Streets was a local band formed in the beginning 1982, when the two rival bands Prizoner and Pin-Up came together in the same room. Influenced by Thin Lizzy, they started writing symphonic rocksongs and played mainly in Purmerend, The Netherlands and around. The first gig was at the Hutspop festival on March 3, 1982. The band at this stage was Marcel Kapteijn on vocals and guitar, Niels Hermes on keyboards, Martin Boers on leadguitar, Ton Groen on bass and Joop van de Berg played the drums. In the summer of '82, Joop van de Berg was replaced by Wil Bouwes from Neon Graffiti. This would be the line-up until the break-up in 1987.
Niels Hermes also worked with Attie Bauw on the first single by Esther Amadea.
Their latest release was recorded in 2003
Fly Away
Ten Sharp Lyrics
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Like a bird on silver wings
Don't wait for me this time
I'll be there someday
Take my love
Take it with you
Don't wait for me
To come running after
Having so much
Now there is nothing left
Time has come to leave I see it
In your eyes
When tomorrow comes
I'll remind the sunlight in your smile
You're the one that loves me
You're the one that gives it all for free
I'm the one that really needs you
There's no place for us
Fly away
And live your life so free
Now it's out of my hands
I've learnd a lot today
And there's nothing left
Time has come to go I see it
In your eyes
There's no answer to all this
Fly away
And touch the stars at night
When all is said and done
It's no use living in the past
Having it all
And there's nothing left
Time hase come to live it
In your eyes
When tomorrow comes
I'll remind the sunlight in your hair
You're the one that loves me
You're the one that gives it all for free
I'm the one that really needs you
There's no time for us
The song "Fly Away" by Ten Sharp is an emotionally-charged ballad about saying goodbye to a loved one and watching them move on without you. The lyrics are written from the perspective of the person left behind, who acknowledges their own shortcomings and encourages the other person to be free, take their love with them, and pursue their dreams. The repeated chorus of "You're the one that loves me, you're the one that gives it all for free, I'm the one that really needs you, there's no place for us" captures the complexity of the situation and the bittersweet feelings of a love that is no longer able to thrive.
The metaphor of the bird with "silver wings" that flies away represents the idea of freedom and release from the constraints of the relationship. The singer recognizes that it's time to move on, and that clinging on to the past will only hold both parties back from achieving their full potential. The song ends with a sense of closure and acceptance, as the singer acknowledges that "It's no use living in the past, having it all, and there's nothing left, time has come to live it in your eyes"
Overall, "Fly Away" is a poignant and powerful song that captures the pain of letting go and the complexity of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Fly away
Depart from me
Like a bird on silver wings
Leave gracefully on wings of freedom and liberation
Don't wait for me this time
Don't hold back or delay for my sake
I'll be there someday
Though not immediately, I'll join you later
Take my love
Accept my affection
Take it with you
Carry it along
Don't wait for me
Go ahead without expecting me to catch up
To come running after
To follow closely or chase after
I need my time right here
I require solitude at the moment
Having so much
Previously having abundance or prosperity
Now there is nothing left
All exhausted or depleted
Time has come to leave I see it
The appropriate moment for departure has arrived
In your eyes
It's evident through your facial expression or gaze
When tomorrow comes
In the future
I'll remind the sunlight in your smile
I'll recall your cheerful and radiant countenance
You're the one that loves me
You're the person who genuinely cares for me
You're the one that gives it all for free
You're the generous one who doesn't expect anything in return
I'm the one that really needs you
I'm the one who heavily relies on your affection and support
There's no place for us
There's no suitable environment for our relationship
And live your life so free
Live your life without restrictions or limitations
Now it's out of my hands
I'm no longer in control of the situation
I've learned a lot today
I've gained valuable experience from this day
And there's nothing left
The situation is depleted or exhausted
Time has come to go I see it
It's apparent that the moment for departure has arrived
There's no answer to all this
No satisfactory solution exists for the current predicament
And touch the stars at night
Reach for the metaphorical unreachable things in life
When all is said and done
At the end of everything
It's no use living in the past
The past cannot be changed so there's no point dwelling on it
Having it all
Previously having everything
And there's nothing left
Everything has been spent or consumed
Time hase come to live it
The time has arrived to fully experience it
When tomorrow comes
In the near or distant future
I'll remind the sunlight in your hair
I'll recall your bright and shining hair
There's no time for us
Insufficient time exists for our relationship
Writer(s): Ton Groen, Niels Hermes, Marcel Kapteijn
Contributed by Adam S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.