Todd Rundgren's back-up band for 1973's A Wizard, a True Star proved to be the first incarnation of Utopia. They would reform again in 1974 as a larger prog-rock ensemble, which included multiple keyboards, synthesizers and brass. They premiered on 1974's Todd Rundgren's Utopia, and went on to record the 1975 live album Another Live In 1975.
Todd Rundgren re-established a second version of Utopia as a tight, disciplined four-piece group that became a popular recording and touring band of its day. The line-up featured Roger Powell on keyboards, Kasim Sulton on bass, and John Wilcox on drums, although all members played multiple instruments and sang both lead and harmony vocals at times. During the next 17 years they would release 10 more albums; incl. Oops! Wrong Planet, Adventures in Utopia and the Beatleque sounding Deface the Music. The last to be released would be Disco Jets, recorded in 1976 but not released until 2001.
Todd Rundgren eventually disbanded Utopia in the mid-80s; they released Trivia (1986) as their "swan song" effort. In 1992 another live album was cut when the reunited for one more tour. Not until 2009 Rundgren, Powell, and Sulton were reunited on stage once more during the debut live presentation of Rundgren's A Wizard, A True Star presented by RundgrenRadio.com. In subsequent shows on the tour, Ralph Schuckett replaced Powell, continuing the trend of former Utopia members to remain connected musically. A show taken to the road with just a few performances in Europe.
Eternal Love
Todd Rundgren's Utopia Lyrics
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It might help to feel me in your heart
I remember you happy, but thought it
Unfair that we are apart
And it's gonna be all right
'cause everlasting love
Will get us through the night
There's a new day that's dawning
I can't offer you blue skies
I've only got love, eternal love
Soon it's gonna be all right
And the day will come
When we live as one
Drifting through time on an ocean of eternal love
Sailing through space on an ocean of eternal love
Doesn't love have a meaning
To put that in words would be so hard
Just remember the feeling of love in a song
That's a love for real
And it's gonna be all right
'cause everlasting love
Will get us through the night
The lyrics of Todd Rundgren's Utopia's song "Eternal Love" convey a message of hope and reassurance amidst feelings of loneliness and separation. The lyrics start by suggesting that when life becomes lonely, thinking about the person you love and feeling their presence in your heart can help alleviate that feeling of loneliness. The singer remembers the person he loves as happy but acknowledges that their separation is unfair. However, he reassures that everything will be all right because the love they share is everlasting, and it will help them get through the difficult times.
The second stanza speaks of a new day that is dawning, symbolizing a fresh start or a new beginning that will bring with it blue and clear skies. The singer acknowledges that he cannot offer blue skies, but he has love, eternal love. The lyrics suggest that things will soon be all right, and there will come a day when the two lovers will be together, living as one, drifting through time and sailing through space on an ocean of eternal love. The lyrics of the song aim to reassure the listener that love, in its purest form, is all they need to get through the tough times and that love, with its never-ending power, will conquer all obstacles.
In conclusion, "Eternal Love" is a song about the power of love, its capacity to transcend time and space, and its never-ending strength. The lyrics suggest that no matter how challenging life gets, holding on to the feeling of love, even in a song, can provide a tangible connection that can get you through the worst of times.
Line by Line Meaning
When your life gets too lonely
In moments when you feel alone and isolated
It might help to feel me in your heart
Think of me and remember the love we shared
I remember you happy, but thought it
I recall the joy in your life, but also recognize the distance between us
Unfair that we're apart
It's unfair that we're separated from one another
And it's gonna be all right
There is hope that things will get better
'Cause everlasting love
Because the love we share is eternal
Will get us through the night
Our love will help us endure difficult times
There's a new day that's dawning
A new beginning is on the horizon
It brings with it skies so blue and clear
This new day brings a renewed sense of hope and optimism
I can't offer you blue skies
I am unable to provide you with material things that represent happiness
I've only got love, eternal love
What I can offer you is an unwavering love that will last forever
Soon it's gonna be all right
It won't be long before things start to improve
And the day will come
A day will arrive
When we live as one
When we will be united and together
Drifting through time on an ocean of eternal love
Our love will carry us through life
Sailing through space on an ocean of eternal love
Our love will guide us through the vastness of the universe
Doesn't love have a meaning
Love is difficult to define and describe
To put that in words would be so hard
Trying to articulate the true meaning of love is a challenging task
Just remember the feeling of love in a song
Recall the emotions that love can evoke, especially through music
That's a love for real
That is genuine and authentic love
And it's gonna be all right
Hope and positivity will prevail, thanks to our eternal love
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