Asia is a progressive rocksupergroup formed in the spring of 1981 by bassist and vocalist John Wetton(from King Crimsonand UK), guitarist Steve Howe(from Yes), drummer Carl Palmer(from Emerson, Lake & Palmer) and keyboardist Geoffrey Downes(from The Bugglesand Yes). The band released over nine million-selling albums worldwide only with their first album self-titled "Asia", that include the singles "Heat of the Moment" and "Only Time Will Tell" In 1990, released its 4th album called "Then & Now" and only Geoffrey Downes continue with Asia along with the bassist, vocalist and producer John Payne until 2004 that publishes their 11th album "Silent Nation" along with the guitarist Guthrie Govan and drummer Chris Slade (from AC/DC). Actually, Asia emerges from its ashes commemorating the 25 anniversary of the band with the original formation that gave it the success in 1982 with a tour by all North America, a DVD and a promotional CD and also they threaten with a new studio CD with new material.
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Asia

We used to live in a better world
Where sky and water were free
We point the finger
We point the gun
Is that the way it should be?
We rape the land
And we tear the skin
Burn the blood in the stone
To fuel the fire of a selfish mind
Do you want to live here alone?
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Lay down your arms - surrender
You know youll never get out of here
Lay down your arms - remember
No force - youd better lay down your gun
Such are the sins of humanity
Dark is the air that we breathe
A war to hide in society
Dont close your eyes to deceive
Too many promises
Too may tears
Where does the future lie
If we burn away the years
We can make this a better world
Where sky and water are free
So give the hand without the gun
Thats the way it will be
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