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.
Limousine
Hubert Kah Lyrics
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My mind is an ache, I just can't sleep
With that locomotion theme
In my black old limousine
No wooden heart, I feel the rain
They drink champagne, I just can't sleep
With that locomotion theme
My locomotion dream
(Locomotion dream)
(Living here in my black old limousine)
(Locomotion dream)
My locomotion dream (living here in my black old limousine)
(Locomotion dream)
(Living here in my black)
Old limousine
Why don't you stay?
So far away, I just can't sleep
With that locomotion theme
In my black old limousine
No time for tea, no time for me
As years go by, I just can't sleep
With that locomotion theme
In my black old limousine
My locomotion dream
(Locomotion dream)
(Living here in my black old limousine)
(Locomotion dream)
My locomotion dream (living here in my black old limousine)
(Locomotion dream)
(Living here in my black old limousine)
I'm rolling home (he's rolling home)
My time has come (his time has come)
I'm on my way, don't let me down
In my black old limousine
With that locomotion dream
(Locomotion dream)
(Living here in my black old limousine)
(Locomotion dream)
(Living here in my black old limousine)
(Locomotion dream)
(Living here in my black old limousine)
(Locomotion dream)
My locomotion dream (living here in my black old limousine)
(Locomotion dream)
(Living here in my black old limousine)
(Locomotion dream) locomotion coming closer
(Living here in my black old limousine)
(Locomotion dream)
(Living here in my black old limousine)
Locomotion
(Locomotion dream)
(Living here in my black old limousine)
The lyrics of Hubert Kah's "Limousine" depict a man who seems to be leaving home, feeling lost and troubled. He mentions his inability to sleep and how his mind is constantly preoccupied with the "locomotion theme." The use of a black old limousine represents the luxurious and prestigious lifestyle that is out of reach for him. While others around him drink champagne and have a good time, he feels left out and somewhat envious. He can't help but dream of the glamorous lifestyle he thinks he's entitled to, with the "locomotion dream" being the representation of this desire.
The chorus repeats the "locomotion dream" phrase several times, emphasizing the main concept of the song. As the lyrics progress, the singer begins to realize that he has to go back home as "his time has come." Although he expresses some sense of hopelessness, he seems determined to stay true to his dreams and not let go of his desire for a better life.
Overall, the song suggests a longing for something more in life, both in terms of materialistic possessions and personal fulfillment. It highlights the feeling of being left out and wanting to be a part of a lifestyle that is beyond one's reach.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm leaving home, your baby's gone
The singer is leaving home and moving away from their past.
My mind is an ache, I just can't sleep
The singer is struggling with their thoughts and is unable to sleep.
With that locomotion theme
The singer is haunted by the song 'Locomotion'.
In my black old limousine
The artist is driving in their old black limousine.
No wooden heart, I feel the rain
The artist is open to experiencing emotions and is affected by the rain.
They drink champagne, I just can't sleep
The singer is unable to relax and enjoy themselves like others can.
My locomotion dream
The singer is fixated on their dream and is unable to let go of it.
Why don't you stay?
The artist is wishing that someone will stay with them.
So far away, I just can't sleep
The distance between the artist and someone they care about is affecting their ability to sleep.
No time for tea, no time for me
The artist is feeling neglected and left out of someone's life.
As years go by, I just can't sleep
The passage of time is not helping the singer find peace and rest.
I'm rolling home (he's rolling home)
The artist is returning home after being away for some time.
My time has come (his time has come)
The singer is ready for a new chapter in their life.
I'm on my way, don't let me down
The singer is asking for someone's support and encouragement.
locomotion coming closer
The singer feels like their obsession with 'Locomotion' is taking over.
Locomotion
The artist's fixation with the song 'Locomotion' is growing stronger.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hubert Kemmler, Markus Loehr, Klaus Hirschburger, Susanne Mueller-Pi
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@codykyle511
Is ja ganz nett aber der Text... NAJA da hat jemand in english geschlafen oder ?
I'm leaving home
your baby's gone
My mind is ache
I just can't sleep
With that locomotion theme in my black old limousine.
No wooden heart
I feel the rain
Ich verlasse Zuhause
dein Mädchen/baby ist weg
Mein kopf ist schmerz
I kann (einfach) nicht schlafen
Mit dem Lokomotiven Theme in meiner alten schwarzen Limusine.
Kein hölzerness Herz
Ich fühle den Regen
Entweder ich kappiere den Tiefsinn nicht, oder er konnte kein English zumindest nicht lyrisch...
@MiccaPhone
Was für eine Komposition, Stimme, Backvocals, Bass, Rhythmus - da stimmt alles!
@birgitmatzat472
Ja !
@fischtreppe9959
👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽einer der besten Sänger die Deutschland jeh hatte. Hubert 😘😘😘😘✨
@MrStockram
❤❤
@christinemirwald7016
80er Jahre jederzeit wieder.Die beste Zeit meines Lebens
@miroslavkonecny9861
Ja, 80s the best of AOR, Westcoast, Hi-tech AOR, Melodichardrock, Hairmetal, Pop&NewWave, Funky, Soul, Jazzfunk, great Soundtracks era 👍👍👍
@kingjulien8699
Warum hat er nicht mit dieser Art Musik weitergemacht? Das war so genial....
@mikemcfly
Das hab ich mich bereits damals gefragt...
@sukhmaidickoff
Ab etwa 1988 oder so ging es einfach nur bergab.....leider
@thommys.6240
Der Bassmann spielt geil und hat stets ne coole Show hingelegt.