Nektar is probably the most German-like of the Seventies British bands, a f… Read Full Bio ↴Nektar is probably the most German-like of the Seventies British bands, a fame that owes a lot to the town in which this band was founded (Hamburg) and to their stylistic approach (Assimilated to Krautrock). Nektar was formed in 1969 by Allan Freeman (keyboards & vocals), Roye Albrighton (guitars & vocals), Derek More (bass, Mellotron & vocals) and Ron Howden (drums).

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).

Look Inside Yourself
Nektar Lyrics

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Look with your own eyes
See with your own mind
Look, it's all around
You can see it now
Now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nektar's song "Look Inside Yourself" encourage listeners to rely on their own intuition and perception to understand the world around them. The first two lines urge the listener to trust their own vision and mental processes instead of relying on others to see and understand things for them. The repetition of the word "look" echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of taking the time to observe and evaluate for oneself. The final two lines convey a sense of awakening or realization as the listener becomes aware of the world they have been missing by relying on external sources.

The overall message of the song is one of self-discovery and individuality. It encourages listeners to eschew external expectations and experiences and instead seek their own answers and understanding from within. The lyrics are a call to introspection and reflection, to trust oneself and look inside for truth and meaning.

Line by Line Meaning

Look with your own eyes
Observe the world around you with your own perspective and perception.

See with your own mind
Interpret and understand what you observe with your own intellect and reasoning.

Look, it's all around
There are various experiences and opportunities present in the world if you pay attention to them.

You can see it now
Once you use your own judgement and take notice of what surrounds you, the possibilities become clearer and easier to navigate.

Contributed by Joseph V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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