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.
GOLD
Claus Hempler Lyrics
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I'd think I must live among the shadows
without a place to fall
nowhere to run and never see the sun
burn like a torch through all that's worth wishing for.
Emperors of the world hiding underground
waiting for the sky to rain on down with gold
there's nowhere in the world but where you are that I belong.
The earth won't turn, the great fire won't burn
just one final spark that shows we're way out
beyond the breaking point
we'll breathe till the air will leave us like a pair
of inflatable dolls who think they'l grow up to be:
Emperors of the world hiding underground
waiting for the sky to rain on down with gold
anywhere I go I'll keep you in my heart
there's nowhere in the world but where you are that I belong.
Rest your bootheels if the road feels much to wide for you
I don't care if you don't care about it.
Emperors of the world hiding underground
waiting for the sky to rain on down with gold
anywhere I go I'll keep you in my heart
there's nowhere in the world but where you are that I belong.
The song "Gold" by Claus Hempler is a melancholic and introspective piece that touches on themes of isolation, longing, and the fleeting nature of life. The opening lines, "If I should try to open up my eyes/I'd think I must live among the shadows/without a place to fall/nowhere to run and never see the sun" paint a picture of a person who is struggling to find their place in the world. The singer feels trapped and unable to escape the darkness that surrounds them, yet they still cling to their desires and dreams despite the odds against them, "burn like a torch through all that's worth wishing for."
The next verse introduces the image of "emperors of the world hiding underground, waiting for the sky to rain on down with gold." This suggests that even those who seem to have it all may be struggling in their way, and that perhaps wealth and success are not the keys to happiness. The chorus reinforces the idea that the singer's true home is with their loved one, despite any difficulties they may face along the way, "there's nowhere in the world but where you are that I belong."
The final verse introduces a sense of finality and uncertainty, "The earth won't turn, the great fire won't burn/just one final spark that shows we're way out/beyond the breaking point/we'll breathe till the air will leave us like a pair/of inflatable dolls who think they'll grow up to be." The singer seems to be acknowledging the inevitability of death and finds solace in the fact that they have found someone to share their journey with.
Line by Line Meaning
If I should try to open up my eyes
If I were to consciously attempt to perceive my surroundings
I'd think I must live among the shadows
I would surmise that my existence is defined by darkness
without a place to fall
Lacking a refuge or sanctuary
nowhere to run and never see the sun
Unable to escape and constantly bereft of light
burn like a torch through all that's worth wishing for.
The consuming nature of one's desires can lead to self-destruction
Emperors of the world hiding underground
Those who possess great worldly power and influence are retreating to subterranean sanctuaries
waiting for the sky to rain on down with gold
They anticipate wealth and prosperity to magically fall from above
anywhere I go I'll keep you in my heart
I shall cherish your memory irrespective of location
there's nowhere in the world but where you are that I belong.
I only find true belonging when I am with you
The earth won't turn, the great fire won't burn
Everything seems to have stagnated and ceased to be dynamic
just one final spark that shows we're way out
One last indication of the fact that we have surpassed the limit
beyond the breaking point
Exceeding the threshold of what can be endured or tolerated
we'll breathe till the air will leave us like a pair
We shall continue to inhale air until there is none left, like two inanimate dolls
of inflatable dolls who think they'l grow up to be:
Two unrealistic beings deluding themselves about their aspirations
Rest your bootheels if the road feels much too wide for you
Take a break if the journey seems too daunting for you to handle
I don't care if you don't care about it.
I am indifferent to your disinterest
Emperors of the world hiding underground
Those who possess great worldly power and influence are retreating to subterranean sanctuaries
waiting for the sky to rain on down with gold
They anticipate wealth and prosperity to magically fall from above
anywhere I go I'll keep you in my heart
I shall cherish your memory irrespective of location
there's nowhere in the world but where you are that I belong.
I only find true belonging when I am with you
Contributed by Amelia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.