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).
Train from Nowhere
Nektar Lyrics
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The new world is the focus of the foreigner's dream
Takes to the sea he takes to the skies
Money he blows, follows his nose, he won't care
He may arrive in New York or the Spanish steps in Rome
He's the spirit looking harder for the place he'll call home
In the splendour of the morning
He is now arriving at the platform someplace
On the train from nowhere
There is no on there to greet the stranger
But you'll see he won't care
Passing through the borders with a smile upon his face
He always has to slow down just to join the human race
Which takes him through his life at only twice the normal pace
And as soon as he's rested he'll do it again
Now arriving at the platform someplace
It's the train from nowhere
There is no one there to meet the stranger
But you'll see he won't care
Passing through the borders with a smile 'pon his face
He always has to slow down just to join the human race
Which takes him through his life at only twice the normal pace
And as soon as he's rested he'll do it again
Doesn't know when he won't care
(It's the) train from nowhere
(On the) train from nowhere
(It's the) train from nowhere
Money he blows.goes up his nose, he won't care
(It's the) train from nowhere
(On the) train from nowhere
(It's the) train from nowhere
(On the) train from nowhere
(It's the) train from nowhere
(On the) train from nowhere
(It's the) train from nowhere
(On the) train from nowhere
The song "Train from Nowhere" by Nektar is a tale of the foreigner's dream of a new world. The lyrics speak of the traveler who takes to the sea and sky, following his nose and without much regard for money. He may arrive in New York or the Spanish steps in Rome, but he is always searching for the place he will call home. The odds against him are high, but he is undeterred in his search. The song speaks to the resilience and determination of the human spirit to forge a new kingdom, despite the challenges.
The traveler arrives at the platform of an unknown place, on the train from nowhere. Though there is no one there to greet him, he remains unfazed. Passing through borders with a smile on his face, he slows down just to join the human race, but then continues his journey at twice the normal pace. He doesn't know when he will stop, but he won't care. The train from nowhere continues on its journey, carrying the traveler through life.
The lyrics of "Train from Nowhere" suggest a sense of restlessness and a longing for a place to call home. The traveler embodies the human spirit's constant search for purpose and meaning in life. The song's message is one of hope, reminding listeners that it's never too late to start over and find a place to belong.
Line by Line Meaning
In a 747 or the Santa Maria
Whether he travels by modern airplane or an old ship, the foreigner is determined to reach the new world.
The new world is the focus of the foreigner's dream
The foreigner is completely fixated on achieving success and stability in the new world he seeks.
Takes to the sea he takes to the skies
The foreigner will try every means possible to get to his desired destination and make his dreams come true.
Money he blows, follows his nose, he won't care
The foreigner is impulsive and careless with his money and will spend it recklessly to achieve his ultimate goal.
He may arrive in New York or the Spanish steps in Rome
The foreigner has no specific destination in mind, but is willing to go anywhere that promises a better future.
He's the spirit looking harder for the place he'll call home
The foreigner is searching endlessly for a place where he can belong and truly call his own.
New kingdom in the making though the odds against him's high
Despite the many challenges that he faces, the foreigner is determined to build a new and successful life for himself.
In the splendour of the morning
As the day breaks, the foreigner is filled with hope and anticipation for what the future holds.
He is now arriving at the platform someplace
After his long journey, the foreigner has finally reached his destination.
On the train from nowhere
He arrived on a train that has no specific origin or set route.
There is no on there to greet the stranger
The foreigner is alone and has no one to welcome or assist him in his new home.
But you'll see he won't care
Despite his lack of support and company, the foreigner remains undeterred in his quest for a better life.
Passing through the borders with a smile upon his face
Despite facing bureaucratic obstacles and legal hurdles, the foreigner remains optimistic and determined to succeed.
He always has to slow down just to join the human race
The foreigner is constantly reminded of his outsider status and often has to adapt and adjust to the cultural norms of his new home.
Which takes him through his life at only twice the normal pace
The foreigner has to work twice as hard as others to build a successful life for himself.
And as soon as he's rested he'll do it again
Despite the many challenges and setbacks he faces, the foreigner remains resilient and optimistic in his pursuit of a better life.
(It's the) train from nowhere
The train that brought the foreigner to his new home has no specific origin and represents his journey into the unknown.
(On the) train from nowhere
The foreigner arrived at his destination on a train that had no set path or direction, emphasizing his journey into the unknown.
Money he blows.goes up his nose, he won't care
The foreigner is careless and impulsive with his money, spending it recklessly in pursuit of his goals.
Contributed by Gabriel O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Benjamin Blake Mitchner
This album isn't liked well by a lot of Nektar fans, but I think it's really good considering how different it sounds from what we all know as Nektar. I love their music, but here's a little bit of info you may not know: Dave Nelson (vocals/guitar) is from New Jersey and they picked him up when they moved here. He then went on to form SPY- a fantastic Pomp Rock band who are exemplary listening. I miss Roy, but this album is great in its own right. Give it a chance have an open mind.
Tonedial
SPY Album (1980) Complete: https://youtu.be/E4u5rKRPZuI
Plinio Araujo
i agree with you! it is a nice very good album.
Mike Reiss
Apparently Robert Fripp plays guitar on this track under the guise of Walt Nektroid.