2. The Revolution is an alternative rock band from Gyumri, Armenia.
3. The Revolution is a funky pop/rock group from Holland, winners of the Next Best Band battle for a place at Appelpop Festival 2011.
4. The Revolution was the group around Prince from 1979 until 1986 and included Wendy & Lisa, Bobby Z, Brown Mark, Dr. Fink, Eric Leeds and Susannah Melvoin
5. The Revolution is a one man project by Anton Mannov, based in Copenhagen.
"The music of Anton Mannov may be inspired by the psychedelic revolution of Anton Newcombe, but the original and melodic compositions of this one man revolution is of high standard, the happy rhytm and lazy vocal reminds us how a few chords are more than enough to make excellent music." - Magick Label
The Ladder
The Revolution Lyrics
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There lived a king who didn't deserve to be
He knew not where he came from
Nor where he was going
He never once said thank you, never please
Now this king he had a subject named Electra
Who loved him with a passion, uncontested
But it didn't matter
The king was looking for the ladder
Everybody's looking for the ladder
Everybody wants salvation of the soul
The steps you take are no easy road
But the reward is great
For those who want for go
A feeling of self-worth will caress you
The size of the whole wide world will decrease
The love of God's creation will undress you
And time spent alone my friend, will cease
Everybody's looking for the answers
How the story started and how it will end
What's the use in half a story, half a dream
You have to climb all of the steps in between (yeah, we ride)
Everybody's looking for the ladder
Everybody wants salvation of the soul
The steps you take are no easy road
But the reward is great
For those who want to go (I do)
Everybody, everybody's looking (Everybody's looking for the answers)
For the answers
Everybody wants to know how the story (How the story started)
Started and how it will end (started and how it will end)
What's the use in half a story, (What's the use in half a story)
Half a dream (half of a dream)
You, you gotta climb, you gotta climb (you have to climb all)
All of the steps in between (the steps in between)
Everybody
Everybody's looking for that ladder (Everybody's looking for the ladder)
Everybody wants salvation of the soul (Everybody wants salvation of the soul)
The steps you take are no easy road (the steps you take are no easy road)
But the reward is great (the reward is great)
For those who want to go, (for those who want to go)
Those who want to go
Everybody, everybody wants (Everybody's looking for the answers)
An answer
Anyone who know how the story (How the story started)
Started, how it will end (started and how it will end)
Will it be lonely in the world (What's the use in half a story)
What's the use? (half of a dream)
The Revolution's song "The Ladder" is a powerful commentary on the human search for fulfillment and meaning. The lyrics speak of a king who is unhappy and unfulfilled, and who is searching for something more. He has a devoted subject named Electra who loves him deeply, but is unable to fulfill his deepest desires. The king is constantly searching for "the ladder", a metaphor for the path to salvation and spiritual enlightenment.
The song speaks to the universal human desire to find meaning and purpose in life. The lyrics suggest that the path to fulfillment is not an easy one, and that it requires hard work and commitment. The reward, however, is great – a feeling of self-worth and connection with the world around us. The song suggests that the search for the ladder is a constant one, and that we must continue to climb higher and higher in search of fulfillment.
"The Ladder" is a beautiful and insightful song that challenges us to consider our own search for meaning and purpose. It speaks to the human desire to find something greater than ourselves, and offers a powerful message of hope and inspiration.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time in the land of Sin-aplenty
In a faraway place called Sin-aplenty, a story began
There lived a king who didn't deserve to be
A king resided in the land, but he was not worthy
He knew not where he came from
The king did not know his origin
Nor where he was going
He also did not know his destination
He never once said thank you, never please
The king had no manners, never uttering gratitude or politeness
Now this king he had a subject named Electra
One of his subjects named Electra was devoted to him
Who loved him with a passion, uncontested
She loved him intensely, without any doubt
For him each day she had a smile
Every day, she smiled for him
But it didn't matter
But her love went unnoticed
The king was looking for the ladder
The king was searching for something more
Everybody's looking for the ladder
Everyone is searching for something more in life
Everybody wants salvation of the soul
Everyone desires spiritual healing and redemption
The steps you take are no easy road
The path towards spiritual salvation is challenging
But the reward is great
However, the payoff is significant
For those who want for go
For those who are willing to make the journey
A feeling of self-worth will caress you
Attaining spiritual salvation will make you feel worthwhile
The size of the whole wide world will decrease
Your problems will seem smaller in the grand scheme of things
The love of God's creation will undress you
You will experience a pure love for all of creation
And time spent alone my friend, will cease
You will no longer feel alone when you have spiritual salvation
Everybody's looking for the answers
Everyone seeks answers to life's mysteries
How the story started and how it will end
They want to know how life began and how it will end
What's the use in half a story, half a dream
Knowing only part of the story or having incomplete dreams is pointless
You have to climb all of the steps in between
To fully experience life, one must persevere through all the ups and downs
Everybody wants to know how the story
Everyone desires to understand life's narrative
Started and how it will end
They want to know the beginning and end of life's journey
What's the use in half a story,
Incomplete information about life is wasted potential
Half a dream
Having only partial aspirations for life is not enough
You, you gotta climb, you gotta climb
To achieve anything in life, you must work hard and persevere
All of the steps in between
The path to success is not simple and requires dedication
Everybody wants an answer
People seek clarity and understanding
Anyone who know how the story
Anyone who understands the narrative
Will it be lonely in the world
They wonder if they will feel alone in the world
What's the use?
What's the point of anything without clear answers or understanding?
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN L. NELSON
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