Alan Simon wrote his first songs at the age of twenty; L’enfant rebelle (wh… Read Full Bio ↴Alan Simon wrote his first songs at the age of twenty; L’enfant rebelle (which received the Grand prix de la Société des Artistes de France) and then SOS World (performed by Murray head). In 1995 he composed his first musical called Le petit Arthur (Polygram) which was subsequently used in Denmark as part of a method for learning French. His second musical, Les enfants du future (Walt Disney) was released in 1996 and featured more than 25 guest artists among whom Jean Reno, Albert Dupontel, Nilda Fernandez etc…) With the release of Excalibur, La Légende des Celtes (Sony), he moved into the circle of major French composer-producers. The first part of the Excalibur trilogy is already a great musical round table with ‘knights’ such as Roger Hodgson (ex-Supertramp), Dan Ar Braz, Gabriel Yacoub, Fairport Convention to name but a few. The album went gold (Top 10) in France after only a couple of weeks! One year later, Alan produced the album Open the Door for Roger Hodgson, co-founder and leader of Supertramp. The album received a warm reception in the European charts: Top 30 in France , top 5 in Spain , Switzerland and Belgium . In 2003 he wrote and produced Gaïa (Universal/ BMG/ Sony), a humanitarian concept album concerned with environmental preservation which included many guests such as Zucchero, Jane Birkin, Cesaria Evora, Anggun, Midnight Oil etc… Gaïa was performed in front of 60,000 people in Zurich at the beginning of 2004. The album reached the Top 5 in Australia . In 2005 Alan Simon made his first full length film O Gengis which follows the journey of the last nomads, descendants of Gengis Khan. The film was shot in Russia and in Asia with the participation of Jean Reno and Omar Sharif. To date, O Gengis has been released in 20 countries and has been broadcast many times by Canal +. Today, Alan Simon makes a striking comeback into the world of music with a new and extraordinary Excalibur (please check www.excaliburtrilogy.com and Alan Simon's home page at www.simonalan.com).

Call
Alan Simon Lyrics

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Late at night, another day dies and the silver moon is on the rise
I have travelled far and wide chasing after shadows in my mind
The clinging silence 'round my ears magnifies the real fears
In a half-work I am floating down the river of years
I search the faces as I pass them by
Out to the ocean where the lost souls cry

Why do you call my name?

I hear your song
Why do you follow me, do I need to hear your song?

Crossing over the mountain range on a one way trip of time and change

Looking over my shoulder at the cloud of years that passed me yesterday
I have touched the ice of the northern lands,
I've sung the song of the desert sand
But in the end will there be something to understand?
When I leave the river for the open sea
I'll ride the waves and you will be me

Why do you call my name?

I hear your song
Why do you follow me, do I need to hear your song?

Overall Meaning

The song "Call" by Alan Simon is a contemplative piece that reflects on the journey of life and the search for meaning. The opening lines set the tone of the song as a reflective one, with the singer musing on the passing of time as day turns into night and the moon rises. The line "chasing after shadows in my mind" suggests a sense of aimlessness or feeling lost in life, as the character searches for a direction or purpose.

As they continue their journey, the character becomes increasingly aware of their own mortality and the fears that come with it. The "river of years" symbolizes the passage of time and the inevitability of change, as the character attempts to make sense of their experiences and find some sort of meaning in life. The chorus, with its repeated question of "Why do you call my name?" suggests that there may be some spiritual force or guiding hand at work, but the singer is unsure if they are ready to receive this message.

As the song progresses, the character reflects on their travels and the different cultures and landscapes they have encountered. However, they still question if there is anything to truly understand or if it has all been a meaningless pursuit. The final lines, "I'll ride the waves and you will be me" imply a sense of unity or interconnectedness with the world, but also a sense of surrender and acceptance of the unknown.

Overall, "Call" is a poignant and introspective song that invites the listener to reflect on their own journey of life and search for meaning.

Line by Line Meaning

Late at night, another day dies and the silver moon is on the rise
As the day ends, the moon takes over illuminating the dark night

I have travelled far and wide chasing after shadows in my mind
I have journeyed a long way, searching for answers to my innermost questions

The clinging silence 'round my ears magnifies the real fears
The absolute silence around me intensifies my true fears

In a half-work I am floating down the river of years
I feel like I'm only partially awake as I navigate through the river of time

I search the faces as I pass them by
I observe every person I come across, searching for a connection

Out to the ocean where the lost souls cry
I venture out further into the unknown, where people who feel lost and isolated cry out for help

Why do you call my name?
I wonder why you call out to me

I hear your song
I hear your plea for attention

Why do you follow me, do I need to hear your song?
I question why you are persistently following me and if I really need or want to hear your message

Crossing over the mountain range on a one way trip of time and change
I'm moving beyond mountains, only to realize that there's no going back, and that change is inevitable

Looking over my shoulder at the cloud of years that passed me yesterday
I reflect on my past and the years that have gone by

I have touched the ice of the northern lands,
I have been to the cold regions of the north

I've sung the song of the desert sand
I've experienced the desolate beauty of the desert and expressed it through music

But in the end will there be something to understand?
I ponder if all of my adventures will bring me closer to understanding my true purpose

When I leave the river for the open sea
When I move on from this familiar phase of life to the unknown future

I'll ride the waves and you will be me
I'll learn to navigate the rough waters of life and become one with my surroundings

Contributed by Tristan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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