One of the first Toronto bands playing that style of music, The Diodes helped foster the scene in the city. They opened the first Canadian punk nightclub in 1977, called Crash 'n' Burn, where many of the city's punk bands at that time played. The band put out their first record at this time, a vinyl single featuring Bruce Eves and Amerigo Maras of CEAC; Mickey Skin of all-girl punk band The Curse spews profanity on one side; the Diodes provide musical backing on the other - released on the Crash and Burn label. One side was called "War", the other "Raw", one of the first punk records to come out of Toronto. This single was actually an issue of the CEAC Newsletter (published by the Centre For Experimental Art and Communication, the owners of the building that housed the Crash 'n' Burn club).
In 1981 the band moved to London, England to launch a new version of The Diodes with a new rhythm section consisting of bassist Steve Robinson (ex-Barracudas) and drummer Richard Citroen (ex-Loved Ones). An album of new material was recorded, but remains unreleased to this day. Their final album, Survivors, came out in 1982, a compilation of unreleased outtakes, demos, and live recordings. After that, the group gradually disbanded with each member going his own way and singer Paul Robinson and guitarist John Catto remaining in London, England where they have lived ever since. Paul Robinson and John Catto joined High Noon from 1983-1985; John Catto joined Mayhem Deranged in 2008.
The original Diodes (Robinson, Mackay, Hamilton and Catto) re-united in 1999 to perform one song (Tired of Waking Up Tired) on the Mike Bullard TV show in support of the Sony release of their greatest hits cd, Tired of Waking Up Tired:The Best Of The Diodes. For this appearance, they were joined by second drummer Mike Lengyell (John Hamilton played keyboards, as he did on the recording).
In 2007, the original Diodes re-united to play at the NXNE Festival, Toronto and also The Cavern Club, Liverpool (as part of the International Pop Overthrow Festival). In 2010, The Diodes headlined the Road To Ruins Festival in Rome and also a mini-Canadian tour. They returned to Canada in 2011 to tour in support of the CD re-issue of their Action/Reaction album.
Shape Of Things To Come
The Diodes Lyrics
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Risin' up angry in the sky
And there's a new voice
Sayin' we're not afraid to die
Let the old world make believe
It's blind and deaf and dumb
But nothing can change the shape of things to come
There are changes
And there are new thoughts
Ready and waiting to explode
When tomorrow is today
The bells may toll for some
But nothing can change the shape of things to come
The future's comin' in, now
Sweet and strong
Ain't no-one gonna hold it back for long
There are new dreams
Crowdin' out old realities
There's revolution
Sweepin' in like a fresh new breeze
Let the old world make believe
It's blind and deaf and dumb
(But) nothing can change the shape of things
Nothing can change the shape of things
Nothing can change the shape of things
Nothing can change the shape of things
To come
The Diodes' "Shape of Things to Come" is a song that speaks of change and the future. In the opening lines, the song talks about a new sun rising up angry in the sky, and a new voice saying that we are not afraid to die. The lyrics suggest that the world is changing rapidly and there is a new energy and spirit among people that is driving them forward. The words urge us to look forward to the future and embrace the changes that are about to come.
The song highlights the idea that nothing can change the shape of things to come. Despite the chaos and uncertainty of the present, the future is inevitable, and nothing can stop it. It speaks to the power of the collective human spirit to bring change and progress. The future, according to the song, is coming in strong and sweet, and nothing can hold it back for long. The track also highlights how new thoughts and dreams are taking the place of old realities, and a revolution is sweeping in like a fresh breeze.
Overall, "Shape of Things to Come" is a bold and hopeful song that celebrates the human spirit and its ability to bring change and progress. It is a call to embrace the future and to keep moving forward, no matter what challenges lay ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a new sun
A new era is dawning
Risin' up angry in the sky
The change is inevitable and perhaps even forceful
And there's a new voice
People are speaking up for change
Sayin' we're not afraid to die
People are willing to fight for change, even at the cost of their lives
Let the old world make believe
The status quo is ignoring the need for change
It's blind and deaf and dumb
The establishment is oblivious to what's happening and won't listen
But nothing can change the shape of things to come
Change is inevitable, regardless of resistance
There are changes
Change is happening
Lyin' ahead in every road
Everybody is affected by the change
And there are new thoughts
People are thinking differently
Ready and waiting to explode
The desire for change is strong and could erupt at any moment
When tomorrow is today
The future is already happening
The bells may toll for some
There may be casualties in the struggle for change
But nothing can change the shape of things to come
Change is inevitable, regardless of resistance
The future's comin' in, now
The change is happening now
Sweet and strong
The change is positive and powerful
Ain't no-one gonna hold it back for long
The resistance won't be effective for long
There are new dreams
People have a new vision for the future
Crowdin' out old realities
The old way of doing things is being replaced by the new vision
There's revolution
The change is revolutionary
Sweepin' in like a fresh new breeze
The change is refreshing and rejuvenating
Let the old world make believe
The status quo is ignoring the need for change
It's blind and deaf and dumb
The establishment is oblivious to what's happening and won't listen
(But) nothing can change the shape of things
Change is inevitable, regardless of resistance
Nothing can change the shape of things
Change is inevitable, regardless of resistance
Nothing can change the shape of things
Change is inevitable, regardless of resistance
Nothing can change the shape of things
Change is inevitable, regardless of resistance
To come
The change is still ongoing and will continue
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN CRADDOCK, ROBERT MICHAEL PELONI
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