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1) Tora Tora is an American glam metal band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, in 1985.

2) Were an 80's Synthpop act from France.

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1) Blues-based, Led Zeppelin inspired metal that should have made Tora Tora a household name, but sadly didn't.
Tora Tora is an American glam metal band formed in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, in 1985. "Tora" means "tiger" in Japanese and the name is a play on the code name for attack used by the Japanese Imperial Navy during their attack on Pearl Harbor, "Tora, Tora, Tora". The actual origin of the band name was more likely a reference to the song of the same name recorded by Van Halen on their 1980 release Women and Children First. In a 1989 Headbanger's Ball interview with singer Anthony Corder and bassist Patrick Francis, they said that a friend of the band came up with a list of 60 to 70 different names for their band, and they picked the name Tora Tora because it stood out to them the most. They mentioned in the same interview that the original name of the band had been "Free Beer".

One of the best-unknown bands in the hard rock genre, but lack of label support killed any chance the band had for massive success. Formed in Memphis, Tennessee, by Anthony Corder (vocals), Keith Douglas (guitar), Patrick Francis (drums) and John Patterson (drums). They quickly beat out sixty other groups in a Battle of the Bands contest and received some free studio time. They cut one track in Memphis before using the prize money they had won to record an entire independent EP called To Rock, To Roll. The studio was so impressed with the recordings that they offered to help shop the demo and gave them even more free recording time. Tora Tora eventually singed with A&M and the debut album made the Billboard Top 100, and hovered on the brink of breaking wide open. Later that same year "Dancing With A Gypsy" would appear on the soundtrack for Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. The follow-up, while being another classic, sold even less copies then the debut. A third album, Revolution Day, was recorded in 1994, but it was never released due to label restructuring. After missing the due date, the band folded.

Recent years have seen Corder and Francis perform live as either Tora Tora or Homemade Flavor. Rumors circulate that the unreleased third album may finally see the light of day, and one can only hope. A band that should regroup and release another killer album on the unsuspecting public.

n 2008, all four original band members reunited to do several performances. One was a sold out performance at Newby's, a local club in Memphis, to celebrate their 20th anniversary of receiving their recording contract. After the show, a record was sold to fans which included songs from their first two albums and material slated for their unreleased Revolution Day album. The album was titled The Warehouse... 20 Years Later. The second occurred during Rocklahoma 2008. The band played another reunion show at The New Daisy Theatre on March 7, 2009, in Memphis.

At the end of 2009, Tora Tora signed with the Nashville, Tennessee based FNA Records and released three albums. Before & After, Bombs Away: The Unreleased Surprise Attack Recordings, and Miss B. Haven': The Unreleased Wild America Recordings.

On February 28, 2011, FNA Records in conjunction with the band decided after 17 years since the completion of their third album, which was shelved indefinitely at the time due to label complications, to release their "lost album" Revolution Day. Anthony Corder stated about the Revolution Day Sessions.

Lineup
Anthony Corder - vocals, acoustic guitar
Keith Douglas - guitar, backing vocals
Patrick Francis - bass, backing vocals
John Patterson - drums

Discography - Albums
Surprise Attack (1989) No. 47 US Billboard 200
Wild America (1992) No. 132 US Billboard 200
Revolution Day (1994)
Bastards of Beale (2019)

Discography - EPs
To Rock to Roll (1987)
Unplugged (2020)

As Time Goes By
Tora Tora Lyrics

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One more day gone and pass you by
Got to find a better way
One more night you'll have another try
To take these blues away

People tell me what I need, no, they don't see
I'm never gonna come around
No, I don't need them, let everybody see

It's never gonna bring me down

I know, I've seen it before
When lady luck takes you for a ride
She leaves you out in the cold
She leaves you out of control

But things are gonna change
As time goes by
Lord, as time goes by

Remember days long ago
When I never thought I would be alone
Different days in a different life
Never be here no more

People tell me what I need, no, they don't see
I'm never gonna come around
No, I don't need them, let everybody see
It's never gonna bring me down

I know, I've seen it before
When lady luck takes you for a ride
She leaves you out in the cold
She leaves you out of control

But things are gonna change
As time goes by

You know you got to hold on
Some dreams will never die
Things are gonna change
As time goes by

Endless nights all alone
They're gone with the wind
Said goodbye, yes, I let them go
Never be here again

People tell me what I need, no, they don't see
I'm never gonna come around
No, I don't need them, let everybody see
It's never gonna bring me down

I know, I've seen it before
When lady luck takes you for a ride
She leaves you out in the cold
She leaves you out of control

But things are gonna change
As time goes by

You know you got to hold on
Some dreams will never die
Things are gonna change
As time goes by

I know, I've seen it before
When lady luck takes you for a ride
She leaves you out in the cold
She leaves you out of control

But things are gonna change
As time goes by

You know you got to hold on
Some dreams will never die

Things are gonna change
As time goes by

Overall Meaning

The song "As Time Goes By" by Tora Tora is a reflection on the past and a hope for the future. The lyrics talk about the passing of time and the importance of holding on to one's dreams, even when faced with adversity. The first verse talks about the passing of another day and the need to find a better way. The second verse is a reflection on days gone by when the singer never thought they would be alone. The chorus repeats the idea that things are going to change as time goes by and that one must hold on to their dreams.

The lyrics convey a message of perseverance and hope in the face of difficult times. The singer recognizes that life can be tough, and that luck can be unpredictable, but they remain determined to keep going and to hold on to their dreams. Despite what other people may tell them, they know that they don't need anyone else's approval to succeed.

Overall, "As Time Goes By" is a powerful message of hope and resilience, reminding us all that no matter how hard things may seem, there is always a chance for things to get better.

Line by Line Meaning

One more day gone and pass you by
Another day has gone by, and you feel like you've missed out on something

Got to find a better way
You need to find a better way to live your life

One more night you'll have another try
Every night is a chance to start over and try again

To take these blues away
To get rid of the sadness that you feel

People tell me what I need, no, they don't see
People tell you what you need to do, but they don't understand your situation

I'm never gonna come around
You have no intention to follow their advice

No, I don't need them, let everybody see
You don't need these people in your life, and everyone can see that

It's never gonna bring me down
Their comments won't hurt you or make you feel bad

I know, I've seen it before
You've experienced this situation before

When lady luck takes you for a ride
When your fortunate circumstances change, and you're no longer lucky

She leaves you out in the cold
You're left with nothing and feeling alone

She leaves you out of control
You feel like you have no control over what's happening

But things are gonna change
Despite your current situation, things are going to get better

As time goes by
Eventually, things will improve over time

Remember days long ago
Thinking back to happier times in the past

When I never thought I would be alone
Back when you never imagined being alone and feeling this way

Different days in a different life
Thinking back to a time when life was different

Never be here no more
You realize that those days are gone and won't come back

Endless nights all alone
Feeling so alone and isolated at night

They're gone with the wind
Those lonely nights are now in the past and don't matter anymore

Said goodbye, yes, I let them go
Acknowledging the past and moving on from it

Never be here again
Those lonely nights will never happen again

You know you got to hold on
You need to keep pushing forward and not give up

Some dreams will never die
Even if things seem impossible, some dreams are worth fighting for and will never die

Things are gonna change
Things will eventually improve and change for the better

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY S. CORDER, KEITH D. DOUGLAS, PATRICK D. FRANCIS

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