Howard Carpendale (* 14 January 1946 in Durban, South Africa) is a South Af… Read Full Bio ↴Howard Carpendale (* 14 January 1946 in Durban, South Africa) is a South African singer living and working in Germany.

Life
Carpendale is a pop singer, who sings most of his songs in the German language. He has two sons, (Wayne Carpendale and Cass Carpendale). His 1979 song Nachts, wenn alles schläft was among the 50 biggest selling singles in Germany for a year. He has released 37 regular Albums (Live Albums and Compilations not included), most of which charted in the German Album Top 10.

Auf Der Langen Reise Durch Die Nacht
Howard Carpendale Lyrics

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Die Straáe naá vom Regen
Die Dämmerung bricht an.
Ich kann mich kaum mehr recht erinnern
Wann diese Fahrt began
Ich muá noch einmal tanken
Und dann bin ich am Ziel;
Dann sage ich
Was ich dir sagen will:

Auf der langen Reise durch die Nacht
Hab' ich über vieles nachgedacht.
Und ich bin darauf gekommen
Ich hab' nicht gegeben
Nur genommen;
Damit hab' ich es dir schwer gemacht!
Wir sollten neu beginnen
Wenn es gei dir noch geht.
Ich glaube
Wenn do mir nur zuhörst
Ist es noch nicht zu spät.
Wenn man so lange fort ist
Dann schläft die Liebe ein.
Von nun an soll was alles anders sein:

Auf der langen Reise durch die Nacht
. . .

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Howard Carpendale's song "Auf Der Langen Reise Durch Die Nacht" tell the story of a man who is driving through the rain, reflecting on his past mistakes and realizing that he has been selfish in his relationship. He has come to the realization that he has only taken from his partner, rather than giving. Now, on this long journey through the night, he is hoping to make amends and start anew. He knows that it may not be too late, and that if his partner is willing to listen, they can work together to revive their love.

The song is powerful in its exploration of the theme of redemption and forgiveness, as well as its depiction of the struggle to maintain a healthy relationship. The singer's reflection on his selfish behavior is both candid and introspective, allowing for a deeper analysis of the complexities of personal growth and self-improvement in the context of romantic relationships. Ultimately, the hope and optimism of the song suggest that there is always room for growth and change, even when things seem bleak.

Line by Line Meaning

Die Straße naß vom Regen
The road is wet from the rain.

Die Dämmerung bricht an.
The dusk is approaching.

Ich kann mich kaum mehr recht erinnern
I can hardly remember.

Wann diese Fahrt begann
When this journey began.

Ich muß noch einmal tanken
I have to refuel one more time.

Und dann bin ich am Ziel;
And then I will be at my destination;

Dann sage ich
Then I will say

Was ich dir sagen will:
What I want to say to you:

Auf der langen Reise durch die Nacht
On the long journey through the night,

Hab' ich über vieles nachgedacht.
I have thought about many things.

Und ich bin darauf gekommen
And I have realized