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
Thursday
Turning Point Lyrics
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Snuffing out the remains of the evening light
My mind is clouded with events of the day
Why is life torturing me this way
I keep running it back running it back through my mind
But what do I get what I do expect to find
My eyes drop to the floor and every stop I take forward
Seems so unsure
Crying to a world that does not care
I'm reaching through this black and finding nothing there
I never left so all alone and cramped at once
Trying to forget about a world that turned up it's nose and passed me bye
Sleep washes over this tried soul can't help but let this night
Swallow me whole
Awake to find the sun staring me down
I squint my eyes to avoid the truth of no resolution found
The lyrics in Turning Point's song Thursday presents the feeling of being trapped and helpless in a small town, with the shadows of the night enveloping everything around. The singer's mind is clouded with events of the day and is consumed with the question of why life is constantly torturing them. Despite running through everything over and over in their mind, there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel, and every step forward they take only leads to uncertainty. The singer feels isolated and ignored, crying out to a world that does not care.
The heaviness of the night consumes the singer, and they give in to sleep, hoping for a respite from their struggles. However, upon waking up, they realize that nothing has changed, and the sun, instead of offering a new beginning, only serves as a reminder of the resolution they have not found. The feelings of hopelessness and isolation are further highlighted by the repetition of the phrase "finding nothing there" and "no resolution found."
The lyrics in "Thursday" reflect a feeling of being trapped in a dead-end situation, struggling to find purpose or meaning in life. It talks about the sense of isolation and helplessness that can come with living in a small town, where there is no scope for growth or change. The song also highlights the need for human connection, the longing to be heard and acknowledged by the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Shadows fall over this small town tonight
The darkness of the night is taking over the town.
Snuffing out the remains of the evening light
The night is overpowering the last of the daylight.
My mind is clouded with events of the day
The events of the day have left me feeling confused and overwhelmed.
Why is life torturing me this way
I am questioning why life is being so difficult and painful for me.
I keep running it back running it back through my mind
I am constantly replaying the events of the day over and over again in my mind.
But what do I get what I do expect to find
Despite replaying the events in my mind, I am unable to find any answers or solutions.
My eyes drop to the floor and every stop I take forward
I feel uncertain about the future and am hesitant to move forward.
Seems so unsure
I am uncertain about what to do next.
So scream out
I feel like I need to scream out my frustrations.
Crying to a world that does not care
I feel like no one is listening or cares about my struggles.
I'm reaching through this black and finding nothing there
I am trying to find a way out of my struggles but am unable to.
I never left so all alone and cramped at once
Despite being in the same place, I feel isolated and suffocated.
Trying to forget about a world that turned up it's nose and passed me by
I am trying to forget about a world that has rejected me and moved on without me.
Sleep washes over this tried soul can't help but let this night
I am so tired and drained that sleep is overtaking me.
Swallow me whole
I am giving in to the darkness and letting it consume me.
Awake to find the sun staring me down
The morning has come and the reality of my struggles is still present.
I squint my eyes to avoid the truth of no resolution found
I am avoiding facing the fact that I still have not found a solution to my problems.
Contributed by Allison G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
xazzholex
shadows fall over this small town tonight
snuffing out the remains of the evening light
my mind is clouded - with the events of the day
why is life torturing me this way?
i keep running it back - running it back through my mind
but what do i get - what do i expect to find
my eyes drop to the floor - and every step i take forward
seems so unsure
so scream out...
crying to a world that does not care
i'm reaching through the black - and finding nothing there
i never felt so all alone - and so cramped all at once
trying to forget about a world
that turned up it's nose and passed me by
sleep washes over this tired soul
can't help but let this night
swallow me whole
awake to find - the sun staring down
i squint my eyes to avoid the truth of no resolution found.
BR G
Takes me way, way back. It's so hard to believe that it was 20 years ago that I saw them with Shelter and Edgewise at the old club Revival in Philadelphia. Good times. Great band!
Anon Nymous
Their best song! NJHC for life!
bombay sapphire
this cover art looked like it could have been taken at any university this year lol
xazzholex
shadows fall over this small town tonight
snuffing out the remains of the evening light
my mind is clouded - with the events of the day
why is life torturing me this way?
i keep running it back - running it back through my mind
but what do i get - what do i expect to find
my eyes drop to the floor - and every step i take forward
seems so unsure
so scream out...
crying to a world that does not care
i'm reaching through the black - and finding nothing there
i never felt so all alone - and so cramped all at once
trying to forget about a world
that turned up it's nose and passed me by
sleep washes over this tired soul
can't help but let this night
swallow me whole
awake to find - the sun staring down
i squint my eyes to avoid the truth of no resolution found.
stop08it
sorry i'm not from NJ but I LOVE LOVE this song. thanks for posting!
Videogamefriedhof
second half of the song really kicks ass
kevinkreighton
Club revival, awesome. I think I was at that show.
Sunbro 77
different styles
Daniel Clark
Rip Skip
It was Flavor-aid
Present also @revival.