1. Califor… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist/group with the name TAKEN:
1. California rock band.
2. Korean boyband.
1. Orange County, California's Taken formed in mid-1997 between guitarists Chad Tafolla and Dan Baird. The duo wanted to depart from their previous punk efforts, and move towards a heavier sound. As the pair wrote new material, they would slowly fill in the band's personnel gaps. After months of practices and shows, Taken would hit the studio to record a demo, which would be released in late-1998 on Here We Are Records. Despite the fact that the demos sold out quickly, the band was unhappy with their current sound and, therefore, began to write new tracks with a more melodic approach. Taken would enter the studio again in mid-1999 to record its "Haven/Crayons" seven-inch for Here We Are. The seven-inch would be released in July of 1999, and Taken would distribute the record around the U.S. and Canada in hopes of finding a label. It was at that point that Goodfellow Records would offer to release an EP and full-length for the band. In mid-2000, Taken would release its 7-song CD, "Finding Solace in Dissension," and embark on its first U.S. tour. Although the tour was not quite a success, the unit's first Goodfellow effort has sold more than 5,000 copies year to date. The band's latest record, "And They Slept," was released in 2001 on Goodfellow. Combining elements of hardcore, emo, rock, fans of somewhat chaotic, yet melodic, hardcore should give Taken a listen.
2. TAKEN was a 6-membered South Korean boy group under Excellent Entertainment. After Sungyeol, Gunwoo and Yoojun leaved group left members: Seongwon, Daon (Minhyuk) and Taehyuk moved to New Planet Entertainment and going to debut under a new name: A-PRINCE.
Members:
성원 (SeongWon), leader
다온 (DaOn)
태혁 (TaeHyuk)
승열 (SungYeol)
건우 (GunWoo)
유준 (YooJun)
Released their first single “Only One” with 3 tracks (Young Boy, Hold Up, Only You) on 3rd of November, 2011. Their debut MV came out on the same day.
The group officially debuted 25 November on MTV The Show after cancelling their previous schedule on Music Bank several days earlier.
Open Road
Taken Lyrics
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I open my eyes and stretch out.
The four guys around me will always be the guys with the equipment.
The time approaches. The hour is near.
Everything else is pit aside for just half an hour.
There is something great that we have..
Its been long to here. We gotta go.
Leave this good old town just drive.
And just drive.
That old blue van is redemption.
It gives us kids life.
It houses our hopes and dreams.
The old blue van is redemption for us all.
Please give me one more song, one more song.
Let me scream my little words. The words.
Jump around some more Some more.
All the harships endured will all go away just for a half an hour
The opening lines of Taken's song Open Road paints a picture of a band pulling into town, ready to play a gig. The singer stretches out and takes in his surroundings, while reminding himself that the four guys around him are always the ones with the equipment - a nod to the camaraderie and shared responsibility that comes with being in a band. As the show approaches, everything else is pushed aside for just half an hour, highlighting the intense focus and dedication that musicians often have when performing.
The most powerful moment in the song comes when the singer reflects on what the old blue van means to the band. It is a symbol of redemption, giving these young musicians a sense of purpose and belonging as they travel from town to town, playing their music and chasing their dreams. The van "houses our hopes and dreams," serving as a tangible reminder of why they're on this journey in the first place. When the singer pleads for "one more song," it's a cry for more time, more chances to connect with their audience and bring their music to life. For just half an hour, they can forget about the hardships they've endured and simply lose themselves in the joy of performing.
Overall, the lyrics of Open Road capture the essence of what it means to be a working musician - the long hours on the road, the thrill of connecting with a crowd, and the sense of purpose that comes from pursuing your passion.
Line by Line Meaning
We pull into town.
Arriving at our destination.
I open my eyes and stretch out.
Waking up and getting ready for the day ahead.
The four guys around me will always be the guys with the equipment.
My bandmates will always be identified by the gear they carry.
The time approaches. The hour is near.
Our upcoming performance is getting closer.
Everything else is pit aside for just half an hour.
During our show, we focus only on our music and nothing else.
There is something great that we have..
Our music talent and passion is something special.
Its been long to here. We gotta go.
We've waited too long for this moment, it's time to go.
Leave this good old town just drive.
We're leaving this town behind and taking off towards our next destination.
And just drive.
Our journey is more important than the destination.
That old blue van is redemption.
Our old van is a symbol of our hard work paying off.
It gives us kids life.
Our van is what keeps us going and living our dream.
It houses our hopes and dreams.
Our van is where we keep our aspirations and goals.
The old blue van is redemption for us all.
Our van represents redemption and success for our band.
Please give me one more song, one more song.
I want to keep playing music and expressing myself.
Let me scream my little words. The words.
I want to sing my heart out and share my message.
Jump around some more Some more.
I want the crowd to keep dancing and having fun.
All the harships endured will all go away just for a half an hour
All our struggles and challenges disappear during our show, if only for a short time.
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