2) is an instrumental jazz group based in Phoenix, Arizona. The idea for the band was conceived by the guitar and bass duo of brothers Thano and Demitri Sahnas. When the two met drummer/percussionist John Herrera and keyboardist Steve Culp on separate gigs shortly after, Turning Point was formed.
Brian Bromberg produced and appears as a guest bassist on the 2002 release, A Thousand Stories.
3. Turning Point were a late 1970s fusion band from the UK. The band was formed by Jeff Clyne (bass) and Brian Miller (keyboards), who had previously played together in Isotope,[1] and Pepi Lemer (wordless vocals).[2] Also in the band were David Tidball (saxes) and Paul Robinson (drums). They recorded two albums: Creatures of the Night (1977) and Silent Promise (1978), both on the Gull label.
They toured the UK, including supporting National Health in 1977. Their final tour in 1980 included Allan Holdsworth and Neil Ardley.
P. Lemer was the then-wife (later divorced) of Pete Lemer and went on to become a vocal coach, including working with The Spice Girls. Robinson later worked with Nina Simone. Miller worked on the musical Cats for several years
Descent
Turning Point Lyrics
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And all the answers I have searched for
Become harder to reach
They always seem further than before
It seems that all my effort is my
Enemy when all I work
For seems to slip away
But I can't just sit back and watch
A drop in the bucket
Is what my efforts seem to be
I wish this chain of failure
Would just set me free
I'm so scared but there's nowhere
To run and hide
I won't give up I won't give in
This time it's a matter of pride
There's a place that I know
Somewhere I go to find
Shelter from this world but
I'll never show you that place
In my heart
The lyrics of Turning Point’s song “Descent” wrestle with the familiar feeling of being stuck in a rut and searching for a way out. The opening lines, “All the questions I have asked myself / And all the answers I have searched for / Become harder to reach / They always seem further than before” capture the frustration of feeling like the solutions to life’s problems are perpetually out of reach. Even when effort is exerted to find a way out, it seems futile as “all my effort is my enemy when all I work / For seems to slip away.” However, the singer asserts that he cannot simply watch life pass him by, feeling like a “drop in the bucket.”
Despite being scared and feeling trapped, the singer refuses to give up and is motivated by his own pride. The lyrics emphasize this with the repetition of “I won’t give up, I won’t give in / This time it’s a matter of pride.” The song also hints at the existence of a private sanctuary, a place in the singer’s heart where he can find respite from the world. The line “There’s a place that I know / Somewhere I go to find / Shelter from this world but / I’ll never show you that place / In my heart” reveals the idea of a secret emotional haven that he guards closely.
Overall, the lyrics of “Descent” capture the feeling of being stuck and searching for a way out, but also emphasize the importance of never giving up and finding strength in personal pride. The theme of seeking sanctuary is also present, which highlights the importance of finding emotional solace in the midst of struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
All the questions I have asked myself
The singer is reflecting on the questions they have asked in the past.
And all the answers I have searched for
In searching for answers to these questions, it seems to have become harder to find them.
Become harder to reach
The singer is realizing that the answers to their questions are becoming more difficult to find.
They always seem further than before
Despite their efforts, the artist feels like they can never get closer to these answers.
It seems that all my effort is my
Despite putting in effort, the artist feels like their efforts are a hindrance rather than a help.
Enemy when all I work
The singer sees their efforts as an enemy, getting in the way of what they desire.
For seems to slip away
Everything the singer works towards seems to slip away and become more distant.
But I can't just sit back and watch
Despite this feeling of defeat, the artist knows they cannot give up and let life pass them by.
Watch while life passes me by
The artist realizes that they cannot let life pass them by, and must take action to reach their goals.
A drop in the bucket
The artist feels like their efforts are insignificant compared to what they desire and are working towards.
Is what my efforts seem to be
In the grand scheme of things, the singer believes their efforts are small and unimportant.
I wish this chain of failure
The artist is expressing a wish to break the chain of failure that they feel they are part of.
Would just set me free
The singer believes that breaking this cycle of failure would free them and help them achieve their goals.
I'm so scared but there's nowhere
Despite the fear, the singer knows they cannot hide forever and must face their struggles head on.
To run and hide
The singer acknowledges that they cannot run or hide from their problems, but must confront them.
I won't give up I won't give in
The artist resolves to not give up or give in, but to continue fighting towards their goals.
This time it's a matter of pride
The artist is motivated to continue their efforts due to their pride and desire to succeed.
There's a place that I know
The singer is aware of a place where they can find solace and respite from the struggles of life.
Somewhere I go to find
The singer goes to this place to find comfort and rest from the difficulties of life.
Shelter from this world but
This place provides protection from the hardships of the world, but is not known to anyone else.
I'll never show you that place
The artist has a personal, private place of refuge that they will not share with anyone else.
In my heart
This personal, private place of refuge exists only within the artist's heart and mind.
Contributed by Blake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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All the questions I have asked myself
And all the answers I have searched for
Become harder to reach
They always seem further than before
It seems that all my effort is my
Enemy when all I work
For seems to slip away
But I can't just sit back and watch
Watch while life passes me by
A drop in the bucket
Is what my efforts seem to be
I wish this chain of failure
Would just set me free
I'm so scared but there's nowhere
To run and hide
I won't give up I won't give in
This time it's a matter of pride
There's a place that I know
Somewhere I go to find
Shelter from this world but
I'll never show you that place
In my heart
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