate identity crisis, refused to release any further material - yet they held Strife to their contract. Regardless of the legal situation, Strife were determined to keep recording and recorded the EP 'School', releasing it on their own label, Outlaw. (Their agent, Paul King was later to take the name 'Outlaw' for his highly successful concert promotions company). After Strife eased out of the Chrysalis contract, 'School' was quickly picked up and released by EMI .
During this mid-70s period the gigging figures showed that Strife were the most in-demand rock band in Britain. No band was safe from being blown offstage. Procol Harum paid Strife off, Judas Priest pulled out, The Average White Band turned plain nasty and Slade's manager, Chas. Chandler, gave instructions that his band should never have to appear with Strife again. Moving from support, from '73 onwards, the band headlined in major venues as well as famous rock clubs such as the London's Marquee and Frankfurt's Zoom.
On New Year's Eve 1977, Paul Ellson left the band to be replaced by David Williams, his former drum roadie. With Williams in the driving seat, the album 'Back to Thunder' was recorded and released on the Gull label. By now though, Punk dominated the scene and, within a year or so, following an illness' of Gordon Rowley, the band split.
3) Dungeon synth. https://strifeofficial.bandcamp.com/
[Untitled]
Strife Lyrics
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All I got handed was a gun
(And the shot rang out)
Memories are toturing
My dreams are filled with ghosts
The Past has come to claim the one
With an empty soul
Take it away and just let me sleep
The light is fadin
Take it away and just let me be
Someone just take me out
(And the shot rang out)
I now stand with gun in hand
Alone with my own plan
Too much pain flows through veins
For me to turn away
Take it away and just let me sleep
The light has faded
Take it away and just give me peace
Someone just fucking take me out
Just take me out
The lyrics to Strife's song [untitled] explore themes of pain, trauma, and despair. The singer in the song is struggling with the trauma of their past and the burden of their own thoughts. They were originally searching for freedom, but instead were handed a gun, representing their own inner turmoil. The line "And the shot rang out" represents the singer's internal battle and the impact it has on their mental state. The memories they are tormented by and the ghosts that haunt their dreams are representative of the traumas they have endured in their past. The line "Take it away and just let me sleep" shows how the singer is overwhelmed by their pain and just wants it to disappear, while the line "Someone just take me out" suggests they are considering suicide as an escape from their anguish.
The final stanza of the song is particularly bleak, with the singer standing with a gun in hand and no one to turn to. They feel that there is too much pain within them to turn away from their own plan and that suicide may be their only option. The line "Take it away and just give me peace" reveals the desperation and hopelessness the singer is feeling. Ultimately, the lyrics to Strife's [untitled] are a powerful exploration of the devastating impact of trauma and the desperate search for relief.
Line by Line Meaning
I went reaching for freedom
I tried to find freedom, to escape from the pain and hardship in my life.
All I got handed was a gun
Instead of freedom, I was given a weapon – a symbol of violence and destruction.
(And the shot rang out)
The sound of a gunshot, a reminder of the pain and suffering that life can bring.
Memories are torturing
My memories haunt me, causing me pain and suffering.
My dreams are filled with ghosts
Even in my dreams, I am haunted by the past and the people who have left me behind.
The Past has come to claim the one
The past has caught up with me, and it is taking a toll on me.
With an empty soul
I feel empty inside, as if there is nothing left in me to give.
Take it away and just let me sleep
I just want to escape from this pain and rest, to find some peace in sleep.
The light is fading
As the pain continues to consume me, I feel myself growing weaker and more tired.
Take it away and just let me be
I don't want to fight anymore, I just want to be left alone.
Someone just take me out
I am so tired of this pain that I just want someone to help me end it.
I now stand with gun in hand
I am now holding the weapon that was given to me, a symbol of the violence and destruction in my life.
Alone with my own plan
I am on my own, with no one to help me or guide me.
Too much pain flows through veins
I am overwhelmed by the pain and suffering that I have experienced.
For me to turn away
I cannot simply walk away from this pain and suffering – it is a part of me now.
Take it away and just give me peace
I don't want to fight anymore – I just want to find some peace and rest.
Someone just fucking take me out
I am so consumed by pain that I need someone to help me end it – no matter what it takes.
Just take me out
I am so consumed by pain that I just want someone to help me end it – no matter how it happens.
Contributed by Adeline L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mor_dbd
My anxiety's clawing
Out from deep within me
It burns within as my throat begins to cauterize
This negativity's leeching
Any shred of composure
Rationale has decayed and left me bound in madness
I reach for calm
I starve for a balance unknown
This burden tortures me deep in my soul
I've found that strife won't make the bleeding stop
Nor will it take away the pain
I feel like this search is all in vain
And I struggle to find my way
How I yearn for the silence
For an end to the voices
The calamity grows and the deafness leads to disarray
Guilt buries me alive
In a coffin - criticized
I shouldered the blame and dug this hole for me to lay in
I reach for calm
I starve for a balance unknown
This burden tortures me deep in my soul
I've found that strife won't make the bleeding stop
Nor will it take away the pain
I feel like this search is all in vain
And I struggle to find my way
I've found that strife won't make the bleeding stop
Nor will it take away the pain
I feel like this search has been all in vain
And I struggle to find my way
I've found that strife won't make the bleeding stop
Nor will it take away the pain
I feel like this search is all in vain
And I struggle to find my way
I've found that strife won't make the bleeding stop
Nor will it take away the pain
I feel like this search has been all in vain
And I struggle to find my way
@BRAVOACTUAL
CAUTIONARY WARNING TO COMMENTS SECTION: Do NOT listen to this while doing dishes. You will not have dishes after the song finishes.
@9salvatore6
Who the fuck does that anyway?
@BRAVOACTUAL
9salvatore6 I did.
@tottispieler9087
9salvatore6 i would rather ask, who doesn't?! ;)
@nicholasnevola4811
That rhymed.
@BRAVOACTUAL
***** LINK PLS!
@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
No matter how many times you listen to this, you can't help but listen to it again.
@dqscout
How are you everywhere at once!?
@mxchabl0ssom569
You are everywhere .____.
@SubZero-ew8xp
Indeed...