Amon Düül II (or Amon Düül 2) is a German rock band. The group is generally… Read Full Bio ↴Amon Düül II (or Amon Düül 2) is a German rock band. The group is generally considered to be one of the founders of the Krautrock scene and a seminal influence on its development.

The band emerged in 1968 out of the scene of hippies and squatters in Munich, Germany, but their strong interest in music led them to go their own way. They took their name from the old Egyptian name Amon, being an Egyptian sun god, and Düül, a character from Turkish fiction. Their personnel changed constantly, but maybe the most permanent members were Renate Knaup (vocals), Chris Karrer (guitar, violin), John Weinzierl (guitar), Peter Leopold (drums), Falk Rogner (organ, synthesizer). After several successful albums with a style that reached from long improvisation to more structured rock songs they split. Later they tried several resurrections but none of them brought back the old days of glory.

Amon Düül was initially an anarchist commune, but it split into two factions, Amon Düül (sometimes called Amon Düül I for disambiguation) and Amon Düül II. ADI was more politically inclined, but ADII preferred making music. Their anarchist tendencies are clearly seen in their music, especially on the albums Yeti, Tanz Der Lemminge, and Wolf City.

The band can be seen as having two distinct periods in their glory days, the improvisational period and the compositional period. The improvisational period consisted of albums such as Phallus Dei and Yeti, and, to a lesser extent, Tanz Der Lemminge. These albums all featured long, improvisational tracks (Phallus Dei was entirely improvised, and disc two of Yeti was as well, but Tanz Der Lemminge only featured one improvisation). Their compositional period starts with Carnival in Babylon and is highlighted by Wolf City. In this period, the band moved to more structured composed pieces. Many fans saw this as a poor move, but some believed that Amon Duul II proved that they were just as good at composing as they were at improvising.

Amon Düül II's drummer Peter Leopold died on 8 November 2006.

Bass player Lothar Meid died on 3 November 2015.

Capuccino
Amon Düül II Lyrics

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God gave you more than your share
Of the stuff that makes men stare your way
Now that spring is in the air
Just a puff would blow the things you wear away

You only think about your [....] shoes
And 'bout (?Leopold?) avenue
And I'm sitting in a café and I'm drinking cappuccino

And I hear a guy say, who says that he's seen you
She looks like sunshine but she brings the rain
She brings the rain

Trade in your rainbows and sun
I am sure we'll have some fun together
You're April-fooling everyone
Seems no cure for your constant change of weather
You stay in bed till afternoon
Sometimes it seems you're living with the moon

And I'm riding on a subway to some cross-town station
I ain't paid my fare, I'm getting impatient
She looks like sunshine but she brings the rain
She brings the rain

She brings the rain

She brings the rain
C'mon sunshine

Overall Meaning

The song Capuccino by Amon Düül II describes a woman who is attractive and attention-grabbing due to her physical appearance. However, the lyrics suggest that her beauty is fleeting and she does not value anything beyond material possessions like shoes, and the allure of a luxurious avenue. The lyrics seem to suggest that whether it is spring or any other season, the woman's appearance and material possessions are all that she cares about. There is a sense of disappointment, perhaps from the persona's point of view, that the woman cannot appreciate life beyond the superficial level. The phrase "she looks like sunshine but she brings the rain" indicates that while she may seem attractive and alluring initially, her fickle nature and lack of depth only lead to disappointment and sorrow.

The lyrics are very poetic and use metaphors such as rainbows and sunshine, and changing of weather, to describe the woman's nature. The persona, on the other hand, highlights contrast to the woman's values by describing a subway ride to a cross-town destination without regard for fare payment, bringing to the fore his non-materialistic viewpoint.

Line by Line Meaning

God gave you more than your share
You possess an abundance of physical charm bestowed upon you by a Higher Power.

Of the stuff that makes men stare your way
This charm of yours draws the attention of others in your direction.

Now that spring is in the air
With the arrival of the season of renewal and growth, circumstances are primed for your romantic success.

Just a puff would blow the things you wear away
Your clothing or any other superficial adornments would be meaningless to a person who has a deeper connection with you.

You only think about your [...] shoes
In spite of having many fine qualities, it appears that you are distracted by superficial elements of your lifestyle.

And 'bout (?Leopold?) avenue
Your fixation on your surroundings seems to outweigh your appreciation for the people you encounter there.

And I'm sitting in a café and I'm drinking cappuccino
While experiencing the simple pleasure of savoring a warm drink in a comfortable setting, I am struck by my thoughts of you.

And I hear a guy say, who says that he's seen you
As I sit here lost in thought, a random stranger mentions your name, and I am reminded of your presence.

She looks like sunshine but she brings the rain
You exude an irresistible radiance, but sometimes that beauty is coupled with challenges or turbulence.

Trade in your rainbows and sun
Instead of promoting an image of perfection or idealization, it would benefit you to adopt a more grounded perspective.

I am sure we'll have some fun together
Despite your occasional complexities, I believe our relationship could be fulfilling and joyful.

You're April-fooling everyone
Your capricious nature can lead others to question your sincerity and intentions.

Seems no cure for your constant change of weather
It appears that you have a natural inclination towards unpredictability and fluctuation, which can be difficult for those around you.

You stay in bed till afternoon
Sometimes you withdraw from the external world and retreat into your own thoughts and feelings.

Sometimes it seems you're living with the moon
Your emotional and psychological state appears to be inextricably linked to the natural cycles of the world around you.

And I'm riding on a subway to some cross-town station
As I traverse the city, attempting to reach my destination, my mind wanders towards thoughts of you.

I ain't paid my fare, I'm getting impatient
In this moment, my impatience to arrive at my destination outweighs my sense of responsibility to adhere to the rules of the world around me.

C'mon sunshine
I implore you to embrace your beauty and radiance, even in the face of life's challenges and difficulties.

Contributed by Cole G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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