The Les Humphries Singers was a musical group formed in Hamburg, Germany by… Read Full Bio ↴The Les Humphries Singers was a musical group formed in Hamburg, Germany by Englishman Les Humphries in the year 1970. The group consisted of a large number of singers of diverse ethnic origin, some of whom such as John Lawton also performed with other groups. Another member was Jürgen Drews who later had a 1976 solo hit in Germany, "Ein Bett im Kornfeld", a cover version of "Let your Love Flow" by the Bellamy Brothers. The Les Humphries Singers at the time brought something from the flair of the hippie movement into the hit world.

In 1976 they represented Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest with the Ralph Siegel title "Sing Sang Song." Les Humphries performed a mix of popular music and gospel covers and had some success in Europe with this approach. Two of their earliest and best known hits were "Mama Loo" (1973), and "Mexico" (1972) which was based on the 1960 Johnny Horton country hit "The Battle of New Orleans".

Additional members included Leslie Mándoki (also of Dschinghis Khan) and Inga Rumpf, who likewise work today as solo artists and producers. Liz Mitchell was later front woman with Boney M. John Lawton also sang for the German progressive/hard rock band Lucifer's Friend and would go on to be the frontman for Uriah Heep. The Les Humphries Singers dissolved at the end of the 1970's, after Humphries had left due to tax liabilities to his English homeland

Soolaimon
Les Humphries Singers Lyrics

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Come she come say
Ride on the night
Sun becomes day
Day shall provide

Soo, soolaimon
Soolai, soolai, soolaimon
Soo, soolaimon

Soolai, soolai, soolaimon
Soo, soolaimon
Soolai, soolai, soolaimon
Soo, soolaimon
Soolai, soolai, soolaimon

God of my want, want, want
Lord of my need, need, need
Leading me on, on, on
On to the woman, she dance for the sun
God of my day, day, day
Lord of my night, night, night
Seek for the way, way, way
Taking me home
She callin'

Bring home my name
On the wings of a flea
Wind in the plains
Dance once for me

Soo, soolaimon
Soolai, soolai, soolaimon
Soo, soolaimon
Soolai, soolai, soolaimon
Soo, soolaimon
Soolai, soolai, soolaimon
Soo, soolaimon
Soolai, soolai, soolaimon

God of my want, want, want
Lord of my need, need, need
Leading me on, on, on
On to the woman, she dance for the sun
God of my day
Lord of my night
Seek for the way
Taking me home

God of my want, want, want
Lord of my need, need, need
Leading me on, on, on
On to the woman, she dance for the sun

God of my day, day, day
Lord of my night, night, night
Seek for the way, way, way
Taking me home

God of my want, want, want

Lord of my need, need, need
Leading me on, on, on........

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Les Humphries Singers' song "Soolaimon" are cryptic and open to interpretation, but the overall theme of the song seems to be about surrendering oneself to a higher power and finding peace and fulfillment in that surrender. The lyrics suggest that through this surrender, one can find guidance and direction in life. The reference to the "woman" who "dances for the sun" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the divine force that guides and blesses human life.

The repetition of "Soo, soolaimon" and "Soolai, soolai, soolaimon" throughout the song adds to the hypnotic, spiritual quality of the music. The lyrics also suggests the importance of finding a way home, both physically and spiritually.

Overall, "Soolaimon" is a song about finding peace and fulfillment through surrender to a higher power. It encourages listeners to seek guidance and to trust in the divine force that guides their lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Come she come say
She arrives and speaks

Ride on the night
Travel through the darkness

Sun becomes day
Dark turns to light

Day shall provide
The day will bring what is needed

Soo, soolaimon
Chant of celebration

Soolai, soolai, soolaimon
Rejoice and celebrate

God of my want, want, want
Deity of desires

Lord of my need, need, need
Ruler of necessities

Leading me on, on, on
Showing the way

On to the woman, she dance for the sun
Following the woman who dances in praise of the sun

God of my day, day, day
Deity of light