In 1963, Maffay and his parents emigrated from the Siebenbürgen region in Romania to Germany, like other Transylvanian Saxons. In the same year, he started his first band, The Dukes. After completing his education and spending some time working for Chemigraphics, an art manufacturer, Maffay worked in clubs, where he distributed his music.
Peter Maffay's career began in 1969 with the publication of his first single, "Du" (You in German). It was the biggest German hit in 1970 and brought Maffay instant fame. With the album Steppenwolf in 1979, Maffay became a major music star in Germany. The album sold 1.6 million copies, making it the best selling LP at that time. In 1980, the album Revanche (Revenge) broke his previous record, selling 2.1 million copies.
Maffay holds the German record for the most number one ranked singles in the single and album sales charts, including 12 albums. In addition, most of his studio albums reached the top ten. He also holds a German record for most albums to have sold over one million copies, with 14. His latest album ,Laut und Leise (Loud and Quiet), became the fourteenth.
Altogether, Maffay has sold over 35 million records. Since 1980, each of his 13 tours (roughly every 2 years) has ranked among the three most visited attractions each season in Germany, with nine of them ranked first in that category.
Maffay also created a string of fairy tales about a little green dragon named Tabaluga, which was spread out onto four albums. The piece was also turned into a musical. Maffay went on tour individually with Tabaluga & Lilli in Germany; he later released a live album, DVD and live TV broadcast. The tour included Peter Maffay, Alexis, Nino de Angelo, Rufus Beck, and Carl Carlton among others.
In 1998, Maffay collaborated to create an album with artists from all corners of the world, including Aboriginal singers and musicians from Israel.
He also starred in two films directed by Peter Patzak - The Joker in 1986, and Captured in Yemen in 1999. In addition, Maffay played a supporting role in the feature "The Polar Bear".
Savior
Peter Maffay Lyrics
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Pouring out over desert sands
Through parched skin
And madness
On chamber after chamber
Til it's all run out
But, oh, my savior
You said remember,
You said remember, remember
When you're all dried out
That which was sacred
That which was sacred
Remember
Savior, my savior
Pouring out over desert sands
Through parched skin and madness
On chamber after chamber
Til it's all run out
But, oh, my savior
My savior
You said remember,
You said remember, remember
When you're all dried out
That which was sacred
That which was sacred
Remember
Savior, my savior
Pouring out over desert sands
Through parched skin and madness
On chamber after chamber
Parched skin and madness
The song "Savior" by Peter Maffay & Noa speaks about the idea of God being a savior, providing hope and salvation in tough and difficult times. The song begins with the lyrical line “Savior, my savior” which indicates that the singer is addressing someone (in this case a higher power) who is their savior. The use of the imagery of pouring out over desert sands and through parched skin and madness creates a vivid picture of a harsh and arid landscape where the listener is completely dried out and crazed but then the savior appears and provides a relief in the form of water or hope.
The lyric “On chamber after chamber til it’s all run out” can be interpreted in several ways. It could be a metaphor for the various stages of human life where one keeps running out of strength and hope but still, the savior comes and provides salvation. The repeated line “You said remember, you said remember, remember” indicates that the savior is trying to remind the singer of their teachings and faith, which will rescue them from the difficult times. The final line “That which was sacred, remember” points out that one must not forget what is sacred and valuable even in the hardest times.
Line by Line Meaning
Savior, my savior
The person is addressing their savior, seeking help and guidance.
Pouring out over desert sands
The savior's help and support is shown as vital as it flows over the barren desert sands.
Through parched skin
The parched skin symbolizes the dryness and emptiness of the person's soul, and they are seeking salvation.
And madness
The person's despair and insanity are apparent, and they are seeking help about it from their savior.
On chamber after chamber
The situation keeps getting more severe, and every single time, the person seeks the savior's support.
Til it's all run out
The person has exhausted all their resources and strength, and the only hope for salvation is the savior.
But, oh, my savior
The person is expressing a sense of relief and hope that salvation exists.
You said remember,
The savior reminds the person to recall their beliefs and teachings to seek direction and guidance.
Remember, remember
The repetition of the word signifies the importance of remembering the sacred teachings and beliefs.
When you're all dried out
The savior asks the person to remember their beliefs and teachings even during their toughest times (when they are at their lowest point).
That which was sacred
The person is asked to remember what was important, valuable, and meaningful to them.
That which was sacred
The person is asked to remember what was important, valuable, and meaningful to them.
Savior, my savior
The song ends, as it began, with the person turning to their savior, seeking comfort, salvation, and guidance.
Lyrics © ACUM Ltd.
Written by: GIL DOR, NINI ACHINOAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TwilightKurai
Noa habe ich vor einigen Jahren durch Peter Maffays Projekt "Begegnungen" kennen gelernt. Schon damals hat sie mich sowohl musikalisch als auch menschlich tief beeindruckt. Sie gehört zu den Künstlern, die ich aus tiefstem Herzen ernst nehme. Ein unvergleichlich schönes Lied!
@dmsephiroth
sowenige votings? das ist ja absolut GÖTTLICH !! das schönste duett das ich seit jahren gehört habe :(*schnief*so wundervoll...
@purklang
Einfach super schön!
@sandragewinner8943
❤
@Sesam196940
schon ne weile her , aber immernoch genial .
@Shivalaya777
Angelical, a voice from Heaven!
@Paar37
Ein stück mit Gefühl
@christineilesic2732
krieg gänsehaut, wunderbare Stimme,..
@mariastrickland5561
Does anyone know where to get sheet music for this song?
@dami1622
I really like this song, but tags like sex, oral are not the best choice for this song.