He Was a Steppenwolf
Boney M. Lyrics
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It's a strange and sorry tale
That's gonna rock you
About a man, the drifting kind
Let the story now unwind
It's gonna shock you
Some people said he was a ghost
Wouldn't want to be his host
Or just to meet him
And if he ever came their way
They'd be sticks and stones, I'd say
That would grieve him
He was a steppenwolf, a lost and lonely one
He was a steppenwolf, forever on the run
He was a steppenwolf, with a forgotten past
He was a steppenwolf, who found a love at last
He was a steppenwolf
The girl he met was out-of-sight
Though she walked the streets at night
He didn't mind it
She seemed as happy as a song
And if anything was wrong
He didn't find it
They used to laugh and dance and drink
And not ever did he think of a payday
No matter where they ever were
Every day he spent with her was a hey-day
He was a steppenwolf, and not a handsome man
He was a steppenwolf, who didn't know her plan
He was a steppenwolf, not very bright at all
He was a steppenwolf, just riding for a fall
He was a steppenwolf
One day she said "it's time you knew
That I started up with you
For just one reason
You're gonna do just what I want
'cause there's something that I want
And I ain't teasing
My life is empty all around
Nothing that I ever found
Would fulfill me
So for a while I'll be with you
When I say that we're through
You must kill me!"
He was a steppenwolf, he cried "it isn't fair"
He was a steppenwolf, "you know how much I care"
He was a steppenwolf, she said "this is the deal"
He was a steppenwolf, he saw this was for real
He was a steppenwolf
He was a steppenwolf, they spent a long last night
He was a steppenwolf, and with a smile she died
He was a steppenwolf, a lost and lonely one
He was a steppenwolf, forever on the run
He was a steppenwolf
Boney M's "He was a Steppenwolf" is a haunting ballad about a man who is a drifter and without any roots. The lyrics describe him as lost and lonely, and people are afraid of him since they believe he's a ghost. The realization that he is a sojourner becomes even more apparent as the story progresses. The steppenwolf finds The girl, and they spend an extended period together. At first, he is happy and carefree, but then the girl finally confesses that she has no one else and that he is going to have to kill her.
The lyrics point to the reality that the Steppenwolf's love for the girl is the only thing that he has to hold onto in life, and the girl uses it for a twisted end. The chorus repeats that he is just like the famous novel's protaganist, a wanderer without a real identity by Herman Hesse named "Steppenwolf." It ends with the tragic conclusion that the steppenwolf kills the girl because he loves her so much.
The song's lyrics are deep, and the story gives the song a haunting feel that is reminiscent of the novel. It's a song about hope, disappointment, and the possibility of redemption. It's about how one person's quest for love can be the catalyst for their ultimate destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on and listen to my tale
Listen to my story
It's a strange and sorry tale
It's an unusual and sad story
That's gonna rock you
That will astonish you
About a man, the drifting kind
About a man who wanders aimlessly
Let the story now unwind
Now hear the story unfold
It's gonna shock you
It will surprise you
Some people said he was a ghost
Some people thought he was a spirit
Wouldn't want to be his host
Wouldn't want to host him
Or just to meet him
Or even to meet him
And if he ever came their way
And if he ever crossed their path
They'd be sticks and stones, I'd say
They would be hostile and intolerant
That would grieve him
That would upset him
He was a steppenwolf, a lost and lonely one
He was a wanderer with no place to call home
He was a steppenwolf, forever on the run
He was always fleeing from something
He was a steppenwolf, with a forgotten past
He had a past that he did not remember or discuss
He was a steppenwolf, who found a love at last
He finally found love
He was a steppenwolf
He was a wandering man
The girl he met was out-of-sight
The girl he met was amazing
Though she walked the streets at night
Even though she was a night walker
He didn't mind it
He did not care
She seemed as happy as a song
She appeared joyous always
And if anything was wrong
And if anything was amiss
He didn't find it
He did not notice it
They used to laugh and dance and drink
They would jovially dance and drink
And not ever did he think of a payday
He never expected a reward
No matter where they ever were
Regardless of their location
Every day he spent with her was a hey-day
Every day spent with her was a great day
He was a steppenwolf, and not a handsome man
He was not an attractive man
He was a steppenwolf, who didn't know her plan
He was clueless about her intentions
He was a steppenwolf, not very bright at all
He was not very intelligent
He was a steppenwolf, just riding for a fall
He was living dangerously
One day she said "it's time you knew
One day she revealed her true intentions
That I started up with you
She started a relationship with him
For just one reason
For a single motive
You're gonna do just what I want
You will do as I say
'cause there's something that I want
Because there is something I need
And I ain't teasing
And I am not joking
My life is empty all around
My life is lacking in every way
Nothing that I ever found
I have not found anything
Would fulfill me
That would satisfy me
So for a while I'll be with you
So for a while I will be with you
When I say that we're through
When I say our relationship is over
You must kill me!"
You must kill me!
He was a steppenwolf, he cried "it isn't fair"
He complained that it was unfair
He was a steppenwolf, "you know how much I care"
He loved her
He was a steppenwolf, she said "this is the deal"
She explained the terms
He was a steppenwolf, he saw this was for real
He realized this was the truth
He was a steppenwolf, they spent a long last night
They spent a long, final night together
He was a steppenwolf, and with a smile she died
She died with a smile on her face
He was a steppenwolf, a lost and lonely one
He was a wanderer with no place to call home
He was a steppenwolf, forever on the run
He was always fleeing from something
He was a steppenwolf
He was a wandering man
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FARIAN, JAY, KLINKHAMMER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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He Was a Steppenwolf (оригинал Boney M)
Он был степным волком
Come on and listen to my tale,
Послушай меня, я расскажу свою повесть.
It's a strange and sorry tale,
Это загадочная и печальная повесть,
That's gonna rock you,
Которая поразит тебя,
About a man, the drifting kind.
Об одном из тех людей, что привыкли скитаться.
Let the story now unwind,
Позволь же начать эту историю,
It's gonna shock you.
Она приведёт тебя в изумление.
Some people said he was a ghost,
Некоторые люди говорили, что он был призраком.
Wouldn't wanna be his host
Не хотели бы они быть его повелителем,
Or just to meet him,
Или даже просто повстречаться с ним,
And if he ever came their way,
И если бы он когда-нибудь оказался на их пути,
They'd be sticks and stones, I'd say
Они бы схватили палки и камни, скажу тебе,
That would grieve him.
Чтобы прогнать его прочь.
He was a Steppenwolf, a lost and lonely one,
Он был степным волком, одиноким бродягой,
He was a Steppenwolf, forever on the run,
Он был степным волком, вечно скитающимся,
He was a Steppenwolf, with a forgotten past,
Он был степным волком, забывшим своё прошлое,
He was a Steppenwolf, who found a love at last,
Он был степным волком, нашедшим, наконец, любовь,
He was a Steppenwolf.
Он был степным волком.
The girl he met was out-of-sight,
Девушка, которую он встретил, была ничем не примечательна,
Though she walked the streets at night,
И хотя она ходила ночью гулять по улицам,
He didn't mind it.
Он не возражал против этого.
She seemed as happy as a song,
Она казалась весёлой, словно песня,
And if anything was wrong,
И если что-нибудь и было не так,
He didn't find it.
Он не обращал на это внимания.
They used to laugh and dance and drink,
Они привыкли смеяться, танцевать и пить,
And not ever did he think of a payday.
И он никогда не думал о дне расплаты.
No matter where they ever were,
Не имеет значения, где они побывали за это время, –
Every day he spent with her was a hey-day.
Каждый день, проведённый с ней, был днём счастья.
He was a Steppenwolf, and not a handsome man,
Он был степным волком, и он не был красавцем,
He was a Steppenwolf, who didn't know her plan,
Он был степным волком, который не знал её намерений,
He was a Steppenwolf, not very bright at all,
Он был степным волком, совершенно ничем не выдающимся,
He was a Steppenwolf, just riding for a fall,
Он был степным волком, просто средством для того чтобы умереть,
He was a Steppenwolf.
Он был степным волком.
One day she said "It's time you knew,
Однажды она сказала: "Пора тебе узнать,
That I started up with you
Что я согласилась быть с тобой
For just one reason,
Только по одной причине, –
You're gonna do just what I want,
Ты сделаешь кое-что для меня,
'cause there's something that I want,
Потому что есть одна вещь, которую я хочу сделать,
And I ain't teasing.
И я вовсе не шучу.
My life is empty all around,
Моя жизнь совершенно пуста,
Nothing that I ever found
В ней нет абсолютно ничего,
Would fulfill me.
Что удовлетворило бы меня!
So for a while I'll be with you,
Итак, на время я останусь с тобой,
When I say that we're through,
Когда я скажу, что всё кончено,
You must kill me!"
Ты должен убить меня!"
He was a Steppenwolf, he cried "It isn't fair".
Он был степным волком, он кричал: "Это невозможно!"
He was a Steppenwolf, "You know how much I care".
Он был степным волком, "Ты знаешь, как много это для меня значит!"
He was a Steppenwolf, she said "This is the deal".
Он был степным волком, она сказала: "Имеется договор",
He was a Steppenwolf, he saw this was for real,
Он был степным волком, он увидел, что это было действительно так,
He was a Steppenwolf.
Он был степным волком.
He was a Steppenwolf, they spent a long last night,
Он был степным волком, они провели долгую последнюю ночь,
He was a Steppenwolf, and with a smile she died.
Он был степным волком, и с улыбкой она умерла.
He was a Steppenwolf, a lost and lonely one,
Он был степным волком, одиноким бродягой,
He was a Steppenwolf, forever on the run,
Он был степным волком, вечно скитающимся,
He was a Steppenwolf.
Он был степным волком.
Автор перевода: Никонов Павел
@michaelseebach9090
Many Boney M songs sound 70s, but this one is timeless, sounding almost as fresh today as it did in 1978. Nightflight to Venus...The first album I bought myself in 1978
@asadkabir6664
❤
@user-iy6lb2wy5l
Yes,sir.very correct.
@vassiliskoronis3485
One of my favorites songs. Boney M is a rythm kings , nice music nice memories.
@Robbiedek
I never tire of this song, brilliant
@krishnanstandardflowandtem1363
Obsolutely
@simbaboush6948
Me too 😊
@thatfreakingarage7806
Best Boney M track ever in my opinion: soulful, fine rythm, good lyrics, good instrumental work, i do play it together with any EWF or Players Association track in my mixes.
@krishnanstandardflowandtem1363
syncronization of Guitar ,violin & trumpet is awesome
@andrewsundaram3996
Lovely song of Boney m. Still in my heart!