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).
Rings of Saturn
Kayak Lyrics
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Giving way to different dreams
About time and space before you and I were here
Noise of cars and trains subsiding
And surrounding lights grow dim
In my looking glass an image's getting clear
Every night I'm touching you
Investigate your soul
Completely in control
From the moon to the rings of Saturn
From the sun to the poles of Mars
Through the stormclouds that cover Venus
To the distance between the stars
I can see far beyond Orion
Measure worlds that are cold and dark
To ignore all the laws of science
Travel lightyears to your heart
In a place subject to gravity
Relativity and time
It's so easy to get lost along the way
You're my universal theory
You're my poetry, my rhyme
From the early hours till the dawning day
Every night I'm holding you
Caressing and unfolding you
But all I ever find
Is the mirror of my mind
The song "Rings of Saturn" by Kayak paints a picture of a universe that is vast, complex, and full of wonder. The lyrics are full of astronomical references, with the singer moving from the city to the stars, and exploring the cosmos in search of his lover. The song opens by describing how the city has fallen silent, giving way to other dreams. This dream state transitions into a moment of introspection, where the singer looks into the "looking glass" and sees a clearer image of his love. Each verse builds upon this image, with the singer professing his admiration and claiming control over their destiny.
The chorus of the song takes us on a cosmic journey, traveling from the moon to the outer reaches of our solar system and beyond. The singer is able to "see far beyond Orion" and measure "worlds that are cold and dark" as he searches for his love. The final verse brings the focus back to Earth, emphasizing how easy it is to get lost in life's complexities. However, the singer finds solace in his love, saying that they are his "universal theory" and the inspiration for his poetry and rhyme.
The song's themes of love and exploration are complemented by the dreamy, ethereal sound of the music. The use of synthesizers, harmonies, and a slow tempo reinforce the feeling of floating in space. The song was released in 1979, during the height of the progressive rock movement, and showcases Kayak's signature sound of combining complex instrumentation with poetic lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
When the city's fallen silent
As the hustle and bustle of the city dies down
Giving way to different dreams
Making way for different aspirations and hopes
About time and space before you and I were here
Musing over the time and space that existed before our existence
Noise of cars and trains subsiding
The sound of automobiles and locomotives becoming less audible
And surrounding lights grow dim
The surrounding lights getting faded
In my looking glass an image's getting clear
An image is becoming clearer when I look in the mirror
Every night I'm watching you
I am observing you every night
Every night I'm touching you
Reaching out to touch you every night
Investigate your soul
Go deeper into your soul to understand you better
Completely in control
Having complete control of the situation
From the moon to the rings of Saturn
From the moon to the planet Saturn's rings
From the sun to the poles of Mars
From the sun to the poles of the planet Mars
Through the storm clouds that cover Venus
Navigating through the storm clouds that obscure the planet Venus
To the distance between the stars
Moving towards the vast distance among different stars
I can see far beyond Orion
Perceiving beyond the constellation Orion
Measure worlds that are cold and dark
Calculating and comprehending the worlds that are frigid and shadowy
To ignore all the laws of science
To disregard the structured regulations of science
Travel light-years to your heart
Travelling billions of miles to get close to your heart
In a place subject to gravity
In a place where there is pull of gravitational force
Relativity and time
In a place where time and space are interrelated
It's so easy to get lost along the way
It's easy to lose sense of direction while travelling
You're my universal theory
You are the idea that can explain the whole universe
You're my poetry, my rhyme
You are the metaphor that makes my life as beautiful as a poem
From the early hours till the dawning day
From dawn to early morning
Every night I'm holding you
I am holding you every night
Caressing and unfolding you
Stroking and revealing your inner self
But all I ever find
But I only discover
Is the mirror of my mind
Is a reflection of my own thoughts and feelings
Contributed by Charlie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.