Nam Nam
Kraan Lyrics


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Songs to sing, song of Turtle
And the Cry of the Bear
Awake, I can sense it
Still I'm afraid

Tower Road lies ahead
Commala-come-ka
Ka has come to me
Gray old fellow
If you finally failed the test
What would it mean?

We're getting near
We're getting near
Maid of sorrow
Your time goes by

Fade away
Fade

Say thank ya
For the beams are safe my friend
Long days and pleasant nights for you

Save me, the final chord
Don't let it end like this
No, not like this, tell me
When things were finally getting out of hand
It's out of hand

Entangled, I am captured
You have put a spell on me
The last in line
The Gunslinger's line

The sacrifice of innocence
This work needs to be done
Now blow the horn
Hail to the gun

Done is done
Yes, there will be no taking back
Every journey must come to an end
All hail to the Gunslinger
Praise to the Dinh and the King
Beyond our reach, out of control

Save me
To touch the rose it will not bring release
No taking back

Come save me
There are other worlds
But surely none like this
The world has changed

Done is done
Yes, there will be no taking back
The word is the law
Law is Ka

The end of the road lies
Straight ahead it lies
I'm feeling pure
The end of the road lies

The sacrifice of innocence
The hailing of the gun
My way was death and madness
Now let the tower come

Done is done
Yes, there will be no taking back
Every journey must come to an end
All hail to the Gunslinger




Praise to the Dinh and the King
Beyond our reach, out of control

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kraan's song "Nam Nam" are filled with imagery and symbolism. The song seems to be about a journey of self-discovery, where the singer is faced with trials and tribulations that he must overcome in order to reach his destination. The lyrics reference different animals, such as the Turtle and the Bear, which may represent different aspects of the singer's personality or spirit guides that he encounters along the way.


At the beginning of the song, the singer is afraid but can sense that a test or trial is approaching. As the song progresses, he encounters various obstacles and experiences, but ultimately feels pure and ready to face the end of the road. Throughout the song, there are references to the Gunslinger, which could be a nod to the Stephen King novel series of the same name. The Gunslinger may represent the singer's inner strength or power that he must harness in order to complete his journey.


The lyrics also touch on themes of sacrifice and the acceptance of fate. The line "The sacrifice of innocence, this work needs to be done" implies that the singer may need to sacrifice something dear to him in order to continue on his journey. Similarly, the line "Done is done, yes, there will be no taking back" suggests that the singer must accept the consequences of his actions and move forward without regret.


Overall, the lyrics to "Nam Nam" are open to interpretation but seem to explore the themes of inner strength, self-discovery, and the acceptance of fate.


Line by Line Meaning

Songs to sing, song of Turtle
We must continue our journey despite the challenges ahead.


And the Cry of the Bear
Nature itself will communicate with us in its attempts to guide us.


Awake, I can sense it
I am aware of the supernatural presence around us.


Still I'm afraid
Our journey is dangerous and fear is a natural response.


Tower Road lies ahead
The path towards our destination is clear.


Commala-come-ka
A chant or spell to protect oneself from danger.


Ka has come to me
Fate has brought me to this point in my journey.


Gray old fellow
An unknown entity or force may be watching our progress.


If you finally failed the test
The ultimate goal may be difficult to achieve and failure is possible.


What would it mean?
The consequences of failure are unknown and potentially disastrous.


We're getting near
Our destination is within reach.


Maid of sorrow
A personification of grief or loss may be present on our journey.


Your time goes by
Life is fleeting and time is constantly moving forward.


Fade away
The end of our journey is approaching.


Fade
Our journey and all its elements will eventually disappear.


Say thank ya
Expressing gratefulness for the support and guidance we have received on our journey.


For the beams are safe my friend
Our protective forces remain intact and true.


Long days and pleasant nights for you
Wishing the best for those who have supported our journey.


Save me, the final chord
A plea for salvation and a resolution to our journey.


Don't let it end like this
Urging for a better ending to our journey, one that is not filled with chaos or failure.


No, not like this, tell me
Soliciting information about a potential different outcome for our journey.


When things were finally getting out of hand
Our journey has been filled with chaos and uncertainty.


It's out of hand
Our journey has devolved into chaos and we must take action to restore order.


Entangled, I am captured
Our journey has entangled us in its twisted and complex design, making it difficult to escape.


You have put a spell on me
The supernatural forces at play have ensnared us and made us powerless to their influence.


The last in line
We are the final participants in a long line of those who have undertaken this journey.


The Gunslinger's line
We are the latest in a lineage of individuals pursuing this dangerous occupation.


The sacrifice of innocence
Our journey has come at a great cost, forcing us to relinquish our innocence and purity.


This work needs to be done
Our journey is necessary and must be completed in order for things to fall into place.


Now blow the horn
A call to action to complete our journey and let the world know of our triumph.


Hail to the gun
Applause for our weaponry and the power it has given us to succeed in our journey.


Done is done
Our journey is over and cannot be changed.


Yes, there will be no taking back
Our journey has been completed and we must move on to new endeavors.


Every journey must come to an end
All things come to a conclusion, including our journey.


All hail to the Gunslinger
Praise for our mastery of this dangerous art and our survival until the end of our journey.


Praise to the Dinh and the King
Gratitude for the guidance and protection of those in positions of power during our journey.


Beyond our reach, out of control
The forces that have guided us are beyond our comprehension and control.


To touch the rose it will not bring release
A warning that attaining our goal may not ultimately provide us with the peace that we seek.


Come save me
A call for aid and help to end our journey and achieve our goal.


There are other worlds
The world is vast and full of possibilities beyond our current understanding.


But surely none like this
Our journey has been unique and unlike anything else we have experienced.


The world has changed
Our journey has altered our perception and understanding of the world around us.


The word is the law
The rules and laws that we have encountered on our journey are absolute and inflexible.


Law is Ka
Following the rules of our journey and its supernatural forces is essential to our survival.


The end of the road lies
The conclusion of our journey is near.


Straight ahead it lies
Our path towards the end of our journey is clear and well-defined.


I'm feeling pure
The end of our journey and the attainment of our goal will bring us great clarity and understanding.


The sacrifice of innocence
The price we paid for our journey was a great loss of our purity and naivete.


The hailing of the gun
A celebration of our mastery of our weaponry and its influence on our journey.


My way was death and madness
Our journey has been full of peril and insanity, making our success all the more impressive.


Now let the tower come
The completion of our journey and attainment of our goal is finally within reach and within sight.




Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: HELLMUT HATTLER, JAN FRIDE, JOHANNES PAPPERT, PETER WOLBRANDT

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Stan Menshic

Wonderful prog jazz rock, many thanks for posting this classic live track ;-D

Alter Wagner

Ou man, Peter Wolbrandt's Solo ab 2:10...selten im Leben sowas tiefen-relaxiertes gehört!! Egal, wie beschissen die Laune eben noch war, an dieser Stelle kann man eigentlich vor purer Lebensfreude nur noch glücklich lachen und gut drauf sein! :-) Die ganze Nummer ist einfach nur gute Laune und groovt ohne Ende. Hab' die Platte 1986 entdeckt, und mit ihr meine Liebe zum Bass-Spielen :-D

pbstratocaster

I saw this, and the special sound Peter is showing comes from no plektrum used. Only his fingers.

Martin Franz

komisch, dass es für dieses lied nur ca. 1400 likes gibt.. ich hab die wolbrandt brüder samt hattler zum glück noch 2009 live in orginalbeseztung gesehen.
nach wie vor geniale musiker mit sehr viel spass an der sache.

wir 60 jährigen waren als einzige am tanzen. alle anderen waren am filmen. da verstehe einer die welt ????

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Franz Meiritz

Abgefahren ;-) Nach 30 Jahren mal wieder Kraan angehört..Als wäre es gestern..
Und eins ist klar, Konsumenten von heute KENNEN keine lange Rille mehr..Zu wenig Ausdauer, ich weiss es nicht.. Ted Nugent, Jethro Tull, Earth Band..Alles zu lange Lieder ;-)
Ich nehme mir jetzt mal etwas Zeit........

Kevin S.

Lange Rille ... muss ich mir merken, recht hast du

jupiter one

Beste Bass-Klampfe ever !

Trace zach daniels

SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide}
soooo cool....GREAT JOB..!!!

Uwe Pönitz

Ich weiß nicht wer solche Lalla vergessen kann das war einfach nur genial Hannover die Schmiede für gutes ohrgefühl 😀

Astrid Olearczyk

@Uwe Pönitz Its recorded in Berlin, Quartier Latin... that was our forge. Grobschnitt also performed there for a long time... our beloved Krautrock❤

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