Rundgren is well known among his fans as being an electronic music revolutionary. His skilled production techniques, matched by his belief that he has ability to play just about any instrument at a mastery level, has allowed him to release some of the most honest and personal music of his time. Many of his solo albums, including Something/Anything?]' were made completely by himself. That is, he played all the instruments, sang all the vocals, did all of the recording, editing, mixing, and mastering.
Website: http://www.tr-i.com/
Core discography:
With Nazz:
1968 - Nazz
1969 - Nazz Nazz
1970 - Nazz III
Solo:
1970 - Runt
1971 - Runt. The Ballad of Todd Rundgren
1972 - Something/Anything?
1973 - A Wizard, a True Star
1974 - Todd
1975 - Initiation
1976 - Faithful
1978 - Hermit of Mink Hollow
1978 - Back to the Bars (live)
1981 - Healing
1983 - The Ever Popular Tortured Artist Effect
1985 - A Cappella
1989 - Nearly Human
1991 - 2nd Wind
1993 - No World Order
1995 - The Individualist
1997 - With a Twist
1998 - Up Against It
2000 - One Long Year
2003 - Can't Stop Running (live box set)
2004 - Liars
2008 - Arena
2011 - Todd Rundgren's Johnson
2011 - (re)Production
2013 - State
2015 - Global
2015 - Runddans (collaboration with Emil Nikolaisen and Hans-Peter Lindstrøm)
2017 - White Knight
With Utopia:
1974 - Todd Rundgren's Utopia
1975 - Another Live
1976 (released 2001) - Disco Jets
1977 - Ra
1977 - Oops! Wrong Planet
1980 - Adventures in Utopia
1980 - Deface the Music
1982 - Swing to the Right
1982 - Utopia
1984 - Oblivion
1985 - P.O.V.
2003 - Last of the New Wave Riders (live box set)
Just One Victory
Todd Rundgren Lyrics
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We've been waiting for the sun to rise and shine
Shining still to give us the will
Can you hear me, the sound of my voice?
I am here to tell you I have made my choice
I've been listening to what's been going down
There's just too much talk and gossip going 'round
You may think that I'm a fool, but I know the answer
Take the golden rule, as the best example
Eyes that have seen will know what I mean
The time has come to take the bull by the horns
We've been so downhearted, we've been so forlorn
We get weak and we want to give in
But we still need each other if we want to win
Hold that line, baby hold that line
Get up boys and hit 'em one more time
We may be losing now but we can't stop trying
So hold that line, baby hold that line
If you don't know what to do about a world of trouble
You can pull it through if you need to and if
You believe it's true, it will surely happen
Shining still, to give us the will
Bright as the day, to show us the way
Somehow, someday
We need just one victory and we're on our way
Prayin' for it all day and fightin' for it all night
Give us just one victory, it will be all right
We may feel about to fall but we go down fighting
You will hear the call if you only listen
Underneath it all we are here together shining still
In the song "Just One Victory," Todd Rundgren sings about a sense of hopelessness that many people experience when they feel stuck in difficult situations, yet he uses the song to encourage listeners to persevere and to look for solutions. He sings, "We've been waiting so long, we've been waiting for the sun to rise and shine, shining still to give us the will," to express the idea that sometimes it takes a long time for things to get better, but that hope must be maintained. The idea of hope as a tool is expanded upon in the lines, "Words become a tool, anyone can use them, take the golden rule as the best example, eyes that have seen will know what I mean." The golden rule is a concept that has been espoused by many different cultures and religions and holds that one should treat others as one would wish to be treated.
Rundgren also suggests that everyone has it in them to make a difference, and that people need to work together to achieve a common goal. He sings, "We may be losing now but we can't stop trying, so hold that line, baby hold that line, if you don't know what to do about a world of trouble, you can pull it through if you need to and if you believe it's true, it will surely happen." He suggests that there is strength in numbers and that working together can help individuals achieve what might seem impossible alone. Ultimately, the song is a reminder that even in difficult times, there is hope.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been waiting so long,
We have been waiting for a long time.
We've been waiting for the sun to rise and shine
We've been waiting for something positive to happen.
Shining still to give us the will
That positivity is still present to motivate us.
Can you hear me, the sound of my voice?
Can you hear what I'm saying?
I am here to tell you I have made my choice
I've made a decision.
I've been listening to what's been going down
I've been paying attention to what's happening.
There's just too much talk and gossip going 'round
There's too much unnecessary chatter.
You may think that I'm a fool, but I know the answer
You might not agree with me, but I’m confident.
Words become a tool, anyone can use them
Words can be powerful and impactful.
Take the golden rule, as the best example
Use the example of treating others how you want to be treated.
Eyes that have seen will know what I mean
Those who have had similar experiences can relate.
The time has come to take the bull by the horns
It's time to take control and be proactive.
We've been so downhearted, we've been so forlorn
We've been feeling discouraged and hopeless.
We get weak and we want to give in
We can feel powerless and defeated.
But we still need each other if we want to win
We need to work together to be successful.
Hold that line, baby hold that line
Stay determined and don't give up.
Get up boys and hit 'em one more time
Keep going and face your challenges head-on.
We may be losing now but we can't stop trying
We might not be doing well, but we must keep working at it.
If you don't know what to do about a world of trouble
If you're unsure how to deal with all the issues in the world.
You can pull it through if you need to and if
You have the strength to overcome obstacles.
You believe it's true, it will surely happen
If you truly believe in something, it will come to fruition.
We need just one victory and we're on our way
All we need is one success to build momentum.
Prayin' for it all day and fightin' for it all night
We must work hard and hope for the best.
Give us just one victory, it will be all right
One win can make all the difference.
We may feel about to fall but we go down fighting
Even when we feel defeated, we keep trying.
You will hear the call if you only listen
If you pay attention, you can understand the message.
Underneath it all we are here together shining still
Despite everything, we are still together and hopeful.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TODD RUNDGREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pietro Girardi Music
We've been waiting so long,
We've been waiting so long,
We've been waiting for the sun to rise and shine
Shining still to give us the will
Can you hear me, the sound of my voice?
I am here to tell you I have made my choice
I've been listening to what's been going down
There's just too much talk and gossip going 'round
You may think that I'm a fool, but I know the answer
Words become a tool, anyone can use them
Take the golden rule, as the best example
Eyes that have seen will know what I mean
The time has come to take the bull by the horns
(Hold that line, baby hold that line, get up boys and hit 'em one more time)
We've been so downhearted, we've been so forlorn
(We may be losing now but we can't stop trying, so hold that line, baby hold that line)
We get weak and we want to give in
(Hold that line, baby hold that line, get up boys and hit 'em one more time)
But we still need each other if we want to win
(We may be losing now but we can't stop trying, so hold that line, baby hold that line)
If you don't know what to do about a world of trouble
You can pull it through if you need to and if
You believe it's true, it will surely happen
Shining still, to give us the will
We've been waiting so long,
We've been waiting so long,
We've been waiting for the sun to rise and shine
Shining still to give us the will
Bright as the day, to show us the way
Somehow, someday,
We need just one victory and we're on our way
Prayin' for it all day and fightin' for it all night
Give us just one victory, it will be all right
We may feel about to fall but we go down fighting
You will hear the call if you only listen
Underneath it all we are here together
Shining still to give us the will
Bright as the day, to show us the way
Somehow, someday,
(Hold that line, baby hold that line, get up boys and hit 'em one more time)
We need just one victory and we're on our way
(We may be losing now but we can't stop trying, so hold that line, baby hold that line)
Prayin' for it all day and fightin' for it all night
(Hold that line, baby hold that line, get up boys and hit 'em one more time)
Give us just one victory, it will be all right
(We may be losing now but we can't stop trying, so hold that line, baby hold that line)
Theodore Straub
The most amazing thing is every instrument you hear is played by Rundgren. He was truly A Wizard.
Kyle's Digital Lab
Not on this one though. On Something/Anything? He did (the first three sides)
Tim Maulden
@Kyle's Digital Lab Not "was"...IS A WIZARD...A TRUE STAR.
Michael Fox
And a gifted producer - creative genius.
CaesarStrings
Is*
John Schroder
Is
Damon Callis
His best song and this is criminally underrated...
DJ Penguino
This one and Sons of 1984 are two of his best songs he ever penned.
Linda Warwick
Damon Callis I thimk it's probably true of everything he did
Edward Balian
Todd's entire CAREER is a criminal under-rating....