In 2009 the bands went on to make a split single, "Can't Stop Rockin'", in order to support their current tour. The single includes, besides the title track, both "Blue Collar Man" and "Roll With The Changes" from the "Arch Allies" album.
Heavy Water
Styx & REO Speedwagon Lyrics
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It's the kind of place we were meant to be
Out here kinda lost in space now
Pondering life's mysteries
All of minkind worship at the altar
Of old mythology
But the genie's out of the bottle
Collision course with eternity
Young children playing in the chat room
With the freaks and the satellites
Upload the nearset planet
Burnin' out at the speed of light
Better living for the masses
With the new technology
But some fool went and pushed the button
He didn't get an apology
Feeling good is a new sensation
Panacea for the Prozac nation
Heavy, heavy water
Won't wash away the sins of the father
Sacred cow sizzling in the fire
As we all go up in flames
With millions of true believers
And their unfamiliar names
On the road to good intentions
Blown to hell by our own inventions
Heavy, heavy water
Won't wash away the sins of the father
Unholy, holy water
Leading us like lambs to the
Custom made for the self reliant
Lemonade for the thirsty giant
Heavy, heavy water
Won't wash away the sins of the father
Unholy, holy water
Leading us like lambs to the (slaughter)
The song Heavy Water by Styx and REO Speedwagon explores the dangers of technology and how it can lead to our own demise. The lyrics mention how humans have always worshipped old mythologies, but now with technology, we are on a collision course with eternity. The title of the song, Heavy Water, is a metaphor for the weight and impact of these advancements on our world. The chorus talks about how we cannot simply wash away the sins of the father with heavy water, implying that our past mistakes will catch up to us, no matter how much we try to forget or hide them.
The verses of the song take on a more futuristic tone, talking about children playing with technology, the benefits and drawbacks of new advancements, and how our good intentions can often be blown to hell by our own creations. The line โFeeling good is a new sensation, panacea for the Prozac nationโ speaks to the idea that while technology can make us feel better, it is also leading to a numbing of our emotions and a dependence on medication to function.
The song closes with the lines โCustom made for the self-reliant, lemonade for the thirsty giantโ, which could be interpreted as a commentary on how technology is marketed towards peopleโs wants and needs, rather than their actual well-being. Overall, Heavy Water is a cautionary tale about the dangers of technology and how our current path could ultimately lead to our own destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin' here on terra firma
I'm sitting on solid ground
It's the kind of place we were meant to be
This is where we belong
Out here kinda lost in space now
We are wandering in the unknown
Pondering life's mysteries
Thinking about the secrets of existence
All of minkind worship at the altar
People follow myths and religion
Of old mythology
From ancient tales and legends
But the genie's out of the bottle
We can't turn back now
Collision course with eternity
Destined to face infinity
Young children playing in the chat room
Kids chatting on the internet
With the freaks and the satellites
Talking with strange people and satellites
Upload the nearset planet
Sending information to other planets
Burnin' out at the speed of light
Moving extremely fast
Better living for the masses
Improving life for many people
With the new technology
Thanks to modern achievements
But some fool went and pushed the button
Someone made a stupid mistake
He didn't get an apology
No one said sorry
Feeling good is a new sensation
We're discovering new ways of feeling happy
Panacea for the Prozac nation
A cure for the depressed
Heavy, heavy water
Dangerous water
Won't wash away the sins of the father
Can't erase past mistakes
Sacred cow sizzling in the fire
Something important is being destroyed
As we all go up in flames
As everything is destroyed
With millions of true believers
Many people with faith
And their unfamiliar names
And unknown identities
On the road to good intentions
Starting out with good motives
Blown to hell by our own inventions
Ending in disaster because of our creations
Unholy, holy water
Sacred water corrupted
Leading us like lambs to the
Guiding us to our fate
Custom made for the self reliant
Created for those who can take care of themselves
Lemonade for the thirsty giant
A solution for a big, annoying problem
Unholy, holy water
A corrupted sacred element
Leading us like lambs to the (slaughter)
Guiding us to our inevitable doom
Lyrics ยฉ Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Dennis De Young, James Young
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kevin Mooneyham
That drummer for styx is KILLING IT!!!
Tim Cox
Only thing that would have made this concert better is if Gary Richrath was on lead guitar ๐ธ for REO!! The most underrated Guitarist of all time! #RIPGaryRichrath #HeWasREOSpeedwagon #LongLiveTheGOAT
phsycopiano
And Dennis DeYoung
JON Gergeceff
Great video . Thank you. Iโm loving itโฆ
Cal Vid
So glad!
Thomas Robert
This concert was the first one I ever attended. I was sitting somewhere out on the lawn.
Greg Dunbrook
What a great show that was!
Mozart1220
Too bad REO and Styx died decades ago.
Javier Moretti
Love hearing Neal Doughty on the keys. Another great Hoosier export (Evansville, Indiana).
Greg Dunbrook
Gowan is just awesome!