1. Kayak is a legendary Du… Read Full Bio ↴There are four bands with the name Kayak.
1. Kayak is a legendary Dutch progressive rock band, mostly known during the 1970’s. Formed from the ashes of the group High Tide Formation (who released only one single before disbanding), the early sound was typified by the contrasting songwriting styles of keyboardist Ton Scherpenzeel and drummer Pim Koopman, as well as the distinctive vocals of Max Werner.
The band saw an increasing streamlining of their songwriting, as well as greater commercial fortunes, over the years, hitting their peak of popularity with the smash success of their single “Ruthless queen”, a sizable European hit from their 1979 album, Phantom Of The Night.
Kayak disbanded in 1981, after their semi-conceptual Merlin and subsequent live album Eyewitness. Ton Scherpenzeel subsequently joined progressive rock legends Camel and contributed to their 1984 album Stationary Traveller, as well as to 1999's Rajaz.
Kayak reunited in 2000, releasing one of their best albums yet: Close to the Fire, with a guest appearance of Andrew Latimer of Camel. Being active ever since, Kayak released two further conceptual opuses: Merlin: Bard of the Unseen (an elaboration of their 1981 album) and Nostradamus: The Fate of Man.
In 2007 the band released the live CD KAYAKoustic, to return in 2008 with a new studio album called Coming Up For Air. The coinciding tour celebrated their 35th Anniversary.
Current line up: Ton Scherpenzeel (keyboards) Pim Koopman (drums) Edward Reekers (voc) Cindy Oudshoorn (voc) Joost Vergoossen (guitr) Rob Vunderink (voc, guitr) and Jan van Olffen (bass).
On 23 November 2009, drummer Pim Koopman unexpectedly died of sudden heart faillure...all concerts were cancelled for the remainder of 2009 and for 2010
2. Hardcore/metal band from Moscow, Russia consisting of The Price of One Day ex-members.
3. Kayak is a new electronic artist from Zig-Zag Records
4. Ayong, the drummer of Chinese post-rock band 48V, produces electronic music using the name kayak (styled in lower case).
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Kayak Lyrics
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But you fail to make me understand
While pretending that I can't be bothered
I know I'll never let you touch my soul again
Easier said than done
So I'm telling myself that I'm strong
Telling the world that all is fine
Than make you think I'd ever want you back
How many roads do you want me to travel
How do I live through these tears
How many heartbreaks and dreams to unravel
And words that I don't wanna hear
I know you'll stop at nothing
To show me that my heart is weak
Even if it is, I'm only left to wonder
If love means always having to turn the other cheek
It's easier said than done
And who am I trying to con
Believing that it just takes time
To feel no more stirrings of regret
To forget how much I want you back
How many roads do you want me to travel
And how do I live through these tears
How many heartaches and dreams to unravel
Before I'd even let you come near
How many nights till I see past tomorrow
And how do I banish the tears
Don't let me drown in an ocean of sorrow
Pushing aside all my fears
The lyrics of the Kayak song "How" depict a relationship that has ended, but where one partner continues to pursue reconciliation while the other has moved on. The singer expresses their frustration with their ex's persistence, while acknowledging that they still have feelings for them. The lyrics are filled with questions and doubts about how to move forward and whether it is even worthwhile to attempt to reconcile.
The singer begins by stating that their ex fails to make them understand their love, and that they are pretending not to care about the relationship. They then declare that they will never let their ex touch their soul again, demonstrating a lingering hurt and a reluctance to forgive. The chorus poses a series of questions about the path ahead, asking how many roads they must travel, heartbreaks to face, and tears to shed before they can even consider reconciling.
The second verse focuses more on the actions of the ex-partner, who is trying to prove that the singer's heart is weak and convince them to return to the relationship. Despite this, the singer questions whether love means constantly forgiving and overlooking transgressions. The chorus is repeated again, and the song ends with a plea to avoid drowning in sorrow and to confront fears.
Overall, the lyrics evoke a complex emotional landscape, portraying the lingering pain of a relationship that has ended, the difficulty of moving on, and the doubts and fears about whether reconciliation is possible or desirable.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you really love me
You profess love for me
But you fail to make me understand
But I don't believe or comprehend your love
While pretending that I can't be bothered
You act as if I am apathetic
I know I'll never let you touch my soul again
I have resolved to protect my emotional core from you
Easier said than done
It's hard to do what I must
So I'm telling myself that I'm strong
Thus, I'm affirming my own resilience
Telling the world that all is fine
Publicly, I maintain that everything is well
That I'd rather live with feelings of regret
I choose to bear the pain of regret
Than make you think I'd ever want you back
Instead of giving you the impression that I desire you
How many roads do you want me to travel
How much suffering must I endure?
How do I live through these tears
How can I survive the pain?
How many heartbreaks and dreams to unravel
How much damage must you inflict on my heart and dreams?
And words that I don't wanna hear
And what distressing messages must I hear from you?
I know you'll stop at nothing
I expect you to do whatever it takes
To show me that my heart is weak
To prove that I'm vulnerable
Even if it is, I'm only left to wonder
Whether or not that's true, I'm left to doubt it
If love means always having to turn the other cheek
If this is what love entails - accepting repeated hurt - I'm not sure it's worth it
And who am I trying to con
Who am I fooling?
Believing that it just takes time
By thinking I just need more time
To feel no more stirrings of regret
To banish my regret completely
To forget how much I want you back
And to erase my yearning for you
Before I'd even let you come near
Before I even consider letting you close to me again
How many nights till I see past tomorrow
How long until I can envision a happier future?
And how do I banish the tears
And how can I stop the tears from falling?
Don't let me drown in an ocean of sorrow
Please prevent me from being consumed by sadness
Pushing aside all my fears
By helping me overcome my fears
Contributed by Taylor D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Neville Madden
You DON'T Need Kayak Lessons !!! If you can Paddle a Foam Surfboard or a Li-Lo, or similar Flotation Device, you Can Paddle a Kayak: It's just that you use a 'Paddle' to move across the Water, instead of Your Hands. And which ever way you want to Turn, just hold THAT END of The Paddle still in the water (preferably with the Curved Side Facing Forward).
Make sure you
ps .. You'll notice that the 'Paddle Ends' have a little Notch in them. This goes to the bottom, to help stop water running down the Handle.
Also, each end should be Offset to each other (like this looking from one end / and looking from the same end, the other one should be like this \
So they are Not directly level with each other.
This causes them to enter the Water straight, so you don't have to Twist Your Wrist.
Make sure you have a proper Wrist Strap attached.
Vera Edelman
Pro tip from someone who has been kayaking for years: it will be a little rough at first, your arms may get pretty sore especially if you go out for a long time, but trust me, it does get better. My arms don't get sore at all anymore even if I go out for three hours straight. But some advice: wear a hat and put on sunscreen if it's really hot out, and consider putting a pillow between you and the back of the seat to avoid back pain. Also, don't be scared of waves, kayaks are a lot sturdier than they look and likely will not tip over very easily.
Getting the right paddles also makes the world of difference. Get some good ones--the cheap ones are totally worthless and will only make it harder on your arms.
Stacy Snider
@Esther Woodruff
Everyone is a newbie at some point!
My brother builds boats & has been kayaking forever. If he saw someone struggling, I am 100% sure he would have empathy & want to help them instead of judging them.
We must go out on a limb when trying something new but the benefits will likely greatly outweigh the possibility of total humiliation! 💕
V4mp . ♡
Ive tried kayaking and I loved it to bits, I even consider it a little hobby of mine sadly only get to kayak every few weeks due to me living far away from beaches (situation may change since we'll be moving)
hefic
What would a good paddle be? I see differences in material/weight and lengths. And usually 3 types of blades. Can not determine what a good paddle is to be worth the money. Thanks
Rajiv Adhav
are you alive now?
FunForSameer
Went kayaking for the first time to other time and it was very fun and one of the easiest activities I've ever done! Definitely gonna learn as much as I can before my second run later this month!
Guest Guest
I just finished my first time kayaking!! Not hard! This video really made me feel comfortable and safe out there because I knew what to do. So fun!
TashTash
I struggled the first time I kayaked. My shoulders were tired, I wasn't moving straight. And Lost! This video is amazing. The best video available on You tube. It helped me and my friends to kayak smoothly and correctly
Sherb Lato91
🤣🤣🤣
Bradley Foster
Such an amazing video, I love watching all your videos. They are super amazing and informative at the same time. Keep up the good work.