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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Never Surrender
Triumph Lyrics
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The joker in the deck keeps handin' me his card
Smilin' friendly he takes me in
Then breaks my back in a game I can't win
Jivin', hustiln', what's it all about?
Everybody always wants the east way out
Thirty golden pieces for the Judas kiss
What's a nice boy doin' in a place like this?
[Chorus]
Never Surrende, keep your dreams alive
Never Surrender, hold your head up high
Modern apathetics; you got plenty of nothing to say
Some are born to follow: some will make their own way
Today you found a hero tomorrow you'll forget
You're lookin' for convenient truth you haven't found it yet
You don't make commitments no time for regrets
Easy come and easy go and easy to forget
You don't ever take responsibility
Don't you know that part of you is part of me
[Chorus]
Never Surrender, it's easier said than done
But you go to finish what's already begun
Never, that's forever, seems like such a long time
But I only got one life to live - It's gonna be mine
Never Surrender, we cannot be denied
Never Surrender, spread your wings and fly
The lyrics to Triumph's song "Never Surrender" speak to the struggles and challenges faced by individuals as they navigate through life. The first verse describes the difficulties faced on a daily basis, with inspiration often being hard to come by, and encountering people who are out to deceive and defeat. The line "Everybody always wants the easy way out" suggests that the easy way is often the most tempting, but ultimately it leads one down a path of regret and adversity. The mention of "thirty golden pieces for the Judas kiss" refers to the biblical betrayal of Jesus by one of his disciples, Judas, who was paid thirty pieces of silver for his treachery. This reference suggests that even those who appear friendly and helpful may have ulterior motives, which can lead to a difficult and painful outcome for the victim.
The chorus of the song is a blunt call to never give up, to hold on to one's dreams and to always keep one's head held high. The second verse speaks to the prevalent apathy in society, where people have "plenty of nothing to say" and are more concerned with convenience than truth. The lyrics suggest that some people are born to follow, while others make their own way, and that finding a hero today is easy, but forgetting that hero tomorrow is just as effortless. Taking responsibility is a theme throughout the song, with the line "Don't you know that part of you is part of me" indicating that everyone is connected, and that what one person does affects others.
Overall, the song "Never Surrender" suggests that life is full of challenges, but that we must always hold our heads high and never give up on our dreams. The lyrics encourage the listener to take responsibility for their own lives, to be aware of those who might be out to deceive and defeat them, and to be patient in their pursuit of truth and a fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
Out in the streets inspiration comes hard
It's tough to find motivation when you're struggling outside
The joker in the deck keeps handin' me his card
Life throws me curveballs and unexpected challenges
Smilin' friendly he takes me in
Despite the challenges, I keep trying because I'm optimistic and hopeful
Then breaks my back in a game I can't win
But these challenges often feel insurmountable and overwhelming
Jivin', hustiln', what's it all about?
It's hard to understand why life is so difficult and filled with obstacles
Everybody always wants the east way out
People are always looking for shortcuts and ways to bypass obstacles
Thirty golden pieces for the Judas kiss
Sometimes it seems like people are willing to betray others for personal gain
What's a nice boy doin' in a place like this?
It can be confusing to navigate a world where people are not always kind or trustworthy
Never Surrende, keep your dreams alive
Despite the hardships and confusion, it's important to hold onto hope and aspirations
Never Surrender, hold your head up high
Even when it feels like everything is against you, it's important to stay strong and resilient
Modern apathetics; you got plenty of nothing to say
In today's world, some people seem disinterested, uninvolved, or apathetic towards the struggles of others
Some are born to follow: some will make their own way
But there are always people who will push through the challenges to forge their own path
Today you found a hero tomorrow you'll forget
The people we idolize or look up to can sometimes fade from memory or lose their impact
You're lookin' for convenient truth you haven't found it yet
People often want easy answers or quick solutions, but the truth is often complicated or difficult to find
You don't make commitments no time for regrets
Some people avoid commitment and responsibility, choosing not to dwell on the past or the things they've missed
Easy come and easy go and easy to forget
But this lifestyle can also make it hard to appreciate the good things in life or remember what really matters
You don't ever take responsibility
Avoiding responsibility can cause a person to miss out on growth or change
Don't you know that part of you is part of me
Ultimately, we are all connected and our choices and actions can affect others in ways we may not realize
Never Surrender, it's easier said than done
Holding onto hope and resilience is difficult and sometimes feels impossible
But you go to finish what's already begun
But it's important to persevere and follow through on our ambitions and goals
Never, that's forever, seems like such a long time
The concept of 'never' can be daunting and overwhelming, as it implies an infinite amount of time and effort
But I only got one life to live - It's gonna be mine
But we only have one chance to live our life, and we should make the most of it by sticking to our path and embracing new challenges
Never Surrender, we cannot be denied
If we stay motivated and committed, we will eventually be able to overcome the obstacles in our way
Never Surrender, spread your wings and fly
And when we do find a way to achieve our goals, we should celebrate and soar to new heights.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GIL MOORE, MIKE LEVINE, RIK EMMETT
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Miri Lendvay
Lyrics:
Out in the streets inspiration comes hard
The joker in the deck keeps handin' me his card
Smilin' friendly he takes me in
Then breaks my back in a game I can't win
Jivin', hustiln', what's it all about?
Everybody always wants the east way out
Thirty golden pieces for the Judas kiss
What's a nice boy doin' in a place like this?
Never Surrende, keep your dreams alive
Never Surrender, hold your head up high
Modern apathetics; you got plenty of nothing to say
Some are born to follow: some will make their own way
Today you found a hero tomorrow you'll forget
You're lookin' for convenient truth you haven't found it yet
You don't make commitments no time for regrets
Easy come and easy go and easy to forget
You don't ever take responsibility
Don't you know that part of you is part of me
Never Surrende, keep your dreams alive
Never Surrender, hold your head up high
Never Surrender, it's easier said than done
But you go to finish what's already begun
Never, that's forever, seems like such a long time
But I only got one life to live - It's gonna be mine
Never Surrender, we cannot be denied
Never Surrender, spread your wings and fly
Brandon Powers
No other band makes me feel quite like Triumph does... their music is so good, inspirational, even after all these years. Classic, timeless, powerful!
Ronnie Wall
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Triumph and rush 💪💪
Shawn McIntyre
You speak the truth ... Their music invokes ....
Niall Tarvin
Couldn't of said it any BETTER,True Rock n Roll!!!
Ronnie Wall
@Domenic Andreozzi BILLY THORPE. EAST OF EDENS GATES
Fred
People talk about how underrated this or that band is all the time. Triumph was a truly underrated band and Rik is absolutely a world class guitar player. Still some of my favorite songs to this day.
Doug
I got to see them in San Diego, in 1984, one of the best shows from true performers back in the day.
Spud65
Absolutely world class. And with his pipes I'd say the best lead guitar/singer ever. Billy Squier a close second.
NicSD
Its amazing to me to see how young he was and how much talent was pouring out of him at such a young age. Some substantial part of that must be just innate. When I was that age, I didn't have 5% of that talent in anything.