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)
Sleep With Tigers
Arno Carstens Lyrics
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Beyond these giant tears
Twinkle, twinkle you're so single
Beyond these leaps of faith
Sleep with tigers, sleep with tigers
Sleep with tigers, sleep with tigers
Blinded by undying trusts
And as we slide from room to room
These ain't nightmares they are real
Sleep with tigers, sleep with tigers
Sleep with tigers, sleep with tigers
Sleep with tigers, sleepless tigers
Sleep with tigers, sleep with tigers
A Lucifer to Jesus
Another shock, another cog
In the wheel of old forgiveness
Blinded by undying trust
Sleep with tigers, sleepless tigers
Sleep with tigers, sleep with tigers
Sleep with tigers, sleep with tigers
Sleepless tigers, sleep with tigers
Sleep with tigers, sleep with tigers
Sleep with tigers, sleep with tigers
Sleep with tigers, sleep with tigers
Arno Carstens's song Sleep With Tigers is a poetic commentary on the complexity of life and faith. The song suggests that life is both simple and enormous, and that faith is both single and fraught with uncertainties. The reference to twinkling and leaping serves to illustrate the dichotomy of life and faith, and how the two often seem to be at odds with each other.
The phrase "sleep with tigers" is used as a metaphor, suggesting that life and faith are like tigers that must be confronted and embraced. The "tickler trickery of evil" and "blinded by undying trusts" refer to the various obstacles and doubts that one must navigate in order to fully embrace faith. The lyrics also suggest that life is full of "real" nightmares that are as frightening as they are genuine.
The reference to "Lucifer to Jesus" and "old forgiveness" suggest a spiritual struggle that is both ancient and ongoing. Furthermore, the line "another cog in the wheel of old forgiveness" suggests that the process of forgiveness is both repetitive and cyclical. Ultimately, the song seems to suggest that faith is a tricky and complex undertaking that requires courage and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
Twinkle, twinkle, life's so simple
Life seems simple and straightforward like a nursery rhyme.
Beyond these giant tears
However, there are challenges and difficulties that are so immense they could be compared to giant tears.
Twinkle, twinkle you're so single
Despite being surrounded by people, it's easy to feel alone and isolated like a single star twinkling in the night sky.
Beyond these leaps of faith
Going beyond what is certain or known requires taking a leap of faith.
Sleep with tigers, sleep with tigers
The repeated phrase emphasizes the idea of taking risks and facing danger head-on like sleeping with tigers.
Tickle trickery of evil
Evil intentions can be disguised and seductive, like a tickle that tricks you into letting your guard down.
Blinded by undying trusts
Trust can be dangerous and misleading, leaving you blind to the truth.
And as we slide from room to room
Life can be a constant journey, navigating from one situation to the next.
These ain't nightmares they are real
The challenges we face are not illusions, they are real and must be confronted.
A Lucifer to Jesus
The dichotomy of right and wrong, good and evil, is ever present.
Another shock, another cog
Life can be a series of shocks, turning you into just another cog in the machinery of society.
In the wheel of old forgiveness
Forgiveness can be a cycle that repeats itself through time.
Sleepless tigers, sleep with tigers
Adding a new word to the repeated phrase adds another layer of meaning, suggesting that the danger and risk-taking may lead to sleeplessness and insomnia.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ARNO CARSTENS, ALBERT LOUBSER
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