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.
Solar Music Part 1
Grobschnitt Lyrics
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One, two, three, four
Get up on my cycle to the sun
Take a ride it's all free
[....]
That ain't even [....]
My head turns
[....]
I'm going so fast, so fast, so fast
That I can't see
[....]
Do you hear solar music
Do you hear solar music
Do you hear solar music
Do you hear solar music
Do you hear solar music
Do you hear solar music
Do you hear solar music
Do you hear solar music
Do you hear solar music
Do you hear solar music
Do you hear solar music
Do you hear solar music
Do you hear solar music
Do you hear solar music
Do you hear solar music
The lyrics of Grobschnitt's song "Solar Music Part 1" are quite cryptic and open to interpretation. The song seems to be about the feeling of absolute freedom one experiences while riding a bicycle to the sun. The lyrics suggest that the journey is metaphorical rather than literal, as the singer's bike ride appears to be physically impossible. This reinforces the idea that the song is about a spiritual or emotional journey rather than a literal one.
The chorus repeatedly asks if the listener can hear "solar music." This too is open to interpretation, but it could be a reference to the idea that there is music inherent in the universe, which one can only hear when they are completely in tune with it. The song overall has a psychedelic feel to it, which reinforces the idea that the journey the song is describing is an inner one rather than a physical one.
Overall, the lyrics of "Solar Music Part 1" are enigmatic and difficult to pin down to a specific meaning. However, they seem to be about the experience of transcending the physical world and entering a more mystical realm, one where music and beauty are omnipresent.
Line by Line Meaning
Get up on my cycle to the sun
I am embarking on a journey towards the sun, riding my bicycle as my means of transportation
Take a ride it's all free
This journey comes with no cost, it is free to explore and experience
That ain't even [....]
The journey is so inexplicable that it cannot even be described with words
My head turns
The experience is so overwhelming that it causes me to feel disorientated
I'm going so fast, so fast, so fast / That I can't see
I am traveling at such a high speed that it becomes difficult to perceive my surroundings
Do you hear solar music
Amidst this journey, one can hear a celestial anthem, the beautiful symphony of the sun
Do you hear solar music
The melody of the sun is so magnificent that it is asked again, if the listener has not heard the sultry sound
Do you hear solar music
The question persists and reiterates, urging the listener to truly take in the melody of the sun
Do you hear solar music
The celestial music pervades throughout the journey and demands recognition from both rider and audience
Do you hear solar music
The sun is a symphony and the listener is called upon to be attentive and participate in its celestial harmony
Do you hear solar music
The music of the sun is as important as its warmth and energy, and it is important to take the time to truly listen and appreciate it
Do you hear solar music
Amidst the vast expanse of the universe, the sun's music is a constant and beautiful reminder of life
Do you hear solar music
The question echoes endlessly like the infinite appeal of the sun's symphony
Do you hear solar music
The sun's music is transcendent and must be felt and experienced to be fully understood
Do you hear solar music
The sun's music plays on and urges the listener to find beauty and harmony everywhere
Contributed by Christopher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.