Nomi moved from Germany to New York City in the mid-1970s. He began his involvement with the art scene based in the East Village. After a chance meeting in a nightclub, David Bowie hired him and Joey Arias as back-up singers for a performance on Saturday Night Live on December 14, 1979. Nomi also collaborated with famed producer Man Parrish.
Nomi is remembered for his bizarrely theatrical live performances, sporting heavy make-up, unusual costumes, and highly-stylized hairdos. His songs were just as unusual, ranging from synthesizer-laden interpretations of classic opera to covers of songs like Chubby Checker's The Twist.
In the 1990s, Nomi was frequently mentioned in Dennis Miller's monologues as one of his favorite obscure references.
Talk radio host Rush Limbaugh will often play Nomi's cover of Lesley Gore's You Don't Own Me on his program (as introductory music for news items regarding homosexuality).
A cartoon called "The Venture Brothers" had Klaus with David Bowie.
Episode 213 26 "Showdown at Cremation Creek (Part II)"
Aired October 15, 2006 (2006-10-15)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Showdown_at_Cremation_Creek_%28Part_II%29
Born: January 24, 1944; Immenstadt, Germany
Died: August 6, 1983 (aged 39); New York, NY, U.S.
Years active: 1977-1983
After the Fall
Klaus Nomi Lyrics
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But still it caught you unaware
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
And even though you went to church upon Sunday
You thought you didn't even have a prayer
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
[Chorus]
After the fall we'll be born, born, born again
After it all blows away
After the fall, after the fall
After it all blows away
We'll take a million years of civilization
We're gonna give it the electric chair
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
I see a hundred million lonely mutants
They are glowing in their dark despair
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
[Chorus]
Well the freak shall inherit the earth now
No matter how well done or rare
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
We'll build our radioactive castles
Out in the radioactive air
And I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
[Chorus]
Klaus Nomi's song "After the Fall" tells a story of hope and redemption amidst cataclysmic events that seem to threaten humanity. Nomi opens the song by referring to a "total eclipse" that happened unexpectedly, but he reassures his listeners that they need to hold on because eventually, things will get better. The lyrics suggest that even though people might have lost faith, the future will bring a new dawn. The song's chorus emphasizes the idea of rebirth after the fall, with lyrics that say "After the fall, we'll be born again/ After it all blows away." These lyrics offer hope in the face of uncertainty and fear, encouraging listeners to hold on through difficult times.
As the song progresses, Nomi imagines the future where the entire civilization will be dismantled and replaced by something else. Despite the apparent destruction and isolation, Nomi implies that progress will nevertheless continue. In the verse, "We'll take a million years of civilization, we're gonna give it the electric chair," he suggests that society would be rebuilt through technology to make it better. The song concludes by stating that it's mutants who will inherit the world, but again, there is hope in the final phrase that we will still be there tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I told you about the total eclipse now
I previously informed you about the eclipse that was going to take place.
But still it caught you unaware
Regardless, you were still taken by surprise when it happened.
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
But trust me and remain steadfast.
Tomorrow we'll be there
Tomorrow brings the promise of a new day.
And even though you went to church upon Sunday
Despite attending church religiously every Sunday,
You thought you didn't even have a prayer
You believed that your efforts would be futile.
After the fall we'll be born, born, born again
We shall be rejuvenated after the impending collapse.
After it all blows away
After everything is eradicated.
We'll take a million years of civilization
Centuries of accumulated knowledge will be at our disposal.
We're gonna give it the electric chair
We shall repurpose it with a modern twist.
I see a hundred million lonely mutants
I foresee a future where many people will be isolated and different.
They are glowing in their dark despair
They remain pessimistic despite their overwhelming power and abilities.
Well the freak shall inherit the earth now
The peculiar and extraordinary individuals shall reign supreme.
No matter how well done or rare
No matter how skilled or accomplished the opposing party is.
We'll build our radioactive castles
We shall construct our abodes in impulsive and hazardous locations.
Out in the radioactive air
In the midst of a toxic and contaminated environment.
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@michaelalexandercruzvalenc9814
Lirycs:
Well I told you about the total eclipse now
But still it caught you unaware
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
And even though you went to church upon Sunday
You thought you didn't even have a prayer
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
After the fall we'll be born, born, born again
After it all blows away
After the fall, after the fall
After it all blows away
We'll take a million years of civilization
We're gonna give it the electric chair
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
I see a hundred million lonely mutants
They are glowing in their dark despair
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
After the fall we'll be born, born, born again
After it all blows away
After the fall, after the fall
After it all blows away
Well the freak shall inherit the earth now
No matter how well done or rare
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
We'll build our radioactive castles
Out in the radioactive air
And I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
After the fall we'll be born, born, born again
After it all blows away
After the fall, after the fall
After it all blows away
@CherryBlosSong
Well I told you about the total eclipse now
But still it caught you unaware
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
And even though you went to church upon Sunday
You thought you didn't even have a prayer
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
After the fall we'll be born, born, born again
After it all blows away
After the fall, after the fall
After it all blows away
We'll take a million years of civilization
We're gonna give it the electric chair
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
I see a hundred million lonely mutants
They are glowing in their dark despair
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
After the fall we'll be born, born, born again
After it all blows away
After the fall, after the fall
After it all blows away
Well the freak shall inherit the earth now
No matter how well done or rare
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
We'll build our radioactive castles
Out in the radioactive air
And I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
After the fall we'll be born, born, born again
After it all blows away
After the fall, after the fall
After it all blows away
@gc-051ricardo3
Well, I told you about the total eclipse now
But still it caught you unaware
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
And even though you went to church upon Sunday
You thought you didn't even have a prayer
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
Chorus:
After the fall we'll be born, born, born again
After it all blows away
After the fall, after the fall
After it all blows away
We'll take a million years of civilization
We're gonna give it the electric chair
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
I see a hundred million lonely mutants
They are glowing in their dark despair
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
(repeat chorus)
Well, the freak shall inherit the earth now
No matter how well done or rare
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
We'll build our radioactive castles
Out in the radioactive air
And I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
@rogerbarrett9901
I bless the day I discovered Klaus Nomi. His music has forever changed my life! There'll never be another like him, ever.
@positivelycurvedpikachu
would you recommend me his albums? I only listened Simple Man
@rogerbarrett1979
@positively curved pikachu 🅥 Absolutely! And sorry for the late response.
@positivelycurvedpikachu
@Roger Barrett still life at here! thank you mate. cheers from 🇦🇷
@rogerbarrett1979
@positively curved pikachu 🅥 you're welcome.
@michaelalexandercruzvalenc9814
Lirycs:
Well I told you about the total eclipse now
But still it caught you unaware
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
And even though you went to church upon Sunday
You thought you didn't even have a prayer
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
After the fall we'll be born, born, born again
After it all blows away
After the fall, after the fall
After it all blows away
We'll take a million years of civilization
We're gonna give it the electric chair
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
I see a hundred million lonely mutants
They are glowing in their dark despair
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
After the fall we'll be born, born, born again
After it all blows away
After the fall, after the fall
After it all blows away
Well the freak shall inherit the earth now
No matter how well done or rare
But I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
We'll build our radioactive castles
Out in the radioactive air
And I'm telling you hold on, hold on
Tomorrow we'll be there
After the fall we'll be born, born, born again
After it all blows away
After the fall, after the fall
After it all blows away
@JustHannah12345
One of his best songs. I absolutely love it, along with all the rest of his. Klaus is one of the best singers who ever lived.
@saramurphy3091
Hannah LaNore So agree.
@rogerbarrett5052
@Craig Sheppard think you can do any better?
@albertabarrancovidal6028
Remember when I went to high school smoked weed with It what a great song definitly puré fucking magic.