Originally a solo project from Olaf Thörsen (born Carlo Andrea Magnani). Soon, Fabio Lione rejoined him after the first Labyrinth period ("No Limits"), and then what was supposed to be a solo project quickly turns into a band, taking its new name from Labyrinth's previous name ("Vision") and from the title that was supposed to be given to Olaf's first solo album ("Divine"). Completing the line up Mat Stancioiu (drums), Andrew McPauls (keyboards) and Andrea "Tower" Torricini (bass).
In its first three years the band released two albums, and started touring (South American Tour in December 2000), where for the first time an Italian heavy metal band got the chance to play (and sold-out) in countries like Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Panama and Mexico.
In 2001, the band started writing and recording the new album, titled "Send Me An Angel", that was released in January 2002. At the end of the same year, Olaf decided to leave Labyrinth, to focus just on Vision and also deciding to stop any rumours from some magazine, pretending to consider Vision as nothing but a "side project". For the same reason Andrew and Mat split from the band and were replaced by Oleg Smirnoff at keyboards (ex Eldritch) and Matteo Amoroso at drums (ex Athena). In 2003 the band started the songwriting for the third album, when Fabio started having some problem regarding the co-existence of his career and Vision Divine related duties. After a few months, they mutually agreed to split. They then proceeded to add new singer Michele Luppi, a vocalist with a previous experience in live performances. With this new line-up they completed the final songs for the album that was to be titled "Stream of Consciousness". The album was released in April 2004.
With a brand new line-up and with renewed ambitions the band canceled any previous deal, deciding to join Scarlet Records for the Italian territory, King Records for the Japanese territory and Metal Blade for the rest of the world. In 2005, the band released "The Perfect Machine", which was recorded at Goldenworks Mixing Suite studio and produced by Stratovarius' leader Timo Tolkki.
In 2006, Andrea "Tower" Torricini left the band for not being able to guarantee full-time dedication to the band[citation needed], and Cristiano Bertocchi replaced him. By September, "The Perfect Machine", according to their website "was immediately described as one of the best Italian metal releases ever, becoming one of Scarlet's all time best-sellers". A new digipack was released containing four bonus tracks. Also, Riccardo "Ricky" Quaggliatto left the band due to personal problems, replaced by new drummer Alessandro Bissa.
In 2007 Vision Divine recorded their album, "The 25th Hour", along with Timo Tolkki and Alessandro Bissa in New Sin Studios. It was released on June 29, 2007.
In April 2008 Vision Divine announced Michele Luppi is no longer singing with Vision Divine, and in May 2008 Olaf Thörsen announced that Fabio Lione rejoined the band as a full-time vocalist.
Vision Divine released their sixth album, "9 Degrees West of the Moon",on January 23, 2009, the first with Lione on vocals after Michele Luppi's departure.
In 2012 Vision Divine signed with EarMusic/Edel Group Records and released their seventh studio album entitled "Destination Set to Nowhere" on September 14, 2012.
In 2016, the band announced drummer Alessandro Bissa decided to peacefully part ways and announced Mike Terrana as the new member.
On April 28, 2018, Fabio had announced his second departure from the band. In December 2018, the band hired formed Derdian singer Ivan Giannini as new lead vocalist. They released their first single called "Angel of Revenge" on 9 December 2018.
Discography
Albums
1999 - Vision Divine
2002 - Send Me an Angel
2004 - Stream of Consciousness
2005 - The Perfect Machine
2007 - The 25th Hour
2009 - 9 Degrees West of the Moon
2012 - Destination Set to Nowhere
2019 - When All The Heroes Are Dead
Demos
1999 - Symmetry - The Official Demo series Vol 3
2002- Colours Of My World
Members
Current members
Olaf Thörsen - Guitar (1998–present)
Andrea "Tower" Torricini - Bass (1999-2006, 2012–present)
Federico Puleri - Guitar (2002–present)
Alessio "Tom" Lucatti - Keyboard (2006–present)
Mike Terrana - Drums (2016–present)
Ivan Giannini - Vocals (2018 - present)
Former members
Fabio Lione - Vocals (1998-2003, 2008–2018)
Alessandro "Bix" Bissa - Drums (2006-2016)
Michele Luppi - Vocals (2003-2008)
Cristiano Bertocchi - Bass (2006-2012)
Andrew Mc Pauls - Keyboard (1999-2002)
Oleg Smirnoff - Keyboard (2002-2005)
Mat Stancioiu - Drums (1999-2002)
Matteo Amoroso - Drums (2003-2005)
Ricky Quagliato - Drums (2005-2006)
Danil Morini - Drums (2005) (session music)
Take on Me
Vision Divine Lyrics
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Talking away
I don't know what I'm to say
I'll say it anyway
Today's another day to find you
Shine away
I'm coming for your love okay
Take on me (Take on me)
Take me on (Take on me)
I'll be gone in a day or two
So needless to say at odds and ends
But I'll be stumbling away
Slowly learning that life is okay
Say after me
It's so much better to be safe than sorry
Take on me (Take on me)
Take me on (Take on me)
I'll be gone in a day or two
Oh, things that you say
Yeah, is it life or just a play
My worries away
You're all the things I've got to remember
You shine away
I'll be coming for you anyway
Take on me (Take on me)
Take me on (Take on me)
I'll be gone in a day or two
Take on me (Take on me)
Take me on (Take on me)
I'll be gone in a day or two
The song Take on Me by Vision Divine is a cover of the hit song by A-ha. The lyrics are about a person who is unsure of what to say to another person but decides to express their love anyways. The song's main message is about taking a chance on love and not being afraid to put oneself out there. The lines "It's so much better to be safe than sorry" and "Take me on, I'll be gone in a day or two" express the fear of rejection and the desire to protect oneself from potential rejection.
The use of the phrase "take on me" can also be interpreted as the singer asking the other person to take on the challenge of being with them. The use of the word "shine" could be interpreted as the singer feeling a sense of hope or optimism towards the other person.
Overall, the song is a hopeful and romantic message about taking a chance on love despite the fear of rejection. It encourages the listener to take risks and be open to love.
Line by Line Meaning
Talking away
Starting a conversation but unsure of what to say.
I don't know what I'm to say
Expressing confusion about what to say next.
I'll say it anyway
Deciding to speak despite feeling uncertain.
Today's another day to find you
Emphasizing that every day is a chance to connect with someone new.
Shine away
Encouraging someone to let their best qualities and personality shine through.
I'm coming for your love okay
Indicating interest in pursuing a romantic connection.
Take on me (Take on me)
Inviting someone to accept the challenge of pursuing this connection.
Take me on (Take on me)
Reiterating the same invitation.
I'll be gone in a day or two
Being realistic about the possibility of the connection not working out.
So needless to say at odds and ends
Acknowledging a sense of speechlessness about one's feelings.
But I'll be stumbling away
Confessing to being uncertain about how to proceed.
Slowly learning that life is okay
Recognizing that setbacks and failures are normal parts of life.
Say after me
Asking for someone to repeat an important sentiment.
It's so much better to be safe than sorry
Urging caution in one's pursuit of a connection, to minimize disappointment.
Oh, things that you say
Commenting on someone's words.
Yeah, is it life or just a play
Wondering if one is truly experiencing real emotions or not.
My worries away
Feeling comforted by someone else's presence.
You're all the things I've got to remember
Acknowledging the importance of the other person in one's life.
You shine away
Complimenting the other's positive qualities once more.
I'll be coming for you anyway
Reiterating the desire to pursue this connection despite any doubts.
Take on me (Take on me)
Again inviting someone else to accept the challenge of this connection.
Take me on (Take on me)
Repeating the invitation one last time.
I'll be gone in a day or two
Ending on the same realistic but optimistic note as before.
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Michelle Gago
Estamos hablando lejos
We're talking away
No se que
I don't know what
Debo decir que lo diré de todos modos
I'm to say I'll say it anyway
Hoy es otro día para encontrarte
Today's another day to find you
Rehuyendo
Shying away
Vendré por tu amor, ¿de acuerdo?
I'll be coming for your love, okay?
Enfréntate a mi (enfréntate a mi)
Take on me (take on me)
Tomame (enfréntame)
Take me on (take on me)
me ire
I'll be gone
En un día o dos
In a day or two
Tan innecesario decir
So needless to say
Soy probabilidades y termina
I'm odds and ends
Pero estaré tropezando
But I'll be stumbling away
Aprendiendo lentamente que la vida está bien
Slowly learning that life is okay
Repite después de mi
Say after me
No es mejor prevenir que lamentar
It's no better to be safe than sorry
Enfréntate a mi (enfréntate a mi)
Take on me (take on me)
Tomame (enfréntame)
Take me on (take on me)
me ire
I'll be gone
En un día o dos
In a day or two
Janeth Nicolas
Fabio lione una de las voces más versátiles y en diferentes vertientes del metal uno de los mejores de mis favoritos al igual que timo kotipelto.
Scomo Lababaio
Y hasta Eurobeat
Alcyone Presea
esa voz es sublime <3
Justin St. Pierre
Fabio Leone.
Ghostemane
@Justin St. Pierre *lione
K.L.Denmark.
This is by far the very BEST cover of take on me that I have ever heard. 5 huge stars from me.
Fugaz
es la mejor version metal que ha salido.. respeta muchisimo la orginal y le da un toque mas energico al estribillo sin sonar bardero
claudio Mariano Moreno
amo esta versión x Díos cuanta energía ¡¡¡
Henrique Oliveira
uma das melhores bandas italianas vei, primeiro album, supremo.
Jonathan Morales
god!!! these guys are definitely talented.