Old Man Luedecke left the big old city of Toronto, met a girl in the Yukon, fell in love, bought a banjo and fell in love again. After a couple of years of love and banjo and the makings of a brilliant performing career in sunny Halifax, he returned to the Yukon with his sweethearts. There he woodshedded. He wrote a ton of songs over the next year and a half. He held regular gigs playing banjo in a gambling hall with can-can girls and in a honky tonk called the Snakepit accompanying piano barnacle Bob. Even made an appearance at the Dawson City Music Festival. After a time, he left again for Halifax to renew musical acquaintances and record his debut CD Mole in the Ground. That CD has become a smash on college radio, was featured on CBC's Atlantic Airwaves and is a hot item in stores and at shows. He continues to live in Halifax and perform there and around the country to ever-wider acclaims. His stage show blends hokum and inspiration into powerful and fun entertainment that will delight young and old. He's still sweet on the girl he met up there in Yukon, and the banjo
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Foreign Tongue
Old Man Luedecke Lyrics
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I'm an honest man, I've held my tongue
I've watched the morons mingle and get the job half done
Never been to the top, no I've never even tried
My principles and shyness have kept my hands tied
When I see you dear, I lose my breath
My silence and surrender dies a hundred deaths
I want first base I want home runs
I never held you but I don't mind trying
Sometimes silence is the same as lying
Ahhh
Oh Surrey girl, I love your rain
To win your love, I'd walk from Maine
I hear you speak, I lose my cool
To win the game, I swear I'll break the rules
You'll never say, "can't we just be friends"
You'll feel my love, when I hit send
I never held you but I don't mind trying
Sometimes silence is the same as lying
Ahhh
Don't let me scare you, don't you be alarmed
There's nothing in my heart ever do you harm
We cannot fail, we must be bold
We'll love these days I swear when we get old
Ah come on love, there's no use crying
Denying this love would just be lying
I never held you but I don't mind trying
Sometimes silence is the same as lying
Ahhh
The lyrics of Old Man Luedecke's “Foreign Tongue” express feelings of love and difficulty with communication. The author describes himself as a shy, honest man who has never reached the top or overcome his principles, but whose principles and shyness have kept him from taking action or expressing himself. The song speaks of a love interest, a Surrey girl, and how even with the language of love, communication is still difficult for him. The author seeks to overcome his shyness and principles to express his love and desires while still maintaining his integrity. He is committed to take risks and fails if necessary, but is ultimately determined to experience love, even if it means breaking the rules or trying something new.
The lyrics of “Foreign Tongue” reflect a common theme in Old Man Luedecke's work. He writes about simplicity, honesty, and love in a raw and unassuming manner. The poetry he creates is often uncomplicated but meaningful, showcasing his talent for conveying deep emotions through the use of everyday language. By choosing simple melodies and acoustic instruments, Old Man Luedecke creates a sound that is reminiscent of classic country and folk music.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm an honest man, I've held my tongue
I am truthful, but I have kept my opinions to myself
I've watched the morons mingle and get the job half done
I've witnessed incompetent people socializing and not completing their work
Never been to the top, no I've never even tried
I have never reached the peak, as I haven't made the effort to do so
My principles and shyness have kept my hands tied
My morals and bashfulness have prevented me from taking action
When I see you dear, I lose my breath
I become breathless when I see you, my love
My silence and surrender dies a hundred deaths
My silence and acquiescence disappear when I am with you
I need the taste of your foreign tongue
I crave the sensation of your exotic language
I want first base, I want home runs
I wish to start with the basics and ultimately achieve success in love
I never held you but I don't mind trying
I have never touched you, but I am willing to attempt it
Sometimes silence is the same as lying
Staying silent can be equivalent to deceiving someone
Oh Surrey girl, I love your rain
Oh girl from Surrey, I adore the rain where you live
To win your love, I'd walk from Maine
I would walk from the state of Maine to earn your affection
I hear you speak, I lose my cool
When I hear your voice, I become flustered
To win the game, I swear I'll break the rules
I promise to overcome the obstacles to win your heart, even if it means breaking the norm
You'll never say, "can't we just be friends"
You won't suggest being just friends, and we will be more than that
You'll feel my love, when I hit send
You will experience my affection when I send you a message
Don't let me scare you, don't you be alarmed
Don't be frightened by me, there's no reason to worry
There's nothing in my heart ever do you harm
I have no intention of hurting you, my heart is pure
We cannot fail, we must be bold
We must be daring and not falter in our love
We'll love these days I swear when we get old
I guarantee we will cherish these moments when we are elderly
Ah come on love, there's no use crying
Please, my love, there's no need to cry
Denying this love would just be lying
Rejecting our romantic feelings would be dishonest
Ahhh
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Hans Wurst
I'm an honest man, I've held my tongue
I've watched the morons mingle and get the job half done
Never been to the top, no I've never even tried
My principles and shyness have kept my hands tied
When I see you dear, I lose my breath
My silence and surrender dies a hundred deaths
I need the taste of your foreign tongue
I want first base I want home runs
I never held you but I don't mind trying
Sometimes silence is the same as lying
Ahhh
Oh Surrey girl, I love your rain
To win your love, I'd walk from Maine
I hear you speak, I lose my cool
To win the game, I swear I'll break the rules
You'll never say, "can't we just be friends"
You'll feel my love, when I hit send
I never held you but I don't mind trying
Sometimes silence is the same as lying
Don't let me scare you, don't you be alarmed
There's nothing in my heart ever do you harm
We cannot fail, we must be bold
We'll love these days I swear when we get old
Ah come on love, there's no use crying
Denying this love would just be lying
I never held you but I don't mind trying
Sometimes silence is the same as lying
Ahhh