Yngwie J. Malmsteen (English pronunciation: /ˈɪŋveɪ ˈmɑːlmstiːn/ ING-vay MA… Read Full Bio ↴Yngwie J. Malmsteen (English pronunciation: /ˈɪŋveɪ ˈmɑːlmstiːn/ ING-vay MAHLM-steen; born June 30, 1963) is a Swedish virtuoso guitarist, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and bandleader. Malmsteen became known for his neo-classical playing approach in heavy metal music, which became a new musical style in the early 80s due to his work and that of other virtuosos. He is considered by many to be one of the most technically gifted hard rock guitarists of all time and is considered to be a pioneer of shred guitar.

The moniker 'Rising Force' came to prominence on March 5, 1984 at the release of the album of the same name, distributed through Polydor Records. Malmsteen's band featured a mix of instrumental songs and energetic metal tracks, with Jeff Scott Soto notably on vocals, and became a critical and commercial success. In particular, Malmsteen's band was nominated for 'Best Rock Instrumental Performance' at the 1986 Grammy Awards. While the reception of their work waxed and waned throughout the 80s, they still earned a considerable fan response.

Website: http://www.yngwiemalmsteen.com

Now Is the Time
Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force Lyrics

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Hold on tight in the heat of the night
Baby there can be no escape
Feelings right, getting hard to fight
Baby how much more can I take.

Tell me that it's real, everything you feel
What am I supposed to do
Look into my eyes, touch me deep inside

Let me feel your love cut through.

Chorus:
Oh, now is the time
Feeling your heart so close to mine
Oh, I want your touch, need you so much
Now is the time for our love.

Drowning in the flames, in the sea of desire
Angel with the devil's eyes
Turn up the heat and we fall in the fire
Can't you feel the temperature rise.

Tell me that it's true, you can feel it too
Let me be your fantasy
Baby hold me tight, say that it's alright
You know you can count on me.

Repeat Chorus.

When the fire starts-- I can feel you burning tonight

With an open heart-- baby won't you let me inside,
Let me inside girl.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Now Is the Time" by Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force tells the story of two people who are experiencing an intense attraction to each other. The opening lines of the song immediately set a passionate and urgent tone. The singer implores his lover to hold on tight because there can be no escape from the intensity of their feelings. As the song progresses, the singer begs his lover to open up to him and show him the reality of their love. He is desperate to know if the love he feels is reciprocated and whether his lover feels the same way he does. The chorus of the song declares that they should act on their feelings and begin exploring their love in the present moment.

The second verse of the song intensifies the heat between the two lovers. The vivid image of "drowning in the flames, in the sea of desire" paints a picture of the two lovers being overwhelmed by their passion. The singer recognizes that his lover has both the qualities of an angel and the burning desire of the devil, which only adds to their mutual attraction. Once again, he implores her to be honest and real with him about her thoughts and feelings.

The song ends with the singer pleading with his lover to let him in and be vulnerable with him. He wants to experience all of her, including the parts of her that she keeps hidden from the rest of the world. The message of the song is clear: now is the time for honesty and vulnerability, so that the two lovers can experience love in its most raw and passionate form.

Now Is the TimeYngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force Lyrics

Now Is the Time
Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force Lyrics