In 1988, they released their Spirit LP, and a summer tour followed in 1989 with Unit Pride, Insted and Gorilla Biscuits. Up Front remained active through 1992, releasing the Daybreak 7 inch in 1990, touring the US again in the summer of 1991, and completing their first tour of Europe in the winter of 1991–1992.
They initially broke up after recording the Changes 7-inch in 1992, but reformed in the spring of 1994 to record the What Fire Does 7-inch followed with their second tour of Europe that summer.
After a brief hiatus Up Front wrote and recorded the Movement CD in 1997. After a handful of US shows, a tour of Japan in 1998, and their third summer tour of Europe in 1999 followed.
Other than three "reunion" shows in the summer/fall of 2005, and one "reunion" show with a return to the Daybreak lineup in November 2009 at the A Time We'll Remember Fest, the band has remained dormant since 1999.
2. 80's disco group. Hit song "Infatuation" Released: 1983 Genre: Electronic Style: Synth-pop, Disco Credits: Arranged By [Vocals] - Karen Diggs Engineer [Recording, Mixing] - Bruce Kahn Mastered By - Herb Powers Jr. Producer - Eddie Colon , Fred Zarr , Winston Negron Written By - Winston Negron Favorite Club Song here in Miami Florida,
Dedication
Up Front Lyrics
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"Dedication" by Up Front is a thought-provoking song that tackles the issues of prejudice, separatism, and the power of understanding. It starts with the idea of a surface-level scratch, biting words, and false preconceptions that don't mean anything to anyone. The lyrics suggest that these misunderstandings exist because of the warring minds that hold two opposing views and the inability to see beyond the blind devotion.
The song then centralizes on the theme of whether we are bound by stability or scattered by our own sightlessness. Are we trapped by the comfort of our own convictions or are we drifting aimlessly due to our lack of clarity and understanding? The lyrics suggest that imperfections are common to all, and it's essential to broaden our scope and try to learn from one another to progress. The lines "prejudice separatism continued isolation only leads to narrowed minds" indicates that only by opening ourselves up to exposure and accepting the differences can we heal the wounds created by narrow-mindedness.
The overall message conveyed by the lyrics is that no matter our race, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality, we have the power to understand and connect with others. We need to be open-minded and be willing to learn and grow from our experiences. Only then can we create a more accepting and compassionate world.
Line by Line Meaning
A scratch on the surface
A minor issue or flaw that is only skin-deep
biting words reply to no one at all
Hurtful words that have no real target or purpose
falsehoods misconceptions minds at war
Misunderstandings and lies leading to conflict between individuals or ideologies
two views that never meet
Divergent perspectives that cannot find common ground
devotion dedication blindly eyes will see
Commitment and perseverance can lead to enlightenment even in the absence of full understanding
but look right through
Despite having eyes, people often fail to truly see what is in front of them
are we bound by stability or scattered by our own sightlessness
Is our reluctance to change limiting us or are we hindering ourselves by refusing to see things differently
imperfections common to all
Everyone has flaws and makes mistakes
just broaden your scope and help to understand
Take a wider view and make an effort to empathize with others
prejudice separatism continued isolation
Discrimination and division perpetuate isolation and conflict
only leads to narrowed minds
Limiting exposure and understanding leads to a narrow-minded perspective
exposure acceptance heals the wounds that narrow minds create
Opening oneself up to different experiences and being accepting can help heal the damage narrow-mindedness can cause
are we bound by stability or scattered by our own sightlessness
Are we limiting ourselves by our fear of change or by an unwillingness to consider different perspectives
Contributed by Muhammad V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.