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).
Where Did You Go
Nektar Lyrics
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When I needed you so bad
Where did you go
When I needed you so bad
Walking through the clouds
I couldn't give a care
If I live or I die
Walking out that door
I wish you good bye
Good bye, good bye my lover
'Cos I can't take no more
What I took before
I really must fly
You know my mind's made for sure
Walking out that door
I wish you good bye
Good bye, you know I'm gonna leave you
I said, where did you go
Oh, when I needed you so bad
I said, where did you go
When I needed you so bad
Walking through the air
I couldn't give a care
If I live or I die
You know my mind's made for sure
I'm walking out that door
I wish you good bye
Good bye, good bye
The Nektar song, Where Did You Go, presents the perspective of someone who has been ignored during a time of need, presumably by a lover or a close friend. The singer asks where the person went when they needed them the most. They seem to have reached their breaking point and are ready to walk out of the relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of disappointment, frustration, and betrayal.
The first verse sets the tone for the song with the singer questioning where the person went when they needed them the most. The second verse seems to suggest that the singer has given up on trying to please this person and that they are ready to walk away. "Walking through the clouds" and "Walking out that door" symbolizes a metaphorical journey that the singer is embarking on. At the end of each stanza, the singer says goodbye, indicating that they are leaving the relationship for good.
The chorus line, "Walking through the air, I couldn't give a care if I live or I die" suggests that the singer is feeling neglected and uncared for. They feel like they are suspended in the air and that nothing is certain or secure. The repetition of the phrase "You know my mind's made for sure" highlights the determination of the singer to leave the relationship behind.
Overall, the song's lyrics paint a picture of the age-old struggle of drifting apart in relationships. It highlights how important it is to communicate and be there for the ones you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Where did you go
Asking about your absence during my tough times
When I needed you so bad
In the time when I was helpless and desperate, looking for your support
Walking through the clouds
In a confusing, uncertain state of mind
I couldn't give a care
Unwilling to care about the consequences
If I live or I die
Regardless of the outcome, positive or negative
'Cos my mind's made for sure
Being firm and resolute with a decision
Walking out that door
Leaving behind what was once familiar
I wish you good bye
Expressing a final farewell to someone or something
'Cos I can't take no more
Being unable or unwilling to handle something any longer
What I took before
What I previously endured or experienced
I really must fly
Having a strong urge or need to leave
You know my mind's made for sure
Being determined to a decision already made
Good bye, you know I'm gonna leave you
Confirming the decision to part ways with someone or something
I said, where did you go
Repeating the question about someone's previous absence
Walking through the air
Being in an elevated or detached state of mind
Good bye, good bye
A final expression of farewell
Contributed by Charlie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.