Reeperbahn
Lena Deluxe Lyrics
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Like the Beatles in 1961
The rail tailed cats carried by the breeze
Found a magic cave to play their melodies
Waterfight between two girls
A Night that lasted teen years
Moved by the story of a girl I don't know
Her arms became a human craddle
And Tears drop into bloody mary
The captain's going down with the ship
Everything seems to fall to pieces
But I will Walk the line
Walk the line you know
Oh OH
Lena Deluxe's song "Reeperbahn" is a descriptive narrative about a strange night in the infamous red-light district of Hamburg, Germany. The opening line "Strange night in Reeperbahn" sets the tone for the rest of the song as the singer describes the events of the night she witnessed. The allusion to "the Beatles in 1961" suggests that the night is full of music and excitement, much like the Beatles' early days performing in the Reeperbahn. The "rail tailed cats" are a metaphor for the performers and entertainers in the district who rely on the breeze, or the fickle nature of the industry, to carry them to success.
The song also touches on some of the darker elements of the Reeperbahn, such as the waterfight between two girls and the mention of "ecstasy" turned out to be "candy", which implies that drug use is rampant in the area. However, amidst the chaos, the singer is moved by the story of a girl she doesn't know and her maternal instincts kick in as she describes the girl's arms becoming a "human cradle". The reference to "tears drop into bloody mary" adds a sinister element to the scene, suggesting that the Reeperbahn is not all fun and games. The final line "But I will walk the line" has a defiant tone and suggests that the singer is not going to get caught up in the madness of the night and will remain true to herself.
Line by Line Meaning
Strange night in Reeperbahn
Tonight is a peculiar and unusual night in the Reeperbahn, a red-light district in Hamburg, Germany.
Like the Beatles in 1961
Just like the legendary band the Beatles in their early years, something extraordinary is happening tonight.
The rail tailed cats carried by the breeze
People with extravagant hairstyles and clothing are wandering around the streets, being swept by the wind.
Found a magic cave to play their melodies
They discovered a place where they can express themselves and make music without being judged.
Waterfight between two girls
Two young women are having a playful water fight, enjoying life in the moment.
A Night that lasted teen years
Despite the fact that it is just one night, it feels as though it has lasted for many years.
Moved by the story of a girl I don't know
The singer is deeply affected by the tale of a young woman that they have never met before.
Her arms became a human craddle
The girl was able to comfort others by holding them close in her arms, much like how a mother cradles a baby.
The Ecstasy turned out to be candy
Despite initial assumptions, the feelings of intense joy that were experienced were not due to a drug, but rather something sweet like candy.
And Tears drop into bloody mary
Tears are mixing with alcohol, and the artist is shedding them into their Bloody Mary cocktail.
The captain's going down with the ship
Everything seems to be falling apart and in disarray, but the singer refuses to leave and will stay with the situation until the end.
Everything seems to fall to pieces
All around, structures and systems are breaking down and collapsing.
But I will Walk the line
Despite everything that is happening, the singer is committed to staying grounded and focused.
Walk the line you know
The singer is reminding themselves to keep moving forward and stay on track.
Contributed by Dominic C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@leo_krill
L'avenir sera beau ! Simplicité, sensibilité et créativité. On attend l'album avec impatience.
@sjgpb
SUPER titre et je pense que vas devenir une tres grande artiste , BRAVO , n'abandonne pas meme si tu as rencontrée des problemes !!! FONCE
@jcnguyenvantrieu
Super chanteuse que j'ai découvert en première partie de concert d'Autour de Lucie à Roubaix. Je ne connaissais pas Lena Deluxe et maintenant j'adore ! Très beau clip , je reconnais le cap blanc nez 😊
J'espère te voir un jour en concert à Calais...
@pascaleline9164
Encore félicitations Léna ! J'espère que ça ne te dérange pas de t'avoir
mise dans ma playlist. Tu sais que j'ai une grande admiration pour toi
aussi bien musicale que vocale. J'en suis loin de toi mais tu as été
pour moi pendant 2 années un modèle et j'adore ce que tu fais. Si tu
veux que je t'écrive une chanson sur un thème qui te touche c'est avec
plaisir que je te l'offrirai... Mille bisous ! Pascale Line ;-)
@bonsoirgarance
Super découverte à la Taverne !!
@unejolielicorne5651
cc lena deluxe c est emma vous avez travailler dans mon ecole albert j ai meme etait te voir en privee . continue comme ca tu as une superbe voix
@bobojojoleponge4776
J'adore en tout je vous es vue 3 fois en v4ai
Même à la cave au poète à Roubaix
@bastinmartine2703
je lui souhaite bonne chance,
@Pauline-kp9fs
au fait, merci Le Mouv' pour cette découverte
@lenadeluxemusic
new video clip // i'll be your mirror (the velvet underground cover)
Lena Deluxe // I'll be your mirror (The Velvet Underground Cover)