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.
Official Site: www.hermandune.com
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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)
Pure Hearts
Herman Düne Lyrics
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All they shine brighter than the stars above
I hope you know what you do
When you're turning your back on my love
And in the garden down by the pond
When the sun comes to an eclipse
Well i hope you'll respond
To the kisses that i lay on your lips
Some time around the fall of 1979?"
And now there's a magnetic storm
When you rest your sweet body on mine
And in a garbage can under trash and paper
There is a wanted man with his face on fire
And he looks down on me and he says
That he is better off the way he is
Than me with a love like yours if you go
[André]
And my enemies they want me blind
They want to slowly see me die of thirst
Well they should know that i don't mind
If you're holding my arm when it hurts
And i need you here to relieve me
When there's a demon to fight
And i'm helpless if you leave me
Like a werewolf in a full monnlight
Like a werewolf in a full monnlight
The lyrics of Herman Düne's song "Pure Hearts" express the singer's feelings of love and desire towards someone who seems to be hesitant in reciprocating those feelings. The opening lines "Well I got pure hearts to get to you / All they shine brighter than the stars above" could refer to the singer's pure intentions and love, which outshine any external factors. However, he acknowledges that the person he loves might not be ready or willing to accept his love and might turn their back on him.
The second verse hints at a sense of yearning and longing for physical intimacy. The garden and the pond described in the lyrics suggest a romantic setting. The "kisses that I lay on your lips" allude to the singer's desire for a physical connection with the loved one. The mention of the sister and the magnetic storm adds a layer of mystery and intrigue to the lyrics. The third verse portrays the singer's vulnerability and his fear of rejection. The image of a wanted man with his face on fire could be interpreted as a metaphor for the intensity of the singer's feelings. The final verse highlights the singer's dependence on the loved one, portraying him as helpless as a werewolf under the full moonlight.
Line by Line Meaning
Well i got pure hearts to get to you
I have genuine intentions to win your heart.
All they shine brighter than the stars above
My intentions are pure and sincere, and I am willing to do anything to impress you.
I hope you know what you do
I hope you understand the gravity of your actions and how they affect my feelings for you.
When you're turning your back on my love
If you reject me, it means you are letting go of the love I hold for you.
And in the garden down by the pond
We can have a romantic moment in the calming embrace of nature.
When the sun comes to an eclipse
Even when things seem difficult, my love for you will always shine through.
Well i hope you'll respond
I hope you will reciprocate my feelings towards you.
To the kisses that i lay on your lips
I want to physically express my love for you through kisses.
And your sister says: "do it thunder when you were born
Some time around the fall of 1979?"
A playful comment to break the ice and bring humor into the conversation.
And now there's a magnetic storm
When you rest your sweet body on mine
Our physical connection generates a powerful attraction and passion between us.
And in a garbage can under trash and paper
There is a wanted man with his face on fire
A metaphor for unwanted feelings such as jealousy and anger that one tries to suppress and hide.
And he looks down on me and he says
That he is better off the way he is
Than me with a love like yours if you go
These negative feelings are telling me that I am better off alone and without love if you reject me.
And my enemies they want me blind
They want to slowly see me die of thirst
There are people who want to harm me and wish to see me suffer.
Well they should know that i don't mind
If you're holding my arm when it hurts
Despite the pain and suffering, having you by my side makes it all worth it.
And i need you here to relieve me
When there's a demon to fight
Your love provides the strength and courage I need to overcome any obstacle.
And i'm helpless if you leave me
Like a werewolf in a full monnlight
Without you, I feel lost and incomplete, just like a werewolf who transforms only under the light of a full moon.
Contributed by Jayce E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.