After 'RENT', Vincent was off to London after being cast in a cutting-edge film of 'Jesus Christ Superstar;. Vincent later returned to New York to appear in the Broadway revival of "Superstar". As the lead role of Judas Iscariot. After a successful broadway run, Vincent started development work for a new record spending considerable time collaborating with other writer-producers in Los Angeles, New York, Woodstock, Sweden, and London.
While taking time to write in London, Vincent was invited to audition for Brian May, Roger Taylor and Ben Elton. Vincent was cast as the lead role of Galileo Gigaro in the notorious rock band, Queen's world premiere production of 'WE WILL ROCK YOU'. Vincent spent two years with the show playing to sold-out audiences at nearly every performance. Once 'WE WILL ROCK YOU' became a solid hit in London, producers invited Vincent to open the first American company in a new permanent theater at the Paris, Las Vegas Resort.
Later, in 2010, Vincent joined Broadway once again in the Tony Award Winning musical production of American Idiot. Based on the highly successful Grammy award winning album 'American Idiot' by Green Day. His performance of 'St. Jimmy', the drug addicted alter ego of 'Johnny/Jesus of Suburbia' got him nominated for the Drama League Award of 'Distinguished Performance' and 'Favourite Performance by a Featured Actor in a Broadway Musical' by Broadway.com Audience Award. Vincent left the performance briefly from September 27, 2010 to October 3, 2010. Then completely leaving the production in January 2011.
Now in 2012, Vincent is staring on the hit show, 'The Voice'. A show much like 'American Idol' but focusing completely on the singer's voice instead of looks as well. During the 'Blind auditions' (the judges were to turn around while the singer performed), Vincent chose 'We Are the Champions. And was chosen to be worked with by the extremely talented artist Cee Lo Green who is famous for his song 'Forget You (F*** You)' and 'Crazy'. The show is currently still in production.
Out Of My Hands
Tony Vincent Lyrics
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i cannot make it rain
i can't make the sun go down
or to rise and burn again
I can't make you love me more
no matter how i try
your grace alone can justify
that kind of love jsut mystifies
It's out of my hands- though i try so hard
it's out of my hands- when i slip and fall
it's out of my hands- i will rest in you
you know my voice- yours hears my call
it's out of my hands
I can't make the world spin 'round
or catch a falling star
i can't set the night on fire
and burn away the dark
I can't make you love me more
can't impress you with my deeds
i can't make you love me less
that kind of love is what i need
that kind of love is what i need
(chorus + below)
It's out of my hands- when i have no strength
it's out of my hands- i will look to you
it's out of my hands- you will never fail
your love's a grip i can't slip through
(repeat chorus 2x)
From the album... 'Tony Vincent'.
The song "Out of My Hands" by Tony Vincent is about the realization that there are certain things in life that we cannot control and we need to surrender them to a higher power. The lyrics convey a message of acceptance and faith in a higher power. The first verse sets the tone for the song by stating that the singer cannot control the basic elements of the earth - snow, rain, sun, or darkness. This implies our limitations and the fact that we are mere mortals who are powerless over nature. The second verse talks about the singer's inability to control the love of another person. He admits that he cannot make the person love him any more, no matter how hard he tries. He acknowledges that it is only through the grace of the higher power that one can experience true love.
The chorus emphasizes the central theme of the song that there are certain things that are simply out of our hands, and we need to look for strength and guidance from our higher power. The singer acknowledges that when he falls or is weak, it is out of his hands to get up and keep going forward. It is only through trusting in God that he can find comfort and move on. He concludes by stating that the love of the higher power is like a grip that he cannot slip through, and this gives him the hope that he needs to keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't make the snow come down
I do not possess the power to cause it to snow
i cannot make it rain
It is beyond my capability to bring about rain
i can't make the sun go down
The act of making the sun set is outside of my control
or to rise and burn again
Similarly, causing the sun to rise each day is something I cannot influence
I can't make you love me more
Regardless of my efforts, I cannot increase your affection for me
no matter how i try
Even if I put forth my best effort or attempt every possible tactic
your grace alone can justify
Only your open-mindedness can explain or validate your love
that kind of love just mystifies
Such a love perplexes and bewilders me
It's out of my hands- though i try so hard
Although I put in significant effort, it is still beyond my control
it's out of my hands- when i slip and fall
Even if I make errors or am not at my best, I am still powerless
it's out of my hands- i will rest in you
Since I am unable to make things happen as I'd like, I will rely on you instead
you know my voice- yours hears my call
While I cannot control external elements, I can communicate with you, who is receptive to me
I can't make the world spin 'round
The natural occurrence of the earth's revolution is beyond my scope
or catch a falling star
Even the unlikely event of a meteoroid falling from the sky is something I cannot capture
i can't set the night on fire
Igniting the night sky is something I lack the skill, knowledge or authority to do
and burn away the dark
Thus, I cannot do anything about darkness which is a natural absence of light
can't impress you with my deeds
Despite my accomplishments or good works, I cannot win your admiration
i can't make you love me less
Nor am I capable of making you stop loving me the way you do
that kind of love is what i need
This kind of love is what I desire, although it confounds me
It's out of my hands- when i have no strength
When I am powerless, it is even more evident that I have no ability to make things happen
it's out of my hands- i will look to you
During such times of vulnerability, I will seek support from you
it's out of my hands- you will never fail
Since I cannot impact certain aspects of my life, my trust is in you who has never let me down
your love's a grip i can't slip through
Your love has such a firm hold on me that I cannot break free
Contributed by Sebastian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.