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 King's Enchanter
Kayak Lyrics
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By this vague and trembling vision, how it hurts to face
The truth'
A reality you must accept, there's nowhere you can hide
For everything will happen as the gods have deviced
You'll obey
You'll move with the winds and confide in the sea
Have been
The king's enchanter
Watching this comet with the dragon's tail
If the falcon has to fall then let the rules of men
Prevail
You're nothing but a wanderer obsessed by your dreams
They're turning into nightmares 'cause the image you've
Seen
Makes you scared
You'll vanish like music to live on in song
Lingering on the edge of life but still the world will
Never shun
The king's enchanter
The lyrics to Kayak's "The King's Enchanter" tell the story of a gifted individual who is struggling to come to terms with their vision of the future. At first, they are confused and hurt by the vagueness and trembling nature of the vision, but eventually come to realize that they must accept the reality of what is to come, as everything has been predetermined by the gods. Despite the fear and uncertainty that comes with this knowledge, the enchanter is resigned to obey and move with the winds and confide in the sea, becoming little more than a ghost of their former self.
The enchanter is described as watching a comet with the dragon's tail, which could represent a powerful omen or symbol of change. The theme of submission to the rules of men is also present, as the falcon must fall in accordance with these rules. Throughout the song, the enchanter is painted as a wanderer, obsessed with their dreams which are becoming increasingly nightmarish. However, despite the inevitable passing of the enchanter, their legacy will live on in song, and they will forever be remembered as the king's enchanter.
Overall, the lyrics contain a sense of fatalistic acceptance of a predetermined fate, as well as themes of submission, change, and legacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Calling on your gift of eyes you're so confused
You're asking for help from your ability to see, as you feel lost and perplexed
By this vague and trembling vision, how it hurts to face the truth'
Your uncertain and shaky premonition is causing you pain as you confront the reality
A reality you must accept, there's nowhere you can hide
This is the truth, and you must come to terms with it, as there is no escape
For everything will happen as the gods have deviced
Events will unfold according to the divine plan, and you have no control over them
You'll obey
You will have no choice but to follow the course set before you
You'll move with the winds and confide in the sea
You will go where the currents take you and place your trust in the waters surrounding you
The madman of the forest, just a ghost of what you once have been
You will become a shell of your former self, known only as the crazy recluse in the woods
The king's enchanter
You will be known as the person who possesses magical abilities and serves the king
Watching this comet with the dragon's tail
You are witnessing a spectacular celestial event, with a tail resembling that of a dragon
If the falcon has to fall then let the rules of men prevail
If someone powerful must be brought down, then so be it, as the laws established by humankind will take precedence
You're nothing but a wanderer obsessed by your dreams
You are merely a traveler who is fixated on your aspirations
They're turning into nightmares 'cause the image you've seen
Your hopes are evolving into terrifying dreams because of an ominous vision
Makes you scared
This vision fills you with fear
You'll vanish like music to live on in song
Your essence will dissipate like a melody, but your memory will endure in a ballad
Lingering on the edge of life but still the world will never shun
Even as you hover on the brink of existence, you will always have a significant effect on the world
The king's enchanter
You will always be remembered as the sorcerer who served the monarch
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IRENE LINDERS, TON SCHERPENZEEL
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