Late-'70s/early-'80s prog metallists Triumph endured countless comparisons … Read Full Bio ↴Late-'70s/early-'80s prog metallists Triumph endured countless comparisons to Rush throughout their career, and with good reason; they were both quite similar musically and lyrically, comprised of three members each, and hailed from Canada (although it must be said that Rush were the originator, and were much more commercially successful). Formed in Toronto during 1975, the trio consisted of guitarist/singer Rik Emmett, drummer/singer Gil Moore, and bassist/keyboardist Mike Levine, and issued its self-titled debut a year later via the independent Attic label. Although the album was largely ignored, it became a favorite of a radio DJ in San Antonio, Texas, which led to a regional following solidified by a tour of the state.

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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Somebody
Triumph Lyrics

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Is it fate or random chance
How can I decide
Are we victims of circumstance
When destinies collide.

All the odds are against you
But somehow you make it through
You can rationalize it away

But it all comes down to you
Half our lives we spend waiting
For the knock upon the door
When it comes will it be the one
That I've been waiting for

Somebody's out there somewhere
Waiting for someone to come their way
Somebody's out there somewhere
I will somehow be somebody's someone
Someday.

Standing in the shadows
Hiding from the light
Reach out in the darkness
And hold on for your life
All the fear of the future
All the loneliness inside
When the moment of truth arrives hey
You can run but you can hide.

Somebody's out there somewhere
Waiting for someone to come their way
Somebody's out there somewhere
I will somehow be somebody's someone
Someday.

I can feel it inside me
I've been holding on so long

Something's tellin' me something's got to give
'Cause the feeling's way too strong, too strong

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Triumph's song "Somebody" touch on the subjects of fate, chance, circumstance, waiting, and hope. The singer of the song reflects on the nature of destiny, questioning whether or not it is a predetermined force or something that can be changed by personal decisions. The idea of waiting for the right moment or the right person also plays a central role in the lyrics. The song speaks to the human desire for connection and the hope that there is someone out there that is meant to be a significant part of one's life. The lyrics express a sense of longing and a degree of uncertainty, acknowledging that life is not always predictable or controllable.

The lyrics also touch on the idea of fear, both of the future and of loneliness. The idea of standing in the shadows and hiding from the light speaks to the fear of being vulnerable and exposed. However, the singer of the song also suggests that there is strength to be found in holding on and that ultimately, the decisions and actions of the individual are what matter most. The chorus of the song is a hopeful repetition of the idea that someone is out there somewhere, waiting to be found, and that someday, the singer will also find someone to be their own.

Overall, the lyrics of "Somebody" convey a sense of reflection on the complexities of life, the unpredictability of fate, and the power of hope and persistence in the face of uncertainty.

Line by Line Meaning

Is it fate or random chance
Wondering if what happens is predetermined or coincidental

How can I decide
Feeling powerless to control what happens in life

Are we victims of circumstance
Questioning if we are at the mercy of outside forces

When destinies collide.
When two paths cross, with uncertain outcomes

All the odds are against you
Having everything stacked against you

But somehow you make it through
Managing to overcome despite the odds

You can rationalize it away
Using logic to justify what happened

But it all comes down to you
Ultimately responsible for the outcome

Half our lives we spend waiting
Waiting for something to happen

For the knock upon the door
The moment of opportunity

When it comes will it be the one
Uncertainty about whether it will be the right opportunity

That I've been waiting for
The long-awaited chance

Somebody's out there somewhere
Belief that there is someone for everyone

Waiting for someone to come their way
Hopeful that someone is waiting for them

I will somehow be somebody's someone
Determined to find that someone

Someday.
Hopeful for the future

Standing in the shadows
Feeling unseen and unnoticed

Hiding from the light
Avoiding being in the spotlight

Reach out in the darkness
Taking a chance at something uncertain

And hold on for your life
Holding on tight to what you choose

All the fear of the future
Worried about what is to come

All the loneliness inside
Feeling isolated and alone

When the moment of truth arrives hey
When the time comes for a major decision or action

You can run but you can hide.
Unable to escape important decisions/actions

I can feel it inside me
A strong, inner feeling/emotion

I've been holding on so long
Enduring something difficult for an extended period of time

Something's tellin' me something's got to give
Sensing that a change is necessary

'Cause the feeling's way too strong, too strong
The desire is too intense to ignore

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GIL MOORE, MIKE LEVINE, RIK EMMETT

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@jeffreybarkin3177

@Russ Lupky

Seriously?

Do you REALLY believe that recording artists should be put on "Plateau" levels and KNOCKED by not being "As Popular" or "As Talented"?

TRIUMPH has some INCREDIBLE Songs and surely Deserve RESPECT:

Just listen to tracks like:

"Fight The Good Fight"
"Hold On"
"Magic Power"
"Never Surrender"
"Somebody's Out There" [ to list a few]

Can't we just #ENJOY quality Music without #DISSING ANOTHER??? Do you think RUSH or other TOP Artists would value THIS Comparative KNOCKING?

CURIOUS... WHY do This?

@mirilendvay9979

4y↑19

Lyrics:

Is it fate or random chance
How can I decide
Are we victims of circumstance
When destinies collide.

All the odds are against you
But somehow you make it through
You can rationalize it away
But it all comes down to you
Half our lives we spend waiting
For the knock upon the door
When it comes will it be the one
That I've been waiting for

Somebody's out there somewhere
Waiting for someone to come their way
Somebody's out there somewhere
I will somehow be somebody's someone
Someday.

Standing in the shadows
Hiding from the light
Reach out in the darkness
And hold on for your life
All the fear of the future
All the loneliness inside
When the moment of truth arrives hey
You can run but you can hide.

Somebody's out there somewhere
Waiting for someone to come their way
Somebody's out there somewhere
I will somehow be somebody's someone
Someday.

I can feel it inside me
I've been holding on so long
Something's tellin' me something's got to give
'Cause the feeling's way too strong, too strong

@wanderingfido

3y↑2

Is it fate or random chance
How can I decide
Are we victims of circumstance
When destinies collide.
All the odds are against you
But somehow you make it through
You can rationalize it away
But it all comes down to you
Half our lives we spend waiting
For the knock upon the door
When it comes will it be the one
That I've been waiting for
Somebody's out there somewhere
Waiting for someone to come their way
Somebody's out there somewhere
I will somehow be somebody's someone
Someday.
Standing in the shadows
Hiding from the light
Reach out in the darkness
And hold on for your life
All the fear of the future
All the loneliness inside
When the moment of truth arrives hey
You can run but you can hide.
Somebody's out there somewhere
Waiting for someone to come their way
Somebody's out there somewhere
I will somehow be somebody's someone
Someday.
I can feel it inside me
I've been holding on so long
Something's tellin' me something's got to give
'Cause the feeling's way too strong, too strong

@Banjo24

2y↑1

here are the lyrics: Is it fate or random chance
How can I decide
Are we victims of circumstance
When destinies collide

All the odds are against you
But somehow you make it through
You can rationalize it away
But it all comes down to you

Half our lives we spend waiting
For the knock upon the door
When it comes, will it be the one
That I've been waiting for

Somebody's out there, somewhere
Waiting for someone to come their way
Somebody's out there, somewhere
I will somehow be somebody's someone
Some day

Standing in the shadows
Hiding from the light
Reach out in the darkness
And hold on for your life

All the fear of the future
All the loneliness inside
When the moment of truth arrives, hey
You can run but you can't hide

Somebody's out there, somewhere
Waiting for someone to come their way
Somebody's out there, somewhere
I will somehow be somebody's someone
Some day

I can feel it inside me
I've been holding on so long
Something's telling me something's got to give
'Cause the feeling's way too strong, too strong

Somebody's out there, somewhere
Waiting for someone to come their way
Somebody's out there, somewhere
I will make them mine
Somebody's out there, somewhere
Waiting for someone to come their way
Somebody's out there, somewhere
I will somehow be somebody's someone
Some day (somebody's out there somewhere)
Some day (somebody's out there somewhere)
Some day (somebody's out there somewhere)
I will make them mine (somebody's out there somewhere)
(Somebody's out there somewhere)

All comments from YouTube:

@deacon072007

2y↑204

This song makes me choke up, because the way life has been for me with my cerebral palsy, and not being accepted by women. I keep saying this song in my head everyday and love is hard to have in life with someone who might accept you as you are. 💔...I love this song the message is so very clear and Rik is an awesome singer Thank you Triumph ...We all need this song.

@jeffjohnson5544

1y↑14

Never give up! Somebody's Out There just for you. All you need is just one! May God bless you richly! :-)

@groovykaps677

1y↑8

Its okay Peter. IN Heavan. You will always be accepted by everyone. Cause we all love each other. This song is beautiful...your right peter. This song is awesome. Dont worry about women. God will give us someone in Heavan. We live in a messed up world

@sharonallison9922

1y↑6

I AM HERE MY DARLING.......🙏😇💖💋

@sharonallison9922

1y↑4

YOU ARE NEVER ALONE PETER MY DARLING..🙏🙏😇💖💋💋💋💋💋💋

@RS54321

1y↑9

@groovy Kaps Heaven isn't about hooking up with a partner in heaven-it's about finally being fully complete in the Lord and worshipping him forever. Any romantic relationship will pale in comparison to this.

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@liisatoikka4531

3y↑147

Still my favourite Triumph track. So positive and uplifting! They are such a critically underrated band.

@kevinwilkins3248

2y↑4

My favorite by them as well.

@qtheband751

2y↑4

Couldn’t agree with you more sir. This song will always be on my playlist to put a smile on my face. Triumph deserved a bigger career.

@scottgould6590

2y↑1

Criminally underrated

@qtheband751

2y↑1

@Scott Gould Yes. Auto correct.

@andrewnottensteiner

2y↑3

I So Agree this is a great song and Video!!!!

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@j.c.b4782

1y↑47

Grossly underrated band!!! Just an incredible trio. Absolutely Right up there with Rush

@russlupky3505

1y↑1

Right up there with Rush?.....not a chance.....Triumph is an amazing band but on the same plateau as Rush....not even close

@jeffreybarkin3177

@joeyleverton6800

51w↑2

Whoa, let's not get crazy now. I love Triumph but Rush is another stratosphere.

@sak1237

38w↑2

Ummm...different style, different depth. Love Triumph like I love Survivor. Top of their game at what they do for sure. Rush, however, is on another level. They are in the conversation with Floyd, Led Zep, AC/DC and other true rock icons.

@ruthylopez

35w

I agree with the ones who say that RUSH is just a whole other level. That's true. But to say that Triumph is the same as SURVIVOR. LOL!!!!!!! Triumph may not be quite as stellar as Rush (I think Rush is unique) but Triumph are LIGHT YEARS ahead of Survivor. Come on now.@@sak1237

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@brianwomack4596

2y↑77

2022 and this still gives me goosebumps

@ronditchen6664

5y↑109

Triumph is so underrated as far as a rock band goes. Far as I'm concerned they don't get the respect they deserve I saw them in 81 and again in 84 probably the best live performance I ever saw and I seen a lot of concerts in my day Rik Emmett is probably one of the best lead singers and lead guitarist there ever was his voice and guitar playing is second to none and some of the greatest rock music from the 70s and 80s came from our great neighbors to the north Canada you rock🇨🇦🤘🎸

@jamesward7339

5y↑2

Couldn't have said it better! Love triumph!

@aldoferrone1099

4y↑1

Ron Ditchen I could not agree more. I was just a kid growing up in the 70's and 80's here in Canada, and although I was never lucky enough to see them in concert, I recall hearing how awesome they were live. I agree that they were very underrated as many Canadian bands were back in the day. The main reason I wanted to respond to you is that you recognize that you have great neighbours up here. I say now because I have been on LinkedIn for the last 18 months and made many great contacts, however, this impeachment trial has brought out the absolute WORST in some Trump ( I prefer Chump or even Chimp voters ) voters. I rarely take the first shot at people, however, God help me if I take a dig at Chimp only to watch the venom and hatred these "people" have bottled up inside them. Anyhow, thanks for the shout out and I hope to God our great American neighbours get rid of that crackpot on November 3rd once and for all. #triumphrules #rikgilmike

@aldoferrone1099

4y↑2

I could not have said it better myself my friend to the south.

@herdmentality8336

They opened those tours at the Saginaw Civic Center in Michigan in the 80's, I remember them playing a couple songs twice because Rik wanted it to be perfect. I used to sing these songs in bands, we would do a Triumph medley. I can still pull off FTGF but, since I am a human, I cannot hit the high notes at the end of this song. Shit is crazy. I learned how to sing from Rik, Bruce, Ronnie James, Geoff, Geddy and Jon.

@loosearrow5150

@William Wells you're delusional. Fact check all that crap you just stated. Half truths and who cares he meets NK dicktator. Trade deals that hurt American farmers. Troops are still in war zones. Who cares he moved the embassy, doesn't affect any of us Americans.I forgot, you trumpers don't like facts or know how to read.

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@Hellbent7069

2y↑30

Amazing song, will always stand the test of time. One of my favorites

@Wildman8964

2y↑70

I nominate Triumph for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!!!

@aliceadragna6674

1y↑2

They didn't make it instead they got into the Canadian R&R Hall of Fame

@usa91787

1y↑14

These guys were very underrated.

The name fits the band too. Lots of positive messages in their music.

@Beamshipcaptain

4y↑50

TRIUMPH songs have helped me feel so darn GOOD, and hold on, and got me out of depression, so I could "Triumph" myself, in my own life, and I eventually overcame adversity, and now my life is wonderful and incredible! Thanks Rik Emmet!! Love you guys!

@Max-np6wi

5y↑79

Triumph just ROCKS! So damn talented! Just this song is one of the best ever written. So positive, so honest.

@lynndoell3418

4y↑128

Probably my favorite song by them, Rick Emmet had an incredible voice!

@alexnutcasio936

3y↑6

Really? Let's Lay it on the Line here......

@jenziie_olivia1384

3y↑6

Rick would give even Steve Perry a run for his money when it comes to vocal difficulty, his range is way up there

@Fenrir1409

3y↑3

Fight the good fight is my favorite 💚

@paulanthonyburrell1966

3y↑3

Has ...not had ....

@paulanthonyburrell1966

3y↑6

Rik would give any top 3 vocalist in the universe anywhere ...a run for their money ....

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@stighansen6929

46w↑11

It doesn't get much better than this!

@benmitchner2172

3y↑39

Canada has produced a huge amount of great music that has largely gone unnoticed outside of Canada. I first heard this song when I was a kid and it immediately had an impact on me. I then heard more of Triumph over the years and consider them a really underrated band especially Rik Emmet. He's a great singer, writer, and guitar player. I wish he had had better luck with his solo career, but above all I wish for the impossible- a Triumph reunion and new material. He'll never do it.

@gregorymcgee100

1y↑1

I dare say that I'm not really a Beatles fan, so outside of the Rolling Stones I think Canada has produced some of the best music that has been imported to the U.S.-Bachman Turner Overdrive, The Guess Who, Bryan Adams, and who can forget Bob and Doug McKenzie you hosers!

@benmitchner2172

@greg mcgee Totally agreed. And there's tons of Canadian bands/albums in my collection.

@user-qu2jo7tm5c

30w↑2

I’m 62 and I love this song, it helps left my spirits up ❤

@billbog25

3y↑65

Music today sucks compared to the 80s. Love this band!!!

@aliceadragna6674

Music is nothing but crap today. There will never be another time like 60, 70, & 80s music. I'm glad I was around to see it & enjoy the sound.

@Boletodecinecom2011

4y↑20

Great song. Amazing video. Triumph lyrics and music are one of a kind. The message is very inspirational. And this video is proof sometimes simplicity works better in music videos. Long live the 80s.

@mirilendvay9979

4y↑19

@paulkeitz7215

47w↑3

Triumph is one of the best bands. Even live in concert they sound outstanding!

@xanderclip

33w

How are rik’s vocals live

@mikelenius1

34w↑2

There is something about this song. I know it is far more synth pop than most of the Triumph greats and comes from an album that was sub par compared to the Allied Forces days but for some reason I have always loved this song. I just can't help but be happier every time I hear it. Such a positive message.

@joegiordano7702

19w

Truly amazing and classic! These guys ROCK 👍💯

@joanlajara3939

2y↑4

OMG! Being 16 years old and hearing them do Magic power live in Halifax! Awesome! I thought I could do anything after listening to them! Please do that one live! You won’t regret it! Just sooo underrated! Unreal how much power from a three piece band!

@paulj8631

1y↑5

Am 54 and still love this song and the many others these 3 guys could make. Classy / Classic band. Thanks for so many years of fantastic music. Proud to be Canadian ...

@bradevanson9948

1y↑6

Absolutely one of my all-time favorite tracks by ANY band out there!

@JC19seventy6

2y↑9

No idea why people don’t like The Sport Of Kings. It’s easily one of Triumphs best albums

@frankphillips7436

34w↑1

One of my favorites!

I love If Only.

@jordanhasch2544

2y↑6

This is the third song I've heard from this utterly underrated (imo) band. The song has a mid-80's power pop feel, driven by some gorgeous guitar tones, sparkly keyboards and a powerful voice. Plus, those drums seal the deal.
EDIT: That key change came out of nowhere and just bent me over! That was fantastic!

@donschlonski2936

And another nerd uses the most common word in musical history.
"Underrated"

Geesh

@Mike-xj5ey

51w

I remember When they first started out? Their first demo song was accidentally sent to a radio station in San Antonio and the audience went nuts over them.
No one had ever heard of them before And this was the first time that they're demo was played in the united states.
Their demo song was requested hundreds of times, then the dj called to find out if there were more songs.
The promoter and the manager scrambled to get more of their music to the radio station in S.A.

A month or two later, a concert was scheduled and sold out, so they scheduled another one, and now it's all history.
Rik made several CD's after the band broke up. I bought every album or CD that Triumph ever made and most of Rik's.
They are pricey but well worth it!

@donniedorn1751

2y↑7

I never understood how this band was not a mega band
They were great

@michaelkrolewski6531

2y↑7

Great song, gives me chills!

@scottleighton8568

4y↑20

Extremely underrated band!!!!!

@andypeters6854

4y↑11

Triumph is pure rocknroll. As you can be.Long live the 80 s sound!

@markcarchedi915

48w↑2

Triumph's highest charted song on Billboard's hot 100 #27. Perfect song, its has the uplifting spirit, power, dare I say pop elements.

@rikaika4178

5y↑12

Always loved this band. Especially when their lead singer spells his name the right way.

@tiborfazekas2885

35w↑1

I think they are one of the best bands of the eighties
Too bad they disbanded too soon.
There was much more good music that would have came from this trio

@bombshell42701

4y↑4

One of my very favorite songs from that entire decade. Yes, underrated. Gives me chills. Love it so much.

@scottroot9178

2y↑5

this band was fantastic live

@grahamclark7483

These 3 guys wrote the book, on packing, stadiums,US festival for example, the pyro& light show is worth the price of the ticket,always!

@omarjvasqueztarquitectura

1y↑2

definitivamente una de sus mejores canciones

@wanderingfido

3y↑2

@fuiplu

3y↑10

Rik Emmett such an amazing singer/ songwriter, and musician. In my top 5 of guitarist's.

@luisvillarreal5262

3y↑5

If only music could still be this good, as it was in the 80's. I really miss it.

@paulanthonyburrell1966

2y↑6

Soooooo love this track !!!! Long live Triumph

@user-jk8bb6wm1s

1y↑2

Amazing band!💖

@TomLael

20w

I’ve always loved this song, and I think it’s odd—and unfortunate—that the vocals in the outro have either been rerecorded or edited on this, the official, version of the video. (There are even moments in the video in which you can see that the lip syncing no longer matches the audio.) Those high notes that have been scrubbed sound amazing in the original version! I can’t imagine anyone thinking that they don’t.

@arturowagner4728

42w↑2

I saw Triumph in concert in the early 90's. Way past their prime. It was at a park in El Paso, TX. Had never heard of them. But this song really stuck with me when they played it. Still remember it to this day...

@mickeystewart7199

21w

AWESOME SONG

@davidvitullo8581

2y↑2

Still a great a great rock song 😎🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸🏋️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

@danielseguin3802

3y↑2

It’s in my jukebox playing all the time , love that guy !

@christopherklingel2153

3y↑3

One of the most underrated bands ever and also among the best

@donschlonski2936

And another nerd uses the word underrated and somehow thinks that it's true. The most common word in the musical world is "underrated".

Every time someone uses it their credibility goes down to about zero

@johnfrederick6213

2y↑3

Dang....
To this day?
NOBODY can nail a money note like Rick Emmett. The guy was a machine!

@garyblanchard8570

3y↑6

Fantastic song

@lady_in_blue83

20w

My wonderful guy and the biggest guitar influence to pick up my own electric guitar...
Rocket, you are really amazing! I never forget that music interview taken from you.
Warmest regards from Russia!

@kennethbidlingmayer604

3y↑2

One of the most underappreciated bands of thier era.

@hairmetalnation1340

3y↑4

Rik’s voice is amazing. Especially when he goes real high at the end, it is chilling.

@Marathon97

2y↑3

Maybe I'm wrong, but this band continues to be slept on.

@christopherklingel1472

2y↑2

This song has a great sound and great message. It also gave me hope in finding the right woman. Now she's here and has been for 3+ years. Somebody's Out There for everyone. Rock on Triumph.

@landriver1

She still there?

@christopherklingel1472

@Jerry Rocks yes she is

@landriver1

@Christopher Klingel right on, bro

@MrPsamp

2y↑4

still listening to these guys 40 years later. Rock on Boyz!

@Dmab661

6y↑2

Rik Emmett is a virtuoso guitarist and an absolutely incredible voice. A true rock and roll giant!!

@coastalpaladin5024

4y↑3

I have not heard this song in years. It was so great to hear it again. Amazing song, no Amazing band!!!

@robertfrye6256

3y↑1

One of my favorite bands of all time !!!!

@carolscott8938

4y↑3

this was totally my favorite song back in the day. its still great

@Banjo24

2y↑1

@lucianolajus8927

1y↑1

Que som

@54lex

4y↑75

At 58 im still loving this music.

@jerrypauling7809

3y↑4

Here at 64

@roberteugene7295

3y↑3

Here and loving it at 71.
:-)

@dzanier

Song came out in 1986.

@charlottecannon5018

3y↑1

51 and still and always will be rocking

@paulanthonyburrell1966

Agreed 👍

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@estherjoseph9502

3y↑3

Oh gosh! Just love this song, it’s true their is always somebody somewhere is waiting 4 someone! Beautiful, I’ll just crank up the volume & just enjoy it, music does something really great 4 ur heart.

@charlesmolinari1570

32w

Such a great song in every way!

@paulelliott3220

6y↑2

Heard them on late night rock radio in the U.K.
Big upsurge in rock then on radio, and got Progressions of Power and was blown away
Been a fan since then, got all the records 🤘
Sport of Kings is great and this is one of the highlights
Goddamn going to put some Triumph on the stereo now ....

@garyblanchard1084

2y↑1

1986 now seems like a long while ago. Triumph’s highest charting US single and still their very best most memorable song.

@dwightplock1162

5y↑2

Why this band never got more attention I'll never know. One of the most underrated rock bands there ever was.theyre definitely in my top 10.This, Fight the good Fight, Magic power, I can survive. They had nothing but positive rockin' songs.

@jesseswarbrick7895

Don't forget Lay It On The Line

@donschlonski2936

And another nerd uses the word underrated; most common word in the musical world.

Geesh

@dwightplock1162

@Don Schlonski why are you insulting me over a compliment I paid a band over3 years ago? For you to put me down over a positive comment I made before anyone even knew of the term Covid , says a lot more about you than me. You owe me an apology.

@donschlonski2936

@Dwight Plock it seems my hastily written reply to a comment was directed at the wrong person. I did go back and read your comment and it was a wonderful positive comment. It would make no sense why my comment would be addressed to you.

So not only do I apologize, but I ask that you forgive my ignorance!

Merry Christmas!

@michelleparsons8775

4y↑9

I 💕 this song.

@dougfisher1885

3y↑4

Been rockin to some triumph since 78 one of my all time favorite bands lots of great times with triumph

@chrisrosati8264

3y↑2

2021 and am still listening to this! Great song!

@paultheisen873

36w

Been with a wonderful gal for 33.5 years now - married 30 years now. This song came out in 86, when I had just started out in my job post college. No long-term gal, but girlfriend of the month program back in 86 till late 80s. Amazingly met my gal at local restaurant. This song gave me inspiration of what COULD BE - IF - I could only meet right gal. It happened to me so have faith it can happen to you too.

@billrnyc

1y↑1

underrated beyond belief - enough said ... the other trio from Canada that crushed it.

@accapellamusicman6638

6y↑194

This band should have been way bigger than they were. They fricken lay the rock down

@angryagain3801

6y↑13

They were pretty big from 1981 - 1986. They headlined arena size venues in the States and their songs got a lot of radio play on AOR / Mainstream Rock format. I can tell you growing up I heard this song, Fight The Good Fight, Lay It On The Line and Hold On many times on the radio

@mikethaxton4935

5y↑6

This song hit number 1 in 86 so they were !

@christopherkliagel8556

5y↑5

People don't want bands like this to get big because they would rather listen to that top 40 shit!!!!

@christopherdunn317

5y↑5

They were huge go look at the us festival

@mikethaxton4935

@Christopher Kliagel It hit number so it was in the top 40 shit as you call it !

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@josephfrager9325

48w

Saw them in 1987 Thunder Seven tour and they are great live 🤘

@markstephens7672

Saw them tour this album, Toronto show. Bon Jovi was supposed to open for them, but backed out since they'd just hit #1 with Living on a Prayer. Brighton Rock ended up opening. Great show!

@JackieSkellington

51w

Love these guys

@gansosmansos

4y↑1

Love it!

@ModernDayWarrior2112

I gotta say, hardly anyone ever name checks Rik Emmett when talking about great vocalists, but he should absolutely be in the same conversation with people like Steve Perry,. Very underrated.

@arlenebowers326

5y↑1

One of the best groups of the 80's

@markwarnick1936

4y↑1

Most underrated guitarist of the 80s but me and my girl reconnected after 30 years and this song was her out there somewhere and happier than ever!

@BigBoy4004

4y↑7

OMG, it was early 80s Tony Jasper's HM show on BFBS British Forces Radio in Germany who got me hooked on 'Allied Forces' way back when...
Rush, Saga, Triumph, Queensrÿche, all of the good stuff.
Went to the record store next day after school and raided them for any new release Tony played the night before. Those were the days and still are... 🤘😎🤘

@ellahickman7993

Love this My teenage mantra 😢

@stevegarcia920

Ahhh the memories.
Loved the 80s. And Triumph was right there. Right in the middle of it all.
Thanks for posting.
:)

@lucabrasisleepswiththefish77

2y↑2

The waning weeks of "86 I was navigating through a new and stressful demanding job. I was blindsided by my gf of 2 yrs. I thought was the love of my life. I was monkeybranched and disposed of. I suffered, my profession suffered...I was thoroughly devastated... I couldn't shake it. Then I heard the intro to this song for the first time...it was uplifting and inspirational compared to my friends and family's schadenfreude. This song became my anthem. With God's mercy I worked through my darkness...and found my real "somebody." Thank you TRIUMPH.

@MegaTriumph1

The ole monkey branching move.

@BeeBumper

5y↑1

Thank YOU Triumph for some of the best music of my Youth

@Montyhugo

4y↑4

HAVEN'T HEARD THAT IN A WHILE! REFRESHING!👍🤗

@thewindowguy43

23w

I will go to my grave loving this song!

@davidvitullo2209

4y↑3

This one of the best songs off of sport of kings CD Rik Emmett has one of the greatest voices in hard rock and great guitarist, 👍👍

@barbarahanks6647

7y↑66

Just saw him perform this acoustically last night with Dave Dunlop. 64 yrs old, and Rik's still got the licks and pipes. Plus, he's a hilarious storyteller. www.rikemmett.com

@KenSymns

6y↑4

Just saw that show tonight in London. Amazing in every way!

@makethegovernmentgreatagai5084

6y↑3

"Triumph rocks"

@eddierayvanlynch6133

6y↑1

Ty for the link.

You, Barbara, you rock.
😎🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

@TotallyMusicArtistChannel

I just told the guy that commented next to you that this band is still doing well on the Euro circuit and are mainstays of Wacken and Lowlands. In the 80s RUSH was THAT OTHER Canadian band. Its just how it was.Triumph, then Honeymoon Suite, Loverboy, & Bryan Adams.....OMG, Rush was the 5th best Canadian band in the 80s.

@rocktoast

Rik is Awesome

@johnalexander9855

every single song they had had meaning and feelings into them

@Professor-Retro

6y↑6

Awesome! One of my favs. Thanks for the upload

@dougtheguitarist

love this song

@DaveRockGuitarist

MASTERPIECE

@Freddy18w

41w

Wow this song's message is so ambiguous but in all fairness they broad cast it in the title. I am glad it has brought hope to many people. btw Huge triumph fan the are all so very talented. In all serious most of the people out there are selfish, unkind, & deceitful. It takes time to see a person's true colors & even for those who really try so many factors can cause them to stumble. For example, bad advice, rash choices, short sightedness to name a few. I truly hope you can navigate through the rough waters of this life & find love, tenderness, kindness, sincerity, etc. I suggest you follow Christ Jesus & become a disciple of Him so that if you do not find fulfillment in this life that you will have eternity to experience His love.

@youtubegregg

3y↑1

My favorite Triumph song!

@glennwickert5088

4y↑4

Great song. Great band. and check out Emmett's solo stuff. So good.

@larrysliwa2217

6y↑4

Takes me back to the eighties when I was a teenager out for kicks and great song. It's just a shame that Rick Emmet had to leave the band...

@Awn246

In the US this song was played frequently for a couple of months. So much so that 4 decades later the chorus popped into my head and I Google it. But that's as far as it went for this band, who's name I don't think I knew even then. So, it's catchy enough to remember. It's interesting to look at the comments to know the band was b e tter known outside the US.