Davies' music career spans more than 40 years. He came to prominence in the early 1980s as co-founder and lead singer of rock band Icehouse, becoming one of Australia's top rock stars of that decade. He is the only member who has been with Icehouse throughout its entire history.
In addition to his work with Icehouse, Davies has made music for television series and films, most notably as the composer for the film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. He has also had a solo career which included work on the soundtrack album The Berlin Tapes with Icehouse.
Berlin
Iva Davies Lyrics
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You were five foot ten inches tall
It was very nice
Candlelight and Dubonnet on ice
We were in a small cafe
You could hear the guitars play
It was very nice
You're right and I'm wrong
Hey babe, I'm gonna miss you now that you're gone
One sweet day
Oh, you're right and I'm wrong
You know I'm gonna miss you now that you're gone
One sweet day
One sweet day
In a small, small cafe
We could hear the guitars play
It was very nice
Candlelight and Dubonnet on ice
Don't forget, hire the vet
He hasn't had much fun yet
It was very nice
Hey honey, it was paradise
You're right and I'm wrong
Hey babe, I'm gonna miss you now that you're gone
One sweet day
You're right, oh, and I'm wrong
You know I'm gonna miss you now that you're gone
One sweet day, one sweet day
One sweet day
One sweet day, oh, one sweet day
One sweet day, baby, baby, one sweet day ...
The song "Berlin" by Iva Davies / Icehouse depicts a romantic and peaceful moment in Berlin. It tells the story of two lovers enjoying each other's company in a small café in the middle of the city. The lyrics describe their physical attributes, such as the height of the female, and the romantic ambiance created by candlelight and Dubonnet on ice. In the song, the female character seems to be the dominant one, as she is "right" and the male character is "wrong." Despite this, they both relish in their time together and the peacefulness of the moment. The ending of the song is bittersweet, as the female character is leaving, and the male character acknowledges that he will miss her, but hopes for one more sweet day with her.
Line by Line Meaning
In Berlin, by the wall
The singer met the subject in Berlin near the wall.
You were five foot ten inches tall
The subject's height is specified for reference purposes.
It was very nice
The singer enjoyed the experience.
Candlelight and Dubonnet on ice
The setting included romantic elements like candles and a beverage on ice.
We were in a small cafe
The venue for the meeting was a small cafe.
You could hear the guitars play
The background music for the meeting included guitars.
It was very nice
The whole experience was pleasant and enjoyable.
It was paradise
The artist felt like being in paradise while meeting with the subject.
You're right and I'm wrong
The subject is right about something, and the artist is wrong.
Hey babe, I'm gonna miss you now that you're gone
The artist will miss the subject when they're no longer together.
One sweet day
The singer looks forward to another pleasant day with the subject in the future.
Oh, you're right and I'm wrong
Reaffirmation that the subject is right and the artist is wrong.
You know I'm gonna miss you now that you're gone
Reiteration that the singer will miss the subject when they're not together.
One sweet day
Another reference to looking forward to a happy future together with the subject.
In a small, small cafe
Reiteration of the venue where the singer met the subject.
We could hear the guitars play
The pleasing sound of the guitars playing in the background is mentioned again.
Don't forget, hire the vet
A reminder to hire the vet, who hasn't had much fun yet.
He hasn't had much fun yet
The singer thinks that the vet would enjoy the same experience they had with the subject.
It was very nice
The singer had a great time with the subject and dishes out praise.
Hey honey, it was paradise
The artist refers to the experience with the subject again as paradise while addressing them affectionately.
One sweet day
An additional reference to the future they may have together.
You're right and I'm wrong
Another mention that the subject is right, the artist is wrong.
Hey babe, I'm gonna miss you now that you're gone
More declaration of missing the subject after they have parted ways.
One sweet day
Reiterating the hopeful concept of another happy day in the future with the subject.
You're right, oh, and I'm wrong
Reaffirmation of the subject's correctness and the singer's inaccuracy.
You know I'm gonna miss you now that you're gone
More declaration that the singer will miss the subject once they're out of each other's company.
One sweet day, one sweet day
One last mention of looking forward to a good future together.
One sweet day, oh, one sweet day
Final declaration of a hopeful future ahead with the subject.
One sweet day, baby, baby, one sweet day ...
Reiteration for the final time that another happy day with the subject may be in store.
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Written by: Lou Reed
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Naomi M
Can't believe it is 26 years since this premiered....one of the most memorable dances I've ever seen....lucky enough to review it for a WAnewspaper back in the day....the constant connection of limbs, and hands, in the first section....they literally stay together touching through the most complex, twisting moves....then shadowing each other....so close but not touching ....the ideas about protecting and watching over someone....the angel.....the mortal....and the ultimate reality of being apart in the end....so inspirational....
Steve O
Quite a treat, always loved the recorded CD great to see it in live performance.
Von Fleischmann
I agre. Ben lockink for this clip for some Time. Thanks.
Cyberdyne Global Outreach Dept.
This is the most fascinating choreography I've ever seen, and the dancers have such chemistry, such trust and commitment of movement into one another. Simply mesmerizing. Beautiful music arrangement as well, singer is slightly off but I like his voice.
Cyberdyne Global Outreach Dept.
@sierra6588 if you can't recognize when a singer is off key, you're just wrong. there are correct notes and there are wrong notes, lol. get a clue. i'm not saying it's throughout.
TB
Wow. Gorgeous dancing! This is one of my fave CDs. Glad I found this clip
belindasisterb
I’m believing the strangest things, loving the Alien!🎶❤️ Thank you Iva Keep Kool/Stay Frosty My Friends!
Jan Mortimer
Just came across this!Amazing dance and Iva!Beautiful.Thx 😊
Brett G
This original is much better with Iva Davies than with Iota... 👏🏻
zada282
I love this - thanks for sharing