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
3. Also a Brazilian Black Metal Band, formed in 1998 in Sao Paulo
They released:
* 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.
5) Triumph is a band, spawned in Vanløse, Denmark by two friends named Hjalmar and Niklas. They started to create their first songs immediately after attending a Slipknot concert in Copenhagen. Their first two songs were made only by natural body sounds (Farts and Burps) recorded on their computer. A few days later, Jonas and Johannes, two associates joined them and the quartet worked on music releases. Apparently, their greatest hits are "God Tur Til Færøerne" (a song dedicated to Niklas), and "En Kæmpe Bunke Lort".
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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In the middle of the night
Triumph Lyrics
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They blame each other for the things that they lack
They have no concept of the danger they´re in
There´s no accounting for the wages of sin
You say that love is holding you down
I watch you walkin´ away
I look for something that could turn this around
CHORUS:
in the middle of the night...I´m calling
Can you hear me whisper your name
In the dying of the light...I´m falling
But it feels like the morning may never be coming again
Never again, never again
Under the table, under the gun
Under the influence of what
We´ve become
Heavy consequences for the things that we´ve done
We should have learned to walk before we started to run
whatever happened to the love that we had? I feel it
Slippin´ away
It started good but now it´s ending so bad...look at the
Price we pay
CHORUS
Too many people they walk in their sleep
Steppin´ on the promises that they ought to keep
Anaesthetic people, they dance in a dream, but
Things are never quite as simple as they seem
You´re keepin´ all your secrets inside you
They´re gonna tear you apart
Let me come and lay down beside you
Open up your heart
CHORUS
The lyrics of Triumph's song "In The Middle Of The Night" convey a sense of desperation and regret for a failed relationship. The song talks about two broken people who are blaming each other for their shortcomings, unable to realize the danger they are in. The lyrics express the frustration of the singer, who is witnessing his partner walking away from him, with nothing he can do to stop it or turn things around. The chorus highlights the sense of loneliness and despair that the singer is feeling, calling out to his partner in the middle of the night, hoping to bridge the emotional distance that has grown between them, but fearing that the morning may never come again.
The song's lyrics suggest that the couple's relationship started out well but quickly spiraled into a path of self-destruction, with both parties engaging in reckless behavior and facing the consequences. As the song progresses, it becomes evident that the singer is trying to reach out to his partner, to no avail, as they have kept their secrets hidden away, leading to their inevitable separation. The song's lyrics imply that the singer is still in love with his partner, even though the relationship has failed, and he is hoping for reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
Two broken people can never go back
Two people who are already broken cannot go back to being the same as before, no matter how hard they try.
They blame each other for the things that they lack
Both of them blame each other for the things that they don't have, failing to take responsibility for themselves.
They have no concept of the danger they´re in
They are oblivious to the danger they are putting themselves into by not acknowledging their current state of affairs.
There´s no accounting for the wages of sin
No matter how justified someone may feel committing a wrong deed, there will always be consequences that cannot be avoided.
You say that love is holding you down
You claim that love is inhibiting your potential and holding you back from what you desire.
I watch you walkin´ away
I am forced to watch you leave me, despite wanting to stop and plead with you to stay.
I look for something that could turn this around
I search for anything that could possibly help to reverse the current direction in which our relationship is headed.
There´s nothin´ I can say
Despite my search, I cannot find the right words to say that would improve the situation.
CHORUS: in the middle of the night...I´m calling
During the darkest hours of the night, I am reaching out and trying to contact you.
Can you hear me whisper your name
I am silently calling out to you, hoping that you can hear my voice among the countless confusions in your mind.
In the dying of the light...I´m falling
Just as the light is fading, I am slowly losing hope and falling apart without you.
But it feels like the morning may never be coming again
It feels as though there may not be any chance for us to reconcile, like the morning will never come again and this darkness is here to stay.
Never again, never again
The fact of the matter is that it's over, and it will never go back to the way it once was.
Under the table, under the gun
We are hiding from each other, like being under the same table or in the same dangerous situation.
Under the influence of what we've become
We are being affected by the decisions we have made and the path we have chosen to take.
Heavy consequences for the things that we´ve done
We have made choices that now have serious, weighty consequences.
We should have learned to walk before we started to run
We rushed headlong into our relationship and aren't prepared to handle the responsibilities of being together.
whatever happened to the love that we had? I feel it
Slippin´ away
I am watching our love slip away and it feels as though there is nothing that can be done to stop it.
It started good but now it´s ending so bad...look at the
Price we pay
Our relationship started off well, but now it is ending in terrible circumstances and the cost of this situation is immense.
CHORUS
Too many people they walk in their sleep
Many people are in a state of apathy or denial, not consciously aware of the circumstances of their lives.
Steppin´ on the promises that they ought to keep
People are breaking their promises and obligations, neglecting their responsibilities and failing to keep their word.
Anaesthetic people, they dance in a dream, but
Things are never quite as simple as they seem
Some people can ignore their problems and live in a dream-like state of peace, but there will always be difficulties that arise and they cannot be easily solved.
You´re keepin´ all your secrets inside you
You're keeping all of your thoughts and feelings deep inside, not confiding with anybody about your struggles.
They´re gonna tear you apart
It will eventually be detrimental to your emotional and mental wellbeing, and it will hurt you deeply inside.
Let me come and lay down beside you
Allow me to be there for you, to provide comfort and support during these hard times.
Open up your heart
Communicate with me, share your emotions and innermost feelings so we can work through this together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GIL MOORE, MIKE LEVINE, RIK EMMETT
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John Thyssen
I must say I have been following Triumph since the late 70's, their music has heart. Rick Emmett, we are older now, but your music has aways and still touches my heart..... Never surrender ..
BeBean99
This one and Killing Time takes me back to a more simple, yet heartbreaking, time. These two got me through it, tho. Great lyrics, special songs.
Colt Cutback
Just an unreal band.... So much of this relates to the band itself! Saw these guys several times. God damn they were good!
Tom Hawkins
Very underappreciated and under rated band, styles range from straight blues ,power pop and ballads and pure shred fests
gremlinjr2
100% agreed ! .. Better than RUSH .. hands down ! .. In Rush No one can Sing .. Triumph ALL of them can sing ! .. ;) Hahahah
BryanFink1
@gremlinjr2 Triumph was a good band with a great Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist in Rik Emmett. He should've always been the focal point of the band because he was most of their talent and strength. But to dis Rush is ignorance! Geddy has a very unique voice is also a master bass player and great song arranger. Neil is arguably one of the best ever rock drummers and lyricists and Alex Lifeson is a hugely underrated and under appreciated guitarist. Gil Moore and Mike Levine are average at best.
nayture11
Great song ! Triumph is a execellent band they rock! this is a beautiful song one the best i've heard from them.
Defender80s
Incredible...Long Live The 80s!
dodfam44
Listen to the words some issues with Rik at the time. Good music with a good band. These guys can still rock. Triumph will always have a good place in my heart.
John Stringer
Great song!!