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).
The Future King
Kayak Lyrics
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By the hidden path of sorcery
To where no one knows your name
Far from trouble and conspiracy
Unaware of your true identity
You'll be Keeper of the Flame
Raised to be a king
The future king
I'll prepare you for what's meant to be
To fulfill the Falcon's prophesy
Soon the Dragon's blood will flow
Safely guarded from your enemy
I will show you all you need to see
Teach you all you need to know
Oh to be a king
The future king
The song "The Future King" by Kayak is a beautifully crafted story about a guide who takes a young boy through the path of sorcery to his unknown destiny. This journey is described as hidden and far from the trouble and conspiracy of the world, where the boy will be raised to be a king, unaware of his true identity. The guide promises to prepare him for the Falcon's prophesy and safeguard him from his enemies. The lyrics are full of metaphors that paint an enchanting picture of a mystical world where the future king is being prepared for his reign.
The lyrics mention the "hidden path of sorcery" which suggests the possibility of a magical realm that only a few people are privy to. The mention of the Falcon's prophecy and the Dragon's blood flowing heighten the sense of enchantment and suggest a battle that the future king is being prepared for. The lyrics say that the future king is not aware of his true identity suggesting that his journey is one of self-discovery. The track ends with the words "oh to be a king, the future king". These words express the longing for leadership and the desire to rule which leaves the listener with the feeling that the journey of the future king has only just begun.
Line by Line Meaning
I will guide you to your destiny
I will lead and assist you on the path to fulfill your destiny.
By the hidden path of sorcery
We will travel a secret and mystical route to avoid detection.
To where no one knows your name
We will journey to a place where your identity is unknown to others.
Far from trouble and conspiracy
We will find a location where there are no dangerous situations or conspiracies surrounding us.
Unaware of your true identity
To maintain secrecy, you will remain ignorant of your true identity and history.
You'll be Keeper of the Flame
You will be entrusted with safeguarding something of importance and value to our cause.
Raised to be a king
With my help, you will be taught and trained to become a ruler.
The future king
You are destined to become a leader and monarch in the future.
I'll prepare you for what's meant to be
I will ready and equip you for the events that fate has in store for you.
To fulfill the Falcon's prophesy
You will carry out a prediction made by the mystical bird of prey.
Soon the Dragon's blood will flow
In the near future, there will be an event related to the mythical creature of great power.
Safely guarded from your enemy
We will ensure that you are protected and kept away from your foes.
I will show you all you need to see
I will reveal to you all that you must observe to be successful on this journey.
Teach you all you need to know
I will instruct you on everything you need to learn to be capable of fulfilling your destiny.
Oh to be a king
It is an admirable and grand thing to be a ruler.
The future king
You are destined to become a leader and monarch in the future.
Contributed by Chase T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sergio Arriola
La version de 1981 ya es magnifica,y esta.....insuperable!
MNISZECZ
Genius piece of music
Ugih Sugiyono
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