He started to write these atmospheric songs for & about & with his imaginary sister in summer 07 and began playing support shows for international acts as well as an acoustic tour through germany.
In 2008 his debut CD named “Shine in the Dark” was released via Solaris Empire and was well perceived by the german press & audience. A minimal album that features ukulele, driving blues guitar and finger picking songs that sound like fragile snapshots and tell you stories about the secrets within matchboxes.
During 2008 tours throughout Germany & Switzerland followed as well as festival shows & concerts in France & Poland. At the moment Grenadine & Vincenz are working on new material and look forward to the springtime.
The Island
My Sister Grenadine Lyrics
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We could see three horses
Between the clouds
Let's go and discover the island
Let's not waste our time
You would show me the way
Even though it's not mine
Through seventeen syllables we will be connected to the world
There's some european tourists
They are wearing multi-colored raincoats
Better leave your hands on the railing
Cause you never know
I could take you to the habour
You could tell me where the ships go
Far below the mountain there's a hallway where we put up our tent
Boiling home grown vegetables
And mix them with the traces in the sand
Once there were drums in the distance
It's been a while
Do you feel safe living
Alcatraz style
Arriving at your grandparents house
We could see three horses
Between the clouds
The lyrics of the My Sister Grenadine’s song The Island describe a journey, likely a vacation, to a remote island. The song begins with the singer arriving at their grandparents' house, where they see three horses in the distance. They are on a mission to explore the island and do not want to waste any time. The singer’s companion, who appears more familiar with the island, will guide them through it. The phrase “even though it’s not mine” suggests that the island doesn’t belong to them, but it's still a place they can explore.
The next verse of the song is where the narrative becomes even more interesting. The singer mentions connectedness and the beauty of a 17-syllable poem. The phrase “we will be connected to the world” suggests that the island is a special place where one can feel connected to nature and the environment. The mention of European tourists wearing multi-colored raincoats and the reminder to hold onto the railing because “you never know” suggests that the world outside the island may not be as mystical as people imagine. The song also mentions an invitation to the harbor, where one can see ships and learn more about the outside world.
The final verse of the song indicates that the singer and their companion have been living off the land on this island, boiling vegetables grown on site and mixing them with sand. There is a sense of distance from the rest of the world, and the mention of drums in the distance acts as a reminder of their isolation. The question “do you feel safe living Alcatraz-style” is one of the few hints that the island that once may have served as a prison; despite this, the people on the island seem content with their isolation from the rest of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Arriving at your grandparents house
As we reached your grandparents' place
We could see three horses
We spotted three horses grazing nearby
Between the clouds
The horses were visible amidst the clouds in the sky
Let's go and discover the island
Let's explore and experience everything the island has to offer
Let's not waste our time
We shouldn't procrastinate and utilize the opportunity at hand
You would show me the way
You'd guide me around the island
Even though it's not mine
Even though I don't belong here
Through seventeen syllables we will be connected to the world
With Haikus, we can relate to the world and its affairs
There's some european tourists
We noticed a bunch of European visitors
They are wearing multi-colored raincoats
They were dressed in bright-colored raincoats
Better leave your hands on the railing
It'd be safer to hold onto the railings
Cause you never know
Since one can never predict what might happen
I could take you to the habour
I can give you a tour of the harbor
You could tell me where the ships go
You can explain to me the destinations ships reach from here
Far below the mountain there's a hallway where we put up our tent
There's a valley below the mountain where we set up our tent
Boiling home grown vegetables
Preparing veggies we grew ourselves
And mix them with the traces in the sand
And combining them with the natural elements around us
Once there were drums in the distance
We heard some drums in the far-off background earlier
It's been a while
It's been a long time since we heard them
Do you feel safe living
Do you feel secure and comfortable existing
Alcatraz style
Like we're locked up in a prison, unable to go out except in controlled surroundings
Contributed by Joshua H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.