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Post by kapitanprien on Mar 27, 2011 7:42:40 GMT -5
When I first heard this song I cried: Valparaiso by Sting:   Chase the dog star
Over the sea
Home where my true love is waiting for me
Rope the south wind
Canvas the stars
Harness the moonlight
So she can safely go
Round the Cape Horn to Valparaiso
Red the port light
Starboard the green
How will she know of the devils I've seen
Cross in the sky, star of the sea
Under the moonlight, there she can safely go
Round the Cape Horn to Valparaiso
Valparaiso
And every road I walked would take me down to the sea
With every broken promise in my sack
And every love would always send the ship of my heart
Over the rolling sea
If I should die
And water's my grave
She'll never know if I'm damned or I'm saved
See the ghost fly over the sea
Under the moonlight, there she can safely go
Round the Cape Horn to Valparaiso
Valparaiso
Valparaiso
Valparaiso |
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Post by Storm on Mar 27, 2011 9:15:20 GMT -5
That's nice. I think my favourite Sting song, other than Russians, (which of course steals Prokofiev's brilliant Lt Kije), is 'Fortress around your heart'. It always made me think of stuff from a man's point of view. You know, relationships. I imagined I was like the guy in the song at one time. so busy off on my own 'battles' that I effectively abandoned and pushed away the woman I loved. That song always makes me cry. Sadly it is too late for me to make everything up to Lina.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qcVtEy6G1Q |
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Post by Storm on Mar 27, 2011 9:23:56 GMT -5
By the way, Sting lives in Highgate, near the cemetery, lol! I used to live there. My eldest son was born in Highgate. My dad came from Highgate area. It is another part of my story.  |
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Post by kapitanprien on Mar 27, 2011 9:27:45 GMT -5
Ah yeah...
There are a few others - Rammstein's 'Seemann', while I haven't cried with this one, it kind of explains how I often feel:
Komm in mein Boot
ein Sturm kommt auf
und es wird Nacht
Wo willst du hin
so ganz allein
treibst du davon
Wer hält deine Hand
wenn es dich
nach unten zieht
Wo willst du hin
so uferlos
die kalte See
Komm in mein Boot
der Herbstwind hält
die Segel straff
Jetzt stehst du da an der Laterne
mit Tränen im Gesicht
das Tageslicht fällt auf die Seite
der Herbstwind fegt die Straße leer
Jetzt stehst du da an der Laterne
hast Tränen im Gesicht
das Abendlicht verjagt die Schatten
die Zeit steht still und es wird Herbst
Komm in mein Boot
die Sehnsucht wird
der Steuermann
Komm in mein Boot
der beste Seemann
war doch ich
Jetzt stehst du da an der Laterne
hast Tränen im Gesicht
das Feuer nimmst du von der Kerze
die Zeit steht still und es wird Herbst
Sie sprachen nur von deiner Mutter
so gnadenlos ist nur die Nacht
am Ende bleib ich doch alleine
die Zeit steht still
und mir ist kalt
Come in my boat
a storm is rising
and it is becoming night
Where do you want to go
so completely alone
you are drifting away
Who will hold your hand
when it pulls
you under
Where do you want to go
so boundless
the cold sea
Come in my boat
the autumn wind holds
the sails taut
Now you are standing by the lantern
with tears in your face
the daylight falls on the side
the autumn wind sweeps the streets clear
Now you are standing by the lantern
you have tears in your face
the evening light chases away the shadows
time stands still and it becomes autumn
Come in my boat
longing will be
the helmsman
Come in my boat
the best seaman
was I
Now you are standing by the lantern
you have tears in your face
you take the fire from the candle
time stands still and it becomes autumn
They only spoke of your mother
only the night is so merciless
at the end I am left alone
time stands still
and I am cold
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Post by kapitanprien on Mar 27, 2011 9:32:53 GMT -5
Rammstein's 'Reise Reise':
Auch auf den Wellen wird gefochten
Wo Fisch und Fleisch zur See geflochten
Der eine sticht die Lanz' im Heer
Der andere wirft sie in das Meer
Ahoi
Reise, Reise Seemann Reise
Jeder tut's auf seine Weise
Der eine stößt den Speer zum Mann
Der andere zum Fische dann
Reise, Reise Seemann Reise
Und die Wellen weinen leise
In ihrem Blute steckt ein Speer
Bluten leise in das Meer
Die Lanze muss im Fleisch ertrinken
Fisch und Mann zur Tiefe sinken
Wo die schwarze Seele wohnt
ist kein Licht am Horizont
Ahoi
Reise, Reise Seemann Reise
Jeder tut's auf seine Weise
Der eine stößt den Speer zum Mann
Der andere zum Fische dann
Reise, Reise Seemann Reise
Und die Wellen weinen leise
In ihrem Blute steckt ein Speer
Bluten leise in das Meer
Reise, Reise Seemann Reise
Und die Wellen weinen leise
In ihrem Herzen steckt ein Speer
Bluten sich am Ufer leer
Even on the waves there is fighting
Where fish and flesh are woven into sea
One stabs the lance while in the army
Another throws it into the ocean
Ahoy
Arise, arise seaman arise
Each does it in his own way
One thrusts the spear into a man
Another then into the fish
Arise, arise seaman arise
And the waves cry softly
In their blood a spear is lodged
They bleed softly into the ocean
The lance must be drowned in flesh
Fish and man sink to the depths
Where the black soul dwells
there is no light on the horizon
Ahoy
Arise, arise seaman arise
Each does it in his own way
One thrusts the spear into a man
Another then into the fish
Arise, arise seaman arise
And the waves cry softly
In their blood a spear is lodged
They bleed softly into the ocean
Arise, arise seaman arise
And the waves cry softly
In their heart a spear is lodged
They bleed themselves dry on the shore
[1] Though written as a noun, "Reise" is obviously used as a verb in the song. The phrase "Reise, Reise" is used by seamen as a wake-up call and finds its roots in the Middle High German verb "risen", which meant "to rise" (to which it is obviously related as well). This verb has since died out in New High German, though the noun was retained and came to mean "journey" or "voyage". The verb "reisen" was rederived from the noun "Reise", but now means "to journey" or "to travel". It seems the old meaning has been preserved in this phrase in the seaman's language.
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Post by kapitanprien on Mar 27, 2011 9:39:38 GMT -5
Reise Reise - with Das Boot excerpts
I also love Indestructible by Disturbed
I love this song because I fight against fear (unnecessary fear), I have fought against Fibromyalgia, Sciatica (and kicked butt - aka won the war), and a whole host of unseen 'spiritual blocks' which many are afraid to 'take on'.
My favorite phrase: Determination that is incorruptible. ;D
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Post by kapitanprien on Mar 27, 2011 9:42:44 GMT -5
Lyrics to Indestructible
Indestructible Lyrics
Another mission,
The powers have called me away.
Another time,
To carry the colors again.
My motivation,
An oath I've sworn to defend.
To win the honor,
Of coming back home again.
No explanation,
Will matter after we begin.
Another dark destroyer that's buried within,
My true vocation.
And now my unfortunate friend,
You will discover,
A war you're unable to win.
I'll have you know,
That I've become...
Indestructible.
Determination that is incorruptible.
From the other side.
A terror to behold.
Annihilation will be unavoidable.
Every broken enemy will know,
That their opponent had to be invincible.
Take a last look around while you're alive,
I'm an indestructible master of war.
Another reason.
Another cause for me to fight.
Another fuse uncovered,
Now, for me to light.
My dedication,
To all that I've sworn to protect.
I carry out my orders,
Without a regret.
A declaration,
Embedded deep under my skin.
A permanent reminder,
Of how it began.
No hesitation,
When I am commanded to strike.
You need to know,
That you're living the fight of your life.
You will be shown,
How I've become...
Indestructible.
Determination that is incorruptible.
From the other side.
A terror to behold.
Annihilation will be unavoidable.
Every broken enemy will know,
That their opponent had to be invincible.
Take a last look around while you're alive,
I'm an indestructible master of war.
I'm...
Indestructible.
Determination that is incorruptible.
From the other side.
A terror to behold.
Annihilation will be unavoidable.
Every broken enemy will know,
That their opponent had to be invincible.
Take a last look around while you're alive,
I am indestructible. (Indestructible.)
Indestructible
Determination that is incorruptible.
From the other side.
A terror to behold.
Annihilation will be unavoidable.
Every broken enemy will know,
That their opponent had to be invincible.
Take a last look around while you're alive,
I'm an indestructible master of war.
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Post by Storm on Mar 27, 2011 9:43:09 GMT -5
I will check that one out. Don't know much about Rammstein to be honest. While we are on the subject of the sea, I love Kate Bush's 'The man with the child in his eyes'. I love to sing this song. And I sing it well. I was once offered the chance to go on TV and do Kate Bush, as I do a good impression of her and have the hair and stuff to be made up to look the same. I totally chickened out, lol. I would not hit a note in front of so many people! I can only really sing on my own or in front of a small audience of folk who know me, lol! www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9rzLsv-3o0 |
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Post by Storm on Mar 27, 2011 9:54:57 GMT -5
I must confess I have always adored Carmina Burana, the opera by Carl Orff. I first heard the famous opening part of it on a TV commercial back in the 70s and nagged my Mum until she got it for me. Many people wondered why I liked it so very much and I only recently found out it was almost considered a Nazi opera! So I guess now I realise why I love it so much.... There is so much music that means a lot to me. Too much to mention. But I still love Carmina Burana and blasted it out earlier, lol! Lucky my house is detached! |
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Post by kapitanprien on Mar 27, 2011 10:21:52 GMT -5
I like the 'O Fortuna - Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi' song from it but that's about it. I have that saved in my 'Dark Classical' YouTube list and also saved in one of my Windows Media Player - Playlists.
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Post by Storm on Mar 27, 2011 10:38:43 GMT -5
Dark classical, lol!  It's so inspiring I do not find it dark at all, ha ha! The rest of it is awesome too, in my opinion. It's the only opera I actually love in entirety other than Handel's Messiah of course. I do not like Wagner very much now. Although I am thinking of trying to listen to some of his stuff again. |
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Post by kapitanprien on Mar 27, 2011 10:59:38 GMT -5
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Post by Storm on Mar 27, 2011 14:42:10 GMT -5
Hey! Excellent! I have subscribed to you and added you as a Friend on Youtube |
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Post by kapitanprien on Mar 27, 2011 15:17:05 GMT -5
I got you added. |
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Post by eiszeit on Mar 27, 2011 17:34:34 GMT -5
Kapitan, if you're a fan of Rammstein, I'd recommend you check out Eisbrecher if you haven't already. They're an NDH band with primarily militaristic/naval themes in their lyrics, which I think you'll appreciate  Listening to them right now, actually, and they're also where I got my user name from. And YES to Disturbed. I'm convinced their lyrics are poetry. "Indestructible" is a good song, it gets you pumped up and you feel like you can take on literally anything that comes your way. I love it. "Carmina Burana", I love too. I have a classical orchestral version of "O Fortuna", and a version done by Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Both are great in their own right; don't ask me to pick favorites, I'm terrible at this. XD There are a number of songs I connect with too; I might create a thread explaining what ones and why. It's easier to tell stories and experiences through music, I find. I kind of wish I became a songwriter, rather than a storyteller in that respect.  |
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It's so inspiring I do not find it dark at all, ha ha! The rest of it is awesome too, in my opinion. It's the only opera I actually love in entirety other than Handel's Messiah of course.
Listening to them right now, actually, and they're also where I got my user name from. 