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.
There are other artists with the same name:
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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It's Over
Triumph Lyrics
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She was the one that got away
Seemed like yesterday that
You couldn't tear us apart
But then we never realized love was a compromise
Too many sleepless nights
Too many jealous fights
Oh baby, it's all over
[Chorus]
It's over, this can't go on,
All over, cause the feeling's gone
Wonder if I'll survive alone again
Sometimes I just want to hold her
But it's over
Young and foolish of heart
We were two gypsies on the run
Into the setting sun
Shattered pictures tell the tale,
Their crying love is a tragedy
Of tears and broken dreams
Just like a sad old song
Who knows where we went wrong
I dread the day I told her
Oh baby, it's over
[Chorus]
The song 'It's Over' by Triumph is a reflection on a failed relationship. The lyrics begin with the singer remembering how they felt when they were with their significant other, saying that they were once inseparable. However, they also acknowledge that they had never considered how much compromise is needed in a romantic relationship. As the relationship progressed, they experienced too many sleepless nights and too many jealous fights which eventually resulted in the singer realizing it's time to call it quits. The chorus reinforces the idea that the relationship has reached its end, with the singer acknowledging that they can't continue pretending the feelings are still there.
The second verse begins with a similar tone, describing the couple as "young and foolish of heart" and the pursuit of freedom, which feels like something they may have enjoyed while they were still together. But they recognize that their journey was ill-fated, ending only in tragedy and broken dreams. The singer admits that they can't say where they went wrong, but they know that they dreaded the day they had to tell their beloved that 'It's Over'. The song then ends on an existential note, with the singer contemplating whether they'll survive being alone but accepting that the relationship's end is the best outcome.
Overall, the song is an emotional and relatable depiction of a relationship that has run its course, leaving the singer yearning for the past while coming to terms with the reality of their situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Like an arrow through the heart
The pain of losing her was intense and sudden, like a sharp and overwhelming shock.
She was the one that got away
She was the perfect partner, but circumstances got in the way and she slipped through our fingers.
Seemed like yesterday that
It's hard to believe that it's over, it feels like it was just yesterday that we were together.
You couldn't tear us apart
Our love was strong and unbreakable, but we failed to comprehend that love is a two-way street that requires sacrifice and compromise.
But then we never realized love was a compromise
Although we loved each other, it wasn't enough to sustain the relationship as we didn't understand that love requires give-and-take.
Too many sleepless nights
We've lost countless nights of rest over our petty arguments and indifferences.
Too many jealous fights
Our insecurities and possessiveness became a source of constant conflict and strife.
It hurt the night I told her
Breaking the news to her that it's over was a heart-wrenching experience.
Oh baby, it's all over
The relationship has reached its end, and there's no turning back.
[Chorus]
The recurring refrain highlights the finality of the situation, and the sense of heartbreak and loss that accompanies it.
Young and foolish of heart
We were naive and inexperienced when it came to matters of the heart.
We were two gypsies on the run
We were always on the move, chasing our dreams and trying to find our place in the world.
Into the setting sun
Our journey together was like a sunset, beautiful but fleeting.
Shattered pictures tell the tale
The broken photographs are symbols of our failed relationship, and serve as a painful reminder of what we used to have.
Their crying love is a tragedy
Our love story has turned into a sad and sorrowful tale of unfulfilled promises and misplaced expectations.
Of tears and broken dreams
Our relationship wasn't just about happiness and joy; it was also about pain, sorrow, and shattered hopes.
Just like a sad old song
Our relationship has become a cliche, a trite and overdone theme in countless love stories throughout history.
Who knows where we went wrong
Despite our best efforts, we failed to make it work, and it's hard to pinpoint exactly where things started going downhill.
I dread the day I told her
Breaking up with her was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do, and it's a moment that fills me with regret and sorrow.
Oh baby, it's over
The chorus repeats, driving home the finality of the breakup and the sense of loss that accompanies it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RUBALCAVA ALFREDO RICARDO, RICARDO RUBALCAVA ALFREDO, MICHAEL SEMBELLO
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George Dill
on Hold On
Wow I forgot all the hits they had