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Krokodil was a Swiss band that emerged in the late 60's as a blues-rock band that put progressive touches into their music. They were of German-Swiss extraction with bassist and guitarist Terry Stevens being the only foreigner in the band, coming form England. They were regarded as the Swiss version of the Groundhogs due to their first album. However, from their 2nd album Swamp they started to introduce a psychedelic sound to their music, a sound which is very much dominant on Invisible World Revealed. In that album they make use of mellotron, organ, harmonica and flute all backed up by an acoustic guitar which give the album an exotic and stoned feeling to it. The eastern and Indian influences in this album are present through the sitar and tabla in the 15 minutes suite Odyssey In Om. The blues here gives way to the psychedelics, ethnic sounds and vocal harmonies, but it is still there. Getting up For The Morning continues the same style (in a new label, Bacillus) but they became more succinct in their approach to composition and it was more of a song oriented album than its predecessor.
A band not to be missed by anyone who likes blues, psychedelic and ethnic in his music and does not mind them being mingled together. Even though they are tough to find, their 3rd album is very much worth the bother.
All Alone
Krokodil Lyrics
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Cause you see the man in me
Sitting here drinking beer
All alone getting stoned
When I cry don't ask me why
Cause you see the man in me
Wasting time drinking wine
All alone getting stoned
And no one brings us happiness
And no one brings us love
Shadow of our loneliness
Is climbing all above
The light is gone, the devil comes
He raises up his hand
The fire burns inside of us
The star of hope is dead
When I cry don't ask me why
Cause you see the man in me
Wasting time drinking wine
All alone getting stoned
And no one brings us happiness
And no one brings us love
Shadow of our loneliness
Is climbing all above
The light is gone, the devil comes
He raises up his hand
The fire burns inside of us
The star of hope is dead
When I smile, rest a while
Cause you see the man in me
Sitting here drinking beer
All alone getting stoned, all alone
The song "All Alone" by Krokodil captures the feeling of isolation and loneliness that is often felt when dealing with personal struggles. The chorus, "And no one brings us happiness, and no one brings us love, shadow of our loneliness is climbing all above" highlights the idea that we are responsible for our own happiness and that in moments of darkness, it's easy to let loneliness consume us. The lyrics "When I smile, rest a while, cause you see the man in me" show that even though the singer is struggling, there are moments of respite where he can pull himself together and feel a glimpse of happiness.
The line "The light is gone, the devil comes, he raises up his hand, the fire burns inside of us, the star of hope is dead" is particularly powerful. It seems to be a reference to depression and how it can easily spiral out of control, leading to feelings of hopelessness and despair. The imagery of a dark figure raising its hand and the fire burning inside are both haunting, capturing the intensity of the emotions.
Overall, the song is a somber reminder that we need to take care of ourselves, even in moments of isolation and despair. We may feel alone, but ultimately it's up to us to find our own happiness and inner strength.
Line by Line Meaning
When I smile, rest a while
When I put on a facade of happiness, leave me be for a moment
Cause you see the man in me
You think you understand me, but you really don't
Sitting here drinking beer
Trying to find solace in alcohol
All alone getting stoned
Escaping reality through drug use
When I cry don't ask me why
Don't bother trying to console me
Cause you see the man in me
You don't truly know me
Wasting time drinking wine
Continuing to numb the pain
All alone getting stoned
Still trying to escape reality
And no one brings us happiness
Happiness cannot be found from anyone else
And no one brings us love
Love is something that cannot be given to us by others
Shadow of our loneliness
Our loneliness haunts us
Is climbing all above
It consumes and overtakes us
The light is gone, the devil comes
Hope is lost and despair takes over
He raises up his hand
The darkness gains strength and control
The fire burns inside of us
Our pain and suffering continues to grow
The star of hope is dead
There is no longer any hope left
Contributed by Harper N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.