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 Journey
My Sister Grenadine Lyrics
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There was rain
When we crossed the mountains
There was snow
When we crossed the sky
There were clouds
And I could feel the ocean
And then I saw the ocean
When we crossed the forest
There were birds
We came along a building
It was closed
And when we crossed the desert
There were stones
And I could feel the ocean
And then I saw the ocean
The song, "The Journey" by My Sister Grenadine, is a poetic representation of a journey that is not just a physical one, but also emotional and spiritual. The lyrics describe the various obstacles and experiences that the singer encounters on their path, and how they feel as they move through each one.
The first few lines talk about crossing a river, and the rain that was present at the time. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for a difficult or emotional passage in life, and how it can be accompanied by tears or sadness. The next line talks about crossing the mountains, and encountering snow. This could represent a challenging and arduous climb or struggle that the singer must endure. Similarly, as they cross the sky, there are clouds which likely symbolizes how moments of joy or hope can be fleeting and difficult to grasp.
As the singer approaches the ocean, we see their emotions shift. They "feel" the ocean before they actually "see" it. This suggests that they are beginning to experience a sense of clarity or purpose in their journey. The ocean represents a vast and limitless vista, and thus could represent a sense of peace or direction that the singer is finding. This sense of peace is reinforced in the final stanza, where the singer again "feels" the ocean, and then finally "sees" it.
The rest of the lyrics simply describe more obstacles that the singer encounters, such as a closed building and a barren desert. However, because of their newfound sense of purpose, they seem to glide through these challenges with a sense of acceptance and peace.
Overall, "The Journey" is a reflection on the ups and downs that come with life, and how a sense of direction and purpose can help us navigate these obstacles with a sense of peace and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
When we crossed the river
We traveled via a river and encountered rain during the journey.
When we crossed the mountains
While transversing the mountains, there was snowfall.
When we crossed the sky
While traveling in the sky, we encountered clouds.
And I could feel the ocean
I had a sense of being close to the ocean, although it wasn't visible yet.
And then I saw the ocean
Finally, after sensing its presence, I was able to see the ocean.
When we crossed the forest
While crossing through a forest, we heard the songs of different birds.
We came along a building
There was a building in our path, but unfortunately it was closed and we couldn't enter.
When we crossed the desert
While crossing through the desert, we saw only stones around us.
And I could feel the ocean
Again, I had a feeling of being close to the ocean during my journey.
And then I saw the ocean
After this sense of being close, we finally arrived at the ocean and I could see it in its full beauty.
Contributed by Elijah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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one of my favourits german bands with one of my favourite popsongs