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Nadia Birkenstock is a folk harp player and singer from Germany.
She started playing the piano at five and discovered the Celtic harp through the Scottish harp duo “Sìleas” (Patsy Seddon, Mary Macmaster).
She received her first vocal training in the USA (Westover School, Connecticut) and afterwards studied voice at the Music Conservatory of Duesseldorf in Germany.
She taught herself to play the Celtic Harp at 16 and attended masterclasses with Kim Robertson (USA), Bill Taylor (Scotland) and others.
During her vocal studies she created her first solo performance program for Celtic harp and voice and has since appeared in concerts all over Europe and in the USA.
Festival appearances include the "Sentmenat International Harp Festial (Barcelona/Spain) the “Rencontres Internationales de la Harpe Celtique” at Dinan (France, Brittany), the “Schlossfestspiele Potsdam Sanssouci” (Berlin), the Venne Folk Festival, Celtic Days Hude, Keltenfest Buchberg (Switzerland).
Nadia has also appeared on tv and radio with WDR, SWR, RBB, France Musiques, Celtic World Radio Australia and others.
She also frequently plays for the Irish Embassies in Cologne, Munich and Frankfurt.
Besides her arrangements of traditional Celtic folk songs and harp tunes, her repertoire also features her own songs and compositions.
Her sheet music book "Celtic Harp & Song, Vol. 1" is coming out in Novembre 2010.
Return
Nadia Birkenstock Lyrics
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you left long ago.
Your eyes are asking: "How could I ever let you go?"
I let you go your way, knowing that nothing could force you to stay by my side
though I've tried.
I spoke to you in dreams galore,
tried to reach you mind,
carefully and kind.
Where I would take you in my little boat
that would glide down the hills on a stream
in your dream.
And once again you take your wings
that you left behind,
You're brushing off the dust that clings
to negligence and time.
Now is the time that is easy and flowing
and soaring up there you will say:
I will stay!
And yet I know that once again
you will let me go.
The memory of me will fade,
you'll be on your own.
Soon you will wander again in the gloom
While my candle will shine strong and bright
through Your night.
The song "Return" by Nadia Birkenstock revolves around the themes of love, loss, and the hope of reunion. The lyrics describe the singer reminiscing about a past relationship that they had let go of. The singer expresses their feelings of regret for letting their partner go and wonders if they could ever be reunited. The lyrics suggest that the singer had made several attempts to reach out to their partner and make things right but the partner had already made up their mind.
Throughout the song, the singer uses imagery and metaphors to express their state of mind. In the second verse, the singer speaks about how they spoke to their partner in dreams, trying to reach their mind and soul. In the third verse, the singer uses the metaphor of a boat that would glide down the hills on a stream to express how they wished to take their partner on a journey with them. The song is an emotional journey of the singer, who is trying to come to terms with the loss of their partner, hoping that they will return someday.
Overall, "Return" is a beautifully crafted song that deals with complex emotions that many people can relate to. The song conveys the longing for love and the desperation to keep it alive. The use of metaphors and vivid imagery makes the song more impactful and engaging, creating a strong connection with the listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
So once again you found the way
You have returned to me after leaving a long time ago.
you left long ago.
You departed from me a significant time ago.
Your eyes are asking: "How could I ever let you go?"
Your eyes express regret that you ever left me.
I let you go your way, knowing that nothing could force you to stay by my side
I allowed you to leave because I knew that you could not be convinced to stay with me.
though I've tried.
Despite my efforts to keep you, you still left.
I spoke to you in dreams galore,
I communicated with you extensively in our dreams.
tried to reach you mind,
I attempted to connect with you on a deeper level.
Streched out my arms and touched your soul,
I made a heartfelt effort to embrace your essence.
carefully and kind.
I approached you gently and with sincerity.
Where I would take you in my little boat
In my mind, I imagined taking you on a peaceful boat ride.
that would glide down the hills on a stream
Our boat journey would be a smooth and scenic one down a stream in the hills.
in your dream.
This is something that would occur in your imagination when you dreamt.
And once again you take your wings
You are departing again, after having returned briefly.
that you left behind,
You are resuming your journey that you had previously interrupted.
You're brushing off the dust that clings to negligence and time.
You are removing the rust that accumulated during your absence and neglect.
Now is the time that is easy and flowing
The present moment feels effortless and pleasant for you.
and soaring up there you will say:
As you rise high, you will make a declaration.
I will stay!
You will declare your intention to remain in your new-found path.
And yet I know that once again you will let me go.
Despite your current commitment, I am aware that you might leave me once again.
The memory of me will fade,
Over time, my memory will become dim in your mind.
you'll be on your own.
You will be independent and free to chart your own course.
Soon you will wander again in the gloom
Eventually, you will find yourself lost in the darkness once more.
While my candle will shine strong and bright through Your night.
However, my guiding light will continue to burn brightly through the night of your life.
Contributed by Emma L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.