Month by month Fritz spent all of his little pocket money on spray cans and dusty old hiphop vinyls, eg. Eric B. & Rakim, KRS-ONE and Wu-Tang Clan. And for having a soft spot for those old hiphop artists, his brother Paul and buddy Sascha Funke kept making fun of him… over and over again. Because Paul and Sascha were already infected by the techno virus, Fritz – the late bloomer in the crew – shall follow the lead some day.
From his brother Paul and Sascha’s point of view, ’97 was the time when they’ve decided to smuggle Fritz into the legendary Berlin club Suicide Circus. The result was that Fritz couldn’t let go from the tech house music, not that he wanted to anyway. The time has come for Fritz to party it up in clubs like WMF, Discount, Tresor and Matrix. He’s having a good time while sucking in all of the new impressions. It wasn’t too long after that when Fritz started his own productions with leftover equipment from his brother Paul. But every lifestyle and action has its price, and Fritz’s was failing his high school diploma and dropping out.
Having to choose at that point what his future in music might be, he decides to turn his second passion into a profession. As a cultural and music journalist, he worked since 2002 for various TV stations such as ARD, MTV and the Deutsche Welle. But the artist life kept haunting him and one year later he teamed up with Sascha Funke to perform a track as a vocalist on Sascha’s debut album "Bravo". The first single from Sascha’s abum is the result and "Forms and Shapes" becomes one of the essential tracks that summer.
Fritz keeps building his reputation as a singer by collaborating with Zky, Alexander Kowalski and Monika Kruse. Besides that he was working on his own production skills, always looking for his very own sound. Then, in autumn 2008, "Sky and Sand" is released, a musical family reunion with his brother Paul, which raised the feeling from the first day on that this could be a big one. And it was. "Sky and Sand" didn't just become an underground anthem, but also reached peak in many European chart positions.
It's 2009 and the next chapter is ready to start. While Fritz is touring the clubs with his intense live act, Chopstick & Johnjon could convince him (it's still unknown how they did it…) to sign on to their label SUOL, where he has released two EPs and numerous collaborations so far. His full length album "Here Today, Gone Tomorrow“ was released on SUOL in October 2010.
Facing The Sun
Fritz Kalkbrenner Lyrics
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Waiting for these things to come
We smiling high
Watching the good things passing by
Pretend to feeling fine
But inside we're crying sometimes
It ain't what it seems
Nothing but a dream
And the faces get a void
And the lines get to thin
And the roads become uneven
So we don't know where've we been
And those who doubt us
Will soon believe
We were never supposed to win
Or even to achieve
We be facing the sun
Waiting for these things to come
We smiling high
Watching the good things passing by
Pretend to feeling fine
But inside we crying sometimes
It ain't what it seems
Nothing but a dream
And the faces get a void
And the lines get too thin
And the roads become uneven
So we don't know where've we been
And those who doubt us
Will soon believe
We were never supposed to win
Or even to achieve
Fritz Kalkbrenner's 2014 song "Facing The Sun" deals with the theme of hope, perseverance, and the bitter realities of life. The lyrics talk about holding onto hope while waiting for good things to come, even if the situation seems bleak. The phrase "we be facing the sun" can be interpreted as facing difficulties and struggles with a positive outlook, hoping that things will get better soon. Even amidst the pain, the singer puts on a brave front and smiles, but they are crying inside.
The lines "It ain't what it seems, nothing but a dream" suggest that the singer's optimism may stem from a false sense of hope, and they are aware that things may not work out as planned. The song's chorus and the verses that follow talk about how the road ahead is uncertain, as reflected by the lines "And the roads become uneven, so we don't know where've we been." The singer acknowledges that the journey is hard, and not everyone who starts on it may reach their destination. Still, those who doubt and question the singer's strength might change their opinion soon.
The song's haunting lyrics, combined with the electronic beats and Kalkbrenner's soulful voice, touch upon universal themes of love, loss, and a quest for a purpose. "Facing The Sun" offers a message of hope, albeit one that comes with a warning- that optimism can sometimes be a coping mechanism to deal with reality.
Line by Line Meaning
We be facing the sun
We are looking towards the future with positivity and hope
Waiting for these things to come
We are patiently waiting for our desires to be fulfilled
We smiling high
We are in good spirits and elated
Watching the good things passing by
We are observing the positive aspects of life as they happen
Pretend to feeling fine
We hide our inner struggles from others
But inside we're crying sometimes
We experience emotional pain despite appearing happy
It ain't what it seems
Our outward appearance is deceiving
Nothing but a dream
Our aspirations may not become a reality
And the faces get a void
People become jaded or emotionless
And the lines get to thin
The path we follow becomes uncertain
And the roads become uneven
Obstacles and challenges arise that we didn't expect
So we don't know where've we been
We lose track of our journey and feel disoriented
And those who doubt us
People who lack faith in us
Will soon believe
They will come to see that we are capable of success
We were never supposed to win
Our success may have been unexpected or not in the plan
Or even to achieve
Our goals may not have been meant to be attained
Lyrics © CTM Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: FRITZ KALKBRENNER
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