In 1993 the band was renamed to Guts Pie Earshot. It consisted at that time of Patrick Cybinski (Cello in various orchestras), Jean Jacobi (Drums with Tecbilek, Ministry of good Vibrations, Lucy killed the Dragon), Anneke Punkt (Formerly member of the band Loonies), Alex Franke (from Phew) and Gunther Steudel (in the meantime also composer of contemporary film music) Since 2004 the band is completely minimalistic with Patrick Cybinski on the cello and Jean Jacobi on the drums.
Big amount of free music on their website:
http://www.gutspieearshot.de/
Reflection
Guts Pie Earshot Lyrics
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he stands and smiles
he’s so deep inside
his view his life
you want him move move move
but he won’t follow
you want him drool drool drool
but he don’t care
where he gives life to a funny wonderland
and if I compare myself with him
I don’t know where to put the marks
who am I to understand about his mind
I even don’t know mine
my independence seem to vanish in his eyes
and what I see see see is what I dream
he can be rich
can be a bird or be his mother
can be a murderer
a dentist or a priest
can live in India
on Mars or in the gutter
can be a leader of a long forgotten time
you want him move move move
but he don’t follow
you want him drool drool drool
but he don’t care
you stare at him
and sometimes you ignore him
it doesn’t matter
because he’s always there
he is your dream
your nightmare and your sorrow
he is the fool that you never want to be
he is your truth
your day and your tomorrow
he is the fool
but first of all
he's free
and if compare myself with him
I don't know where to put the marks
who am I to understand about his mind
I even don't know mine
the reflection of me
once so bright
become distorted day by day
maybe I'm the next one there
who stands and smiles
erected I stand
if no one forces me down
my thinking is straight
if I'm not blind with rage
one two three
until I'm dangerous
push push push
and I smile constantly
The lyrics of "Reflection" by Guts Pie Earshot reflect on the concept of self-identity and individuality. The song describes a man who is self-assured and does not conform to societal norms. He is content with his own way of life and does not care about external pressures to change. The singer compares himself to this man and realizes that he does not know himself as well as he thought. He also recognizes that he is constantly changing and evolving, and that his true self may be distorted over time. The song's message is that it is important to stay true to oneself and not be swayed by outside influences.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of perception and how we are seen by others. The man in the song is seen by some as a fool or strange, but he is also admired for his freedom and individuality. The singer observes that he himself may be perceived differently by others and that his true self may not always be accurately reflected. The song suggests that we should not be overly concerned with how others see us, but rather focus on staying true to our own values and beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
see that man
The singer is observing a man.
he stands and smiles
The man is standing and smiling.
he's so deep inside
The man is introspective.
his view his life
The man has his own perspective on life.
you want him move move move
The artist wants the man to take action.
but he won't follow
The man does not follow the singer's wishes.
you want him drool drool drool
The singer wants the man to be easily influenced.
but he don't care
The man is unaffected by the artist's desires.
he is a slow but steady swaying shelter
The man provides a stable presence.
where he gives life to a funny wonderland
The man creates his own unique world.
and if I compare myself with him
The singer is comparing himself to the man.
I don't know where to put the marks
The artist doesn't know how to judge himself in comparison to the man.
who am I to understand about his mind
The singer recognizes that he doesn't fully comprehend the man's perspective.
I even don't know mine
The singer is uncertain about his own thoughts and feelings.
my independence seem to vanish in his eyes
The singer feels like he's lost his autonomy when he compares himself to the man.
and what I see see see is what I dream
The artist's perception is influenced by his own fantasies.
he can be rich
The man can be anyone, regardless of social status.
can be a bird or be his mother
The man can take on any role.
can be a murderer
The man can even have a dark side.
a dentist or a priest
The man can have any profession.
can live in India
The man can live anywhere in the world.
on Mars or in the gutter
The man can have any living situation.
can be a leader of a long forgotten time
The man has the potential to be a significant figure in history.
you stare at him
The artist is observing the man.
and sometimes you ignore him
The singer can also choose to not pay attention to the man.
it doesn't matter
The man's presence is constant, regardless of other's actions.
he is your dream
The man represents the singer's aspirations.
your nightmare and your sorrow
The man can also represent the artist's fears and sorrows.
he is the fool that you never want to be
The man represents a part of the artist that he wants to avoid.
he is your truth
The man represents a core aspect of the singer.
your day and your tomorrow
The man symbolizes both the present and future for the singer.
he is the fool
The man is seen as foolish.
but first of all
Despite his flaws, the man holds value.
he's free
The man is liberated from societal constraints.
the reflection of me
The singer sees himself in the man.
once so bright
The artist's self-perception was once positive.
become distorted day by day
The singer's self-image has become increasingly unclear over time.
maybe I'm the next one there
The singer fears that he will become like the man.
erected I stand
The singer stands tall and confident.
if no one forces me down
The artist remains strong unless challenged.
my thinking is straight
The artist is clear-minded and logical.
if I'm not blind with rage
The singer recognizes his own propensity toward anger.
one two three
The singer is counting up.
until I'm dangerous
The artist becomes dangerous when pushed too far.
push push push
The artist has to push himself to achieve his goals.
and I smile constantly
The artist remains optimistic and cheerful.
Contributed by Skyler E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.