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).
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Nektar Lyrics
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To these thoughts as they drift away
Worried times
Can turn around all the things we do
Blinded
By veils we hang to avoid the truth
Searching
For the times that we loose in youth
Listen, listen
There is no light within my eyes
As darkness comes with no surprise
Shifting shadows on the wall
As night begins to fall
Times so hard
Hurts me deep inside
But life keeps on moving
Though daybreak seems so far away
Listen, listen
Listen, can you hear me
Confusion takes me as I sing this song
Leaves me nothing to do but try again
Right or wrong, you're gonna see a change in me
Listen, listen
Listen, listen
The song "Listen" by Nektar is a plea to the listener to pay attention, to listen closely to the thoughts, worries, and searchings for lost times and truth that are expressed through the lyrics. The singer alludes to the obstacles of blinding veils and darkness that can block our understanding and our ability to move forward. Despite the times being hard and hurtful, the song encourages the listener to keep pushing forward, to keep striving for change and seeking truth.
The repeating chorus of "Listen, listen" serves as a sort of meditation or mantra, urging the listener to remain present and engaged with the song's message. The singer recognizes that confusion and uncertainty can arise, but still chooses to sing and try again. The song ends with the promise of change, even if it may not be immediately clear or easy to see.
Overall, "Listen" is a song that encourages attentiveness, perseverance, and a willingness to seek truth even in the face of darkness and uncertainty. Its message can be interpreted in many different ways, but its call to pay attention and stay engaged is a universal one.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen
Pay attention
To these thoughts as they drift away
Take note of thoughts as they come and go
Worried times
Anxiety-producing situations
Can turn around all the things we do
Have the power to change our actions
Blinded
Unable to see the truth
By veils we hang to avoid the truth
Covered up by excuses and denial
Searching
Looking for something
For the times that we loose in youth
For the moments of our past that we've lost
There is no light within my eyes
Feeling darkness inside
As darkness comes with no surprise
The feeling of darkness is not unexpected
Shifting shadows on the wall
Images of doubt and confusion
As night begins to fall
As things start to get worse
Times so hard
Difficult situations
Hurts me deep inside
Causes emotional pain
But life keeps on moving
Time keeps moving forward
Though daybreak seems so far away
Even though it seems like things won't get better soon
Listen, can you hear me
Are you really paying attention?
Confusion takes me as I sing this song
Feeling disoriented as I express myself
Leaves me nothing to do but try again
Gives me no other option but to keep going
Right or wrong, you're gonna see a change in me
Regardless of the outcome, I'm going to change for the better
Contributed by Adrian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kevin C
This album in particular, is fantastic. What a band. I saw the album at a store, never heard of them, but bought it anyway. I never regretted it. Listen is my favorite song from Magic Is A Child
Krzysztof Arski
loooove!!! been listening 'magic...' album for over 30 years and nothing has changed ever since!!! I'm devoted to it!
Jayce Neal
Dave Nelson's guitar work is splendid. In my opinion it's right up there with Roye's.
Romulo Tristao
Excelente album.
Sailor Artema
Incredible song, but remains as a unknown band for many others
Jorge Llancafil
underground resistance!!!
Maxx Black
Sadly I'd have to agree ☮️
Sailor Artema
That seems :)
Porfle Popnecker
I had this album on 8-track and wore it out. A great Nektar album and this is one of my favorite songs of theirs.
Nels Cleath
Simply brilliant!