1) an English folk-rock gr… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) an English folk-rock group from Newcastle-upon-Tyne;
2) a Black Metal band from Volgograd, Russia;
3) a Pagan/Folk Black Metal from Solingen, Germany;
1) Lindisfarne were an English folk-rock group from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, formed in 1968. The original line up was Alan Hull, Ray Jackson, Ray Laidlaw, Rod Clements, and Simon Cowe.
The group released their debut Nicely out of Tune in 1970. Their second album, Fog on the Tyne, was produced by Bob Johnson, who had also worked with Bob Dylan, to whom Alan Hull was being compared at the time. Following their third album, Dingly Dell, the group split and Lindisfarne (Mark II) continued with new members, and produced a few more albums before disbanding in 1975, seemingly for good.
1978 saw the original group re-form, with the album Back and Fourth, and the hit single "Run for Home". This line-up continued for many years. New member Marty Craggs came in for the 1986 album Dance Your Life Away. Ray 'Jacka' Jackson eventualy left to work in London, and then Si Cowe left to run a brewery in Canada. Jackson now (2008) has a career as an artist, specialising in colourful paintings of buses, a passion since he was a boy. He also played the mandolin on Rod Stewart's "Maggie May".
The group celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary of performing at Newcastle City Hall in the summer of 1995. Less than six months later Hull died of a heart attack. There was a period of consolidation for the group, which decided to continue - going back to their folk roots, and new members Billy Mitchell, Dave Denholm and Ian Thompson. This line up continued for several years until the departure of Marty Craggs. After this the three remaining members continued to tour as an acoustic trio before calling it a day with a final gig on 17th May 2004.
2) a Black Metal band from Russia, Volgograd.
3) a Pagan/Folk Black Metal from Germany, Solingen.
Steppenwolf
Lindisfarne Lyrics
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Steppenwolf is stepping out, another lonely night
He's not sure if there's something wrong but he knows it's not all right
Steppenwolf, step into the light.
And by the light of the stars that shine
I can see if the face fits mine and maybe we can talk about it all night
Comes shining over the mountain side
Steppenwolf, you're all right.
I'm getting drunker by the minute, I can hardly see
All the pretty people talking, closing in on me.
And maybe we can talk about it all night
We can sing songs till the morning light
Comes shining over the mountain side
Steppenwolf, you're all right.
Steppenwolf, where can you be ?
If you could just walk through the door
Skipping down upon your knee and maybe we can talk about it all night
We can sing songs till the morning light
Comes shining over the mountain side
Steppenwolf, you're all right.
I've got some friends, don't get me wrong
They're good friends and they're free
(If I had more time they'd be in this song along with you and me)
Steppenwolf, I hope you can see.
If for a minute we could fly away
Escape this endlessly, then maybe we could talk about it all night
We could sing songs till the morning light
Comes shining over the mountain side.
And maybe we can talk about it all night
We can sing songs till the morning light
Comes shining over the mountain side
Steppenwolf, you're all right.
The lyrics of "Steppenwolf" by Lindisfarne paint a picture of loneliness and yearning for connection. The titular Steppenwolf is an outsider, unsure if there is something wrong with him but feeling that something is off. He is invited to step into the light, to reveal himself and make a connection. The singer of the song offers a place of friendship and understanding, where they can talk all night and sing until the morning light. But despite this offer of connection, the music swells with a sense of melancholy and the feeling that the connection may never come to be.
The lyrics are poignant and emotive, capturing the universal feeling of wanting to belong and connect with others. The song suggests that there are those who are outsiders, wandering alone in the night, looking for a place to belong. But even in this, there is hope – the idea that we can offer a place of acceptance and understanding, and that we can connect with others through music and conversation.
Line by Line Meaning
Steppenwolf is stepping out, another lonely night
Steppenwolf is leaving for the night, feeling lonely and unsure about his current state of mind.
He's not sure if there's something wrong but he knows it's not all right
Although Steppenwolf doesn't know why he feels this way, he knows that something is not quite right.
Steppenwolf, step into the light.
Steppenwolf is encouraged to step into the spotlight and face his issues head-on.
And by the light of the stars that shine
The artist sees the stars shining and is hopeful for clarity and guidance.
I can see if the face fits mine and maybe we can talk about it all night
By looking up at the stars, the artist feels a connection and a sense of belonging, and hopes to discuss these feelings extensively.
We can sing songs till the morning light
The singer suggests that they can spend the night singing and discussing their thoughts until the morning light comes up.
Comes shining over the mountain side
The singer envisions the morning light shining over the mountains, indicating the start of a new day and a fresh start.
Steppenwolf, you're all right.
The artist affirms that Steppenwolf is going to be okay and reassures him of his worth and value.
I'm getting drunker by the minute, I can hardly see
The artist admits to becoming increasingly intoxicated and impaired, making it difficult for them to see and interact with others.
All the pretty people talking, closing in on me.
The artist is surrounded by attractive people talking to them and feels overwhelmed and trapped.
Steppenwolf, where can you be ?
The singer wonders where Steppenwolf is and wishes for his company and support.
If you could just walk through the door
The artist hopes that Steppenwolf could arrive and join them to provide comfort and relief.
Skipping down upon your knee and maybe we can talk about it all night
The singer playfully imagines Steppenwolf skipping towards them and joining them for a conversation-filled night.
I've got some friends, don't get me wrong
The singer acknowledges having other friends and does not want to upset or dismiss them.
They're good friends and they're free
The singer describes their friends as good and independent.
(If I had more time they'd be in this song along with you and me)
The artist addresses Steppenwolf and mentions their mutual friends, suggesting that if they had more time, they could all be together.
Steppenwolf, I hope you can see.
The artist hopes that Steppenwolf understands their situation and is there for them, despite not being there physically.
If for a minute we could fly away
The singer fantasizes about escaping their current situation, even if it's just for a moment.
Escape this endlessly, then maybe we could talk about it all night
If they were able to get away from their overwhelming surroundings, the singer suggests they could discuss their experiences and feelings all night.
Contributed by Charlotte J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.