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1) Tony Banks founded Genesis with Charterhouse classmates Mike Rutherford, Peter Gabriel, Anthony Phillips, and others.
His solo works meander from albums that sound like whatever Genesis were doing at a similar time (A Curious Feeling, The Fugitive, Bankstatement, Still, Strictly Incognito) to film soundtracks (Soundtracks, The Wicked Lady). He has also now released three albums of classical music: Seven (A Suite for Orchestra), Six Pieces for Orchestra, and 5.
Most of his albums feature a troupe of singers (most notably Fish, formerly of Marillion), although he does occasionally provide his own vocal (The Fugitive being the only one he sings entirely himself). Additional musicians vary per album.
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2) Rapper, Songwriter and Producer Jay Light (formerly known as Music Bear Tony Banks) is a Toronto-based New Yorker who has found fresh musical freedom in the electronic music world.
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3) Ant or Anthony Banks is a hip_hop artist and producer from Berkeley, California.
Back to Back
Tony Banks Lyrics
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To think that things are going wrong
And all around is only second best.
Time was when all was fair
And we built solid castles in the air
He said that back to back in time's the way to go
Better in my day
But then they'll still be saying it tomorrow
It's so hard to take it
When your time is over
Yes it's hard to take it
When you try to remember
Better in my day, in my way, can't you see
Better in my way, here to-day, don't you see
I remember well he said,
When great men led the way instead
Of manicure and media-hugging style
But I don't know what to do
From now on we'll always lose
He said that back to back in time's the way to go
Better in my day
I hear everybody say
But then they'll still be saying it tomorrow
It's so hard to take it
When your time is over
Yes it's hard to take it
When you try to remember
Better in my day, in my way, can't you see
Better in my way, here to-day, don't you see
He's not the only one
To think that things are going wrong
And all around is only second best
But I don't know what to do
From now on we'll always lose
He said that back to back in time's the way to go
The only way to go
Try to remember
Oh better in my day, better in my way.
The song "Back to Back" by Tony Banks is a reflection on the passing of time and the constant longing to return to the past. The opening verse talks about a person who is not alone in thinking that things are going wrong and that everything around them is only second best. This person reminisces about a time when everything was fair and people built solid castles in the air. They want to go back to that time and the person suggests that going back to back in time is the way to go. The chorus "better in my day, I hear everybody say, but then they'll still be saying it tomorrow" suggests that while people may think that everything was better in the past, this sentiment is something that never truly goes away and will be felt by future generations as well.
The second verse then begins with a memory of someone who talked about the time when great men led the way instead of manicure and media-hugging style. However, the singer admits to not knowing what to do anymore and that from now on, they'll always lose. The chorus is repeated once again, this time emphasizing the difficulty of accepting that one's time is over, and the longing to return to the past. The song ends with the repetition of "better in my day, better in my way", stressing the idea that the past was better and that the singer wishes they could return to it.
Line by Line Meaning
He's not the only one
Many people share the same sentiment
To think that things are going wrong
To feel that the current state of affairs is declining
And all around is only second best.
Everything seems subpar in comparison to past events
Time was when all was fair
There was a time when things were good
And we built solid castles in the air
We made grand plans that didn't come to fruition
He said that back to back in time's the way to go
He believes that replicating the past is the solution
Better in my day
The past was superior
I hear everybody say
This view is widely held
But then they'll still be saying it tomorrow
This sentiment is timeless
It's so hard to take it
Accepting the current situation is difficult
When your time is over
When one's moment has passed
Yes it's hard to take it
Acknowledging the loss is painful
When you try to remember
When you recall the past
Better in my day, in my way, can't you see
The past was better according to my perspective
Better in my way, here to-day, don't you see
My preferences are not suitable for the present
I remember well he said,
He firmly believed
When great men led the way instead
When exceptional individuals set the example
Of manicure and media-hugging style
Instead of being obsessed with personal appearance and public image
But I don't know what to do
I don't have a solution
From now on we'll always lose
Things will never be the same again
The only way to go
I am convinced that looking back is the only solution
Try to remember
Recall the past
Oh better in my day, better in my way.
The past was superior from my perspective
Lyrics Β© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: TONY BANKS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Knust
Still is my favorite Tony Banks album. Nice Daryl Stuermer solo on this one.
Gurgis Jones
This might be my favorite from the album, with the two Fish tracks and Hero For an Hour next!
Pietro F Lostia
This album is all very good!
Banksian Central
Hey, glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the info!
guguselas
great song! π
ksjoyjespeace
This song would be PERFECT for the next "Back To The Future " movie ,#4 ! (along with Steve Hackett's : "Clocks,(The Angel of Mons)" ) .
Windy
Did Tony write all the songs on this album? I like the pic of him on the cover. He was a cutie.π
Banksian Central
He wrote most of them. Musically he wrote it 100%. Lyrically, Fish and Nik Kershaw provided those on two tracks if I remember correctly. Fish for sure wrote the lyrics for "Another Murder of a Day".
Banksian Central
@ksjoyjespeace I think it could fit in there nicely. I doubt it would ever be chosen though unfortunately...If only you or I were in charge of the soundtrack!!
Windy
And are these songs on CD for purchasing or can I find these on the net to add to my in playlist?π