In 1987, while working with the band's second album, he was approached by Bruno Ravel and Steve West to join Danger Danger and he accepted. With Danger Danger, Poley enjoyed much success as the band caught the late surge wave of 80s hair rock. Together they released two albums (Danger Danger and Screw It!) and toured with bands like KISS, Alice Cooper, and others.
In 1993, he finished recording Danger Danger's third album, Cockroach, but was surprisingly fired from the band. The same year, he formed a new band called Bone Machine with guitarist John Allen III (Tommy Lee's band.) In 1994, they released their first album titled Dogs. In 1995, they toured the UK and released a live record titled Search and Destroy. In 1996, they released their last album titled Disappearing, Inc. The album is noted for featuring an eerie premonition of what would happen in the 2001 9/11 attacks in the cover art.
In 2000, he joined the band Melodica with Gerhard Pichler on guitar. As a band, they released several albums: USAcoustica, and Lovemetal among them. During this time, Poley returned to USA and played for the first time in seven years.
In 2001, Danger Danger finally released the album Cockroach after reaching an agreement with Epic Records. The album featured two discs: one with the Poley vocals, and the other with the new vocals by the band's new singer, Paul Laine. In 2002, Poley's band (now known as Poley/Pichler) released an album titled Big. This album featured Joe Slattery on bass guitar, with whom Poley had played before in Lush back in the early 80s. In 2004, he rejoined Danger Danger and started touring with them again. He is Now Hard at work with Vic Rivera of AdrainGale on a new project called Poley/Rivera.
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Curtain Call
Ted Poley Lyrics
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Digging my heels to the ground
Buried my head in the sand - didn't
hear a sound
Hoping like hell just to hang on
Slipping away in the tide
Trying to run from the truth but there's
When it suddenly falls in a heartbeat
And a savior is nowhere in sight
When my world is crashing around me
Will the dark ever turn into light?
When hope is gone, the show is done - the curtain falls
The nights descends, it never ends
In Ted Poley's song "Curtain Call," the lyrics describe a person who is desperately trying to hold onto a memory, despite the inevitable truth that it is slipping away from them. The person is digging their heels in, perhaps out of fear of accepting the reality of the situation, and trying to block out any outside noise by burying their head in the sand. However, despite their efforts, they cannot escape the truth and are slowly being pulled away by the tide.
The chorus speaks to the feeling of hopelessness that the person is experiencing, realizing that they have hit rock bottom with no possible savior in sight. They wonder if this darkness will ever fade away and if they will ever see the light again. This is a relatable feeling to anyone who has ever experienced a painful loss or drastic change.
The song carries a message of resilience and the importance of facing reality, even when it's difficult. It acknowledges that sometimes life can be tough and things may not always work out as planned, but it's important to keep moving forward and not give up.
Line by Line Meaning
Holding on fast to a memory
I am desperately clutching onto a memory from my past, unwilling to let it go.
Digging my heels to the ground
I am holding steadfastly to my beliefs and opinions with determination.
Buried my head in the sand - didn't hear a sound
I am deliberately ignoring any warning signs or uncomfortable truths because I cannot bear to confront them.
Hoping like hell just to hang on
I am barely hanging on by a thread and praying for the strength to endure.
Slipping away in the tide
Despite my efforts to resist, I am slowly losing control and being carried away by the overwhelming forces around me.
Trying to run from the truth but there's no where to hide
I am afraid to face the painful reality of my situation and am trying to escape from it, but there is no escaping from the truth.
When it suddenly falls in a heartbeat
When everything falls apart suddenly and unexpectedly, without warning or preparation.
And a savior is nowhere in sight
There is no one to rescue me from my troubles or help me through my struggles.
When my world is crashing around me
When all aspects of my life are crashing down and I feel like my world is ending.
Will the dark ever turn into light?
I wonder if there will ever be a positive change in my life, or if I will remain in a state of despair and darkness forever.
When hope is gone, the show is done - the curtain falls
When I lose all hope and cannot go on, my story or journey ends and everything comes to a close.
The night descends, it never ends
The darkness and despair seem to go on endlessly, and there is no way to escape it.
Writer(s): Vic Rivera, Ted Poley Copyright: Ted Poley Music, A Side Music LLC
Contributed by Muhammad V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
troy jackson
Straight out of the danger danger handbook....amazing! Sucks we won't hear music like this anymore on the radio.
Jay 2080
I have this album. I got it twice. The price is worth it. Ted Poleys vocals are awesome and unique.
f ozonkiller600
Great Song...