Kenny "Dope" Gonzales loaned out the name Masters At Work to Todd Terry who released two singles (Alright Alright and Dum Dum Cry) in 1987 under this moniker.
Caravan
Masters at Work Lyrics
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The myst'ry of their fading light
That shines upon our caravan
Sleep upon my shoulder as we creep
Across the sand so I may keep
The mem'ry of our caravan
You are so inviting
Resting in my arms
As I thrill to the magic charms
Of you beside me here beneath the blue
My dream of love is coming true
Within our desert caravan
The opening line of "Night and stars above that shine so bright" sets the scene for "Caravan," the 1993 dance hit by Masters at Work. This line suggests that something big is about to happen under the stars, and the rest of the lyrics support that idea. The second line, "The mystery of their fading light," suggests a sense of wonder and fleetingness. It's as if the stars and the night sky are beautiful, but temporary, and that idea leads directly to the chorus: "That shines upon our caravan."
The caravan is the setting for our protagonist's romantic adventures - and it's a perfect setting for a dance track. The image of a caravan crossing the sand highlights the sense of movement and momentum that the song captures so well. The lines "Sleep upon my shoulder as we creep / Across the sand so I may keep / The memory of our caravan" suggest intimacy and a desire to hold on to a moment in time.
Overall, "Caravan" by Masters at Work is a dance track with a romantic twist. The lyrics describe a sense of adventure, wonder, and intimacy under the stars in the desert. It's a perfect song for the dance floor, and also a perfect song for anyone who has ever tried to hold on to a fleeting moment of beauty and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Night and stars above that shine so bright
The brilliance of the stars and night sky above is unparalleled.
The myst'ry of their fading light
The mystery behind the dimming of the stars' light is fascinating.
That shines upon our caravan
The stars' light shines down on our caravan, providing an awe-inspiring sight.
Sleep upon my shoulder as we creep
As we move slowly and steadily, you can rest your head on my shoulder and sleep.
Across the sand so I may keep
We journey across the vast expanse of sand, and I want to remember every moment of it.
The mem'ry of our caravan
I want to cherish the memories we create during our travels together.
This is so exciting
The adventure and journey we are on is thrilling and exhilarating.
You are so inviting
Being with you is alluring and enticing.
Resting in my arms
You are safe and secure in my embrace, able to relax and let go of any worries.
As I thrill to the magic charms
Your enchanting qualities capture my heart and I am filled with excitement because of them.
Of you beside me here beneath the blue
Being with you under the endless blue sky is a dream come true.
My dream of love is coming true
My longing for love is finally being realized because of you.
Within our desert caravan
Our love story unfolds in the midst of our journey through the rugged desert terrain.
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RACHEL MARY BERKELEY PORTMAN
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