The first album ("Pearls") consists of 15 covered versions of well-known Independent-Hits like After Dark, Black Hole Sun or Black No.1.
This project was supported by many studio-artists, especially by Coralie Thomas & Katja Gutowski.
It contains minimalistic electronical background music, paired with classical to modern instruments leading the focus to the vocals.
The sound differs slightly song for song, mostly you could hardly recognize the original on first playtime. In any case, a new experience for fans of the original songs!
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Israel
Cinderella Effect Lyrics
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(Siouxsie & The Banshees. Lyrics by Siouxsie & The Banshees)
Little orphans in the snow
With nowhere to call a home
Start their singing, singing
Waiting through the summertime
That's why they're singing, singing
Waiting for a sign to turn blood into wine
The sweet taste in your mouth - turned bitter in its glass
Israel... in Israel
Israel... in Israel
Shattered fragments of the past
Meet in veins on the stained glass
Like the lifeline in your palm
Red and green reflects the scene
Of a long forgotten dream
There were princes and there were kings
Now hidden in disguise cheap wrappings of lies
Keep your hearts alive with a song from inside
Even though we're all alone
We are never on our own when we're singing, singing
There's a man who's looking in
And he smiles a toothless grin
Because he's singing, singing
See some people shine with glee
But their song is jealousy
Their hate is clanging, maddening
In Israel... will they sing Happy Noel?
In Israel... will they sing Happy Noel?
In Israel... will they sing Happy Noel?
In Israel... will they sing Happy Noel?
The song "Israel" by Cinderella Effect is a reinterpretation of the song of the same name by Siouxsie & The Banshees. The opening lines of the song refer to the plight of little orphans in the snow with nowhere to call home, and how they start singing in search of hope and comfort. The lyrics also allude to the idea of waiting through the summertime, to thaw hearts in wintertime, suggesting that the coldness in people's hearts can be melted away with the warmth of love and compassion.
The song makes a reference to Israel which could be interpreted in different ways. While the chorus repeats "Israel...in Israel", the later part of the song refers to fragments of the past meeting in veins on the stained glass. The lyrics also mention "princes and kings" hidden in disguise of cheap lies, indicating perhaps the political turmoil and unrest in Israel. The lyrics suggest the need to keep hearts alive with a song from inside, even though we may feel isolated and alone, and that singing can bring us together and provide hope and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
Little orphans in the snow
With nowhere to call a home
Start their singing, singing
Children who have lost their parents and are left with no shelter, living in the snow, begin to sing to cope with their situation.
Waiting through the summertime
To thaw your hearts in wintertime
That's why they're singing, singing
Hopeful that their songs will melt the hearts of those who are cold towards them, or that summertime will bring better days.
Waiting for a sign to turn blood into wine
The sweet taste in your mouth - turned bitter in its glass
Hoping for a miracle that will turn bad situations into good, but often the positive turns to negative.
Shattered fragments of the past
Meet in veins on the stained glass
Like the lifeline in your palm
The stained glass represents memories and experiences, like the lines on one's hand, that intertwine and shape who we are.
Red and green reflects the scene
Of a long forgotten dream
There were princes and there were kings
The colors on the stained glass represent a dream or memory of a time when there were royalty and prosperity.
Now hidden in disguise cheap wrappings of lies
Keep your hearts alive with a song from inside
The truth is hidden behind falsehoods that are wrapped in cheap disguises. But one can keep their spirit alive by singing songs that come from within.
Even though we're all alone
We are never on our own when we're singing, singing
Singing is a way to connect with others even though we may be physically alone.
There's a man who's looking in
And he smiles a toothless grin
Because he's singing, singing
A person can find joy in singing even if they have lost their teeth or face other struggles.
See some people shine with glee
But their song is jealousy
Their hate is clanging, maddening
Some people may seem happy, but they are filled with jealousy and hate, which is disrupting and mentally challenging.
In Israel... will they sing Happy Noel?
In Israel... will they sing Happy Noel?
In Israel... will they sing Happy Noel?
In Israel... will they sing Happy Noel?
Asking if people in Israel will be able to find some joy and sing happy Noel, which may be a challenge in the current political context.
Contributed by Daniel D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.