The Story of Kingfisher Sky:
In 2001 Ivar de Graaf made one of the toughest decisions of his life: he decided to leave the successful Dutch band Within Temptation to concentrate on his own music.
Together with singer Judith Rijnveld he explored a way to combine both their influences into songs that didn't bound themselves to a specified genre or style. With influences like Porcupine Tree and Kate Bush, but also Classical singers as Cecilia Bartoli and traditional Folk music in their mind they started recording songs in their home studio in 2005.
When they finished seven songs they approached Suburban Records. Judith and Ivar signed the deal in november 2006. Eric Hoogendoorn was the first member to join the band playing the bass guitar. In January 2007 Daan Janzing was introduced to Ivar and Judith by Ruud Jolie, (Ivar's former colleague from Within Temptation). After a short audition on guitar Daan joined Kingfisher Sky. In March George van Olffen joined the band on keys. Because of the beautiful solo in the song 'Through my Eyes' on the demo and his 15-year old friendship with Ivar, Edo van der Kolk completed Kingfisher Sky.
In May 2007 the band Kingfisher Sky recorded their first album 'Hallway of Dreams' produced by Jochem Jacobs (Textures) and Bouke Visser (Split Second Sound). Kingfisher Sky's debutalbum 'Hallway of Dreams' was released in Oktober 2007 by Suburban Records. Suburban Records introduced Kingfisher Sky to SOZ Concerts and they started headlining in The Netherlands.
Because they wanted to give the audience something special during a show in their hometown, they asked Cellist Maaike Peterse in January 2008 to play the song 'Big Fish'. Because this cooperation was successful Maaike joined Kingfisher Sky as their seventh member.
In March 2008 Laser’s Edge Records (Riverside, Zero Hour) released their album in the United States and ‘Hallway of Dreams’ was released on Vinyl by Tonefloat Records (Porcupine Tree, Roger Waters). In August 2008 Disk Union released the album in Japan. Just recently ‘Hallway of Dreams’ also became available in the United Kingdom, Italy, France and Germany.
In July 2009 René Merkelbach joined Kingfisher Sky to replace George van Olffen on Keys who left to pursue other musical interests.
With the success of ‘Hallway of Dreams’ the second CD 'Skin of the Earth' was released on the 24th of september.
The Craving
Kingfisher Sky Lyrics
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Empty and invisible is what you turned me into
No longer know where to go
We are one can't you see
Please don't fear me
You just make me feel weak
Don't you leave me
Cry for help in the dark; you will come to rescue me
I turned into somebody I think you wanted me to be
No longer know where to go
Kingfisher Sky's song The Craving is a heartfelt ballad that explores the complexities of love, desire and vulnerability. The lyrics capture the intense yearning and longing that often accompanies an unrequited love. The opening lines, "Have you ever craved so much for somebody like I do? Empty and invisible is what you turned me into. No longer know where to go," highlight the depth of the singer's emotions and the sense of being lost and directionless.
Despite feeling powerless and drained, the singer is also deeply connected to their beloved. The lines, "We are one can't you see, please don't fear me. You just make me feel weak, don't you leave me," suggest a desire for unity and intimacy, while also acknowledging the fragility of the singer's emotional state. The chorus further underscores the singer's plea for connection and rescue, "Cry for help in the dark, you will come to rescue me. I turned into somebody I think you wanted me to be. No longer know where to go."
In essence, The Craving is a song that beautifully captures the vulnerability of falling in love, the pain of unrequited affection, and the hope for rescue and salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever craved so much for somebody like I do?
Have you ever felt such an intense longing for another person like I am currently experiencing?
Empty and invisible is what you turned me into
Your actions have left me feeling devoid of substance and unseen by the world.
No longer know where to go
I am lost and directionless, without a clear path forward.
We are one can't you see
Our connection is so strong that it is as if we are a single entity - can you not recognize this fact?
Please don't fear me
I understand that my intensity might be overwhelming, but please do not be afraid of me.
You just make me feel weak
In your presence, I feel vulnerable and powerless.
Don't you leave me
I am afraid of being alone again, please do not abandon me.
Cry for help in the dark; you will come to rescue me
If I am ever in need, I know that you will be there to offer me support and aid, even in my darkest moments.
I turned into somebody I think you wanted me to be
In my efforts to please and appease you, I have transformed into a different version of myself that I believe would be more desirable to you.
No longer know where to go
Despite my transformation, I still find myself lost and without a clear path forward.
Contributed by Audrey I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.