The Aluminoid
Klaus Lyrics


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I know you need it
Oh no you can’t deny
You need to feed it
Or get off while you try
No need to worry
I know you walk the line

You know me
ya, you know that I'm in love with a feeling
Don’t matter what’s real
I’m on my way
I’m on my way ya

Bow to no thunder
Still we’re prey to desire
Undressing wonder
We couldn’t get much higher
A fleeting moment
A fire that never dies

I’m coming
Yes! you know that I'm at one with this feeling
Our bodies are reeling
We know the way

Till the morning
We will ride the wave
We’ll make it last
and sweep out the ashes of slow decay





Ya! we’re on our way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Klaus's song "The Aluminoid" depict a sense of urgency and longing for a particular feeling or experience. The opening lines, "I know you need it, oh no you can't deny, you need to feed it or get off while you try," suggest that the singer is aware of someone's desire or craving for something, which they cannot resist or ignore. The phrase "walk the line" implies that this desire may be challenging to navigate.


The chorus further emphasizes the intensity of this feeling, with the singer confessing, "you know me, ya, you know that I'm in love with a feeling, don't matter what's real, I'm on my way." It reflects a passion that goes beyond logical comprehension, where the person is dedicated to following the path dictated by this emotion, regardless of its tangibility.


The second verse highlights the theme of surrendering to desire, stating that even though we may resist or try to rationalize, we are still vulnerable to its grasp. The line "undressing wonder, we couldn't get much higher" suggests that the pursuit of this feeling has both a thrilling and intoxicating aspect to it. The phrase "a fire that never dies" implies a lasting and unquenchable flame of desire.


The closing lines of the song emphasize that the singer and the person they are addressing are determined to pursue this feeling and are confident in their journey. They state, "we will ride the wave, we'll make it last and sweep out the ashes of slow decay." It suggests a commitment to embrace the experience fully and leave behind any remnants of stagnation or deterioration.


Overall, "The Aluminoid" explores the irresistible nature of desire and the dedication to follow its trajectory, even in the face of uncertainty or potential consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

I know you need it
I understand that you have a deep longing for something


Oh no you can’t deny
You cannot ignore or reject this need


You need to feed it
You must satisfy this need


Or get off while you try
Or abandon your attempt to fulfill it


No need to worry
There is no reason for concern


I know you walk the line
I understand that you are balancing between different choices or actions


You know me
You are aware of my existence


ya, you know that I'm in love with a feeling
Yes, you know that I have strong affection towards an emotion or sensation


Don’t matter what’s real
The actuality or truth does not hold significance


I’m on my way
I am currently progressing towards my goal


I’m on my way ya
I am definitely making progress


Bow to no thunder
We refuse to yield to any form of external pressure or intimidation


Still we’re prey to desire
However, we are still vulnerable to strong cravings or longings


Undressing wonder
Peeling away the layers of something fascinating or marvelous


We couldn’t get much higher
We have reached a peak level or state and cannot surpass it


A fleeting moment
A brief and transitory period of time


A fire that never dies
An intense passion or enthusiasm that remains eternal


I’m coming
I am approaching or arriving


Yes! you know that I'm at one with this feeling
Indeed, you are aware that I am completely united with this emotion


Our bodies are reeling
Our physical selves are experiencing strong sensations or reactions


We know the way
We are aware of the path or course to follow


Till the morning
Until the break of dawn


We will ride the wave
We will take advantage of the current trend or momentum


We’ll make it last
We will ensure its continuation for an extended period


and sweep out the ashes of slow decay
And eliminate the remnants of gradual deterioration or decline


Ya! we’re on our way
Yes, we are definitely making progress




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Joe Grass

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