(1) Cornel… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands/musicians using this name:
(1) Cornelius (born Keigo Oyamada (小山田圭吾 Oyamada Keigo) 27 January 1969 in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese recording artist and producer. His name is a reference to the Planet of the Apes chimpanzee character of the same name played by Roddy MacDowall. Oyamada's first claim to fame was as a member of the pop duo, Flipper's Guitar, one of the key groups of the Tokyo Shibuya-kei scene. Following the disbandment of Flipper's Guitar in 1991, Oyamada donned the "Cornelius" moniker and embarked on a successful solo career, while also producing for Pizzicato Five.
Cornelius's musical style is often described as being similar to Beck's, whom he acknowledges influenced him along with The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and Primal Scream, among others.
The music of Cornelius could be described as experimental and exploratory, and often incorporates dissonant elements alongside more familiar harmonically "pleasing" sounds. This tension, plus his practice of bringing in sounds and samples from mass culture, pure electronic tones, and sounds from nature (see his Point album) lead him to being sometimes categorized as an "acquired taste."
He chose his pseudonym in tribute to the character of the same name from the movie Planet of the Apes. He commissioned a song, about himself, on Momus's 1999 album Stars Forever.
Oyamada married fellow musician and collaborator Takako Minekawa in 2000. The couple later divorced in 2012.
(2) Cornelius is also an emotional/blackmetal/hardcore band from Mainz, Germany.
(3) Cornelius was also a mid-90's hardcore / emo band from North Carolina. They released a Discography, "Sounds Like Summer," on Assorted Porkchops. Recorded 1994-1996, .
Brazil
Cornelius Lyrics
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We stood beneath an amber moon
And softly murmured someday soon
(Someday) We kissed
(We kissed) And clung together
Then tomorrow was another day
The morning found me miles away
Now when twilight dims the sky above
Recalling (thrills) of our love
There's one thing that I'm certain of
Return I will to old Brazil
(Return) Return
(I will) I will
(To old) To old Brazil
The lyrics to Cornelius's song Brazil reminisce about a past relationship that was established in Brazil. The first few lines describe the romantic atmosphere of June, where the two lovers stood under an amber moon and whispered about their future together. The lyrics then jump forward to the next day, where the singer has found themselves miles away from their lover, with a million things still left unsaid.
The final lines of the song show the singer reflecting upon their past relationship and the love that was shared. Even though time has passed and the love may be gone, the singer is certain that they will return to Brazil, where their love was once strong.
Overall, the lyrics to Brazil evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for a past love. The romantic imagery of June and the amber moon paints a picture of a passionate love affair that has since faded away, leaving the singer searching for something that can never be truly recaptured.
Line by Line Meaning
Where hearts were entertaining June
In a place and time where love and joy were prevalent
We stood beneath an amber moon
We were filled with admiration under the romantic, orange moon
And softly murmured someday soon
We spoke quietly but eagerly of our future together
(Someday) We kissed
We locked lips for the first time, hoping for more in the future
(We kissed) And clung together
We held onto each other, both physically and emotionally
Then tomorrow was another day
The future was uncertain, and we didn't know what was to come
The morning found me miles away
When I woke up, I was already far away and separated from my love
With still a million things to say
There were so many words and feelings left unexpressed
Now when twilight dims the sky above
During the peaceful, in-between hour of day and night
Recalling (thrills) of our love
Remembering the exciting and joyous moments we shared together
There's one thing that I'm certain of
Despite everything, there's one thing I know for sure
Return I will to old Brazil
I will go back to the place where our love began and relive those moments
(Return) Return
I will make the effort to go back
(I will) I will
I am determined to do it
(To old) To old Brazil
To the place where we fell in love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: Ary Barroso
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