Their earliest albums were hard rock that drew heavily from the space-rock and Pink Floyd styles of the same period. The 70’s gave them the occasion to issue some masterpieces, like for example "A Tab in the Ocean (1972) "Remember the Future" (1973) and "Recycled" (1975). Each is a conceptual album that is a nice blend of melodic guitar and keyboards with a vocal story. "Journey To The Centre Of The Eye" is a mindblowing epic with lots of echoplex guitar and dual Mellotrons which is quite in tune with the Krautrock stuff going on around them, yet is definitely British. "Magic is a Child" had shorter songs and were less less satisfying.
Nektar's entire back catalogue has been re-vamped and remastered and is about to be re-issued in the USA, supported by a tour. A new Studio CD "Book of Days" is targeted for 20th March 2007 release on EMI - Caroline.
The band has recently been joined for their upcoming tour by the bass player Peter Pichl (Running Wild and other bands).
Candlelight
Nektar Lyrics
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My sweet love and I
Sitting by a candlelight
My sweet love and I
It's coming to get ya
There is you and me, I'm free
What will be, come up on me
What did oh God made for me
And he's with us every day
The lyrics of Nektar's song Candlelight seem to be about a couple spending time together in the middle of the night, illuminated only by a candlelight. The first two lines emphasize that the couple is together, and the repetition of "My sweet love and I" throughout the stanza reinforces the idea. However, the foreboding phrase "It's coming to get ya" suggests that there may be an impending danger or darkness threatening the couple's peaceful moment. The next lines seem to explore the couple's individuality ("There is you and me, I'm free") as well as their uncertainty about the future ("What will be, come up on me"). The stanza ends with a spiritual note, as the singer observes that through the candlelight, they can see what "God made for me," and that "he's with us every day." This suggests that even in the face of danger or uncertainty, the couple takes comfort in their faith and in their shared moment together.
Overall, the lyrics of Candlelight seem to evoke a sense of intimacy and spiritual connectedness, despite the possible adversity faced by the couple. The candlelight serves as a metaphorical source of warmth and illumination in the darkness, and the couple seems to take solace in each other's company and their shared faith.
Line by Line Meaning
In the middle of this night
We are currently experiencing the nighttime
My sweet love and I
Referring to the singer and their significant other
Sitting by a candlelight
We are currently sitting next to a burning candle, providing light and a romantic atmosphere
It's coming to get ya
Unclear how this line relates to the rest of the song.
There is you and me, I'm free
The artist acknowledges the presence of their significant other and the sense of freedom they feel with them.
What will be, come up on me
The singer is contemplating the uncertain future and its impact on their life.
Through a candlelight I see
In the dim light provided by the candle, they are able to perceive things around them.
What did oh God made for me
The artist is asking what purpose God has intended for their life.
And he's with us every day
The artist has faith that God is constantly present in their life.
Contributed by Max K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.