Talas is a power trio with Billy Sheehan on bass, Dave Constantino on guit… Read Full Bio ↴Talas is a power trio with Billy Sheehan on bass, Dave Constantino on guitar and Paul Varga on drums. The band played a mixture of cover songs and original material, and all three instrumentalists alternated on lead vocals.

Talas was one of Buffalo's most popular local bands for over a decade, arguably attaining cult status which spread into the northeast US and into Canada. In 1978, Talas released their eponymous debut album, which generated the regional hit single, "See Saw". It was during this time that Sheehan wrote some of his most famous songs, namely "Shy Boy" (later re-recorded with David Lee Roth), and the complex and frenetic "Addicted to that Rush" (later re-recorded with Mr Big).

Talas' first national exposure happened in 1980, when they opened thirty shows for Van Halen. However, success was elusive, and even as their brand of what came to be known as "glam metal" gained popularity over the next few years, Talas remained an unsigned act, due largely to poor management. They independently released their debut eponymous "Talas" LP on Evenfall Records (reissued by Metal Blade) and then "Sink Your Teeth Into That" on Relativity Records.

Seeking to take Talas further than just regional success, Sheehan reformed Talas with another drummer (Mark Miller), guitarist (Mitch Perry, also later of Heaven), and a dedicated vocalist, Phil Naro, with whom in the late 1970s Sheehan had previously worked in his side project (the Billy Sheehan Band). Talas would release only one more album, Live Speed on Ice. After Mitch Perry left the band, he was replaced by Johnny Angel, who played guitar with them for their 1985/86 US tour opening for Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force. There was a fourth Talas record, tentatively titled "Lights, Camera, Action" to be issued on Gold Mountain/A&M, but it never got past the demo stage due to Sheehan leaving to join David Lee Roth's solo band. Talas did briefly continue on under Phil Naro sans Sheehan, enlisting Jimmy Degrasso on drums, Al Pitrelli on guitar and Bruno Ravel on bass, but by this time Talas was dead.

Sheehan has recently reunited the original Talas trio for a few shows here and there as well as the live CD If We Only Knew Then, issued on Metal Blade. ("Sink Your Teeth Into That" and "Live Speed On Ice" were combined and re-released as the CD Billy Sheehan: The Talas Years on Relativity Records.)

On 2006 December 23, Sheehan sat in with the Dave Constantino Band at Club Impact in Buffalo. Johnny Angel was the solo opening act for the evening.

Stop! In The Name Of Love
Talas Lyrics

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Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart

Baby, baby, I'm aware of where you go
Each time you leave my door
I watch you walk down the street
Knowing your other love you'll meet
This time before you run to her

Leaving me alone and hurt
(think it over) after I've been good to you ?
(think it over) after I've been sweet to you ?

Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart
Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart
Think it over
Think it over

I've known of your, your secluded nights
I've even seen her maybe once or twice
But is her sweet expression
Worth more than my love and affection?
But this time before you leave my arms
And rush off to her charms
(think it over) haven't I been good to you?
(think it over) haven't I been sweet to you?

Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart
Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart
Think it over
Think it over

I've tried so hard, hard to be patient
Hoping you'll stop this infatuation
But each time you are together
I'm so afraid I'll be losing you forever

Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart
Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart

Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Stop! In The Name Of Love" by Talas is a plea from a lover to their significant other, asking them to stop breaking their heart. The singer is aware of their lover's infidelity and urges them to think about their actions before running off to meet their other lover. The singer has been patient and loving, but they fear losing their lover forever. The repetition of the phrase "Stop! in the name of love" emphasizes the urgency and seriousness of the situation. The singer is hoping that their lover will realize the value of their love and affection and choose them over the other lover.

The song is a classic example of Motown-style music and was originally recorded by The Supremes. The lyrics were written by Holland-Dozier-Holland, who were a famous songwriting team at the time. The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1965. The song's catchy melody and relatable lyrics made it popular among audiences of all ages.

Line by Line Meaning

Stop! in the name of love
Don't go any further in your actions that will hurt me

Before you break my heart
I am vulnerable and I don't want to get hurt

Baby, baby, I'm aware of where you go
I am aware of what you do behind my back

Each time you leave my door
Every time you leave after staying with me

I watch you walk down the street
I see you walk away

Knowing your other love you'll meet
I know you are meeting your other love

This time before you run to her
Think before you go to her

Leaving me alone and hurt
You will leave me alone and with a broken heart

(think it over) after I've been good to you ?
Consider my love for you and how well I've treated you

(think it over) after I've been sweet to you ?
Consider how much I care for you and the love I have shown you

I've known of your, your secluded nights
I know you spend time with her in secret

I've even seen her maybe once or twice
I have even seen her in person a few times

But is her sweet expression
Is her charming facade worth it?

Worth more than my love and affection?
Is it worth more than the love and affection I have for you?

But this time before you leave my arms
Before you walk away from me

And rush off to her charms
And go running to her loving arms

(think it over) haven't I been good to you?
Take into consideration how good I have been to you

(think it over) haven't I been sweet to you?
Remember how sweet I have been to you

I've tried so hard, hard to be patient
I have been trying so hard to be patient with you

Hoping you'll stop this infatuation
Hoping you will end this strong but short-lived passion

But each time you are together
Every time you are with her

I'm so afraid I'll be losing you forever
I am scared I might lose you forever

Stop! in the name of love
Don't hurt me anymore

Before you break my heart
Please don't break my heart

Stop! in the name of love
I am begging you to stop

Before you break my heart
Please don't hurt me

Think it over
Consider everything before making a decision

Think it over
Think through your actions before you hurt me

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Holland, Edward Holland, Lamont Dozier

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