In parallel to his partnership with Dorfmeister, Peter Kruder has always followed his solo projects. After the Kruder and Dorfmeister releases "DJ Kicks" (!K7, 1996) and "K&D Sessions" (!K7, 1998) became global bestsellers, he followed up with his solo project Peace Orchestra. Peace Orchestra is also the title of an album recorded by Kruder and released to critical acclaim in 1999. The album's most well-known track is "Who Am I", which received a great deal of exposure through its use in the The Wachowskis' Animatrix project alongside tracks by Photek, Death in Vegas and Juno Reactor. It was also used in the movies Stay (2005), and Memento (Christopher Nolan, 2000).
An album of Peace Orchestra remixes by such artists as Gotan Project, Chateau Flight, Beanfield, DJ DSL and Trüby Trio was released in 2002, entitled Reset. In addition to releasing under the "Peace Orchestra" moniker Peter Kruder´s solo remixes were in demand by artists like Bebel Gilberto, Fauna Flash and various other artists. With Fauna Flash - Munich DJs and producers Christian Prommer and Roland Appel - Kruder kicked off the Voom:Voom project in 2001.
Who Am I
Peace Orchestra Lyrics
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Are we more than strangers passing by?
Is this your dream are you in mine?
Are we really here or lost in time?
Will you be friend or lover
Show me the heart you conceal
Now is the time to discover
If this feeling we're feeling is real
Just one kiss will tell us who we are
Will you be friend or lover?
Show me the heart you conceal
Now is the time to discover
If this feeling we're feeling is real
So close to love and yet so far
Just one kiss will tell us who we are
The lyrics to Peace Orchestra's song "Who Am I" explore the uncertainty and ambiguity of a relationship that is just beginning to develop. The singer is addressing their partner and pondering on the nature of their connection - are they strangers passing by, or something more? They question whether this is just a dream or if they are truly present in each other's lives. The singer asks the other person to reveal their true self, to show the heart that they are hiding. They want to know if the feelings they are experiencing are real and if they are ready to take the connection to the next level.
Throughout the song, the theme of wanting to bridge the gap between two people is prevalent. There is a sense of urgency in the lyrics - the singer wants to know if they are friends or if they are lovers. They want to discover if the feelings they are experiencing have substance or if they are just fleeting. The line "so close to love, and yet so far" highlights the uncertainty that accompanies a new relationship. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the suggestion that a single kiss could reveal the truth about their connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Who are you, who am I?
We are two strangers trying to figure out each other's identity.
Are we more than strangers passing by?
We wonder if our connection goes beyond being mere strangers who meet and pass each other by.
Is this your dream are you in mine?
We question if this encounter is a figment of our imagination or if we exist in each other's.
Are we really here or lost in time?
We ponder whether our existence is in the present moment or if we are stuck in a time warp.
Will you be friend or lover
I ask if you see me as a friend or if you want our relationship to go beyond platonic.
Show me the heart you conceal
I request that you reveal your true intentions and emotions, as you've been hiding them.
Now is the time to discover
It's time for us to explore what our connection really means.
If this feeling we're feeling is real
We doubt if our feelings are genuine and we question their authenticity.
Just one kiss will tell us who we are
We believe that a kiss will define our relationship and help us understand where we stand with each other.
Writer(s): Peter Kruder Copyright: Austro-mechana Gmbh
Contributed by Aria K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Klemens Dickbauer
It's been 16 months now that I have been to a performance of Kruder & Dorfmeister in Vienna's Konzerthaus. They brought a version of this track; I immedately had your superb visualization before my mind's eye. Cultural stunning experience…
Klanghousechris
Thank you very much!
shkoro
song is simply A masterpiece!
RM 713
Heard this years ago. Great to hear it again. Don't know that I am any where nearer knowing Who I am.
Z. Flå
This song has long both haunted and enchanted me. Great video.
ondrejs2
Brilliant job, matches the music perfectly. Enjoyed it very much :)
Klanghousechris
Its been a while that i passing by here and i am really stunned of all your nice comments!! Thank You so much to all of you!!
Randy Colby
+Klanghousechris First time viewer here. Very nice work. You should really stick with the video editing. Your work is very good.
Klanghousechris
THX all for the great comments and of course thank Peter Kruder for his great track!
Matt Alvarez
Kudos on the filming dude! Very well done!