1) Tomorrow's Child is an Experimental Electronic Music Music producer based in Falmouth in the UK. 2019 EP was the first EP by the artist, released on June 14, 2019. Tomorrow's Child previously released singles Atlantis and The Future Must Be Built from the Heart.
2) Tomorrow´s Child were an American progressive rock hard rock and glam metal band. The band formed in 1987 in Los Angeles, California and were signed to Arista Records.
Tomorrow´s Child had the same line-up throughout the band´s existence, featuring future Engines of Aggression[1] members Rik Schaffer and Craig Dollinger along with vocalist Adam and bassist Steve Resnick.
Tomorrow´s Child first appeared on record with one song on the 1988 Metal Blade compilation Street Survivors which had songs from 10 of the best LA club bands at the time, including also Little Caesar (band) and Bang Tango.[2] Soon after, the band was signed by Arista Records and started recording with producer Jim Cregan of Rod Stewart and Quireboys fame. The recordings with Cregan were rejected by Arista A&R staff and not released until they found their way to the band´s second album Rocky Coast, Rough Sea in 1996.
Eventually, Tomorrow´s Child were released from Arista and could go back to playing clubs and record new songs. The band broke up in mid-1992 after recording the bulk of what would become their first album the following year. In addition to 7 songs from the 1992 sessions, their 1993 debut on Germany´ Dream Circle Records label also includes 6 demos from various sessions in 1989-90. (Source - Jon Sutherland´s liner notes to the self-titled album)
Shelter
Tomorrow's Child Lyrics
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To tear you from the lies
Look around and open up
Until you to realize
Somethings very wrong here
Addiction is its name
Come and watch it weaken
Watch it reap its pain
And you know it′s wrong, but they can't stop it now
There′s no escape, it's a shelter
It's a home
Home... shelter...
Bring it, c′mon bring it
Home... shelter...
Junior walks the streetlights
Stealing for his pay
Mom and dad just sit alone
Long into the day
And I know a girl who
Thinks love′s just a game
They don't believe in running
They′re hiding all the same
And they know it's wrong, but they can′t stop it now
There's no escape, it′s a shelter
It's a home
Home... shelter...
Bring it, c'mon bring it
Home... shelter...
Bring it
Home... shelter...
Bring it, bring it
Home... shelter...
Guitar on the one
"I know it′s here to break me
To drown me in its sin
But oh my god, it feels so good
So why not shoot it in?"
Angie loves the mainline
Shoots it through her veins
The only love she′s ever known
It only causes her pain
Come on, come on
And it brings her down it bleeds her till she's dry
It′s her escape, it's a shelter
It′s her home, home
Home... shelter...
Bring it, bring it
Home... shelter...
Come down on the one
Bring it
Home... shelter...
Bring it, c'mon bring it
Home... shelter...
Guitar on the one
Bring it
Home
The song "Shelter" by Tomorrow's Child focuses on the theme of addiction and its impact on individuals, families, and society. The lyrics speak about the damaging effects of addiction and how it can create a false sense of security for those who are trapped in its grip. The opening lines of the song, "Well, I came here to wake you, to tear you from the lies" suggest that the singer is trying to shake the listener out of their complacency and force them to confront the reality of the situation. The line "Addiction is its name, come and watch it weaken" emphasizes how addiction can be the cause of someone's downfall and only serves to weaken them in the long run.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the fact that addiction can be a form of shelter, a home for those who seek solace in its destructive embrace. The repetition of the words "Home, shelter" suggests how addiction can become an integral part of someone's life and offer a sense of security that can be hard to break away from. The mention of "Junior" and "the girl who thinks love's just a game" highlights how addiction impacts people from all walks of life and how it can manifest in different ways. The line "And it brings her down it bleeds her till she's dry" highlights the destructive nature of addiction and how it can exhaust someone both mentally and physically.
Overall, "Shelter" is a song that tackles a difficult topic with sensitivity and insight, reminding us of the dangers of addiction and how it can take over someone's life without them even realizing it.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I came here to wake you
I am here to awaken you from your slumber
To tear you from the lies
To free you from the falsehoods you believe in
Look around and open up
Observe the surroundings and broaden your perspective
Until you to realize
Till you comprehend
Somethings very wrong here
There is something grave happening around us
Addiction is its name
It's the name of the demon we're fighting against
Come and watch it weaken
Observe the demon's decline
Watch it reap its pain
Witness the demon suffer from its own actions
And you know it's wrong, but they can't stop it now
You realize it's wrong, but we can't halt it anymore
There's no escape, it's a shelter
There's no fleeing from the demon; it's like a haven
It's a home
It's like a household; it's familiar and comforting
Home... shelter...
Our hideout is our home
Bring it, c'mon bring it
Our haven will shield us from harm; bring it on
Junior walks the streetlights
A young boy on the streets; streetlights are his only compass
Stealing for his pay
He steals to earn his living
Mom and dad just sit alone
His parents are aloof and lonely
Long into the day
All through the day
And I know a girl who
I also know a girl who
Thinks love's just a game
Believes that love is a mere sport
They don't believe in running
They don't fancy fleeing
They're hiding all the same
Nevertheless, they're still hiding away
Bring it
Let's embrace it
Junior walks the streetlights
The young boy walks under the flickering streetlights again
Mom and dad just sit alone
Still aloof and lonely parents
And they know it's wrong, but they can't stop it now
They know it's wrong, but they're helpless now
There's no escape, it's a shelter
There's no running away; it's their refuge
It's her home, home
It's Angie's dwelling; she's familiar with this
Home... shelter...
Our hideout is our home
Come down on the one
Let's bring it down together
Bring it
Let's embrace it
Bring it, c'mon bring it
Let's welcome it; bring it here
Guitar on the one
Starting the guitar solo
"I know it's here to break me
I comprehend that it's meant to crush me
To drown me in its sin
To immerse me in sin
But oh my god, it feels so good
Oh my god, it feels so pleasurable
So why not shoot it in?"
Why not inject it further?
Angie loves the mainline
Angie is in love with the essence of it
Shoots it through her veins
She infuses it into her bloodstream
The only love she's ever known
It's the only love that she's ever felt
It only causes her pain
But it only leads to her suffering
Bring it
Let's embrace it
Home... shelter...
Our hideout is our home
Bring it, bring it
Welcome it; bring it in
Bring it
Let's embrace it
Guitar on the one
The solo guitar is emphasized again
Bring it
Welcome it; embrace it
Home
Our hideout
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Lyrics:
Well I came here to wake you
To tear you from the lies
Look around and open up
until you to realize
Somethings very wrong here
Addiction is its name
Come and watch it weaken
Watch it reap its pain
And you know it’s wrong, but they can’t stop it now
There’s no escape, it’s a shelter
It’s a home
Home… shelter…
Bring it, c’mon bring it
Home… shelter…
Junior walks the streetlights
Stealing for his pay
Mom and dad just sit alone
Long into the day
And I know a girl who
Thinks love’s just a game
They don’t believe in running
They’re hiding all the same
And they know it’s wrong, but they can’t stop it now
There’s no escape, it’s a shelter
It’s a home
Home… shelter…
Bring it, c’mon bring it
Home… shelter…
Bring it
Home… shelter…
Bring it, bring it
Home… shelter…
Guitar on the one
“I know it’s here to break me
To drown me in its sin
But oh my god, it feels so good
So why not shoot it in?”
Angie loves the mainline
Shoots it through her veins
The only love she’s ever known
It only causes her pain
Come on, come on
And it brings her down it bleeds her till she’s dry
It’s her escape, it’s a shelter
It’s her home, home
Home… shelter…
Bring it, bring it
Home… shelter…
Come down on the one
Bring it
Home… shelter…
Bring it, c’mon bring it
Home… shelter…
Guitar on the one
Bring it
Home