Kümmert started his career playing the drums or singing in various punk rock bands throughout Germany. He achieved minor success in music competitions while performing with the grunge band Silent Cry. In 2013, Kümmert began to participate in season three of The Voice of Germany. Several of the songs he covered throughout the competition went on to chart in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Kümmert later won the competition. He later released his début album The Mad Hatter's Neighbour in 2014 which reached the Top 20 in Germany
Jordan
Andreas Kümmert Lyrics
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And the ocean to the sky
I've looked to my whole life
Now I have to say goodbye
But to say that I've lost you
It's a selfish thing to say
I've never seen nothing as beautiful
I'd rather see you go in the arms of your angels
Than to keep you right here with me
I'll meet you on the other side of the Jordan
Now let your soul go free
You did it all with feeling
And failure, you took it gracefully
You said third star to the right
And straight on until morning
When you need me, you know
That's where I'll be
Now the rest of my life without you
Right now it's hard to conceive
You said, don't cry form me now
You've got to remember
There is no death for those that believe
I'd rather see you go in the arms of your angels
Than to keep you right here with me
I'll meet you on the other side of the Jordan
Now let your soul go free
In Andreas Kümmert's song "Jordan," he speaks about the difficult process of letting go of a loved one who is passing away. Kümmert employs nature metaphors in the first two lines as he describes how animals look towards the sky for guidance. In the same way, Kümmert has searched for direction his entire life, but now he must say goodbye to his loved one. However, he acknowledges that to say he has lost them is selfish because they will soon be free from their pain and suffering. Kümmert speaks to his loved one in the chorus, telling them that he would rather they go in the arms of their angels and be released from their pain than have them stay with him. He ends the chorus promising to meet them on the other side of the Jordan and let their soul go free.
Line by Line Meaning
The wolves look to the moon
Like the wolves who look to the moon for guidance, I too have searched my whole life for something I need.
And the ocean to the sky
Just like the ocean that looks up to the sky, I too have looked up to something for answers.
I've looked to my whole life
I've spent my entire life searching for something.
Now I have to say goodbye
But now, it's time for me to say goodbye.
But to say that I've lost you
However, to say that I've lost you would be a selfish thing for me to do.
It's a selfish thing to say
I shouldn't say that I've lost you because it's selfish of me to do so.
I've never seen nothing as beautiful
I've never seen anything as beautiful as watching you drift away.
As watching you slip away
As I watch you leave this world.
I'd rather see you go in the arms of your angels
I would prefer you to leave this world and be embraced by your angels.
Than to keep you right here with me
Rather than keep you here with me, I want you to leave this world and be at peace.
I'll meet you on the other side of the Jordan
I promise to meet you on the other side of the Jordan (symbolic of the journey to the afterlife).
Now let your soul go free
Let your soul be free now as you make your journey beyond this world.
You did it all with feeling
You accomplished everything you did with passion and emotion.
And failure, you took it gracefully
Even when you failed, you accepted it gracefully.
You said third star to the right
You once said to follow the third star to the right (a quote from Peter Pan).
And straight on until morning
And keep going straight until morning, where a new day and new opportunities await.
When you need me, you know
When you ever need me, you know where to find me.
That's where I'll be
I'll be there for you whenever you need me.
Now the rest of my life without you
Now, the rest of my life will be without you.
Right now it's hard to conceive
It's currently difficult for me to grasp.
You said, don't cry form me now
You once said, don't cry for me now.
You've got to remember
But you need to remember.
There is no death for those that believe
For those who believe, there is no such thing as death.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jay Bartholomew Buchanan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Paul Paschten
Man fühlt sich beschenkt beim Zuhören. Musik, die verzaubert. Und man ist dankbar, dass es solche Künstler gibt.
Jeff Janisse
I believe Jay and Scott would be impressed with your rendition. Even if they're not, i am!.. Nice job guys!
Fanbike 59
Les bras m'en tombent, Quel super talent. J'en pleure, il me faut absolument faire une recherche voir si cette bombe à enregistré un album. J'achète de suite.
Vraiment génial!!!
1operamom
So beautiful. So much passion in the voice.
rogue yard gnome
a man that is truly doing what he was meant to do
Mouhcin Serhan
this man is amazing
Grandy Mommy
Wonderful music, so emotionally moving song.
Not- Sorry
Kummert you are sick! I love every song!!!!
DOTÔ ROSSI
Nothing more awesome than this!
Erpel Gruntz
Wunderbare Stimme, Gänsehaut pur....