Arno has toured extensively in SA, UK, Europe and USA, headlined every major South African festival and performed at some of the most legendary international music festivals including Isle of Wight, Glastonbury, V Festival, T in the Park and Hard Rock Calling.
2012 will be Arno’s most creative year yet. He is currently working on his 4th solo album scheduled for release in the 2nd quarter of 2012 and will also host his first ever art exhibition. It will run at The Lovell Gallery in Woodstock, Cape Town, from the 1st March to 13th April 2012.
ARNO CARSTENS HAS RELEASED THE FOLLOWING ALBUMS, EP’s and DVD’s:
Springbok Nude Girls – Neanderthal 1 (Epic, 1995)
Springbok Nude Girls – It Became a Weapon (Epic, 1996)
Springbok Nude Girls – be-vest@iafrica.com (Epic, 1997)
Springbok Nude Girls – AfterLifeSatisfaction (Epic, 1997)
Springbok Nude Girls – Omnisofa (Epic, 1998)
Springbok Nude Girls – OPTI MUM (Epic, 1998)
Springbok Nude Girls – Surpass The Powers (Epic, 1999)
Springbok Nude Girls – Un-E.Z. (Epic, 1999)
Springbok Nude Girls – Relaxor (Epic, 2000)
Springbok Nude Girls – The Fat Lady Sings / Best of the Springbok Nude Girls 1995-2001 (Epic, 2001)
Arno Carstens – Another Universe (Sony, 2003)
Springbok Nude Girls – Goddank Vir Klank 1994 – 2004 (Sony, 2004)
Arno Carstens – The Hello Goodbye Boys (SonyBMG, 2005)
Nude Girls – Nude Girls (Exclusive UK release)(Golden Fairy Records/SonyBMG, 2006)
Springbok Nude Girls – PeaceBreaker (SonyBMG, 2007)
Springbok Nude Girls Live at London’s Astoria DVD (SonyBMG, 2007)
Bhelltower – Bhelltower (SonyBMG, 2008)
Arno Carstens – Wonderful Wild (Sony, 2010)
Arno Carstens – Wonderful Wild Deluxe Edition (Sony, 2010)
Springbok Nude Girls – Apes with Shades (Sony, 2011)
Another Universe
Arno Carstens Lyrics
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Let's make the silent sign
Nobody needs to know
Where we're off to
We're invisible alive
We're the whispers in the scream
We're not living in the west
Sharp is the knife
And alive is the night
I'm gonna slit the throat of the holy goat
Ceremony to the UFO
And SMS them where we wanna go, ooh
From the galaxy of blues
To a universe we choose
No more crying and just maybe
Somebody to hold
From a galaxy of blues
To a universe we choose
No more crying and just maybe
Somebody to hold
Let's play the metal music slow
Leave the car on the highway and go
Nobody needs to know
Another universe
Make a distance between us and them
Lonely, lonely never us again
A galaxy to explore
Don't wanna return to a world at war
From a galaxy of blues
To a universe we choose
No more crying and just maybe
Somebody to hold
From the galaxy of blues
To a universe we choose
No more crying and just maybe
Somebody to hold
The lyrics to Arno Carstens's song Another Universe speak to the desire for escape from the mundane and chaotic world we live in. The opening lines invite the listener to take a final bow and make a silent sign, closing the door on the past and all its troubles. The next few lines highlight the feeling of being invisible and whispers in the scream, a metaphor for being heard but not being seen, the feeling of being unnoticed or unimportant. The lyrics then go on to reject traditional values by stating that they are not living in the west or coming from the east, effectively rejecting the binary idea of east vs west and embracing the idea of existing outside of those preconceived notions.
The song then shifts to a more aggressive tone with the line "Sharp is the knife, and alive is the night, I'm gonna slit the throat of the holy goat." This line can be interpreted as a rejection of the idea of the "holy goat" or institutions or values that are revered but may not be deserving of that reverence. The song then speaks to the idea of a ceremony to the UFO, an invitation or acknowledgement of the possibility of extraterrestrial life. The chorus repeats the phrase "From a galaxy of blues to a universe we choose, no more crying and just maybe somebody to hold." The idea of escaping to another universe, where one can find solace and perhaps a loving companion, is one of the more poignant themes of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's take the final bow
Let's end what we are currently doing, maybe even our lives.
Let's make the silent sign
Let's agree to keep this plan a secret and communicate without words.
Nobody needs to know
We don't need to tell anyone about what we are doing.
Where we're off to
Let's not worry about the destination, just enjoy the journey.
We're invisible alive
We're living life without drawing attention to ourselves.
We're the whispers in the scream
We're the quiet voice in the midst of chaos.
We're not living in the west
We're not conforming to the usual ways of living.
And we're not coming from the east
We're not originating from the traditional ways.
Sharp is the knife
Our plan is dangerous and requires precision.
And alive is the night
We are embarking on this journey in the thrill of the night.
I'm gonna slit the throat of the holy goat
We're going to challenge traditional beliefs and norms.
Ceremony to the UFO
We're going to seek extraterrestrial help.
And SMS them where we wanna go, ooh
We're going to communicate with aliens through technology to tell them where we want to be.
From the galaxy of blues
We're starting in a place of sadness.
To a universe we choose
But we have the power to choose where we want to go and what we want to experience.
No more crying and just maybe
We're hoping to leave our sadness behind and find happiness.
Somebody to hold
And maybe find companionship along the way.
Let's play the metal music slow
Let's enjoy a slower pace and a more emotional sound.
Leave the car on the highway and go
Let's leave the routine behind and take a chance.
Another universe
We're looking for something completely different.
Make a distance between us and them
Let's distance ourselves from those who don't understand us.
Lonely, lonely never us again
We're hoping to never feel alone again.
A galaxy to explore
We're ready for new discoveries and experiences.
Don't wanna return to a world at war
We're trying to leave the negativity and conflict behind.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@keamogetsoemashile5867
Why doesn't this masterpiece have millions of views???
@BombardierBraveheart
Does it matter, were here listening, so we've got good taste in music 🎶
@brandonmcdonald6339
Songs these days that gets 1 million in the first day, are garbage and are being pushed. But its filled with subliminal messages and symbols and what not.
@jasonhenriques2692
@@BombardierBraveheart i agree! Most of todays music is very monotonous and just crap! (Not all, but most)
@dewett2844
Because the millions are lesser than the millenials. I'm 21 years old. I'm in love. But I have a vision. One day, when I'm there, I shall look back & know; no regrets. Love is the answer.. even if it gets your heart broken it's :)
@pietervandeventer6644
Vra ek ook
@sebastianyaqub95victor
Take me back to the days when I was a little boy. My mum and I would take a road trip from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town and this song would always play.
@johnkevinlouw6369
Do you remember the name of the cd compilation this song was on with some other awesome tunes from south african artists, i think Mr Price distributed or compiled it.
@riaanvanrooyen6916
We have the best talent right here in our backyard. Arno is a "CW" local that brings international standard in music and performance to SA.
@graeme8866
"international standard"... Questionable
This song has meaning