1. A duo from Swed… Read Full Bio ↴Nanook of the North may refer to several artists.
1. A duo from Sweden, Mattias Olsson and Olle Söderström, who released a conceptual album The Täby Tapes in 2004.
2. A four-piece alternative indie band from Cardiff, UK. The band formed in the early months of 2012, releasing their debut, self-produced EP in the following September on a 'pay-what-you-want' basis via their Bandcamp.
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Explorer
Nanook of the North Lyrics
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Now the seagulls are breaking the silence
Sails are down and hail the Spanish crown
We are reaching the coast of an island
Pale sand, all this is in my hand
It's a heritage sacred as Sion
Four pearls of beauty in the sea
I will call them the Canary Islands
Well done, you found the way home!
We're coming in masses to chase inspiration
Well done, the airlines are raving
We're touching new ground, we're not leaving, we're staying
You don't know what you've created, undermined, and overrated
Robert Machin, was it all you were hoping for?
Blip blop blip
Well done, you found the way home
We're coming inmasses to chase inspiration
Well done, the airlines are raving
We're touching new ground, we're not leaving, we're staying
Linda kisses Don Fernando, dream you life away - bailando!
Thomas learns to play the chords of "Love Me Do"
You don't know what you've created, undermined and overrated
Robert Machin, was it all you were hoping for?
You won't be alone no more
That's what friends are for
The song "Explorer" by Nanook of the North is a tribute to the Spanish conqueror Robert Machin who is credited with discovering the Canary Islands in the 14th century. The first verse of the song describes the arrival of Machin and his crew on the shores of the Canary Islands. The seagulls breaking the silence signify the end of the journey and the beginning of exploration. The singer observes the pale sand in his hand and traces his connection to the island through a heritage that is as sacred as Zion. He describes the beauty of the four pearls in the sea, which he decides to call the Canary Islands. This verse captures the excitement and awe of encountering new places and the sense of ownership and belonging that follows.
In the second verse, the focus shifts to the present day, where people are still drawn to the Canary Islands in search of inspiration. The singer congratulates the listener for finding their way home and speaks of the mass arrival of people who are chasing inspiration. The sound of blip blop blip is a reference to the electronic music that is widely associated with the Canary Islands. The name-dropping of Linda, Fernando, and Thomas adds a personal touch to the song and situates it in a specific social and cultural milieu. The chorus speaks of the importance of friendship and suggests that Machin's journey was not only a feat of exploration but also a means of forming lasting connections.
Line by Line Meaning
Soft breeze, I guess I fell asleep
I must have drifted off in the gentle wind
Now the seagulls are breaking the silence
The birds now fill the air with their cries
Sails are down and hail the Spanish crown
The ship approaches the shore, and bows to the authority of Spain
We are reaching the coast of an island
The land has come into view
Pale sand, all this is in my hand
The sand is light and warm, and I hold it in my grasp
It's a heritage sacred as Sion
This place is a holy legacy like that of Zion
Four pearls of beauty in the sea
The four island gems lie sparkling in the ocean's embrace
I will call them the Canary Islands
Henceforth, these Isles shall be known as the Canaries
Well done, you found the way home!
Congratulations, you've made it back!
We're coming in masses to chase inspiration
A throng of people, eagerly seeking novelty
Well done, the airlines are raving
Bravo, the airlines are singing your praises
We're touching new ground, we're not leaving, we're staying
We've arrived, and we're not going anywhere anytime soon
You don't know what you've created, undermined, and overrated
You can't comprehend the things you've spawned, diminished, and overhyped
Robert Machin, was it all you were hoping for?
Robert, did it live up to your expectations?
Blip blop blip
A meaningless noise, void of any significance
Linda kisses Don Fernando, dream you life away - bailando!
Linda plants a sweet smooch on Fernando while they dance their troubles away
Thomas learns to play the chords of "Love Me Do"
Thomas learns the musical harmony of the song known as "Love Me Do"
You won't be alone no more
You will no longer be solitary
That's what friends are for
That's what friendship is all about
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