Their most popular sound was comparable to that of Yes, but they also explored other progressive rock styles. Their sound was characterized by sometimes humorous approach to making music, exhibited in both the lyrics and in the chimeric sound of the instruments.
The band made nearly fifteen albums, from general hard rock album to concept albums. Their vocals are mostly in English, although some albums were released with German vocals for the home market and English vocals for export.
Magic Train
Grobschnitt Lyrics
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If you can't get what I say, let this train take you along
To the land with the violet sun, where purple waves are on the shore
Where living always means to be fun, where fears can catch you no more
Leave reality behind
'Cause well it's gonna make you blind
To visions you would never find
Take a ride of the fantasy
Get a chance to be fancy free
Take a ride of the fantasy
The free ticket of the song
Listen carefully and you will see
The power of music is strong
Leave reality behind
'Cause well it's gonna make you blind
To visions you would never find
If you never try
Escaping from all this loneliness
Get out of..., of this ugly mess
La, la la la la
La la la la
La la la la
La, la la la la
La la la la
La la la la
I've got something everybody's got
And I'm very proud about
'Cause I know the way to use it well
For to work it really out is my fantasy, hey
Nothing's able to steal it away
And no fire will it burn
It's my magic garden where I stay
If I run to be along
Nanana, nanananananana
Nanana, nanananananana
Oooh
The song "Magic Train" by Grobschnitt is a tribute to the power of music and the realm of fantasy it takes us to. The lyrics encourage the listener to leave reality behind and get on the magic train, which takes them to a land with a violet sun and purple waves on the shore, where living is always fun and fears can't catch up. The song is an invitation to take a ride of fantasy and get a chance to be fancy-free, and to listen carefully to the song to see the power of music. The lyrics also reference the magic garden where the singer stays and where their fantasy takes them.
The song has a very upbeat and catchy melody, with a repeating chorus and a guitar-driven riff. The lyrics are very poetic and evocative, conjuring up images of a magical land where anything is possible. The song encourages us to embrace our imagination and let it take us to places we've never been before.
Line by Line Meaning
Fantasy is here to stay, inspired of words of this song
Fantasy is forever present, inspired by the lyrics of this song. It is a recurring and essential element in our lives.
If you can't get what I say, let this train take you along
If you can't comprehend the message, let yourself be carried away by the song, which will guide you through the journey of imagination.
To the land with the violet sun, where purple waves are on the shore
The song takes us to a place where the sun is colored violet, and where purple waves crash onto the shore. This imaginary world is vibrant and full of color.
Where living always means to be fun, where fears can catch you no more
The land is a place where life is always enjoyable and there is no point in fearing anything. It is a place that is blissful and calm, free of worries.
Leave reality behind
Step away from normalcy.
'Cause well it's gonna make you blind
Normalcy imprisons you.
To visions you would never find
There are unlimited possibilities that are only attainable through imagination.
If you never try
Without taking the risk of exploring creativity, there is no chance of acquiring these imaginative aspirations and desires.
Take a ride of the fantasy
Embark on a journey through the realms of imagination.
Get a chance to be fancy-free
Permit yourself to be free from restrictions and to indulge in artistic ambition.
The free ticket of the song
The song entitles everyone to permit themselves to discover and expand the reaches of their imagination without limit. Thus, the song is a free pass to the adventure of imagination.
Listen carefully and you will see
Be attentive, and the benefits of the song will be clear.
The power of music is strong
The song possesses the ability to unite and inspire all those who hear it, as music has the power to transcend cultures and language barriers.
Escaping from all this loneliness
Separate from the lonliness and negativity of the world.
Get out of..., of this ugly mess
Separate from the ugliness of the universe.
I've got something everybody's got
Everyone has the imagination to envision and think of things beyond physical boundaries.
And I'm very proud about
One should take pride in their creativity and talents.
'Cause I know the way to use it well
As the owner of one's imagination, one knows how to use it most effectively.
For to work it really out is my fantasy, hey
The capability to do great things and create is only limited by one's imagination.
Nothing's able to steal it away
No circumstance or entity can take one's imagination and creativity away.
And no fire will it burn
Even the worst situations will not be able to destroy imagination.
It's my magic garden where I stay
The imagination is one's own special place where they can indulge and find peace.
If I run to be along
The place of imagination is a sanctuary to run to when one needs solitude.
Nanana, nanananananana
This is the song's instrumental break.
Oooh
This is an exclamation of excitement or pleasure.
Contributed by Nathan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Astrid Olearczyk
Wonderful, this piano sound! And Eroc with his perfect drum playing... love this stuff !!
Astrid Olearczyk
@Marcello Lacerda Yes.... for me too👍
Marcello Lacerda
Top 5 of best intros EVER!
David Felix
Never heard of this band, what a fantastic piano intro. Looking forward to more of their work. Prog Rocks!
ALEXIS GRAMMENOS
WOW!! EROC AND THE BAND!! WHAT AN ALBUM!!!!!!!!! THEIR 1st, THIS ONE AND THE 'SOLAR MUSIC LIVE' ALBUMS IS THE DEFINITION OF GREAT KRAUTROCK-PROG-ROCK!!!!
Dirk Pages
Ich liebe insbesondere das Intro.
Udo Matthias drums
still love it!!
Joachim Mehr
hey..I really cry..because it's so beautiful. I surely knew that since so many years, but anyway this is a so heart growing masterpiece. It washes away all my bad past...was raped as a child..and I was heroin addicted for 30 years...lost so much real friends. But I can cry...and so I am free!! Does anybody understand?
Oh...so much thank you for posting! I love you
David Beard
Joachim, don't know if you are familiar with it, but you might like the Moody Blues Living in the Land of Make Believe.
Ian Wilkinson
@Marcello Lacerda Well said