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).
Crying in the Dark
Nektar Lyrics
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Trying so hard
I've been crying
Crying in the dark
Don't forsake me
The time of man is near
Don't ever break me
And the world that brought me here
Sick and lonely
Waiting for you
Sick and lonely
Wondering what to do
Can you hear me
When I say to you
You give me your hand
I'll give mine to you
The opening lyrics of Nektar's song "Crying in the Dark" speak of the troubles of the singer who has been striving and making an effort to achieve something, but nothing seems to work for him. Referring to the darkness, he has been crying, expressing his sadness and despair, in the hopes that someone would come to his aid. The lyrics are an emotional plea for help, as he continues to struggle in the vast world.
He then implores to whoever he is speaking to, most probably his significant other or a celestial power, not to abandon him in these dark times. The time of man, meaning his passage on earth, is near and he needs someone to guide him and protect him. The world presented many challenges, and he is asking not to be broken by it. Nevertheless, the lyrics show a glimmer of hope for the singer when he requests for the other person's hand, as he will reciprocate the gesture, offering his own.
The song portrays a profound sense of despair and hopelessness. There is a sense of nakedness in the lyrics. It reveals a person who is vulnerable, crying for help and seeking someone or something to save them. "Crying in the Dark" can be seen as an analogy of the human experience, where one feels lost, alone, and helpless, but nonetheless still holding onto hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been trying
I have been putting in a lot of effort
Trying so hard
Putting in a lot of effort has been a challenge
I've been crying
I have been expressing my sadness
Crying in the dark
I have been expressing my sadness in private
Don't forsake me
Please don't abandon me
The time of man is near
Humanity's time on this earth is coming to an end
Don't ever break me
Please don't shatter me into pieces
And the world that brought me here
The circumstances that led to my existence
Sick and lonely
Feeling ill and alone
Waiting for you
Hoping for your arrival
Sick and lonely
Feeling ill and alone
Wondering what to do
Not sure how to proceed
Can you hear me
Are you able to listen to me
When I say to you
During the moments that I express myself to you
You give me your hand
Can you offer me your support
I'll give mine to you
In exchange, I am willing to give you my own support
Contributed by Avery B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chris Wooten
most underrated band of the 70s....this song is amazing
Cheryl Lindback
Pure genius. My friend turned me on to these guys just recently. What a terrible wait.
Eric Skinner
Butchered? You can't improve on this.
sebastien berube
+Semenofthefall covered by iron maiden, too.
dtcweedking420
Maiden's cover is amazing. But there's nothing like the original.
Paul Roberts
I just discovered IM's cover tonight and it is truly amazing, but I heard these incredible songs live last Friday night. Long live Nektar!
Paul Brasted
i am 62 .this band was inspirational , music is not
like this any more ..am being inspired again
jimmyjambhere
I never really heard to much from this band. they sound real good. I grew up with the Maiden Version on the Ace's high 12" Inch.
Sr Ed
A canção original é excelente,prog na raiz mesmo! Mas sejamos honestos, o Iron na voz do Bruce alavancou essa canção para a estratosfera, um upgrade com excelência! Sempre Up the Irons!
sebastien berube
brainticket, nektar and ozric tentacles. my three favorite obscurities of psychedelic rock. love me some nektar.