The band… Read Full Bio ↴Alternative / Punk Rock band (late 80's-begin of the 90's).
The band started in London, UK in the mid 1980s. The first line-up included Lee Robinson (a.k.a. Lee Shone) on vocals (from London, UK the drummer of the Fortunate Sons), Romano Pasquini on bass (from Roma, Italy), Jeremy Chunn on guitar (from New Zealand, ex-Henchmen, The (4)) and J.P. Jezequel on drums (from France).
In 1987 this line-up of the A-10s released the "Badly Burned / Don't Look Into My Eyes Tonight" 7" on Innocent Records and the 12" "Massive At The Blind School" on the Italian label Arresto Cardiaco.
The 2nd 7" was released without Jeremy Chunn, with the help of Kathy Freeman of Birdhouse, The and Robin Wills (Barracudas, Fortunate Sons, Unwanted, The) on guitars.
In 1988 the A-10s released their first album, "Sex God War" on the Italian label Mantra Records. Steve Aiello play the guitar on the LP and on the 1989 12" "Star Child." Pippo Pasquini (the brother of Romano) moved to London from Roma and replaced J.P. Jezequel on drums for "Star Child."
The "Burning Chrome" 12" was released in 1990 on another Italian label, Crime Records. Stefano Costantini from Roma (an old friend of the Pasquini brothers) joined the band, giving the A-10s a 3/4 Italian line-up, with Lee Robinson still on vocals.
The song "Liquid Sound Of Dreams" remained unreleased until its inclusion on the compilation "Rock Against Prohibitionism" (Wide, 1990).
At the beginning of the 1990 the A-10s signed with Munster Records, who released the 1991 7" "Abstract Nymph" as well as their 2nd Album "Radio Confusion" in 1993 (this was also the A-10s first release on CD).
Jeremy Chunn rejoined the band for a series of Italian shows the A-10s played as part of a European tour that only wound up including Italy and Spain ("The French gigs have fallen through the cracks and the Greek gigs were only ever a figment of Romano's imagination").
Munster Records released the A-10s last 7", "Legalize It" in 1994. The band broke up the same year.
In 1995 the Italian label Helter Skelter Records released a compilation of the band's '80s songs, with liner notes by Jeremy Chunn.
Lee Robinson recorded in 1997 his solo project Lee Robinson Machine in Madrid, where he live. Robinson started the Sin City Six with the ex-Pleasure Fuckers, The.
Romano, Pippo and Stefano later formed the band Sonic Assassins (4).
Lee Robinson died of cancer in 2001.
In 2003 Rock Palace Records from Madrid released a new album by The A-10s, the CD "Automatic Man" with Ana Carril Obiols, the Spanish girlfriend of Romano Pasquini taking over vocals. The band played a few gigs with this new, reformed line-up.
Europa
The A-10 Lyrics
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Hear the train coming over
Since Spain I felt closer
Feelin' some pain in my head
Until I saw your pretty face
I tell you!
Wanted to kiss you since the Nîmes station
I know I won't get some good reputation
And I hope that you'll love me
Tonight the stars are bright
Let's go to the fountain
It's almost nine, we can always
Come back tomorrow
And forget all our
Feels of sorrow
Don't ever forget to smile
And I hope that you'll love me
Tonight the stars are bright
Let's go to the fountain
It's almost 9 we can always
Come back tomorrow
And forget all our
Feels of sorrow
Don't ever forget to smile
Europa
Hear the train coming over
Since Spain I felt closer
Feelin' some pain in my head
Until I saw your pretty face
I tell you!
Wanted to kiss you since the Nîmes station
Just a few minutes to our destination
My heart is filled with anticipation
I know I'll have some bad reputation
Because my hair is long and blue
And I hope you're not feeling so blue
And I hope that you'll love me too
The lyrics of The A-10's song "Europa" tell a tale of love and longing during a train journey. The singer expresses a sense of closeness and connection since their time in Spain, but also acknowledges the pain they feel in their head. However, everything changes when they see the person they are singing to - described as having a pretty face. The singer reveals their desire to kiss this person, starting from the Nîmes station. They are aware that their appearance, with long and blue hair, might lead to a negative reputation but express hope that the person they are addressing will still love them.
The song captures the excitement and anticipation of being with someone special. The singer suggests going to the fountain, emphasizing a sense of romance and the influence of the stars. The lyrics also touch upon the transient nature of time, as they mention that they can always come back tomorrow and forget about their sorrows. The song ends with a reminder to always smile and a repetition of the hope for love.
Overall, "Europa" is a love song that explores the longing and anticipation of being with someone despite potential judgment. It illustrates the exhilaration of feeling close to someone special and emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and finding joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Europa
Referring to the continent of Europe
Hear the train coming over
Noticing the sound of a train approaching
Since Spain I felt closer
Feeling a stronger connection since being in Spain
Feelin' some pain in my head
Experiencing a headache or emotional distress
Until I saw your pretty face
Finding relief or comfort upon seeing the person's attractive face
I tell you!
Expressing a strong statement or declaration
Wanted to kiss you since the Nîmes station
Having the desire to kiss the person since the Nîmes station
I know I won't get some good reputation
Aware that their actions may result in a negative judgment or perception of them
Because my hair is long and blue
Explaining a physical characteristic of having long and blue hair
And I hope that you'll love me
Expressing a desire for the person to have feelings of love towards them
Tonight the stars are bright
Observing the brightness of the stars in the night sky
Let's go to the fountain
Suggesting going to a fountain as a destination or activity
It's almost nine, we can always
Noting the time and suggesting that there is still time for various possibilities
Come back tomorrow
Proposing the option of returning the next day
And forget all our
Imagining a scenario where both individuals can forget about
Feels of sorrow
Their feelings of sadness or sorrow
Don't ever forget to smile
Encouraging the person to always remember to smile
And I hope that you'll love me
Reiterating the hope for the person to love them
Europa
Referring to the continent of Europe
Hear the train coming over
Noticing the sound of a train approaching
Since Spain I felt closer
Feeling a stronger connection since being in Spain
Feelin' some pain in my head
Experiencing a headache or emotional distress
Until I saw your pretty face
Finding relief or comfort upon seeing the person's attractive face
I tell you!
Expressing a strong statement or declaration
Wanted to kiss you since the Nîmes station
Having the desire to kiss the person since the Nîmes station
Just a few minutes to our destination
Recognizing that they are close to their intended location
My heart is filled with anticipation
Feeling excited and eager about what is to come
I know I'll have some bad reputation
Being aware that their actions may result in a negative judgment or perception of them
Because my hair is long and blue
Explaining a physical characteristic of having long and blue hair
And I hope you're not feeling so blue
Expressing a desire for the person to not feel sad or down
And I hope that you'll love me too
Reiterating the hope for the person to love them in return
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Francisco De la Garza Alanis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johnsimun6533
A10: I can do a magic trick. Want to see?
Ground forces: yes.
A10: see that tank over there?
Ground forces: yes.
A10: with one fart, I can make it disappear.
Ground forces: really. Can I see?
A10: brrrrt, brrt.
A10: see it’s magic.
Ground forces: applauding with praise.
@Warthog71
My dad built the A10. May he RIP.
He once told me, building it to carry all that ordinance, and getting it in the air to do its job was the ‘not so difficult’ part.
Adding every redundancy possible to get the pilot home was the ‘more so difficult’ part.
One example:
If all steering and control went out, the pilot could reach under the seat and fly the craft manually with those cables beneath.
18 months ago, at 91 my dad passed. He would be proud to know she may fly just a little bit longer!
Charlie Mike!
@markvickers3488
God Bless your father. He worked his ass off to save American lives, and Succeeded. Thank you & your family.
@cvhaos
o7,your dad literally made death real.
@commander_of_the_third_reich
Kudos to your father¹⁰
@Wreckless229
The a-10 really is unique. From tanks to infantry and even fortified structures, there really isn’t anything that the a-10 can’t handle.
@jonv.6213
Except MANPADS
@joesmoe6947
Luke: “I’ve lost all the computers and the calculations, the targeting pod and my heads up display! I’m flying blind!”
Obi Wan: “Luke... Use the degraded systems!”
Luke: BRRRRTTTT
@raptorm1789
Yo that was lame...I aiint even laughing😂😂
@albionsinani7873
Luke use the fiiire power BRRRRRT
@FoxtrotStudi0s
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