1. British progre… Read Full Bio ↴There are numerous artists with this name, including:
1. British progressive rock band from Canterbury;
2. Thai folk-rock band, active in the 1970s;
3. Japanese singer songwriter;
4. A Belgian hardcore band from Antwerp;
5. A German folk band from Berlin;
6. The Australian electronic artist Paul Jextra;
7. An Italian disco band active in the 1980s;
8. An American rock'n'roll/rockabilly band from Arkansas.
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1. Caravan is a British progressive rock band from Canterbury, United Kingdom, founded by former Wilde Flowers members David Sinclair, Richard Sinclair, Pye Hastings, and Richard Coughlan. Caravan rose to success over a period of several years from 1968 onwards into the 1970s as part of the Canterbury scene which also included Soft Machine. Caravan still continue a part-time gigging existence into the present.
The band were largely dormant in the 1980s, but a 1990 reunion, planned as a one-off for U.K. television's Bedrock show, restarted their career. Latterly they have also achieved steady sales and a fan following with the support of the more eclectic corners of radio, like BBC Six Music's Freak Zone and the growing re-emergence of progressive rock.
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2. Caravan is a Thai "folk-rock" band from the 1970s. They are the progenitors of the เพลงเพื่อชีวิต (pleng puea chiwit) or "songs for life" genre. Their music is loosely adapted folk-rock rhythms and melodies from American & British protest songs of the time and interlaced them with Thai folk idioms and instrumentation.
The band was founded in the early 1970s by student protest leaders surachai chanthimathon & wirasak sunthonsi. Their tunes & lyrics were a vital force for bringing the messages of urban student activism out to the provinces. In the wake of the massacre at thammasat university, the band fled Bangkok, some heading into the mountains of the northeast to join the communist insurgency in armed struggle. Needless to say, their music was banned from radioplay for quite a while, broadcast only from pirate stations in the hills.
3. Caravan is a Japanese singer songwriter who started out in a band during his high school days, playing as the guitarist. In 2001, he left the band and decided to go solo. He handed out copies of his independent demo titled "Homework#1" during his live shows.
In 2004, he released his first indie album "RAW LIFE MUSIC" from the label AARON FIELDS, he followed this up with releasing another indie album in November titled "Trip in the music".
With the help of his Promotion Video of "Soul music" being played frequently on SPACE SHOWER TV, Caravan gained some popularity and in 2005, he was signed with rhythm zone (of avex label) and released his first single "DAY DREAM". In 2006, Caravan released his first major album "WANDER AROUND" and since then, he has managed to produce a album each year (2007: PANORAMA VISION, 2008: Yellow Morning, 2009: Luck and Pluck) and in 2010, he released two best of albums titled "The Planet songs: vol1 + 2."
4. Caravan is a Belgian chaotic hardcore band from Antwerp. Their debut EP is "Chaos is Ours".
5. Caravan is a German folk band from Berlin.
6. Caravan is the Australian electronic artist Paul Jextra.
7. Caravan was an Italian disco band active in the 1980s.
8. Caravan was an American rock'n'roll/rockabilly band from Arkansas.
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Ferdinand
Caravan Lyrics
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Cross that bridge to a little girl's skirt
Hands on which he's a terrible flirt
Says it's good, tells me that I should
Copy him as much as I can
Ride into a dock with only one hand
"I know you gotta be kiddin' me
No man could ever do that and get away"
My, my, my, my, Ferdinand
Oh, you're telling lies again, Ferdinand
Copin' lay one day
Said to me 'Boy, hey!
Did you hear what is coming from there?'
She was pointing at Ferdinand's hand
In walks Ferdinand's room
Made she cries and beating her chest
I know I got what it takes, but boy!
You really got the rest
"Oh, no, you gotta be kiddin' me!
No more, it's just what I need to fade away"
My, my, my, my, Ferdinand
Oh, you're still a one-man hand, Ferdinand
The lyrics of Caravan's song "Ferdinand" tell the story of the eponymous character, Ferdinand, and his womanizing ways. He is described as a "terrible flirt" who will cross any bridge or ride into any dock with only one hand if it means he can impress a girl. The singer seems to be initially impressed by Ferdinand's confidence and bravado, but soon realizes that his actions are not only impossible, but also harmful to the women he pursues. The line "you're still a one-man hand, Ferdinand" is a pun on both his womanizing and his seemingly impossible feats.
The chorus of the song ("my, my, my, my, Ferdinand / oh, you're telling lies again, Ferdinand") serves as a sort of playful reproach - the singer seems to find Ferdinand's antics amusing, but also recognizes that they are ultimately lies. The second verse introduces a new character, Copin, who warns the singer about Ferdinand's behavior, pointing at his hand as an example. The final lines of the song ("no more, it's just what I need to fade away") indicate that the singer is starting to realize that he needs to distance himself from Ferdinand's toxic influence.
Overall, "Ferdinand" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of toxic masculinity and objectification of women. It portrays the character of Ferdinand as a warning to others not to follow in his footsteps.
Line by Line Meaning
My friend Ferdinand will, if he can
Ferdinand is eager to pursue his desires, as long as he is able to accomplish them.
Cross that bridge to a little girl's skirt
Ferdinand is willing to go to great lengths in order to pursue a girl, even if it means crossing a figurative bridge.
Hands on which he's a terrible flirt
Ferdinand's flirting skills are not very good, but he still tries to woo his love interest.
Says it's good, tells me that I should
Ferdinand thinks that his actions are commendable, and encourages his friend to do the same.
Copy him as much as I can
Ferdinand's friend is taking his advice to follow in his footsteps and pursue their desires as fervently as Ferdinand does.
Ride into a dock with only one hand
Ferdinand performs daring feats, such as driving a vehicle with only one hand, to impress others and prove his ability.
"I know you gotta be kiddin' me
Others doubt Ferdinand's ability to accomplish the things he claims he can do and think he must be joking or exaggerating.
No man could ever do that and get away"
They believe that it is impossible for anyone to perform the things Ferdinand boasts about without consequence or penalty.
Copin' lay one day
Copin is a person who is mentioned in passing.
Said to me 'Boy, hey!
Copin addressed Ferdinand's friend, calling them 'boy.'
Did you hear what is coming from there?'
Copin is asking if Ferdinand's friend can hear the commotion or gossip that is being caused by Ferdinand's actions.
She was pointing at Ferdinand's hand
Copin was gesturing towards something that Ferdinand did or something regarding Ferdinand, perhaps his flirting or daring actions.
In walks Ferdinand's room
Ferdinand makes an entrance into the room or is the topic of the conversation when he is not physically present.
Made she cries and beating her chest
Something that Ferdinand did or said made Copin upset or exasperated, causing her to cry and show her frustration.
I know I got what it takes, but boy!
Ferdinand is confident in his abilities and himself, but is perhaps making false claims or overestimating himself.
"Oh, no, you gotta be kiddin' me!
Copin is incredulous or disbelieving of Ferdinand's claims or actions.
No more, it's just what I need to fade away"
Copin is tired of dealing with Ferdinand's behavior and wants to distance herself from him or let it become less important to her.
Oh, you're telling lies again, Ferdinand
Ferdinand is known to exaggerate or lie about his accomplishments or abilities, and others are calling him out on it.
Oh, you're still a one-man hand, Ferdinand
Others have not been impressed with Ferdinand's attempts to flirt with his love interest and he is struggling to make progress with her.
Contributed by Lauren J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.