In 1994 an American Gothi… Read Full Bio ↴Two bands exist named Bell, Book & Candle.
In 1994 an American Gothic band located on Long Island/New York City area released a demo tape. Soon after some tracks were recorded for Cleopatra Records label compilations.
Around the same time, a German band appears:
Bell, Book & Candle ist eine deutsche Popgruppe, deren Bandname sich auf "Glocke, Buch (Bibel) und Kerze" bezieht. Diese drei Utensilien waren im Mittelalter die Werkzeuge zur Exkommunikation.
Als die Band sich 1994 gründete, suchte sie noch zweieinhalb Jahre nach einem Label, bevor sich Turbobeat/BMG als interessiert meldete. Als erste Single wurde Rescue Me im Jahr 1997 veröffentlicht, die es bis an die Spitze der deutschen und schweizerischen Charts schaffte. Sie wurde sogar mit Dreifachgold und Platin in Deutschland und Gold in der Schweiz gerühmt.
Auch das darauffolgende Album Read My Sign von 1997 wurde ein Erfolg mit Gold in Deutschland und der Schweiz.
Als Bell, Book & Candle sich wegen Druck und zu wenig Freizeit entschlossen, ihr eigenes Plattenlabel multirecords zu gründen, bekamen sie zwar ihre Lust an der Arbeit zurück, ihre Verkaufszahlen jedoch sanken. Die folgenden Werke konnten nicht an den Erfolg der Debütauskopplungen anknüpfen.
Diskografie
Alben
1997: Read My Sign D#4
1999: Longing
2001: The Tube D#85
2003: Prime Time
2005: Bigger
Singles
1997: Rescue Me D#3
1997: Read My Sign D#59
1998: See Ya
1998: Bliss In My Tears D#79
1999: Fire And Run
2000: Baby You Know
2001: Catch You D#73
2001: In The Witchin' Hour
2001: On High
2005: Universe D#84
2005: Alright Now
2005: Light Up The Stars (mit Stamping Feet)
UNIVERSE
Bell Book & Candle Lyrics
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But I will do there is no cure for all the pain –
I feel silence and me and I want you life should
Go on but I won't do tells me I'll always be
Saved – high up
I call you I'm searching for you you're high up
In a wonderful balloon
You're the highest star the shining there
You're the light I call the brightness of the
Universe you're the highest star the
Shining there you're the light I call the
Brightness of the universe
Mama's afraid of what I do I gotta cut loose but
I get trough so there is no reason for concern –
I say I'm waiting my chance getting to you
Just only one dream and I find you only one
Moment and I'll be there
I see you a dream will come true I'm with
You in a wonderful balloon
You're the highest star…
The lyrics of Bell Book & Candle's song Universe evoke a sense of longing for someone or something, even though that person or thing may seem far away or unattainable. The song starts with the singer expressing their desire for someone else, acknowledging the pain that comes with that desire, and yet still holding onto the hope that they will be saved. The imagery of being high up in a wonderful balloon conveys a sense of floating and if the person they're looking for is above them, out of reach, but still visible.
The chorus repeats the idea that the person they're looking for is like the highest star in the universe, shining brightly and providing light to guide them. The singer is desperate to find this person, willing to cut loose from their current situation to make it happen, and proclaiming that they will seize their chance when it comes. They see this person as their dream come true and imagine themselves floating towards them in that same wonderful balloon.
Overall, the song seems to express a yearning for connection and the bittersweet feelings that come with that longing. It's a romantic and hopeful message driven by the beautiful imagery of the universe and the soaring melody.
Line by Line Meaning
So far away and I want you don't have to feel sad
Although you are far away from me, I still long for you and do not want you to be upset.
But I will do there is no cure for all the pain
Despite the pain that I feel, I will continue on.
I feel silence and me and I want you life should
I am surrounded by silence and my desire is to have you in my life.
Go on but I won't do tells me I'll always be
Even though life goes on, I know that I will always miss and love you.
Saved – high up
I feel saved and uplifted by the thought of you.
I call you I'm searching for you you're high up
I am trying to reach you, as you are high up and out of reach.
In a wonderful balloon
I imagine being in a wondrous balloon as I search for you.
You're the highest star the shining there
You are like the brightest star, shining high and far away.
You're the light I call the brightness of the
I see you as a bright light, illuminating my path.
Universe you're the highest star the
To me, you represent the most magnificent and extraordinary part of the universe.
Shining there you're the light I call the
You continue to shine and remain the brightest light in my life.
Brightness of the universe
You are the source of hope and happiness in my world.
Mama's afraid of what I do I gotta cut loose but
My mother is worried about my actions but I need to break free.
I get trough so there is no reason for concern –
I can handle whatever comes my way and there is no need for her to worry.
I say I'm waiting my chance getting to you
I am patiently waiting for my chance to be with you.
Just only one dream and I find you only one
I only need to dream of you to feel closer to you, and it only takes one moment for me to imagine being with you.
Moment and I'll be there
If given the chance, I would be there with you in an instant.
I see you a dream will come true I'm with
I envision being with you, making my dream come true.
You in a wonderful balloon
It's a wonderful thought to be with you, floating on a balloon in the sky.
You're the highest star...
Once again, you remain a radiant star, a bright light that guides my way.
Contributed by Grayson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.