In 1981 he started the … Read Full Bio ↴Claus Hempler is a Danish singer-songwriter.
In 1981 he started the band Fielfraz with Nils Brakchi (bass) and Kenneth Priisholm (guitar).
As a solo artist, Claus Hempler has released the coveralbum "Charm School for Pop Singers" (1999) and the rock albums "Hempler" (2004) and "Return of the Yes Man" (2007). He has also been guest vocalist on albums by other Danish artists such as Nikolaj Nørlund and Dicte.
He was also among the artists who interpreted the classic songs of Leonard Cohen on the cd "På Danske Læber - 16 Leonard Cohen-sange i danske fortolkninger"(2004).
Later Claus Hempler performed in numerous settings such as theatrical shows and has recorded and toured with Dicte. The album Uppers , a joined effort with Dicte (as Dicte + Hempler) shows that all his songwriting qualities are flourishing as good as ever.
Chinchilla
Claus Hempler Lyrics
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you've lost all of your grace
and you've left your faith far behind
a fly caught in the dust
with guilt hate and distrust
ride the dead end trails
and your mind
until the sun
shines over our love
sparks fly out of our hearts
until the clouds
are under your protection
playtime is over for now
you walk on with your regrets
the ghost work in your head
and your chinchilla in the wind
that just blows and keeps
your fear awake when you sleep
you're trapped in the blue sky
until the sun
shines over our love
sparks fly out of our hearts
until the clouds
are under your protection
playtime is over for now
did you sleepwalk with your lifeline all gone astray
is your heart like some dark
you cant give away
baby baby baby
this is only love
until the clouds
are under your protection
playtime is over
playtime is over
for now
for now
The lyrics of Claus Hempler's song Chinchilla are portrayals of the complexities of love, fear, regret, and self-doubt. The song's opening lines set the tone for the rest of the piece. The singer of the song has "pinstripes on [their] face," which could be interpreted to symbolize a loss of innocence or the scars of past mistakes. They have lost their grace and faith, which could indicate feelings of guilt and unworthiness.
The next verse speaks of feeling trapped and lost, like a "fly caught in the dust" with "guilt hate and distrust." The singer is "riding dead end trails and [their] mind." This could be interpreted as the cycle of negative thoughts that they can't seem to escape. However, they hold onto the hope of finding love that sparks from their hearts, and until then, they will continue to feel trapped and lost.
The chorus is a promise of hope that they will find love that will protect them from their fears and enable them to move on from their past. The metaphor of clouds under one's protection is one of safety and security. In the final verse, the singer is shown to be haunted by their regrets and fears, represented by a chinchilla in the wind that keeps their fear awake when they sleep. However, they still have hope, and this is evidenced by the repetition of the phrase "baby baby baby" towards the end.
Line by Line Meaning
pinstripes on your face
Your actions and decisions have left visible marks on you, like pinstripes on a shirt.
you've lost all of your grace
You have lost your elegance and poise due to your actions and decisions.
and you've left your faith far behind
You have abandoned your beliefs and principles, and moved away from them.
a fly caught in the dust
You feel stuck and helpless like a fly caught in dust.
with guilt hate and distrust
Your thoughts are filled with feelings of guilt, hate, and lack of trust.
ride the dead end trails
You are taking paths that lead nowhere, and are unproductive.
and your mind
Your thoughts and mindset are the key factors in your current situation.
until the sun
Things will not improve until a specific event happens, like the sun rising.
shines over our love
The love between you and someone else needs to be rekindled and strengthened.
sparks fly out of our hearts
Once the love is reignited, there will be an intense feeling of passion between you and the other person.
until the clouds
Another specific event needs to happen, like the clouds clearing.
are under your protection
You need to take control of your life and protect yourself from negative influences.
playtime is over for now
You can no longer afford to waste time or be lighthearted about your situation.
you walk on with your regrets
You continue to carry the weight of your past decisions and actions.
the ghost work in your head
Thoughts and memories of your past are haunting and controlling you.
and your chinchilla in the wind
The only thing you have left to cling onto is a sense of fragility, symbolized by the chinchilla.
that just blows and keeps
This fragility is fleeting and constantly threatened, like a chinchilla in the wind.
your fear awake when you sleep
Your fears and anxieties continue to affect you even during your rest.
you're trapped in the blue sky
You are stuck in a limbo, unable to move forward or backwards, like being trapped in an endless blue sky.
did you sleepwalk with your lifeline all gone astray
You seem to have sleepwalked through life, not paying attention to important aspects of it, like your lifeline.
is your heart like some dark
Your heart is troubled and dark, and you struggle to open up to others.
you cant give away
You are unable to give your love and affection to others due to your internal struggles.
baby baby baby
The singer is urging you to pay attention to what is being said.
this is only love
The issues and struggles you are facing are ultimately the result of love, and can only be resolved through it.
for now
The situation of being trapped and helpless is only temporary.
Contributed by Aria O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.