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1.) Papermoon is a Viennese duo, who had a successful career with quiet music (guitar and vocal), during the 1990s, predominantly in Austria.
The project was founded in 1991 by Christof Straub (guitar) and Edina Thalhammer (vocals). After their song "Night After Night" received frequent airplay on the Austrian radio station Ö3 in 1992, they signed a recording contract. The first album went double platinum with total sales over 100000. Both of the followup albums went gold. The most familiar titles are "Tell Me A Poem" and "Lucy's Eyes." Edina Thalhammer left the group in 1996, for a period of almost seven years, and was replaced by Roumina Straub, and for a short time, by Barbara Pichler. During this time, a maxi-single and a "Best Of" album (with three new titles) were released. Edina Thalhammer attempted a solo career with the project "Tau" in 2002. The original members of Papermoon are back together as of 2004.
After an unsuccessful nomination in 2005 for the album "Come Closer," Papermoon was awarded the Amadeus Austrian Music Award in the "Pop/Rock Group" category in 2006 for the album "True Love."
2.) The second "Papermoon" is a rock band from Boston fronted by guitarist David Messier.
Catch Me
Papermoon Lyrics
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All these memories won't make me happy
There were times when you were near my friend
And there were times you were here to help me
Near the garden where it all began
There is a river calling my name
Will you catch me; I am falling
Can't you hear that I am calling you
Do you need me like I need you
Will you take me in your arms and make me understand
You feel the same way too
So I'm sitting on these stairs again
Here we used to sit and talk for hours
This lonely house is still the same
In the garden there still are flowers
Near the garden where it all began
There is a river calling my name
(Refrain)
So I'm walking on that street again
All these memories are full of sorrow
I wonder if you care at all
For you the world is still the same
And for me there is no tomorrow
Will you catch me if I fall
(Solo Refrain)
Will you catch me I am falling
Will you take away my sorrow
Give the love I need
Can't you hear that I am calling now
Do you need me, like I need you
Will you take me in your arms and
Make my life complete
Will you catch me if I fall
The lyrics of "Catch Me" by Papermoon convey a sense of longing and nostalgia for a lost love. The singer walks on a street and recalls memories of moments spent with their loved one. However, these memories do not bring happiness since the loved one is no longer there. The garden where it all began and where they sat and talked for hours is still there, but the loved one is not. The singer wonders if the loved one still cares and if they will catch them if they fall. The river calling the singer's name symbolizes a call to an uncertain future without their loved one.
The refrain repeats the question of the singer, asking if the loved one will catch them as they are falling. The singer wants to be understood and loved by the person they miss. They hope that the loved one feels the same way and will make their life complete.
The lyrics of "Catch Me" are emotive and poignant, conveying a sense of loss and longing that can resonate with many listeners. The use of imagery, such as the garden and the river, adds depth to the song and enhances its emotional impact. The song's chord progression complements the melancholic melody and reinforces its bittersweet mood.
Line by Line Meaning
So I'm walking on that street again
I found myself walking on this street again, the same street full of memories that I cannot escape from.
All these memories won't make me happy
Although my memories are vivid and clear, I cannot find happiness in them because they remind me of what I've lost.
There were times when you were near my friend
I remember the times when you were present with me and my closest friend, making memories that I still cherish.
And there were times you were here to help me
You were the one I could count on, the person who was always there for me when I needed help.
Near the garden where it all began
The garden is where my journey with you started and where I wish I could go back in time to relive those moments.
There is a river calling my name
I feel a pull towards the river, as if it is calling me, tempting me to come and forget all the pain and sadness inside me.
Will you catch me; I am falling
I'm losing my grip and falling apart, and I need you to be there to catch me before I reach the bottom.
As you took the ground from under my feet again
You always manage to take my breath away, and this time, you have taken the very ground under my feet, leaving me floating in an abyss of uncertainty.
Can't you hear that I am calling you
My heart is shouting out for you, and I hope you can hear it and come to my rescue.
Do you need me like I need you
I wonder if you feel the same way I do, if you need me as much as I need you in your life.
Will you take me in your arms and make me understand
I need you to hold me in your arms and make me understand how we can make it work this time, despite all the past mistakes and misunderstandings.
You feel the same way too
I want to believe you feel the same way I do and can love me the way I love you, but I cannot be sure.
So I'm sitting on these stairs again
I'm once again sitting here on these stairs, reminiscing about our fond memories of the past.
Here we used to sit and talk for hours
These stairs were where we used to come together to share our thoughts, dreams, and aspirations for the future.
This lonely house is still the same
This house, where we found solitude and comfort in each other's company, remains the same even though our lives have moved on.
In the garden there still are flowers
The flowers in the garden are a reminder of the time we spent together, the love we shared, and the happiness we found in each other's company.
All these memories are full of sorrow
Memories that were once sweet and cherished are now filled with pain and sorrow, as I am reminded of what has been lost.
I wonder if you care at all
Although I've held onto our love, I wonder if you care about me and our past as much as I still do.
For you the world is still the same
The world hasn't changed for you, and your life continues forward, but for me, it feels like everything has stopped, and I cannot move on.
And for me there is no tomorrow
Without you, my world feels dark and empty, and I can't see a future where I can be happy again.
Will you catch me if I fall
Will you be there to catch me when I fall, to show me that love can prevail and that I have a reason to live and smile once again?
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Kiki Lu
i like this song my father took from germany the single of paper moon... he returned Ecuador and gave it to me... it was so especial because I was 12 years ago... my father and his gift was very important in my life when i was waiting his returns...