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
https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/triumph-4
https://triumph2.bandcamp.com/album/edict-of-iron-ascendancy
Never Say Never
Triumph Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
We live and we breath it
And when you feel the cause is right
You gotta believe it
Which is stronger, your hope or your fear?
Meet the challenge of your life...
CHORUS:
Try to understand
(Never say never) I will always be around
Never say never again
They say if you're not aware of history
You're doomed to repeat it
You gotta face up to your enemy
'N' try to defeat it
Somehow you can find the strength
Somewhere that's deep down inside
CHORUS
I still believe in the power of truth
That the fire of freedom can burn in the heart of a song
Dare to dream in all that you do
Forever can never be wrong
CHORUS
The lyrics of Triumph's song "Never Say Never" are about the struggle to maintain faith and hope in the face of adversity. The opening lines, "Keeping the faith is a constant fight, We live and we breathe it," convey the idea that faith is not something static, but rather a dynamic force that requires constant attention and effort. The lyrics go on to ask, "Which is stronger, your hope or your fear?" This question points to the fact that fear and doubt can sometimes be powerful obstacles to faith and hope, but that ultimately, it is up to each individual to "meet the challenge of your life" and find the strength to overcome those obstacles.
The chorus of the song is a call to action and an expression of support. "Never say never," the lyrics urge, "don't let me down, try to understand." This can be interpreted as a plea to never give up hope or lose faith, no matter how difficult things may seem. The song goes on to express a belief in the power of history to inform and guide our actions in the present. "They say if you're not aware of history, you're doomed to repeat it," the lyrics caution, before urging listeners to "dare to dream in all that you do" and affirming that "forever can never be wrong."
Overall, the lyrics of "Never Say Never" are an inspiring call to action and an affirmation of the power of hope, faith, and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Keeping the faith is a constant fight
Keeping your beliefs and values intact is difficult and requires effort on an ongoing basis.
We live and we breath it
We integrate our beliefs and values in every aspect of our lives, it becomes a part of us.
And when you feel the cause is right
When you truly believe in something, it feels right and just.
You gotta believe it
You have to have faith in your beliefs, even when it's challenging.
Which is stronger, your hope or your fear?
When faced with a challenge, you must determine which is more powerful, your optimism or your doubts.
Meet the challenge of your life...
Face the difficulties of your life head-on, and take them as an opportunity for growth and learning.
Never say never -- don't let me down
Never give up on your beliefs, stick to your principles and don't disappoint yourself or others.
Try to understand
Make an effort to comprehend and empathize with others, even if they have opposing beliefs.
(Never say never) I will always be around
I will always support you and your beliefs, even when they're challenging.
Never say never again
Never give up, never lose hope, always persevere.
They say if you're not aware of history
It is commonly said that if you're not knowledgeable about the past, you're bound to repeat its mistakes.
You gotta face up to your enemy
You must confront and overcome your obstacles, or they will continue to obstruct your path.
'N' try to defeat it
Make an effort, no matter how challenging, to overcome the barriers and challenges in your path.
Somehow you can find the strength
There is always strength to be found, even in the most difficult situations.
Somewhere that's deep down inside
The strength to overcome your challenges comes from within, from your deepest beliefs and values.
I still believe in the power of truth
The belief in honesty and justice holds immense power in the world.
That the fire of freedom can burn in the heart of a song
Music has the power to inspire and ignite a passion for freedom and liberty.
Dare to dream in all that you do
Have the courage to dream big, and apply it to everything you do in life.
Forever can never be wrong
The belief in something for eternity can never be a mistake, as it comes from one's deepest convictions and values.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GIL MOORE, MIKE LEVINE, RIK EMMETT, SILVIO SIMONE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cindy Imhoff
THE most underrated band ever!!Love Triumph, Rik Emmett is a guitar wiz with an incredible voice!!
Jaf's Electric Fantasy
Been a fan since 1980...for three guys they rock my universe!!!!!!!! Better than any bs band today....
chrishenderson420
right up there with Saga, both Canadian legends.
Tyme Ryder
Criminally underrated, imo this is one of Triumph's best albums. Naysayers are either tone deaf, brainwashed by pop media or are simply too young to appreciate the 80's.
David Timms
I absolutely love Triumph. Three outstanding musicians creating epic music. I saw them four times live in the 80s. One of them was in Evansville in March '83 on the Never Surrender tour. We were right up on the rail in front of Rik Emmett. We had sunburns from all the pyro lol!!!
Vanei Pontes
True...
Mr. Rik Emmett
Mr. Mike Levine
Mr. Gil Moore
Simply Great Power-Trio Canadian ⚡🔥💪😎🤘
Glen Mccarthy
The guitar intro and the catchy chorus and sci fi theme , make this one of their standouts.
David Vitullo
One of the greatest songs by Triumph a great hard rock 80s band that kick ass Rik Emmett a great guitar player so underrated 😎🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸🎸🏋️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
F Bettr
@Z Chylde True. TRIUMPH is a Canadian band. However, TRIUMPH owe the U.S. a whole lot of gratitude for much of its success outside Canada. TRIUMPH first broke out of San Antonio, TEXAS; and the word spread through much of the American midwest, north east, and later southern success in California and Florida. TRIUMPH's international record deal with the Record Company of America (RCA) and later with MCA Records also allowed the band to further its career outside Canada. Canada is a small market population-wise; and due to its geography, it's a vast country and very expensive to tour from coast to coast, so not many Canadian bands can survive long term without success in major markets like the U.S., the EU and Japan (there are a few exceptions like the TRAGICALLY HIP and BLUE RODEO).
Z Chylde
Why post an American flag? They are Canadian. Possibly the greatest Canadian rock band ever.