Success first came with the production of "Bingo Bongo". Orhan Terzi and his producer Tommaso De Donatis immediately had a huge club hit that remained in the German sales charts at a high position for weeks. Quicksilver's next hits came with the single "Boing", and the Quicksilver remix of Insomnia. The remix was even more successful than the original version.
Quicksilver has a long line of great singles that followed afterwards. These include "Bellisima", "Free", "Planet Love", "Cosmophobia", "Ameno", and "New Life". Many of Quicksilver's tracks have made their way to the top of German sales charts.
Terzi presently lives in Germany and has been for over 30 years.
Anthem
DJ Quicksilver Lyrics
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I've been for a walk on a winter's day.
I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A.
California dreamin' on such a winter's day.
(I'd be safe and warm) (I'd be safe and warm)
All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray.
I've been for a walk on a winter's day.
If I didn't tell her I could leave today,
The lyrics of DJ Quicksilver's song "Anthem" are actually not related to the California Dreamin' by The Mamas & The Papas; instead, it is an uplifting eurodance song with an anthemic style. However, the opening lines of the song, "All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray, I've been for a walk on a winter's day," are taken directly from "California Dreamin'." In "Anthem," these words are used as an introduction, a way of setting the scene for the celebratory dance party that follows.
The reference to California creates an image of a place where the weather is always warm, and the sun is always shining. This is a stark contrast to the winter day described in the opening lines which can be seen as gloomy and depressing. The singer implies that he longs to be in California, not just because of the sunny weather but also because it represents a sense of freedom, a break from the monotony of everyday life. Moreover, the words "safe and warm" reinforce this idea of California being a paradise where nothing can go wrong.
Lastly, the line "If I didn't tell her I could leave today" suggests a longing for a relationship, where being loved and appreciated would enable him to feel safe and warm even in the coldest of winters. The song ends with repetitions of the line "Anthem, the planet's earth wildest dance," which emphasizes the overall celebratory and somewhat frenzied nature of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray.
The singer observes the dreary weather and surroundings, where nature seems to be bleak and colorless.
I've been for a walk on a winter's day.
The singer has walked around in the cold and gloomy weather, possibly feeling down or introspective.
I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A.
The singer imagines that they would be comfortable and happy in Los Angeles, a place with a warmer climate and perceived opportunities for success.
California dreamin' on such a winter's day.
The artist is daydreaming of escaping their current situation and living a better life, specifically in California, where their dreams could come true.
(I'd be safe and warm) (I'd be safe and warm)
The repeated line emphasizes the artist's desire for comfort and security, as well as their belief that they could find it in California.
If I didn't tell her I could leave today,
The singer is considering leaving someone or something behind, but worries about the consequences of that decision if it is not communicated effectively.
California dreamin' on such a winter's day.
The repeated line further underscores the singer's longing for a better life in California, as they continue to daydream about it despite their current circumstances.
Writer(s): Tommaso Donatis
Contributed by Gabriella N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.