Tesla's music fit well with the blasting sounds of their 80s hair metal and glam rock contemporaries. Yet it was more bluesy and lyrics dealt with other themes than just the usual, girls, alcohol and violence. But what set them even more apart from their contemporaries was their t-shirt and jeans image, a 'street' look reminiscent of the Ramones (and other 70s punk groups) that was in strong contrast of the leather, spandex, and flashy-make type look of the time.
The band's early lifespan as City Kidd brought them considerable frustration, with them failing to break into the musical mainstream while also competing with another band with the same name. Their mutation into Tesla provided a clear shot at success. 'Mechanical Resonance', their debut that the boys released in 1986, became a commercial smash while also receiving significant critical praise. That album was certified platinum by the RIAA on October 5, 1989.
In total, the group has released six studio albums with original music, the latest of them being 2008's 'Forever More'. They have also created a a double-disc covers album, titled 'Real To Reel', as well as a number of compilations and live albums. Their sound has focused on a particularly melodic and accessible kind of hard rock with strong shades of classic heavy metal as well.
Tesla's popular 1990 remake of Signs, originally recorded by the Five Man Electrical Band (who also inspired the album which the remake came from, Five Man Acoustical Jam), is probably the most mainstream of Tesla's hits. However, many fans remember fondly Tesla's other hits such as Gettin' Better, Modern Day Cowboy, Little Suzi, Edison's Medicine and Love Song.
The band derived their name, certain album and song names (e.g. The Great Radio Controversy, Mechanical Resonance, etc), and some song content from events relating to Nikola Tesla, a Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer born in the 19th century in Smiljan, Austria-Hungary, modern day Croatia.
Solution
Tesla Lyrics
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Down to the wire, on the end of the road
Down to the wire, and the kids don't know
Mother Nature's on her knees, and we're the reason of her disease
Hangin' off the ceiling, climbing up the walls
Crawling on my hands and knees to make it through it all
Solution is a world of change
If we're gonna make it through tomorrow
Down in the dirt and fallin' out on the street
Crossin' the line myself [to make it to me]
Mother Nature's still on her knees, and we're the reason of her disease
Hangin' off the ceiling, climbing up the walls
Crawling on my hands and knees to make it through it all
Now we can change or stay the same, one's the answer and the next insane
Solution is a world of change
If we're gonna make it through tomorrow
The solution is to make a change today, oh yeah
Make it, I said make it!
[Solo]
Down to the wire, on the end of the road
Down to the wire, all the kids don't know
Mother Nature's down on her knees, and we're the reason of her disease
Hangin' off the ceiling, climbing up the walls
Crawling on my hands and knees, just to make it, just to make it
Now we can change or stay the same, one's the answer and the next to blame
Solution is a world of change
If we're gonna make it through tomorrow
The solution is to make a change today, okay
If we ever make it, now will we ever make it
Through tomorrow-ow-ow-ow-ow-ow
Through tomorrow-ow-ow-ow-ow-ow - ah!
Tesla's song "Solution" is a powerful call to action to address the damage humans have caused to the environment. The lyrics lament the current state of the world, where Mother Nature is on her knees due to human activity, and we are on the brink of disaster. The urgent message is that we must take action now, before it is too late, and that the solution is to make a change today. The lyrics push for immediate action to address climate change, which is a global issue that affects everyone.
Throughout the song, the lyrics use vivid imagery to describe the dire situation we are in. The line "Hangin' off the ceiling, climbing up the walls, Crawling on my hands and knees to make it through it all" paints a picture of the desperation that many people feel in the face of the overwhelming crisis. The song suggests that we need to create a world of change if we are going to make it through tomorrow.
Overall, "Solution" is a powerful song that challenges listeners to take responsibility for the future of the planet. The lyrics and music are a call to action to confront the challenges we face and work towards a sustainable future.
Line by Line Meaning
Down to the wire, on the end of the road
We are at the very end of time, with no other options or opportunities.
Down to the wire, and the kids don't know
We have reached a point of crisis, but people are not yet aware of it - especially the younger generation.
Mother Nature's on her knees, and we're the reason of her disease
Our planet is suffering terribly, and humans are responsible for this destruction.
Hangin' off the ceiling, climbing up the walls
Life is challenging and difficult, with obstacles and barriers at every turn.
Crawling on my hands and knees to make it through it all
The struggle is real, and we do whatever it takes to survive and succeed.
Now we can change or stay the same, one's the answer and the next to blame
We have a choice: either make changes to improve the world or accept the status quo, but if we choose the latter, we are responsible for the disastrous consequences.
Solution is a world of change
The answer to the world's problems is extensive, systemic change that addresses the root causes of its issues.
If we're gonna make it through tomorrow
If we want to survive and thrive in the future, we need to take action today.
Down in the dirt and fallin' out on the street
Life itself feels broken and hopeless, with nary an opportunity in sight.
Crossin' the line myself [to make it to me]
We have the power to make things better, at least for ourselves, and should take advantage of these opportunities.
Now we can change or stay the same, one's the answer and the next insane
Not addressing the pressing issues of our world is an act of insanity, perpetuating the destruction of our planet and the lives it supports.
The solution is to make a change today, oh yeah
Making a positive impact and creating a better future requires immediate action, not just lip service.
Down to the wire, all the kids don't know
We are faced with a sense of dread and urgency, but the next generation is blissfully unaware of the world we are leaving them.
Crawling on my hands and knees, just to make it, just to make it
The challenges we face are significant but we will fight tooth and nail to keep going.
If we ever make it, now will we ever make it
There is no guarantee that any of us will survive to see life after the current crisis - it is a stark reality that must be considered.
Through tomorrow-ow-ow-ow-ow-ow
The ability to solve the complex problems of today will determine how society will fare in the days, weeks, and years to come.
Through tomorrow-ow-ow-ow-ow-ow - ah!
The future is uncertain, but we must tread boldly and do our best to make a difference, one action at a time.
Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFF KEITH, TOM SKEOCH
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Christopher N. Savage
on Getting' Better
A shame that you can't see the original video, but this tune has the passion and power to lift you up and brighten your day!!!!!