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
Twist
Klaus Nomi Lyrics
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Come on humans, let's do the twist
Take me by the little hand and go like this
Father's just sleeping, and mother's not around
Father's just sleeping, and mother's not around
We're going to twist until we tear the house down
You should see my little sis'
She knows how to rock and she knows how to twist
Twist... Baby twist...
Oh yes... Let's do the twist
Just go like this and do the twist
The lyrics of Klaus Nomi's song Twist revolve around the activity of twisting. It begins by urging humans to do the twist, which involves taking someone by the hand and making twisting movements. The absence of both parents is mentioned, with the father sleeping and the mother not around. Despite this, the twist must go on until it tears down the house. The lyrics then move on to praise the little sister, who can rock and twist very well. The final lines simply encourage people to do the twist, with the instructions to go like this and twist.
Interpreting these lyrics can be somewhat challenging, as there are not many clues in the song itself. However, one possible interpretation is that the twisting represents a form of rebellion or outlet for the human characters. With the parents absent, the twisting can be seen as a way to let loose and have fun without any authority figures around. The line about tearing the house down could be interpreted as a metaphor for breaking free from societal constraints and limitations. The focus on the little sister's skills could also be seen as a nod to the younger generation, who are more uninhibited and free-spirited.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on humans, let's do the twist
Let us, as members of the human species, engage in the dance called the twist
Take me by the little hand and go like this
Please lead me in the dance by taking my hand and demonstrating the appropriate movements
Father's just sleeping, and mother's not around
Father is currently asleep, and mother is not present in the home
We're going to twist until we tear the house down
We will continue to dance the twist with fervor until it causes structural damage to the building
You should see my little sis'
I recommend that you observe my younger sister
She knows how to rock and she knows how to twist
My sister is skilled in both dancing to rock music and performing the twist dance
Twist... Baby twist...
The twist dance is a particular highlight of this musical selection
Oh yes... Let's do the twist
I am quite enthusiastic about participating in the twist dance
Just go like this and do the twist
To perform the twist dance, simply follow my lead with the appropriate movements
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Written by: HANK BALLARD
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Tidji
on I Feel Love
It's not the trues lyrics of nomi's version of this song !