Kemmler's career began as a member of a trio named Hubert Kah, consisting of Hubert Kemmler (vocals, keyboards), Markus Löhr (guitars, keyboards) and Klaus Hirschburger (bass) at the time of the New German wave 1982 commercial success with the singles "Rosemarie", "Sternenhimmel" ("Starry Sky") and "Einmal Nur Mit Erika... (Dieser Welt Entfliehn)" ("Just Once With Erika ... To Escape This World"), and with the albums Meine Höhepunkte ("My High Points") and Ich Komme ("I'm Coming"). During this time, Kemmler caused quite a stir by his TV appearances, wearing a nightdress or straitjacket. Before Kemmler's music career, he studied law at the University of Tübingen.[2]
As of 1984, the band began working with producer Michael Cretu. After a German album Goldene Zeiten (1984), the band recorded the English-language albums Tensongs (1986) and Sound of My Heart (1989), which were partly successful internationally. Together with Michael Cretu, Kemmler wrote and produced songs for other artists, including "Dancing into Danger" by Inker & Hamilton, "Liebe Auf Den Ersten Blick" by the band Münchener Freiheit and a number of tracks by Sandra such as "Maria Magdalena", "Heaven Can Wait". Hubert Kemmler also contributed backing vocals to most of Sandra's hit singles between 1985 and 1989.[3]
Kemmler fell ill in the latter 1980s with depression and withdrew from music completely. After his recovery, he appeared with a new version of the band in 1996 with the self-titled Hubert Kah and the singles "C'est La Vie" and "Sailing". The production with classic elements was not commercially as successful as hoped for by Kemmler. In 1998, a new single "Love Chain" and a Best Of CD were released. Kemmler then became ill again and had to undergo medical treatment.[1]
In 2005, Kemmler began his second comeback with the album Seelentaucher ("Soul Diver"). The first single was called "No Rain". The album featured a mixture of English and German language tracks.[4]
In the spring of 2007, Kemmler went as Ice King Kini in the musical Princess Lillifee, on tour in Germany. On 26 May 2007, he was one of four guests of honor at the acoustic concert of the band ASP on the Wave-Gotik-Treffen 2007 in Leipzig.
Kemmler recorded new songs with Sandra for her new album Stay in Touch, which was released in late 2012.
Carrousel
Hubert Kah Lyrics
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Some rocking boughs just fall
On a meadow
Oh girl you see the dim light
You're descryin'
You're descryin' somebody's shadow
A tout in the park
Don't you linger
Win your carrousel
I'll get you in a rocket
Close your eyes and
You can break the spell
In your carrousel
Just by the grasscourt
So welcome astroboy and your widow
Oh kids I'll make the earth talk
You're tryin'
Yes you're tryin' to stay
On your pillows
Time to embark
Line your pockets
Don't you linger
Win your carrousel
I'll get you in a rocket
Close your eyes and
You can break the spell
In your carrousel
J'ai besoin d'un pilote
Et d'un avion
J'ai besoin d'un pilote
J'ai besoin d'un pilote
Et d'un avion
J'ai besoin
Time to embark
Line your pockets
Don't you linger
Win your carrousel
I'll get you in a rocket
Close your eyes and
You can break the spell
You've got line your pockets
Don't you linger
Win your carrousel
I'll get you in a rocket
Close your eyes and
You can break the spell
In your carrousel
The lyrics of Hubert Kah's "Carrousel" depict a cold autumn evening where branches fall from a rocking tree onto a meadow. The singer of the song, perhaps addressing a girl, sees a dim light and a distant shadow. The chorus of the song, "line your pockets, don't you linger, win your carrousel, I'll get you in a rocket, close your eyes and you can break the spell," suggests that the singer is calling for the listener to take action, urging them to follow their dreams, however hard it may be. The verses seem to be painting a picture of a lonely person looking for a connection as the song entices listeners to take chances and pursue what they really want.
The chorus of the song has an uplifting energy to it, with its call to action and the offer of a rocket ride to break free from the mundane and escape the restrictions that hold us back. The verses, on the other hand, have a more somber and melancholic feel, with the imagery of a lonely autumn night and the longing for someone to connect with. The French interlude in the middle of the song adds to the mood, with Hubert Kah singing "J'ai besoin d'un pilote et d'un avion" (I need a pilot and a plane).
Line by Line Meaning
Oh what a cold night
The night is cold and uncomfortable.
Some rocking boughs just fall
Tree branches are falling down, rocking in the wind.
On a meadow
The tree branches are falling down on a grassy area.
Oh girl you see the dim light
The girl can see a faint light in the distance.
You're descryin'
She's trying to make out what is causing the light.
You're descryin' somebody's shadow
She sees a shadow in the distance and is trying to identify who it belongs to.
A tout in the park
There is someone in the park trying to sell something.
Line your pockets
Prepare yourself financially.
Don't you linger
Don't waste time.
Win your carrousel
Succeed in your endeavors.
I'll get you in a rocket
I'll help you to achieve your goals.
Close your eyes and
Relax and let go of your worries.
You can break the spell
You have the power to change the situation.
Just by the grasscourt
Near the tennis court.
So welcome astroboy and your widow
Welcome the futuristic technology and the mourning of the past.
Oh kids I'll make the earth talk
I'll make the children excited about the world.
You're tryin'
The kids are trying to understand what is happening.
Yes you're tryin' to stay
They're trying to keep themselves awake.
On your pillows
In your beds.
Time to embark
It's time to start the journey.
J'ai besoin d'un pilote
I need a pilot.
Et d'un avion
And an airplane.
You've got line your pockets
You need to prepare yourself financially.
In your carrousel
In your journey through life.
Contributed by Hannah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@katekostyukevych6748
Oh what a cold night
Some rocking boughs just fall
On a meadow
Oh girl you see the dim light
You're descryin'
You're descryin' somebody's shadow
A tout in the park
Line your pockets
Don't you linger
Win your carrousel
I'll get you in a rocket
Close your eyes and
You can break the spell
In your carrousel
Just by the grasscourt
So welcome astroboy and your widow
Oh kids I'll make the earth talk
You're tryin'
Yes you're tryin' to stay
On your pillows
Time to embark
Line your pockets
Don't you linger
Win your carrousel
I'll get you in a rocket
Close your eyes and
You can break the spell
In your carrousel
J'ai besoin d'un pilote
Et d'un avion
J'ai besoin d'un pilote
J'ai besoin d'un pilote
Et d'un avion
J'ai besoin
Time to embark
Line your pockets
Don't you linger
Win your carrousel
I'll get you in a rocket
Close your eyes and
You can break the spell
You've got line your pockets
Don't you linger
Win your carrousel
I'll get you in a rocket
Close your eyes and
You can break the spell
In your carrousel
@reneschmidt9799
Carrousel fand ich immer super auf dem Album. Die Drums sind wirklich großartig.
@MareTranquillitatis
I purchased this cassette in the fall of 1989 and it was in regular rotation in my old Honda Civic. It was one of the soundtracks of my life back in the day. Along with the title track "Sound of my Heart", this was one of my two favorite tracks from the album. I still have the physical cassette even now in 2021, but no cassette player. Just holding onto it for nostalgia.
@simon5005
I still have two cassettes made by a DJ friend back in '88 of all the great club hits at the time, and I have no intentions of ever tossing them. And I haven't had a cassette player in years!!!
@RGTTURBO05
@@simon5005 ❤❤❤❤
@Ducky_Lucky
Their songs sound so heavenly this man has the voice of an angel
@vivianolencinas7044
One of the best album ever
@Nachtschatten574
Was hab ich die früher im Cabrio hoch und runterlaufen lassen. Absolut zeitlos sagte ich damals. Jetzt, wo ich die Mucke seitdem wieder mal höre, immer noch absolut frisch. Geil !!!!!
@Super0rtica
Troppo perfetto!😍обожаю с тех далёких 80 —х и до сих пор!
@MoCat89
Mit heute überhaupt nicht vergleichbar! Zu schön um wahr zu sein... klingt jetzt im Jahr 2018 so frisch!
@haraldfeldkamp229
Für mich war das die Best CD (Sound of my heard ) die Hubert, Markus und Klaus je gemacht haben