Gustav (Eva Jantschitsch) … Read Full Bio ↴There are 4 artists with the name Gustav:
Gustav (Eva Jantschitsch) is a one woman band from Vienna, Austria who makes music for movies, theater and ipods with her laptop and an assortment of instruments she plays. She uses a multitude of languages including French, German, and English. She has released her second album in May 2008.
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Gustav (Pascal Vonlanthen) is a chansonier from Switzerland singing in german and french. He released 5 albums for the most part together with different bands/orchestras.
Gustav is a party good-time funk group from Brisbane, Australia.
Gustav is a prodigial electronic music producer based in Sweden specializing in deconstructed beats with a psychedelic flair.
At the River's Edge
Gustav Lyrics
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They made it solid, strong and tall
Built it wide from bank to shore - bank to shore
Close to the guarded borderline
Where freedom flows into the end of time
Ships still take ground - without sound
In the border zone
Where the wind blows cold
And all sleep has gone
Bodies and memories
Of stranded caravans
Are buried with their dreams
And struggles and ties
All symbols and sense
We don't need your mercy
Don't need an act of grace
We only want to live a good life
And sometimes change the place
Drop your rotty curtains
We will kindle them to shed light
And if you try to slack this fire
We will still be here to reignite - reignite
Under the cloud of night
Under the cover of trees
Under the scream of fog
It's getting on the way
Under the cloud of night
Under the cover of trees
Under the scream of fog
We're gonna multiply
Under the cloud of night
Under the cover of trees
Under the scream of fog
We're going to organize
Under the cloud of night
Under the cover of trees
Under the scream of fog
We'll be a gathering star
Under the cover of trees
Under the scream of fog
Sooner or later we'll walk across our boundaries
At the river's edge
In the border zone
Where the wind blows cold
And all sleep has gone
Bodies and memories
Of stranded caravans
Are buried with their dreams
In struggles and ties
All symbols in sense.
The lyrics of Gustav's song "At the River's Edge" evoke a sense of struggle and perseverance, as well as the desire for freedom and a better life. The opening lines describe the construction of a wall, built wide from bank to shore, which marks the guarded borderline between two territories. The wall is made solid, strong, and tall, reinforcing the separation between the two sides.
The following lines describe the river's edge, which is located in the border zone where freedom flows into the end of time. The image of ships taking ground without sound suggests that those who seek freedom do so quietly and inconspicuously. Bodies and memories of stranded caravans are buried with their dreams, struggles, and ties, emphasizing the sacrifice and loss that often accompanies the search for a better life.
The chorus expresses the defiance and determination of those seeking freedom, declaring that they don't need mercy or an act of grace, only the opportunity to live a good life and sometimes change their place. The reference to "rotty curtains" that can be kindled to shed light symbolizes the overcoming of oppression and the empowerment of the oppressed.
Throughout the song, the repeating refrain of "under the cloud of night, under the cover of trees, under the scream of fog" emphasizes the secrecy and danger that are inherent in seeking freedom. However, the final line of the song suggests that ultimately, those who persist in their quest for freedom will "walk across our boundaries," suggesting that the walls of oppression will eventually be dismantled.
Line by Line Meaning
They took some bricks and built a wall
They constructed a barrier using bricks
They made it solid, strong and tall
They made sure the wall was sturdy and high
Built it wide from bank to shore - bank to shore
The wall was constructed along the entire stretch of the river bank
Close to the guarded borderline
The wall was built near a closely watched boundary
Where freedom flows into the end of time
This border is a place where freedom continues to exist, even though it may be coming to an end
Ships still take ground - without sound
Ships can still approach the border quietly and without being noticed
At the river's edge
This scene takes place near the bank of a river
In the border zone
The location is near a border
Where the wind blows cold
The locale is in a place where the wind is chilly
And all sleep has gone
The atmosphere is tense and on edge, preventing anyone from sleeping
Bodies and memories
People's physical remains and their life experiences
Of stranded caravans
Of people who were left behind
Are buried with their dreams
Their aspirations and desires are gone forever
And struggles and ties
Their difficulties and connections with others
All symbols and sense
All of these things represented something and had a meaning
We don't need your mercy
We can survive on our own and don't want your pity
Don't need an act of grace
We don't require any help from anyone
We only want to live a good life
All we want is to live a comfortable life
And sometimes change the place
We might relocate to new areas occasionally
Drop your rotty curtains
We want you to remove your useless barriers
We will kindle them to shed light
We will use these barriers as fuel to bring attention to our situation
And if you try to slack this fire
If you try to put down our efforts
We will still be here to reignite - reignite
We will not give up; we will keep fighting to draw attention to our cause
Under the cloud of night
During late hours where it is dark
Under the cover of trees
With the trees hiding and providing cover
Under the scream of fog
The fog providing a cover on their sound as they make noise
It's getting on the way
They are taking action and moving forward with their plans
We're gonna multiply
Their numbers and actions will grow and expand
We're going to organize
They plan to work systematically with purpose and direction
We'll be a gathering star
They will be a beacon that attracts others to take notice of their cause
Sooner or later we'll walk across our boundaries
They will overcome the obstacles and restrictions that have been placed upon them
In struggles and ties
Through the challenges and connections we share
All symbols in sense.
Everything here represents something significant
Contributed by Bailey L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.