1) Doris Nefedov, born … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 4 artists with this name:
1) Doris Nefedov, born Treitz, (May 19, 1942 - July 31, 1969) was a German singer who performed under the stage name Alexandra.
Nefedov was born on May 19, 1942 in Heydekrug, Memelland (today: Silute, Lithuania). Her first hit single, "Zigeunerjunge" ("gypsy boy"), came out in 1967; several more followed, including "Sehnsucht" ("yearning"), "Schwarze Balalaika" ("black balalaika") and "Mein Freund, der Baum" ("my friend, the tree"). Nefedov performed songs in several other languages besides German including French, English, Russian and Hebrew.
Nefedov and her mother died in a car accident near Tellingstedt, Holstein underway to a vacation on the island Sylt on July 31, 1969. Her six year old son survived with minor injuries. A biography was published in 1999 by movie director Marc Boettcher; Boettcher received several anonymous threats while researching the circumstances of Nefedov's death, and announced that he would push for a new investigation of the circumstances of her death in 2004 after further research, citing former Stasi documents that revealed that Nefedov's lover Pierre Lafaire was a US-American secret agent as well as testimonies contradicting the documented results of the original investigation.
2) Alexandra (Aleksandra Jabłonka; born 2nd April 1988, in Kętrzyn, Poland) is a Polish pop singer, currently signed to EMI Music Poland.
3) Alexandra (Maria Jose Lefty, born April 25, 1950, Fundão, Portugal). Opted initially for Marizé as a stage name and then changed to the artistic name Alexandra. She has authored more than 10 albums and 15 singles.
4. Alexandra, Countess of Frederiksborg (born on 30 June 1964 in Hong Kong as Alexandra Christina Manley) is a noblewoman and a former member of the Danish royal family. Alexandra Manley was born in Hong Kong to a English-Chinese father and a Czech-Austrian mother. From 1995-2005, she was married to Prince Joachim of Denmark, the younger son of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. After her divorce, she stayed in Denmark and later married cinematographer Martin Jørgensen in 2007. The couple divorced in 2015. Alexandra's debut single, "Wash Me Away, was released on 2 November 2018 through Sony Music Denmark.
Im sechsten Stock
Alexandra Lyrics
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Im sechsten Stock, ist mein Zuhause.
Zu meinem Trost sag ich mir immer:
Wenn's dir nicht paßt, dann zieh doch aus
Das Haus ist achtundneunzig Jahre alt.
Von der Fassade bröckelt immer mehr der Putz.
Der Hof nach hinten, der ist grau und kalt
und in der Ecke für den Müll staut sich der Schmutz.
auch wenn das meterhohe Fenster nicht mehr schließt,
und wenn man nachts bei jedem kleinen Ton
fast aus dem Bett fällt, weil der Nachbar einmal niest
Im sechsten Stock, hab' ich mein Zimmer
Im sechsten Stock, ist mein Zuhause.
Zu meinem Trost sag ich mir immer:
Wenn's dir nicht paßt, dann zieh doch aus
Das Glück, das hier bei mir in Pflege war
Das ist der Grund, der mich in diesen Mauern hält
Es liegt Erinnerung auf dem Inventar
Ein bißchen Kitsch in meiner engen, kleinen Welt
Das Haus ist achtundneunzig Jahre alt.
Bestimmt hat es einmal ein reicher Mann gebaut
Die Zeit macht auch nicht vor den Reichen halt
Was heut verstummt ist, das war gestern einmal laut
Im sechsten Stock, hab' ich mein Zimmer
Im sechsten Stock, ist mein Zuhause.
Zu meinem Trost sag ich mir immer:
Wenn's dir nicht paßt, dann zieh doch aus
The song "Im sechsten Stock" by Alexandra is a poignant portrayal of a person who finds comfort in their modest existence despite living in a dilapidated building. The first verse highlights the singer's attachment to their sixth-floor room which serves as their home. Despite the shortcomings of the building, the singer justifies their reluctance to move out by stating that if someone doesn't like it, they can leave. The second verse delves deeper into the building's condition, explaining that the façade is crumbling and that the back yard is grey and littered with filth. Nonetheless, the singer sees no point in dwelling on these issues since their apartment holds a special place in their heart. They mention that even if their window doesn't close properly or if the neighbors make disturbing noises, they will not leave their home.
The chorus is a reminder to the singer that their happiness does not depend on their physical surroundings but rather on the emotional connections they have built with them. The singer seems to be content with the little things in life as they mention that their small room is where they have kept their cherished memories, and they find comfort in their nostalgic possessions. The final verse returns to the topic of the building's history and how it must have been built by a wealthy person, but time has taken its toll. The verse ends with the reminder that what was once loud is now silent, adding to the melancholy tone of the song.
Overall, this song is a beautiful tribute to the human spirit that can find solace in even the most modest and underserved places.
Line by Line Meaning
Im sechsten Stock, hab' ich mein Zimmer
My room is located in the sixth floor of the building.
Im sechsten Stock, ist mein Zuhause.
My home is in the sixth floor of the building.
Zu meinem Trost sag ich mir immer:
As a source of comfort, I always tell myself:
Wenn's dir nicht paßt, dann zieh doch aus
If you don't like it, feel free to move out.
Das Haus ist achtundneunzig Jahre alt.
The building is 98 years old.
Von der Fassade bröckelt immer mehr der Putz.
The façade is steadily deteriorating.
Der Hof nach hinten, der ist grau und kalt
The backyard is dreary and unwelcoming.
und in der Ecke für den Müll staut sich der Schmutz.
Trash can often accumulate in the corner of the building.
Und doch, was nützen die Gedanken schon,
However, what use are our thoughts?
auch wenn das meterhohe Fenster nicht mehr schließt,
Even though that very tall window can't be closed anymore,
und wenn man nachts bei jedem kleinen Ton
and if every small noise at night causes us to
fast aus dem Bett fällt, weil der Nachbar einmal niest
nearly fall out of bed, such as when a neighbor sneezes.
Im sechsten Stock, hab' ich mein Zimmer
My room is located in the sixth floor of the building.
Im sechsten Stock, ist mein Zuhause.
My home is in the sixth floor of the building.
Zu meinem Trost sag ich mir immer:
As a source of comfort, I always tell myself:
Wenn's dir nicht paßt, dann zieh doch aus
If you don't like it, feel free to move out.
Das Glück, das hier bei mir in Pflege war
The happiness that was once in my care here
Das ist der Grund, der mich in diesen Mauern hält
is the reason why I stay within these walls.
Es liegt Erinnerung auf dem Inventar
There are memories within my belongings.
Ein bißchen Kitsch in meiner engen, kleinen Welt
There is a bit of cheesy decoration in my small world.
Das Haus ist achtundneunzig Jahre alt.
The building is 98 years old.
Bestimmt hat es einmal ein reicher Mann gebaut
It was probably built by a wealthy man at some point.
Die Zeit macht auch nicht vor den Reichen halt
Even the wealthy cannot avoid the effects of time.
Was heut verstummt ist, das war gestern einmal laut
What is silent today was once loud yesterday.
Im sechsten Stock, hab' ich mein Zimmer
My room is located in the sixth floor of the building.
Im sechsten Stock, ist mein Zuhause.
My home is in the sixth floor of the building.
Zu meinem Trost sag ich mir immer:
As a source of comfort, I always tell myself:
Wenn's dir nicht paßt, dann zieh doch aus
If you don't like it, feel free to move out.
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