Herman Dune have worked with several other bands and singers such as Julie Doiron, Leah Hayes, and Laura Hoch.
Although the band has nine official albums, they have worked on many side projects, some of which include Kungen, Ben Haschish, Ben Dope, John Trawlings, Fountain Boats, Satan's Fingers, and Fast Ganz. They have also played as the backing band for recordings by Julie Doiron (ex-Eric's Trip) and Kimya Dawson (ex-Moldy Peaches). Both André and David-Ivar have also released numerous solo CDs (mostly self-released CDRs). André and David-Ivar each contributed a song to the 2006 album by Françoiz Breut, Une Saison Volée.
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Discography
Albums
* Turn Off The Light (2000, Prohibited Records)
* They Go To The Woods (2001, Shrimper)
* Switzerland Heritage (2001, Prohibited Records)
* The Whys And The Hows of Herman Düne & Cerberus Shoal (2002, North East Indie)
* Mas Cambios (2003, Track & Field Records)
* Mash Concrete Metal Mushrooms (2003, Shrimper Records)
* Not on Top (2005, Track & Field Records)
* Giant (2006)
* Next Year in Zion (2008)
* Strange Moosic (2011, City Slang)
Giant
Herman Düne Lyrics
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My knees were hard, my legs were stiff
The sun wept me but i didn't feel it
An ant was climbing up my heel, it
Tackled my cold heedless ankle
I didn't make a move and let it tickle
I gazed about but i didn't see
Any limit between the world and me
You seemed fearless but did you fear
That i might leave you then
Or was it just not believable
Because one must have a reason to go and none to stay
And these things don't happen everyday
My feet were firm, my hands did not shake
I was there only for being there's sake
Now my hands are strong enough to kill
There's no way cause there's no will
I'm a giant on a dwarf's shoulder
And the night it only gets colder
I once found a heaven six feet under
The dirty green ocean water
The waves were high, the waves were strong
My afterlife didn't last too long
I was washed ashore into ???
Where i stood us down and on the earth that spun
I heard the dear voices of benevolent men
I'd heard before but didn't know when
The dead still dwelved behind the stars
I will lie on the grass and wait for hours
Until one would suddenly steal away
Just to leave me happy where i lay
I knew i would see it again some time
They travel the world that was the same as mine
The very world where animals speak
And you only find the things you seek
Now my hands are strong enough to kill
There's no way cause there's no will
I'm a giant on a dwarf's shoulder
And the night it only gets colder
Now my hands are strong enough to kill
There's no way cause there's no will
I'm a giant on a dwarf's shoulder
And the night it only gets colder
The Herman Düne song “Giant” is a melancholic yet captivating piece about the fragility of existence and the constant search for meaning. The song begins with the singer standing on a cliff, seemingly overlooking the vast expanse of the world. Despite his stoic appearance, he is aware of his own vulnerability and the fleetingness of life. He contemplates leaving behind someone he loves, but is unsure if it’s the right thing to do. He wonders if there would ever be a good enough reason to stay, or for that matter, leave.
The singer then reflects on a surreal experience he had, where he found himself in a heaven under six feet of ocean water. He was briefly granted a glimpse into the afterlife before being washed ashore and back into the physical world. He realizes that life is filled with such ephemeral moments, where one can find a sense of magic and wonder in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. Yet, he can’t help but feel trapped in his own body, his hands now capable of killing, but without any will to do so. The chorus repeats the metaphorical line “I’m a giant on a dwarf’s shoulder” which sums up his feeling of insignificance and powerlessness in the grand scheme of things.
Overall, “Giant” is a song reminiscent of the fragile beauty of life, and the ways in which we attempt to make sense of our own existence. The lyrics are poetic and thought-provoking, conveying a sense of quiet reflection and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
I stood so proud on top of the cliff
I felt confident and secure standing on the edge of the cliff
My knees were hard, my legs were stiff
I was afraid and my body was tense
The sun wept me but i didn't feel it
I was too preoccupied to notice the heat of the sun
An ant was climbing up my heel, it
I was aware of a small insect climbing up my foot
Tackled my cold heedless ankle
The ant crawled onto my ankle without me reacting
I didn't make a move and let it tickle
I didn't disturb the ant and let it crawl around my ankle
I gazed about but i didn't see
I looked around but didn't perceive any boundaries between myself and the world
Any limit between the world and me
I felt a sense of unity with the world
You were not far, you were quite near
Someone was near, within sight or earshot
You seemed fearless but did you fear
Although the person appeared fearless, they may have had their own concerns or worries
That i might leave you then
The person may have been worried about me leaving
Or was it just not believable
The thought of me leaving may have seemed impossible or unlikely
Because one must have a reason to go and none to stay
Leaving requires a reason, while staying does not
And these things don't happen everyday
Leaving or staying in a certain situation is unusual and uncommon
My feet were firm, my hands did not shake
I felt steady and stable, without any nervousness or anxiety
I was there only for being there's sake
I was present in that moment, without any particular purpose or goal
Now my hands are strong enough to kill
I am capable of causing harm or destruction
There's no way cause there's no will
Despite having the ability to cause harm, I lack the motivation to do so
I'm a giant on a dwarf's shoulder
I am powerful or influential in relation to someone or something much smaller or weaker than myself
And the night it only gets colder
The darkness or challenges in life are increasing or becoming more difficult
I once found a heaven six feet under
I experienced a positive or uplifting moment in a place that is traditionally associated with death or sadness
The dirty green ocean water
The place where I experienced the positive moment was in the ocean, which is often considered dirty or unclean
The waves were high, the waves were strong
The ocean was tumultuous and intense
My afterlife didn't last too long
The positive moment in the ocean did not last very long
I was washed ashore into ???
I was carried by the ocean to an unknown location
Where i stood us down and on the earth that spun
I found myself in a new place, grounded on the earth
I heard the dear voices of benevolent men
I heard the kind and caring voices of good people
I'd heard before but didn't know when
Although I had heard these voices before, I was unsure of when or where
The dead still dwelved behind the stars
The memories or spirits of those who have passed away are still present in the universe
I will lie on the grass and wait for hours
I will take the time to rest and reflect, without any particular urgency or purpose
Until one would suddenly steal away
At some unpredictable moment, someone or something will disappear from my life
Just to leave me happy where i lay
Despite the sudden change, I will still feel content and satisfied with my current state
I knew i would see it again some time
I had faith or confidence that the positive moment or experience would occur again in the future
They travel the world that was the same as mine
Others are experiencing or exploring the same world and potential moments as myself
The very world where animals speak
The world we share is a mysterious and magical place, where even animals may possess their own unique form of communication
And you only find the things you seek
One's personal priorities and intentions determine which experiences or opportunities one finds in life
Contributed by Gabriella F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.