Kasper is also one half of Copenhagen’s Filur (V2 Scandinavia) with partner Tomas Barfod (Tomboy/Who Made Who) but this is his first solo album. Borrowing from synth fuelled club music, New York Punk Funk and intelligent pop music he has crafted a subtle, outstanding album. Vocals come courtesy of Icelanders FM Belfast and Blake (Gus Gus) as well as New York angelic sisters The Pierces (Lizard King). Kasper also enrolled the services of Liquid Liquid’s Dennis Young whose classic percussion brings a great live feel to ‘Liquid Propagnosia’. The first single ‘Back & Spine’ gets a great acid remix by Tomboy and Trentemøller is remixing the second single ‘Humming Song’. The music Kasper has created with ‘In Gumbo’ proves he is a phenomenal producer and when you hear him DJ you realize why he is a household name in Denmark: he rocks the dancefloor, currently holding down a residency at the legendary club VEGA in Copenhagen while still travelling around the world to DJ at clubs and festivals, most recently in Beijing, Berlin, Barcelona and Reykjavik, where he is also booked for the renowned Iceland Airwaves Festival 2007 in October.
Alcatraz
Kasper Bjørke Lyrics
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A quest for the young and the old
The power of sheer superstition
That often turns dirt into gold
We will end up making a baby
We will end up losing control
A job for a man and a lady
Do you think it's true
That our love will tear us apart?
That I'm crazy for you
But will end up breaking your heart?
In hope of some sort of reaction
I'm slightly ahead of my time
Because it gives me satisfaction
I claim what is rightfully mine
And I am in many ways a pilgrim
But my intuition has gone
In presence of ghosts and of children
You will catch me singing a song
Do you think it's true
That our love will tear us apart?
That I'm crazy for you
But will end up breaking your heart?
On a trip to the Moon
I wander inbetween the stars
They explode like balloons
It has been like that from the start
Because it gives me satisfaction
I claim what is rightfully mine
And I am in many ways a pilgrim
But my intuition has gone
In presence of ghosts and of children
You will catch me singing a song
Do you think it's true
That our love will tear us apart?
That I'm crazy for you
But will end up breaking your heart?
The lyrics of Kasper Bjørke's "Alcatraz" explore themes of love, superstition, and the human quest for connection and fulfillment. The first verse highlights the power of superstition, how it can turn "dirt into gold," and the quest for truth amidst fact and fiction. The second verse implies that love is a journey that will lead to both passion ("making a baby") and loss of control, one that requires both partners to share the same spirit and soul.
The chorus asks an open question about the possibility of love tearing the two lovers apart or if their personalities will eventually destroy the relationship. The bridge then shifts the mood to the singer claiming what's rightfully theirs and being a pilgrim through "presence of ghosts and of children." The repetition of the chorus underscores the uncertainty of whether love is a fortune or a curse, for it can make people feel happiness or cause heartbreaks.
Overall, the song portrays love as a journey that is unpredictable, shaped both by external forces and internal struggles. The singer's conflict, between intuition and the quest for truth or the superstition, hints to the idea that love, in its nature and essence, is somewhat of a mystery.
Line by Line Meaning
The difference between fact and fiction
The distinction between reality and imagination
A quest for the young and the old
A search for knowledge and wisdom that spans generations
The power of sheer superstition
The influence of unfounded beliefs
That often turns dirt into gold
That can transform something worthless into something valuable
We will end up making a baby
We will eventually have a child together
We will end up losing control
We will find ourselves unable to maintain a grip on our emotions
A job for a man and a lady
A responsibility that falls upon both partners in a relationship
With similar spirit and soul
Sharing the same outlook and values
Do you think it's true
Do you believe
That our love will tear us apart?
That our intense feelings for each other will ultimately lead to our separation?
That I'm crazy for you
That I'm deeply infatuated with you
But will end up breaking your heart?
But will ultimately cause you pain or disappointment?
In hope of some sort of reaction
Seeking some kind of response or acknowledgement
I'm slightly ahead of my time
I have ideas and thoughts that are not yet widely accepted or understood
Because it gives me satisfaction
Because it brings me pleasure
I claim what is rightfully mine
Asserting my entitlement to what I deserve
And I am in many ways a pilgrim
I am a wanderer or seeker on a journey of personal discovery
But my intuition has gone
But my ability to rely on my instincts has faded
In presence of ghosts and of children
When surrounded by memories and youth
You will catch me singing a song
You'll find me expressing myself joyfully through music
On a trip to the Moon
During a fantastical adventure
I wander inbetween the stars
I explore the vast expanse of the universe
They explode like balloons
Celestial bodies burst like party decorations
It has been like that from the start
This has always been the case
Contributed by Lily W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paul Flores
I love you kaspar! This one is awesome
Damian Ochoa
bravo bravo bravo
Tilian Winterstein
nice =] video source?