There are multiple artists that perform under the name 'Victory'.
1. A b… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists that perform under the name 'Victory'.
1. A band from Hanover, Germany.
2. An experimental artist from Detroit, Michigan.
3. A hardcore band from New Hampshire.
4. An alias of Robert Fleming, a multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles, California.
5. A band from Minneapolis.
6. An inactive solo project of Oliver Francis, a rapper-producer based in Columbia, Missouri.

1. Victory was formed in Hanover, Germany in 1984 from the remnants of the band Fargo. Apart from bass player Peter Knorn, there were two guitarists, Tommy Newton and John Lockton, as well as drummer Bernie Van of Graaf forming the group. After they originally worked with singer Pedro Schemm - after a small interlude with the later Thunderhead shouter Ted Pullit - the singer Charlie Huhn joined, who had formerly played with Gary Moore and Ted Nugent. By recommendation of Scorpions guitarist Rudolph Schenker the band was guided by David Krebs' (of Scorpions and Aerosmith fame ) management.

2. Victory’s music is a fusion between Soul music and Folk Music. She was raised in Detroit before moving to New Jersey at age twelve. Whether Victory is performing classics or original compositions, she has a way of tailoring each song with her voice and guitar to fit her unique style. Some people say that Victory is in the lane of Tracy Chapman, Roberta Flack, and Nina Simone. But beyond those three, Victory brings an entirely new youthful element to the music world, an indescribable spiritual depth mixed with her youthful interpretation of sound influencing her artistic expressions. Moreover, Victory colors a lot of her musical arrangements with rich jazz chords as she is rooted and grounded in Jazz tradition.

3. Victory is a hardcore band from southern New Hampshire. They were formed in 2005 and played together for two years. They recorded a demo of 2 songs with most notable song being "breaker". They got a big fan base following and played shows in the boston area as well as the local new hampshire venues. They later went onto record a 5 song ep. Right after being recorded the band broke up.

4. Victory is the music project of Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist Robert Fleming who produces new songs that are at once fresh, familiar and focused. ‘Demonstrations’ was the first offering from Victory, a 7-song EP self-released in September 2011 and his first full length is set to see the light in April 23rd, 2013. Victory crafts a sound that is both a throw-back to psychedelic 60′s British rock as well as an homage to today’s thriving independent music scene.

5. Victory hail from Minneapolis and are formed from ex-members of Eightysixed, Pist & Broke, Subversives and The Virgin Whores. The collective experience of the members fit together well and gives off a chemistry that reflects in the tightness of Victory’s sound. Victory delivers straight up American Oi! like a steel toe to the face. Victory’s hard edged sound is fueled by lyrics based on the experiences of afghan war veteran and front man Dan and the bands struggles with being working class in a crumbling economy. Very promising debut EP ''Laced Up'' contains four juicy street punk tracks and there’s no dead weight.

6. Victory is the now-inactive alias of Missouri-based rapper-producer Oliver Francis. Though self-described as a 'band,' it was a solo project in reality. Under the moniker, he released one full-length project titled 'I Don't Want This Anymore', before moving on to other musical endeavors.

Starman
Victory Lyrics

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A late night rock 'n' roll show
On my old radio
Then a rattle and hum
Not a word or a song
Suddenly reaching out
Unearthly creature
Black eyes and soul
Silver moondust on his face

He said starmans
Coming so hold on

'Cos it's time I'm about
So turn it up loud Rock 'n' roll
Starmans here so hold on

Rock down and roll when you're ready
Feels so right
Hold on
Rock down and roll when you're ready
I can't take that DJ thing
Rock down and roll when you're ready
I can do it all

'Cos I'm here and I'm now
No keeping me down
So come on

And then he jumped up on stage
In a neon white haze
Had to hold myself down
He was shaking the ground
Played with a lightening grace
A thunder ego
He said "You got it boy
We're gonna blow their minds"

He said starmans
Coming so hold on

'Cos I'm here and I'm now
No keeping me down
So come on
Starmans here so come on

Rock down and roll when you're ready
Feels so right
Hold on
Rock down and roll when you're ready
Let's get down and dirty
Hold on
Rock down and roll when you're ready
I can do it all

'Cos I'm here and I'm now
No keeping me down
So hold on

'Cos it's time I'm about
So turn it up loud rock 'n' roll
starmans here so hold on

Rock down and roll when you're ready
Feels so right
Hold on
Rock down and roll when you're ready
I can't take that DJ thing
Rock down and roll when you're ready
I can do it all

'Cos I'm here and I'm now
No keeping me down
So come on

Rock down and roll when you're ready
Feels so right
Hold on
Rock down and roll when you're ready
Let's get down and dirty
Hold on
Rock down and roll when you're ready
I can do it all

'Cos I'm here and I'm now

No keeping me down
So hold on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Victory's song "Starman" tell the story of a late night rock 'n' roll show that the singer listens to on their radio. Suddenly, there is a disturbance and an "unearthly creature" with black eyes and silver moondust on their face appears on the scene. The creature introduces themselves as the "Starmans" and declares that they are coming, urging the listener to hold on. The Starmans then takes the stage and starts to play with lightning grace and a thunderous ego, shaking the ground as they do so. The lyrics urge the listener to rock down, roll when they are ready, turn up the volume, and get down and dirty in anticipation of the arrival of the Starmans.

The song seems to be about the transformative power of music and the way it can bring people together and create a sense of community. The Starmans represent something otherworldly and yet relatable, something that has the power to transcend the mundane and the everyday. The lyrics encourage the listener to let go, to lose themselves in the music, and to trust in the Starmans' promise of something new and exciting.

Line by Line Meaning

A late night rock 'n' roll show
The songwriter was listening to an old radio that played a rock 'n' roll show late at night

On my old radio
The songwriter was using an old radio to listen to the show

Then a rattle and hum
There was a sudden noise that disrupted the radio broadcast

Not a word or a song
The radio was not playing any music or broadcasting any news at that time

Suddenly reaching out
Someone or something unexpected stirred the songwriter's curiosity

Unearthly creature
The person or entity that appeared was not from this world or familiar to the songwriter

Black eyes and soul
The person or entity had dark eyes that reflected a deep emotion or intention

Silver moondust on his face
The person or entity had a shiny appearance, perhaps like dust from the moon

He said starmans Coming so hold on
The person or entity introduced himself as a 'starman' and told the songwriter to prepare for his arrival

'Cos it's time I'm about So turn it up loud Rock 'n' roll Starmans here so hold on
The starman reminded the songwriter that it's time for them to 'rock and roll' and that he has arrived, so the writer should be prepared

Rock down and roll when you're ready Feels so right Hold on Rock down and roll when you're ready I can't take that DJ thing Rock down and roll when you're ready I can do it all
The songwriter is getting excited and fired up, ready to rock and roll. They feel like they can handle anything, including the DJ interruptions on the show

'Cos I'm here and I'm now No keeping me down So come on
The starman is confident and assertive, letting the writer know that he has arrived and nothing can stop them now

And then he jumped up on stage In a neon white haze Had to hold myself down He was shaking the ground Played with a lightening grace A thunder ego He said "You got it boy We're gonna blow their minds"
The starman is a performer and he takes to the stage to put on an electrifying show. He has a big ego, but he tells the writer that together they will impress and amaze their audience

'Cos I'm here and I'm now No keeping me down So come on Starmans here so come on
The starman is still present and is urging the songwriter to join in and rock out with him

Rock down and roll when you're ready Feels so right Hold on Rock down and roll when you're ready Let's get down and dirty Hold on Rock down and roll when you're ready I can do it all
The songwriter continues to feel empowered and ready to put on a great show, despite any setbacks or obstacles

'Cos it's time I'm about So turn it up loud rock 'n' roll starmans here so hold on
The starman is still present and is excited to rock out with the songwriter, asking them to crank up the volume and get ready for a great time

'Cos I'm here and I'm now No keeping me down So hold on
The starman is still present and is determined to continue their performance, no matter what kind of challenges they may face

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