1… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists who recorded under the name Christopher.
1. Christopher Nissen (born January 31, 1992) is a Danish singer from Copenhagen, signed to EMI Denmark. In November 2012 he won an award at the Danish Music Awards 2012. He was awarded New Thinker of the Year (Årets nytænker), given by Spotify as an innovation prize. His debut single was 'Against the Odds' (September 2011), which reached #23 in Denmark. His début album, 'Colours', was released in March 2012, its follow-up, 'Told You So', in March 2014.
2. Hailing from Toronto Canada, Christopher, who found most conventions and current musical climates quite disagreeable, is a 3rd generation student drop out of Bela Bartok. Originally a classically trained guitarist, Christopher transmuted into a multi-ethnic dual gender vocal firestorm and fringe composer. The first incarnation was the 2001 release Wer Next Projekt. Fast forward five years of relocating, reinventing, whimsical auditions for Finnish metal bands, studio fires and floods, Smoke and Origination is released, a 68-minute opus that shares some of the same discordant ambitions Brian Wilson laid down in 'Pet Sounds'. The album documents urban sprawl and the cannibalistic homogenization of Western life.
3. Another one of Texas' wealth of interesting, late-'60s psychedelic bands, Christopher came together in 1968 in the Houston area. Doug Tull (drums), Doug Walden (bass, vocals), and Richard Avitts (guitar, vocals) were the original members of the band, which was originally known as United Gas. Tull and Avitts, at the time playing in a series of R&B and soul-leaning groups, first met in 1966 when Tull sat in on drums with one of Avitts' bands. Tull, however, was not as serious about the music as Avitts, leading to an eventual split. Tull developed a friendship around this time with Jefferson Airplane guitarist and Texas native Jorma Kaukonen, and, in 1967, invited Avitts to jam with them. Certain that they had the makings of a band, the two went searching for a bassist who could sing, eventually finding Doug Walden. It was not long before United Gas developed a following in and around Houston, playing local clubs such as Tangerine Forest, whose owner, Nick Lee, developed an interest in the band, eventually becoming their manager. Walden and Avitts began writing their own material and recorded a demo that Lee had circulated around Las Vegas and Los Angeles by his connections in those cities. United Gas moved to Las Vegas for a brief time and then to Los Angeles after L.A. record label Metromedia offered them a two-year contract. At the behest of Metromedia, the band changed their name to Christopher so that they wouldn't be confused with similarly monikered California band Pacific Gas & Electric. Walden and Avitts felt Christopher to be a religious band -- the name is derived from Saint Christopher -- and wanted to convey this through the music. Recording of their first album started in early 1969, but was hampered by Tull's drug use and his failed suicide attempt. He was fired (later returning to Houston and joining Josephus) and the sessions were completed with drummers John Simpson and Terrence Hand. The result was Christopher's self-titled debut album, released in a single 1970 pressing of a thousand LPs by Metromedia. Walden and Avitts remained in Los Angeles playing as Christopher until Avitts returned to Houston later in the year.
4. Christopher was a fuzz psych / garage / blues rock band from North Carolina, United States, who released one studio album: 1970s' 'What'cha Gonna Do?' on Chris-Tee Records. Only 100 copies were pressed originally, making it an ultra rarity until Rockadelic/Atlas re-issued it. Personnel: Gary Lucas (drums), Bill McKee (bass), Steve Nagle (guitar), Frank Smoak (lead guitar).
5. Paddy O'Neill had been a member of Manchester-based harmony acts such as The Chuckles in the late 1960s. He recorded a singer-songwriter album ('Where I Belong') for the fledgling RAK label as Christopher Neil in 1972. In between he recorded a one-off single for Chapter One Records under the name Christopher: 'Sharkey'b/w 'The Race'.
Waterfall
Christopher Lyrics
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I will fall in too deep
Standing on the edge of something beautiful
Let's go to the other side of the waterfall
Everywhere is poisoned
Everywhere is noise
I can be your shelter
Standing on the edge of something beautiful
Let's go to the other side of the waterfall
Of the waterfall
Of the waterfall
Of the waterfall
Of the waterfall
It feels like I'm drowning
I can't go up there
No one will ever find us
If we stay in here
Standing on the edge of something beautiful
Let's stay on the quiet side of the waterfall
I can feel the thunder
Underneath my skin
I can feel them talking
It's blowing in the wind
Standing on the edge of something beautiful
Let's stay on the quiet side of the waterfall
Of the waterfall
Of the waterfall
Of the waterfall
Of the waterfall
Christopher's song Waterfall seems to speak of being on the brink of something new and exciting, but also facing the risk of falling into unfamiliar territory. The singer asserts that though they won't fall or sleep, they might fall too deep if they venture to the other side of the waterfall, where everything is poisoned and noisy. However, the singer offers themselves as shelter, and standing on the edge of something beautiful, they invite the listener to cross to the other side of the waterfall together.
The waterfall could be a metaphor for a new phase in life or love that beckons on the other side, but also entails the danger of uncertainty and danger. The singer acknowledges the feeling of drowning and being trapped, but staying in there can be safe and hide them from others. The thunder underneath the skin, the talking that blows in the wind all hint at an inner turmoil that the singer is going through but being on the quiet side of the waterfall might just soothe them enough to make the journey across.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't fall, I won't sleep
I won't surrender to my fears and worries or give in to sleepiness. Christopher is trying to convey his determination.
I will fall in too deep
Despite his determination, Christopher may find himself falling too deeply into his emotions. He is preparing himself for a risk.
Standing on the edge of something beautiful
Christopher is at a pivotal moment in his life or in a relationship, on the cusp of something wonderful.
Let's go to the other side of the waterfall
Christopher is suggesting going beyond the tumultuous waterfall, into a calmer, more peaceful place, or beyond a difficult situation and finding a positive outcome.
Everywhere is poisoned
The world is tainted with negativity and harmful things. Christopher could be using this line to illustrate a sense of impending doom or negativity.
Everywhere is noise
The world is filled with dissonance and distractions that can make it hard to focus or find peace. We can't escape it, but we can control where we go and what we do.
I can be your shelter
Christopher is telling someone else he can help them find refuge from the tumultuous world around them. He is offering a safe refuge.
I can be your choice
Christopher is offering someone a decision, a choice, and the support to make it happen. He is giving someone an opportunity.
Let's go to the other side of the waterfall
Christopher is reiterating his desire to leave the tumultuous environment and move to a more positive location, illustrating that he is serious about this decision.
It feels like I'm drowning
Christopher is overwhelmed or struggling and feels as though he is drowning. He must be in a difficult situation, which he wants to leave behind.
I can't go up there
Christopher is feeling trapped or stuck, and does not know how to move forward. He is struggling to find a way out.
No one will ever find us
There's a sense of hopelessness and isolation in Christopher's message. He feels like he's alone in this struggle and there's no one to help him out.
If we stay in here
Christopher is referring to a cocoon of sorts, that he or someone is hiding inside. He implies, if they remain there, they will remain trapped instead of continuing forward.
I can feel the thunder
Christopher is sensing turmoil, and he feels a sense of urgency or electricity in his situation, like a coming storm. It's imperative to make a change while they still can.
Underneath my skin
This line implies a deeper, more intense and instinctive connection to the turmoil Christopher is experiencing. It's in his subconscious or 'underneath the skin.'
I can feel them talking
Someone or something is talking, and Christopher can hear it. He might be sensing the impending doom, or possibly even a connection to electricity in his environment. This could be a metaphor indicating his intuition.
It's blowing in the wind
An ominous feeling is hovering over Christopher and possibly others. He can sense it drifting around and not quite sure which direction it will go in or what effect it will have.
Let's stay on the quiet side of the waterfall
In repeating this line, Christopher's urging full immersion into the beauty and peace on the other side of this tumultuous place. It's an almost meditative message.
Of the waterfall
The song concludes with repetition of the titular phrase. It implies the preference of moving forward instead of being swept away or drowned by negative emotions.
Of the waterfall
The repetition of this line really engrains in the listener's mind Christopher's message of moving beyond the tumult. It's a powerful closer.
Of the waterfall
Repeating the line one more time reinforces Christopher's resolve to leave behind the tumult in favor of a brighter tomorrow.
Of the waterfall
The song's final repetition of the titular line cements the song's main message. Emphasizing that it is important to move beyond the tumultuous waters seeking a more peaceful side.
Contributed by Aaron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.