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).
Where Do We Go From Here
Kayak Lyrics
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A bottomless well
A world of no return
Sometimes you think it's me
But how can you tell
The difference between
Things I said and what I meant
And I don't know
What it is that you want me to say
Now that we've lost the way?
Where do we go from here?
Where do we go from here?
If you feel that living this way is not the answer
Where do we go from here?
Days get colder
Times get hard so please don't leave me now
See the loner
He's running out of time and reasons
Where do we go from here?
Where do we go from here?
Though the mirror shows there's an open road
It's too far to go when I've got this load on me
Where do we go from here?
Where do we go from here?
In the song "Where Do We Go From Here," the singer reflects on a challenging situation that they are facing with a loved one. The singer uses the metaphor of a mirror as a "bottomless well" and "a world of no return" to reflect the confusion and uncertainty they feel in the relationship. The singer wonders how they can distinguish what they mean from the words they speak, as words only "turn jewels into stones." The singer also expresses a sense of helplessness, asking, "What it is that you want me to say / Now that we've lost the way?"
Against this backdrop of confusion, the singer asks the central question of the song: "Where do we go from here?" The singer acknowledges that the current path is not sustainable, and asks for guidance on what to do next. The singer notes that times are getting harder and pleads with their loved one to stay by their side. The singer even draws on the image of the "loner," suggesting that they fear the isolation that could come from losing this relationship.
Despite the singer's sense of confusion and fear, the song ends on a note of hope. Though the mirror shows an open road, the singer notes that this road feels too long and burdensome to face alone. This admission suggests a willingness to work through the difficulties and find a new way forward, even if it may not be clear at this time.
Line by Line Meaning
This mirror seems to be
The reflection in the mirror appears to be
A bottomless well
An endless abyss
A world of no return
A place from which there is no escape or coming back
Sometimes you think it's me
Occasionally, you mistake the reflection for myself
But how can you tell
However, how can you differentiate between us?
The difference between
The disparity amidst
Things I said and what I meant
My speech versus my intention
If words are only turning jewels into stones
Considering how words can permanently damage instead of help
And I don't know
Unfortunately, I am unaware
What it is that you want me to say
What verbal response do you anticipate?
Now that we've lost the way?
After losing our direction, what should we do?
Where do we go from here?
What's the next step?
Where do we go from here?
What's the next step?
If you feel that living this way is not the answer
If existence is not responding to your needs
Where do we go from here?
What's the next step?
Days get colder
Temperature decreases
Times get hard so please don't leave me now
Things are becoming more difficult, so don't abandon me yet
See the loner
Observe the solitary individual
He's running out of time and reasons
They're quickly approaching a point where they won't have explanations or time left
Though the mirror shows there's an open road
The reflection offers a path forward
It's too far to go when I've got this load on me
However, with this weight on me, I can't travel the distance
Where do we go from here?
What's the next step?
Where do we go from here?
What's the next step?
Contributed by Jordyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mirela Oliveira
Obrigada por tantas músicas maravilhosas! Ouço desde criança, hoje aos 50 anos, passo a todos meus amigos, e a resposta é unânime....... Maravilha........
Mirela Oliveira
Brasil 2019......
.Maravilha!!!!!!!!!!!!
黒沢翔
やべぇ、懐かしい
父親が昔よく聞いていた曲だ
John Collier
Love the 1-2 punch o' Sweet Revenge 'n Where Do We Go From Here...some o' my favorite KAYAK.
Herbert Jansen
🙄 zieHieronder 😁