In 1979 Arcieri and Moser released their second album, Hibernation.
In 1980 the band officially changed its name to "Krisma". Their third album, Cathode Mamma, featured Hans Zimmer on synthesizer. The single "Many Kisses" was met with great success in Europe. Around this time Krisma developed the first minisequencer, known as Krismino. Krisma left Polygram for CGD, then part of the CBS group, in 1981.
In 1982 Krisma released Clandestine Anticipation, an experimental album dealing with water in all of its forms (liquid, ice, vapor, fog, snow and rain) supported by a series of videos filmed in tropical locations. The clips were first shown on Carlo Massarini's Mister Fantasy TV program on Rai 1.
Krisma moved to New York City in 1986. They directed three videos for MTV, and soon after they began to work for France 2. In Italy they often appeared on the program "Be Bop a Lula" hosted by Red Ronnie for Italia Uno. The single "Nothing To Do With the Dog" (retitled "Fido" in international markets) and "Iceberg" were released during this time.
In 1988 Non ho denaro was released. It was their last album to be released on vinyl, and today it is one of the hardest-to-find Krisma records.
During the 1990s Krisma's early records were remastered. They continued to do freelance work for the Italian state broadcasting company Rai 3, and they were credited for crafting the special effects on the Marco Ferreri film Nitrato d'Argento (1996). Krisma also designed several video-art installations and worked as consultants for Benetton's Centro Ricerca Comunicazione. On July 22, 1998 the couple launched Krisma TV, which was broadcast through the Skyplex satellite service (and later Eutelstat) to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
In June 2000 the band opened their website, www.krismatv.net. Arcieri made a comeback attempt with Re-Birth, a solo project, around the same time. The single "Kara" was released in 2001 in both Italian and English versions. In 2002 Krisma collaborated with the Turin-based band Subsonica on the track Nuova Ossessione.
Lola
Krisma Lyrics
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But every night she goes down to the Chinese (...?)
She walks very (...?) there. Sipping her cocktail
(...?) Lola
(...?)
Her glasses (...?), deep fascination
She wants (...?)
She goes upstairs, Lola
Clinging on to another man
She lays him down, down
(...?)
Behind the smoke and screens (...?)
Lola (...?) private eye
(...?) no one suspects it
At the Chinese, Lola
(...?) who did her wrong
Her soul is (...?)
No one suspects
The lyrics of Krisma's song 'Lola' paint the mysterious and mesmerizing life of a woman named Lola. The song opens with the mention of Lola's dwelling place - Lola lives in 'Lola' - a place which seems to have some sort of significance or meaning attached to it. Every night, Lola goes down to the Chinese, most likely a restaurant or a bar, where she walks with an air of elegance and grace, sipping her cocktail. Lola's glasses suggest that she is someone who is observant and aware of her surroundings, and has a deep fascination for the world around her. She wants something, but what that is remains unknown.
The lyrics of the second verse suggest that Lola has a promiscuous side to her. She goes upstairs, clinging onto another man, and lays him down before disappearing behind the smoke and screens. Despite her mysterious and enigmatic personality, Lola is private eye and nobody suspects the things she does behind the screen. At the Chinese, she meets someone who did her wrong. Lola's soul is aching and nobody understands her struggles.
Overall, Krisma's 'Lola' is a song that is fascinating in its descriptions of a woman who appears to lead an intriguing and mysterious life.
Line by Line Meaning
She lives in, Lola
Lola is residing in a place called Lola
But every night she goes down to the Chinese (...?)
Lola frequents a Chinese tavern in the area where she lives every evening, but the name or location of the bar is unknown
She walks very (...?) there. Sipping her cocktail
She walks to the tavern carefully or elegantly, drinking her cocktail while on the way
(...?) Lola
She is called Lola by herself, the people around the bar, or whoever is singing the song
(...?)
The missing line refers to the details of the Chinese tavern that are not shown explicitly in the song
Her glasses (...?), deep fascination
Lola wears glasses that exhibit a particular object or interest at a party, most probably the Chinese tavern
She wants (...?)
In this context, the line suggests Lola's desire for something or someone that remains unknown
Da di, da da
This line represents the melody of the song, which could have been removed without losing the main message
She goes upstairs, Lola
Lola begins to climb the stairs upon reaching the Chinese bar, or maybe in any other place that she goes to
Clinging on to another man
Lola spends time with another man at the Chinese bar, most probably romantically, but the relationship remains obscured from the audience
She lays him down, down
It implies that she seduces the man and they have sex somewhere in the bar's hidden corner or divan
(...?)
The missing line is again something that has been obscured from the song, and left to the listener's own interpretation
Behind the smoke and screens (...?)
Behind the haze and screens, Lola conducts her clandestine acts
Lola (...?) private eye
She could be hiding something from someone, and the line implies that Lola is a private investigator who only reveals things to specific individuals
(...?) no one suspects it
The blank refers to whatever she is hiding from everyone, and Lola is believed to be successful at keeping it a secret
At the Chinese, Lola
Lola spends most of her time at the Chinese tavern
(...?) who did her wrong
The lyric suggests that someone hurt or betrayed Lola, but the culprit is unknown
Her soul is (...?)
The situation or state of Lola indicates a soulful condition that remains mysterious
No one suspects
The main message of the song, which implies that Lola has a life or agenda that no one knows about around the Chinese tavern
Contributed by Camden J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@theofanisnikos
She lives alone
Lola,
But every night she goes down,
To the Chinese where
She works very hard there,
Sipping her cocktails.
Expenses paid
Lola
She is performing
For a cause,
Her glances faking,
A deep fascination,
She wants information.
She goes upstairs
Lola
Clinging on to
Another man,
She lays him down, down
Almond eyes on fire,
Seducing his mind
Behind the smoke and
Screenz-a,
Lola is a
Private eye,
She well disguises
Her lingering actions,
No-one suspecting.
At the Chinese
Lola
Killed all those
Who did her wrong,
Her soul is blazing
With blood thirsty craving,
No-one, objecting...
@alessandroventuri3666
E oggi è volata via anche Kristina. Mi piace pensare a loro di nuovo insieme, mentre sperimentano nuove melodie che forse ascolteremo inconsciamente in un soffio di vento o nel rumore del mare. R.I.P che la terra vi sia lieve.
@marcellominasi41
Artisti veri, di quelli che l’arte la vivono prima di produrla.
@davidedalmuto4365
Un Jukebox a Marina di Pisa, a 9 anni, in gita di 5a elementare. Questa canzone. E divenni punk. Grazie per sempre, Maurizio & Christina. Riposate in pace.
@oraziococlite7641
Diventasti un punk con il pezzo meno punk della storia.
@davidedalmuto4365
@@oraziococlite7641 ero cinno e il punk per me è iniziato così. Ai Negazione ci sono arrivato anni dopo. :)
@marcellominasi41
Una delle più belle canzoni della sua epoca, e risentita adesso non ha perso nulla della sua magia. Capolavoro assoluto.
@alessandroventuri3666
Agghiacciante..... sono volati 40 anni come niente. Maurizio è in un ' altra dimensione. Tempi che non torneranno, della mia adolescenza, ma che faranno sempre parte di me. I Krisma rimarranno uno dei più bei gruppi, innovativi, uniti, come al solito sottovalutati, della musica italiana.
@paolagoretti6125
Concordo assolutamente 😘
@eughenosvenezia
ghiaccio. capelli rosa, minigonne, una coppia fantastica! ci siamo persi Maurizio, ce lo siamo persi, cazzo! non credo in un'aldilà. perchè Maurizio c'è, ancora e tiene tra noi Cristina. Lei che amiamo. le sue minigonne, i capelli rosa che combattevano con i capelli viola della rettore. many kisses... Lola, Nothing to do with the dog. Krisma!
@isabellarota5869
💗🎼