1. Miriam was founded in… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three acts named Miriam.
1. Miriam was founded in Italy in 1998 by Daniela Bruno (vocals, bass), Carlo Bucciarelli (synthesizers, guitar) and Francesco Sordini (piano, keyboards).
The name MIRIAM has been chosen as a tribute to one of the band's favorite cult movies, “The Hunger” (Tony Scott, 1983), featuring David Bowie and Catherine Deneuve in the role of two metropolitan vampires. On the other hand, under the Roman Empire, this name used to mean something like “sea waterdrop”, which fits perfectly the band's tastes, for water themes and colors.
During the last decade MIRIAM developed its own style, a cool mix of electronica and new wave taken to an upper level by the enchanting, subtle and etheral vocals of Daniela Bruno.
While releasing the second promotional CD, MIRIAM incorporated an additional element - Massimo Bandiera - not in touch any longer with the rest of the band, and signed for a label - Decadance - which produced the latest 2 albums.
The current band discography features 4 titles, and will probably end at this point, at least for the "When Beauty Is Invisible" line-up.
Arabesque (1999, promo CD, 9 tracks)
Im Nebel (2000, promo CD, 10 tracks)
Scents (2002, official release, 10 tracks)
When Beauty Is Invisible (2007, 11 tracks)
Currently Daniela Bruno and Carlo Bucciarelli are active with a new project whose name is MIRIAM VTM (Vanishing Terrestrial Music, www.miriamvtm.com); in addition, they manage the official MIRIAM website www.miriam-music.com; their purpose is to help fans and supporters worldwide keep in contact with MIRIAM and MIRIAM music, while being constantly informed about the band's evolution and the new band founders artistic experiences.
With the new project, Daniela and Carlo will release a new promotional album whose title will be "The Mystery of Elle".
Besides the original purpose, to create it as a simple EP to celebrate the band's first decade, the plan has changed and "The Mystery of Elle" will be a new full-breadth and full-length album by the MIRIAM core founders.
2. The other is a Christian metal band from Finland. The band consists of Ossi Mäki-Reini (vocals, guitar), Kimmo Köykkä (guitar, roars), Ville Korkiamäki (bass) and Ilari Taipalus (drums). http://www.miriammetal.com/
Their first EP 'Vahvemman varaan' (To Lean On the Stronger One, released at the fall of 2005) is more hardcore metal than their newer EP 'Tahrattu luomus' (Stained Creation, released in the beginning of 2007) which is closer to mainstream yet still remaining true to heavy guitar riffs and occasional double bass drumming.
In 2009 their new song 'Samalla viivalla' (On the Same Line) was released on a compilation Suomigospelin Uusi Sukupolvi, which featured new finnish christian bands. It was released through Maanalainen Levykauppa.
In November 2010 Miriam released the new single called 'Pahan Juuret' (The Roots of Evil) in Turku
at Maata Näkyvissä Festival. Their debut album 'Karu maa' was released 27th of April 2011.
3. Actress Miriam Byrd-Nethery (1929-2003).
One More Night
Miriam Lyrics
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Your husband is ill
Is he ill?
Let them give him a pill
Oh, come my dear Franz
Just one more dance
Then I'll go home to my poor old man
Then I'll/she'll go home to my/her poor old man
Darling, go home
Your husband is worse
Is he worse?
Well, I am no nurse
Oh, come my dear Franz
Just one more dance
Then I'll go home to my poor old man
Then I'll/she'll go home to my/her poor old man
Darling, go home
Your husband is dead
Is he dead?
There's no more to be said
Oh, come my dear Franz
Just one more dance
Then I'll go home to my poor old man
Then I'll/she'll go home to my/her poor old man
Darling, go home
The will's to be read
What's that you said?
I said the will's to be read
Oh, no, no, my dear Franz
This is no time to dance
I must go weep for my poor old man
I/she must go weep for my/her poor old man
Miriam Makeba's song One More Dance tells a story of a young woman who is asked to go home to her sick husband but chooses to stay and dance with her lover, Franz. The lyrics show the exchange between Franz and the woman as he tries to convince her to stay for one more dance, even when her husband is ill, worse, and eventually dead. Despite her love for Franz, she ultimately feels the obligation to mourn her poor old man when news comes of his death.
The lyrics highlight the difficulty of weighing love and obligation, and the possibility of regrets when choices are made. It also sheds light on the patriarchal society that forces women into loveless marriages, where they have to choose between their duty to their husbands and their desire for freedom and true love. Makeba's beautiful voice brings out the emotions in the words, making the story more complex and relatable to people struggling with similar issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling, go home
Miriam is telling someone, likely a woman, to go home.
Your husband is ill
The woman's husband is sick.
Is he ill?
Miriam is asking for confirmation about the husband's illness.
Let them give him a pill
Miriam is suggesting medication as treatment for the husband's illness.
Oh, come my dear Franz
Miriam is calling someone named Franz to come to her.
Just one more dance
Miriam requests for one more dance with Franz.
Then I'll go home to my poor old man
Miriam plans to go home to her old husband after the dance.
Your husband is worse
The woman's husband's condition is getting worse.
Is he worse?
Miriam is asking for confirmation about the worsening of the husband's condition.
Well, I am no nurse
Miriam is admitting that she does not have any nursing skills that can help the husband.
Your husband is dead
The woman's husband has died.
Is he dead?
Miriam is asking for confirmation about the husband's passing.
There's no more to be said
Miriam acknowledges the finality of the husband's death.
The will's to be read
The husband's will is going to be read.
What's that you said?
Miriam is asking for clarity about what was said regarding the will.
Oh, no, no, my dear Franz
Miriam is rejecting Franz's invitation to dance due to the solemnity of the moment.
This is no time to dance
Miriam believes that the current moment is inappropriate for dancing.
I must go weep for my poor old man
Miriam needs to go and grieve for her own old husband.
I/she must go weep for my/her poor old man
The pronouns 'I' and 'she' in this line refer to Miriam and the woman she was originally addressing, respectively.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: C.C. CARTER, ROSEMARY PRIMONT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Agnethatheredhairkid
Miriam's facial expressions are priceless. What a voice! What a song! What a lady!
@olebileolebile4847
Her attitude on stage was everything
@ezennacharles5746
Ageless!!! One can not help but love this performance.
@dzehoi
Darned! Even after 50 years, this song still cracks me up.. and now it also tears me up from memories of a certain age, time and an incomparable artist..
@stanzaafrika5206
This song always make my day... Keep resting in peace mama Miriam Makeba 💔💔💔💜
@ezekieludo1856
Even as a lad then, I always felt heavenly when listening to this timeless piece. Forever in my heart, Miriam.
@fezmai1282
This gem..this Mirriam this LEGEND..our Makeba...thank you for sharing...
@nanaaba1000
This is warm 🥰
@imochima5978
Been looking for this song since 1986
@hyacinthreynolds997
I love this song dearly the late Miriam Makeba was one of my favorite singers. She has left a legacy behind. May her soul rest in peace.😢😢😢