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.
Welcome Machine Gun
Hubert Kah Lyrics
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But they're still beautiful
Recall the place where I was born
Childhood, fields of green
It's me the mad machine
I've come to play
an' run away
Wake up to the melody
You can hear them call your name
your best friend is technology
Round an' round, you're never lazy
Round you turn in lullabies
29 you're goin' crazy
Machine gun
35 he joined the Navy
Good ole Navy's harmony
Then he got a broken heart
On 20th anniversary
Send your love to operators
Send your love into the rain
Every day your solitude
May hit you like a hurricane
So welcome
Machine gun
Martha planned to make a movie
Movie made in stereo
Then she went to California
Winded up on radio
Round about the Navy-ballroom
Get the man in gabardine
Kiss him once an' kiss them all
an' send me cards on Halloween
So welcome
Machine gun
Voice of silence come
The world's so wonderful
We cry, make love
an' the wind goes on
Monday up to Saturday
You kick your soul from 9 to 5
Sunday's always wonderful
You wander on the TV-line
Love is not a silly notion
Love is not a monorail
Love is like the one you love
A candle in the hurricane
So welcome
Machine gun
The lyrics of "Welcome Machine Gun" by Hubert Kah appear to be about the changing times brought on by the increasing influence of technology, and the emotional struggles that come with it. The song begins with the singer reflecting on the beautiful memories of his childhood and the fields where he grew up. However, he is now a "mad machine" and has come to play and run away, perhaps indicating a sense of detachment or disconnection from his former self. The chorus encourages listeners to wake up to the melody and embrace the technology that surrounds them, represented by the "best friend" who is the machine gun.
Line by Line Meaning
Times have changed my friend
The world has undergone a significant transformation, my dear friend
But they're still beautiful
However, despite the changes, the world is still filled with beauty
Recall the place where I was born
Let's take a moment to remember the location of my birth
Childhood, fields of green
I cherish the memories of my innocent childhood amidst verdant meadows
It's me the mad machine
I am a crazy machine, unlike any other
I've come to play
I have arrived to engage in some fun and amusement
an' run away
Afterward, I will flee the scene
When you wake up in the mornin'
As you rise from your slumber in the morning
Wake up to the melody
Let the resonating music of the start of your day accompany you
You can hear them call your name
You can sense the immense influence of technology calling out to you
your best friend is technology
Indeed, technology serves as your closest companion and ally
Round an' round, you're never lazy
Life's journey is akin to spinning circles, never stagnant or indolent
Round you turn in lullabies
The comforting and soothing familiar tunes in which we encounter in our daily life
29 you're goin' crazy
Age 29 may cause you to lose control and act erratically
Machine gun
It might be because of the intensely fast pace of the world, hence can be compared to a machine gun
35 he joined the Navy
He chose to enlist in the Navy at the age of 35
Good ole Navy's harmony
The Navy's illustrious history and camaraderie are praiseworthy
Then he got a broken heart
Unfortunately, he had his heart broken, despite his dedication to the Navy
On 20th anniversary
This happened on the occasion of his 20-year anniversary in the Navy
Send your love to operators
Express your love and affection to the operators working tirelessly behind the scenes
Send your love into the rain
Even amidst inclement weather, remember to share your love and spread kindness
Every day your solitude
Each day, you may struggle with feelings of loneliness
May hit you like a hurricane
These emotions can feel like a destructive force of nature
So welcome
Therefore, you should warmly welcome
Machine gun
The fast-paced world as a machine gun
Martha planned to make a movie
Martha intended to create a film
Movie made in stereo
This movie was recorded using advanced stereo sound technology
Then she went to California
Subsequently, she embarked on a journey to California
Winded up on radio
And ended up working in radio instead
Round about the Navy-ballroom
Around the circular Navy ballroom
Get the man in gabardine
Spot a gentleman dressed in gabardine fabric
Kiss him once an' kiss them all
Plant a single kiss on him as a token of affection for all present
an' send me cards on Halloween
Remember to send me some greeting cards on Halloween
Voice of silence come
The tranquility of silence descends
The world's so wonderful
An insight into how amazing the world can truly be
We cry, make love
We express our emotions in intense and passionate ways
an' the wind goes on
The world carries on churning and changing
Monday up to Saturday
From the beginning to the end of the workweek
You kick your soul from 9 to 5
You tend to detach your true self from your work between 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday's always wonderful
Sundays, however, are always a source of joy and happiness
You wander on the TV-line
You spend time flipping through different television channels
Love is not a silly notion
Love is not a superficial or frivolous concept
Love is not a monorail
Love is not a one-way directional path
Love is like the one you love
Love is unique and tailored to the person you adore
A candle in the hurricane
It can bring hope and light in the midst of chaos and turmoil
Contributed by Chloe B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
UniqueGamingDuo
Times have changed my friend
But they're still beautiful
Recall the place where I was born
Childhood, fields of green
It's me the mad machine
I've come to play
An' run away
When you wake up in the mornin'
Wake up to the melody
You can hear them call your name
Your best friend is technology
Round an' round, you're never lazy
Round you turn in lullabies
29 you're goin' crazy ...
Machine gun
35 he joined the Navy
Good ole Navy's harmony
Then he got a broken heart
On 20th anniversary
Send your love to operators
Send your love into the rain
Every day your solitude
May hit you like a hurricane
So welcome
Machine gun
Martha planned to make a movie
Movie made in stereo
Then she went to California
Winded up on radio
Round about the Navy-ballroom
Get the man in gabardine
Kiss him once an' kiss them all
An' send me cards on Halloween
So welcome
Machine gun
Voice of silence come
The world's so wonderful
We cry, make love
An' the wind goes on
Monday up to Saturday
You kick your soul from 9 to 5
Sunday's always wonderful
You wander on the TV-line
Love is not a silly notion
Love is not a monorail
Love is like the one you love
A candle in the hurricane
So welcome
Machine gun
Владимир Гудман
Сильный качественный альбом! Эти парни должны были быть на вершине хит-парадов.
Tolik Belinskij
Ця музика, фантастика.
МУЖСКАЯ СИЛА
Согласен, шедевр.
Commodore_freak64
1982 hat HUBERT KaH es auf Platz 2 der Charts mit Sternenhimmel geschafft
Soldger Spaß 757
Волшебная и для многих не понятная музыка-но на то он и Хуберт-стиль для избранных!!!
МУЖСКАЯ СИЛА
Именно так. С самого 1989 года наслушаться не могу)
UniqueGamingDuo
Times have changed my friend
But they're still beautiful
Recall the place where I was born
Childhood, fields of green
It's me the mad machine
I've come to play
An' run away
When you wake up in the mornin'
Wake up to the melody
You can hear them call your name
Your best friend is technology
Round an' round, you're never lazy
Round you turn in lullabies
29 you're goin' crazy ...
Machine gun
35 he joined the Navy
Good ole Navy's harmony
Then he got a broken heart
On 20th anniversary
Send your love to operators
Send your love into the rain
Every day your solitude
May hit you like a hurricane
So welcome
Machine gun
Martha planned to make a movie
Movie made in stereo
Then she went to California
Winded up on radio
Round about the Navy-ballroom
Get the man in gabardine
Kiss him once an' kiss them all
An' send me cards on Halloween
So welcome
Machine gun
Voice of silence come
The world's so wonderful
We cry, make love
An' the wind goes on
Monday up to Saturday
You kick your soul from 9 to 5
Sunday's always wonderful
You wander on the TV-line
Love is not a silly notion
Love is not a monorail
Love is like the one you love
A candle in the hurricane
So welcome
Machine gun
mtnyc89
an amazing album that holds up 30 years later....good times
Gambit77 Films
Eine absolute Super Nummer, die ich bis heute liebe. Danke Hubert und Band und Michael Cretu!
gaz
Michael Cretu one of the best music producers around who produced Enigma and Sandra