The exposure also gave way to a deal with RCA Records, which reissued the debut as well as Triumph's sophomore effort, 1977's Rock & Roll Machine, which spawned the group's first semi-hit single, a cover of Joe Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way." It was also around this time that the group became known for its concerts, which relied heavily on pyrotechnics and an intricate light show (just in case their following couldn't figure this out themselves, the trio penned a track called "Blinding Light Show").
With their stock rising among hard rock fans, Triumph inked a new recording contract with MCA, which led to their most successful period both artistically and commercially. Such resulting albums as 1979's Just a Game and 1980's Progressions of Power inched the group closer to breakthrough success, which was obtained by a pair of back-to-back gold-certified albums: 1981's Allied Forces (often considered the group's best album, which spawned the hit anthem "Fight the Good Fight") and 1982's Never Surrender. Such further albums as 1984's Thunder Seven, 1985's Stages, 1985's The Sport of Kings, and 1987's Surveillance failed to meet the expectations set by Triumph's earlier releases, yet the group was able to retain its following. Come 1988, Emmett opted to leave the group to pursue a solo career, but instead of calling it a day, Moore and Levine decided to carry on with a new frontman/guitarist, while an 11-track best-of set, Classics, was issued a year after Emmett's exit.
Their first choice, ex-Thin Lizzy/Whitesnake member John Sykes, was too busy getting his project Blue Murder off the ground at the time, so the gig ultimately went to former Frozen Ghost/Aldo Nova associate Phil X (it was also around this time that the group built its own recording studio in Mississauga, Ontario, called Metalworks). The Phil X-led version of the group only managed to issue a single release, however, 1993's Edge of Excess, before Triumph split up for good. In the wake of their breakup, several archival releases popped up in record stores, such as 1995's In the Beginning and 1996's King Biscuit Flower Hour (the latter of which chronicled a 1981 concert), while Rik Emmett continued on with his solo career, issuing albums on a regular basis throughout the '90s.
In 2007, it was announced that Triumph were to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Subsequently, the original lineup of Emmett, Levine, and Moore reunited for several high-profile live shows leading up to their induction into the Hall of Fame during the 2008 Juno Awards. In 2012, the band released the DVD/CD set Live at Sweden Rock Festival, which documents Triumph's reunion concert from 2008.
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2. A Scottish Christian rock band who released at least three albums. They were later known as Triumph UK to distinguish themselves from the Canadian band.
Discography:
* 1986 Triumph
* 1987 Don't Look Back
* 1989 Cry Freedom
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* 1999 Discord is Our Impulse, Anarchy is Our Revolution
* 2000 Dies Irae
* 2000 …Walking To The Triumph…
* 2002 Dominium (The Torment To He)
* 2003 The Beginning of Chaos
* 2004 Triumph…
4) Triumph is a eurobeat group that very occasionally appears on the Super Eurobeat compilations.
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6) Triumph from Reno, Nevada (USA) is a One Man Band, also knows as Evan Richardson (member of Ritual Genocide (USA)), plays War Black Metal. Created in 2020, the first album was released on 30/12/2020
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I Live For The Weekend
Triumph Lyrics
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Slave like a dog for my hard-earned pay
When the bell rings I'm ready to run
Gonna get high, gonna have some fun
I know the boss, he don't think I'm good
Baby I'm just badly misunderstood
Cause you know what I like
I live, I live, I live for the weekend
I live, I live, I live for the weekend
Ya know ya gotta serve
Ya know ya gotta please
My baby puts my mind at ease
Friday comes 'n' I'm thinkin' of you
Cause at five o'clock, they're gonna set me loose
Come on, babe, we're gonna live it up
Don't ya know that
I can't get enough
Of your sweet love
[Chorus]
I know, babe, you don't think I'm good
But, you got me badly understood
An' I know what I like
[Chorus]
Triumph's song "I Live For The Weekend" paints a picture of the mundanity of everyday work life, but also the excitement of the weekends. The first stanza describes the daily grind of work, where the singer is treated like a "slave" for his "hard-earned pay." However, at the sound of the bell, he is ready to run and have some fun. Despite his boss's negative opinion of him, he feels misunderstood because his desire is to live for the weekends.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's love for the weekend and his desire to break free from the workweek's monotony. He eagerly awaits the weekend to arrive, as it offers him an opportunity to be with his lover and enjoy life without any responsibilities. His fondness for his partner is evident in the line "my baby puts my mind at ease." In the final stanza, the singer again acknowledges his partner's negative mindset regarding him, but he knows what he likes, and his love for the weekend is unwavering.
Overall, "I Live For The Weekend" is about the desire to escape the dullness of life and find happiness in moments of freedom. The song is a celebration of personal choice and emphasizes the importance of enjoying life, even if it's just for a few days on the weekends.
Line by Line Meaning
Makin' my way to the job each day
Everyday, I have to go to work to earn money.
Slave like a dog for my hard-earned pay
I work really hard like a slave to earn my salary.
When the bell rings I'm ready to run
As soon as I finish work, I am eager to leave and start having fun.
Gonna get high, gonna have some fun
I am going to do exciting things and enjoy myself.
I know the boss, he don't think I'm good
My boss thinks that I am not a good employee.
Baby I'm just badly misunderstood
However, my boss and colleagues do not really understand me.
Cause you know what I like
I am very clear about what I enjoy doing.
I live, I live, I live for the weekend
The weekend is what I live for and it is very important to me.
Ya know ya gotta serve
I realize that I have to work and be a responsible worker.
Ya know ya gotta please
I also understand that I need to please my employer and be a good employee.
My baby puts my mind at ease
My partner makes me feel relaxed and happy.
Friday comes 'n' I'm thinkin' of you
I always look forward to Friday because I get to spend time with my partner.
Cause at five o'clock, they're gonna set me loose
I am excited because work ends at five o'clock and I get to leave and start my weekend.
Come on, babe, we're gonna live it up
Let's have a good time and make the most of our time together.
Don't ya know that I can't get enough
I love spending time with my partner and never get tired of it.
Of your sweet love
I love everything about my partner.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GIL MOORE, MIKE LEVINE, RIK EMMETT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bill Welsh
This could be the best ever rock tune. rock guitar, killer leads, working man lyrics and most of all-the louder you play it the better it sounds. Try to find a transcription of this one.
William Bandyk
COMPLETELY AGREED!!!!! When Gil Moore sings, Triumph produces their BEST MFin' SONGS EVER (HIGHLIGHTED BY THIS SONG)!!!!!!
Mercedes Fawns
Nothing gets the blood pumping like this right here. Hell yes.
Vince Nicole
Mercedes Fawns no cds back then it was vinyle or cassette.
Rock on
William Bandyk
@Vince Nicole Copy that, buddy. W/all due respect 2 Rik Emmitt Triumph's BEST FUCKIN' SONGS r when Gil Moore does lead vocals.
Daryle Cosgrove
My favourite Triumph song. Surprised that it doesn't get more chatter. Oh well, that's life.
B.J. Banditt
Likewise here. W/all due respect 2 Rik Emmett, Triumph's best songs r w/Gil Moore on lead vocals (e.g.: this song, "Spellbound", & "Tears In The Rain"). The manner in how Gil Moore carries a tune's vastly underr8d.
Joe Nickell
@B.J. BandittRik Emmett's vocals are waaay better than Moore
richard gott
the most underrated cd of all time
John P
As a kid in the 80's, as a teenager, I would listen to his album in a plain as it was going down the runway as I was off to visit relatives. It really got the blood flowing! Ultimately, it was an underrated album in Triumphs discography, personally though, I loved this one.