One is an Australian singer and guitarist, best known for his world music with Marsala (a band who have been playing weekly since the 90's but have never recorded). He has one solo album, "In Love With You"
The other one appears to be a Spanish traditional musician... although somebody has tagged this artist with 'ugandan music', there may be a third, ugandan, Jose.
#9 Dream
Jose Lyrics
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Was it in a dream, was it just a dream?
I know, yes I know
Seemed so very real, it seemed so real to me
Took a walk down the street
Thru the heat whispered trees
I thought I could hear (hear, hear, hear)
Two spirits dancing so strange
Ah! b'wakawa pouss?, pouss?
Ah! b'wakawa pouss?, pouss?
Ah! b'wakawa pouss?, pouss?
Dream, dream away
Magic in the air, was magic in the air?
I believe, yes I believe
More I cannot say, what more can I say?
On a river of sound
Thru the mirror go round, round
I thought I could feel (feel, feel, feel)
Music touching my soul, something warm, sudden cold
The spirit dance was unfolding
Ah! b'wakawa pouss?, pouss?
Ah! b'wakawa pouss?, pouss?
Ah! b'wakawa pouss?, pouss?
Ah! b'wakawa pouss?, pouss?
Ah! b'wakawa pouss?, pouss?
Ah! b'wakawa pouss?, pouss?
Ah! b'wakawa pouss?, pouss?
Ah! b'wakawa pouss?, pouss?
Ah! b'wakawa pouss?, pouss?
Ah! b'wakawa pouss?, pouss?
Ah! b'wakawa pouss?, pouss?
The lyrics of Jose's song "Number 9 Dream" explore the surreal and mystical nature of dreams. The opening lines, "So long ago, was it in a dream, was it just a dream?" set a dream-like tone for the entire song, questioning the reality of the experiences being described. The singer then goes on to describe a walk down the street, which quickly takes a surreal turn as he hears a voice calling his name and sees two spirits dancing.
As the song progresses, the dream becomes more and more abstract, with references to magic in the air and a river of sound. The repetition of the phrase "Ah! b'wakawa pouss?, pouss?" only adds to the sense of otherworldliness, with the phrase serving as a sort of incantation or mantra.
Ultimately, the lyrics of "Number 9 Dream" suggest that the dreamworld is just as real and powerful as the waking world, with music and dance serving as a conduit between the two. The dream can be both beautiful and unsettling, with the singer feeling both warm and cold sensations as the spirit dance unfolds.
Line by Line Meaning
So long ago
Jose reminisces about a lost memory, which feels like it happened a long time ago.
Was it in a dream, was it just a dream?
Jose reflects on whether the memory was real or just a figment of his imagination.
I know, yes I know
Despite the uncertainty, Jose is confident that the memory felt real to him.
Seemed so very real, it seemed so real to me
The memory felt vivid and lifelike to Jose, leaving a lasting impression.
Took a walk down the street
Jose sets the stage by describing a leisurely stroll.
Thru the heat whispered trees
The trees rustled gently, creating a quiet and peaceful atmosphere in the hot weather.
I thought I could hear (hear, hear, hear)
Jose has an aural hallucination, thinking he can hear someone calling his name.
Somebody call out my name as it started to rain
The hallucination becomes more tangible as a voice calls Jose's name just as it begins to rain.
Two spirits dancing so strange
Jose observes two elusive, supernatural entities dancing together in an inexplicable manner.
Ah! b'wakawa pouss?, pouss?
This mysterious chant likely represents an incantation or magic spell.
Dream, dream away
Jose encourages and embraces the sensation of dreaming.
Magic in the air, was magic in the air?
Jose feels a mystical presence in the atmosphere, questioning whether it truly exists.
I believe, yes I believe
Jose affirms his faith in the mysterious and supernatural experiences he's having.
More I cannot say, what more can I say?
Jose is unable to describe or explain these mystical experiences any further than what he's already shared.
On a river of sound
Jose shifts to a new metaphor, describing a journey down a river made of audible sensations.
Thru the mirror go round, round
Jose experiences a disorienting and surreal sensation of passing through a mirror that revolves.
I thought I could feel (feel, feel, feel)
Jose has another sensory hallucination, feeling music affect his soul.
Music touching my soul, something warm, sudden cold
The music triggers a deep emotional reaction, but then abruptly changes and leaves Jose feeling cold and uncertain.
The spirit dance was unfolding
Jose sees the dance of the spirits from earlier continue to unfold, adding to the sense of mysticism and magic.
Ah! b'wakawa pouss?, pouss?
The chant repeats, heightening the sense of mystery and magic.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Winston Lennon
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