Sky & Sand
Paul Kalkbrenner & Fritz Kalkbrenner Lyrics
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When the world is at it's rest
You will find me
In the place I know the best
Dancin', shoutin'
Flyin' to the moon
(you) don't have to worry
'cause I'll be come back soon
And we build up castles
In the sky and in the sand
Design our own world
Ain't nobody understand
I found myself alive
In the palm of your hand
As long as we are flyin'
All this world ain't got no end
In the daytime
You wil find me by your side
Tryin' to do my best
And tryin' to make things right
When it all turns wrong
There's no fault but mine
But it won't hit hard
'cause you let me shine
And we build up castles
In the sky and in the sand
Design our own world
Ain't nobody understand
I found myself alive
In the palm of your hand
As long as we are flyin'
All this world ain't got no end
All this world ain't got no end
"Sky and Sand" by Paul Kalkbrenner & Fritz Kalkbrenner is a nostalgic song that reminisces a blissful time spent in a familiar place where no worries exist. The lyrics describe two individuals who find solace in each other's company, building castles in the sky and in the sand. This builds an imagery of two souls lost in their own world, away from reality, basking in the beauty of their love for each other. They have come to the realization that as long as they are together, the world has no end. It's their own perfect world where they are each other's rock and salvation in good and bad times.
The lyrics also show a sense of responsibility and accountability towards each other. The singer tries to do his best in the daytime to make things right, and when things go wrong, he takes responsibility for it. He doesn't shy away from his actions but instead, he shines brighter because his partner allows him to. The song talks about the timeless bond between two people who have found their footing in each other's company. It describes a love that doesn't end and is infinite, just like the boundless sky and endless sand.
Line by Line Meaning
In the nighttime
During the period of darkness
When the world is at it's rest
When the world is calm and inactive
You will find me
I will be located
In the place I know the best
In an environment in which I am most comfortable
Dancin', shoutin'
Engaged in lively and vocal movements
Flyin' to the moon
Experiencing an elevated state of happiness
(you) don't have to worry
There is no need to be concerned
'cause I'll be come back soon
Because I will return shortly
And we build up castles
We construct imaginary fortresses
In the sky and in the sand
Both in the heavens and on the ground
Design our own world
Creating our own reality
Ain't nobody understand
No one can comprehend
I found myself alive
I realized that I am truly living
In the palm of your hand
I am under your control
As long as we are flyin'
So long as we remain happy and carefree
All this world ain't got no end
The possibilities of this world are endless
In the daytime
During the period of daylight
You wil find me by your side
I will be next to you
Tryin' to do my best
Striving to perform optimally
And tryin' to make things right
Attempting to rectify any issues
When it all turns wrong
When everything goes awry
There's no fault but mine
I am solely responsible
But it won't hit hard
The negative repercussions won't be as severe
'cause you let me shine
Because you allow me to shine and be myself
All this world ain't got no end
The possibilities of this world are endless
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Fritz Kalkbrenner, Paul Kalkbrenner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@joaocerqueira9902
I remember listening to this in Germany when I was living there. I met someone who I fell in love for. After 10 months I had to leave. Two and a half years later I came back to visit everyone I met. Listening this song while having a smoke and looking through the window... My heart is filled with emotions. I'm leaving again in 2 days. I met the girl I fell in love for and it was like these two and a half years that we were apart, were nothing. If one day I happen to make a movie about my life here in Germany, this will be the main song for it reminds me of everything I've been through these last few years. Awesome track. I love it.
EDIT: Thank you all for your kind words. Not a single day goes by without me daydreaming about going back to Germany. I'm currently studying so I cant just leave everything behind. Me and this girl have decided not to wait for each other and live life as we normally would. Hopefully we will get back toguether. If not, we'll always have Sky and Sand to remember those days. Again, thank you all for your words <3
EDIT 2: Once again thank you for your words. Some of you are telling me things that really make me think about this whole episode one a deeper level. I'm 7 months away from graduating and thinking about what to do next keeps me awake every now and then. In the meantime I'm going to try out new things, meet new people and maybe visit some new places. Maybe that will help me decide what my next step will be. This lovestory is not over yet.
EDIT 3: Yet again here I am. This time, I'm only 3 weeks away from graduating. This means that in the next weeks I'll be deciding what I want to do. I want to go back to Germany. I've been sending my CV to some companies, some of them have replied, I've been having some interviews. I'm yet to have a solid response. Every now and then I come back to this song. Whenever I feel like going back is not the best decision, this song makes me change my mind. Hopefully the next time I edit this comment, I will be abroad, back to Germany hopefully and will be able to give this comment a happy ending. I don't know. I wish you all could feel what I feel when listening to this song. Sometimes I try to change myself so much, I try to adapt... And most of the times it goes everything wrong and I end up falling. This song reminds me of where I've been and it inspires me to go where I want to go. It's May 28th. Hopefully in 1 or 2 months I will be abroad. I will let you know.
EDIT 4: It's the 2nd of August of 2020. I did end up going abroad. Spent roughly a year volunteering in the south of spain. Loved every single day, including the two months of lockdown. Came back home about two months ago and I am now working in Lisbon. I hope you're all okay during these crazy times. I don't know what else to say as this comment got more attention than what I originally thought it would have.
One love guys.
@soniabrick
<3 In the nighttime
When the world is at it's rest
You will find me
In the place I know the best
Dancin', shoutin'
Flyin' to the moon
Don't have to worry
'Cause I'll be come back soon
And we build up castles
In the sky and in the sand
Design our own world
Ain't nobody understand
I found myself alive
In the palm of your hand
As long as we are flyin'
All this world ain't got no end
In the daytime
You will find me by your side
Tryin' to do my best
And tryin' to make things right
When it all turns wrong
There's no fault but mine
But it won't hit hard
'Cause you let me shine
And we build up castles
In the sky and in the sand
Design our own world
Ain't nobody understand
I found myself alive
In the palm of your hand
As long as we are flyin'
All this world ain't got no end
@tonyclarke4929
Every so often I stumble across a track that hits me like a train. That moves me to tears and makes me stop, think and reflect.
Inevitably I’ll be transported to my favourite place on earth… A chunk of coastal rock a few hundred meters from the ‘Sunset strip’ in Ibiza, where I can sit watching the sunset. The last track that did this for me was Biceps ‘Opal’.
April 2023 and I’m casually listening to ‘Tomorrowland’ on one world radio while working detailing a car… and this came on. It stopped me in my tracks and I needed to find it.
How on earth this track has evaded me for over 12 years is a mystery. Maybe it was being saved by the universe, ready for me to find at the time I most needed it. And boy did I need it.
Beautiful. Masterful. Painful. Enlightening. So many emotions evoked by the words and so many feelings unlocked by the absolutely gorgeous melody.
I’m addicted to it. And I don’t want the cure.
@schwertfisch07
Hi!
If you can also experience and feel music so intensely, then I would like to recommend another piece to you:
"Moby - 'God Moving Over The Face Of The Waters ft. Víkingur Ólafsson (Reprise Version)'"
It's another masterpiece of such expressiveness in my eyes, I can never listen to it "just so".
Maybe you feel the same way.
I would be happy to hear from you again and what this track makes you feel.
All the best from Hamburg.
@Tobias-tt1fv
Mit 18 angefangen zu hören, nun bin ich 31 und verfalle jedes Mal aufs Neue in einen nostalgischen Zustand. Verrückt, was Musik mit einem so anstellen kann. Jeder kennt dieses Gefühl von.... dieses Lied wird mich ein Leben lang begleiten. Hoffentlich werden wir alle alt und können mit 80 uns hier nochmal versammeln und diesen schönen Track laufen lassen.
@Cavallopazzo1
All High and drunk
@dorogahan9598
Bin dabei!! 🎉
@TheMegaira
Ich bin inzwischen 58 und liebe es :)
@KrisztianLaposa
Tóbiás, es spielt keine Rolle, was hast du genommen aber gib mir auch!
@k1ng.k0ng9
Komplett im K Hole bestes lied
@user-nw7fc6rh9j
After six years I am listening this song again. When I was younger, I went to Eastern Europe and met a friend there. He offered me to go to Palestine with him, and I followed him. In those days things were much calmer, you could move around freely. One evening, as the sun was setting, we sat down at the top of a hill. In silence. After a few minutes, without speaking, he took his phone and chose to put this song. I remember feeling of peace I've never felt since.
He died two years ago. Today, I listen to that sound again by chance, and the magical power of music, which takes us on a journey into our past and into the beauty of memory brings tears to my eyes.
Enjoy these precious times, enjoy the people you love. If you're here, it's because you enjoy living with emotions. Life is beautiful only if it's lived to the full !
Thank you Etienne
@JuliaOuledmoussa
❤❤❤
@cynthiapecheur2855
Just remember, love has no age and never failed ... one love ❤️💛💚
@Quazee137
Sorry for your loss. He lives on with you so please live a long time.