They rehearsed two days to work out a repertoire of rainbirds-songs, instrumentals by ulrike and a couple of pieces written exclusively for theatre plays and the group stein. then they appeared under the motto "two faces in a different light" on september 2nd 1993.
it is this performance that katharina likes to remember as her favorite, and it was after this one, that tim, ulrike and katharina decided to move on as the new rainbirds trio.
they kept performing and touring under the pseudonym "three birds of a feather" while they were working out a new band sound, considering their special line-up: keyboards, vocals/ guitar and drums.
they were without a deal then, but rough trade records came to see them play live a couple of times, and while the band proceeded to tour under their original name in 1995, the contract came to be.
they entered the puk-studio in denmark in oktober 1995 and the self-produced "making memory" was released in march 1996. apart from some bewilderment as to what rainbirds would look and sound like now after one more metamorphosis, the reception was warm. more touring and festival playing, and back in the studio in april 1997. this time co-producer jon caffery recorded and mixed the album "rainbirdsforever" in his own la chapelle-studio in belgium. this album was released in october and was greatly appreciated in the media, and the tour in jan/feb 1998 rewarded the trio with sold out clubs and exceptionally good reviews.
they decided to tour once more in may to record two shows on 24 track analog and will release rainbirds3000.live in january 1999.
check their tourdates, keep in touch, be informed about all the many new things that are about to happen with rainbirds in the future. and the future is now.
for further information
http://www.rainbirds.com/
discography :
* rainbirds3000.live (1999)
* forever (1997)
* making memory (1996)
* the mercury years (1995)
* in a different light (1993)
* two faces (1991)
* call me easy, say I'm strong, love me my way, that ain't wrong (1989)
* rainbirds (1987)
Invisible
Rainbirds Lyrics
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he seems so far away
Your whole world is changing from coloured into grey
It's sad how you come crawling out of this romance
But aside of your Jesus
I just couldn't stand a chance
No chance!
No way!
Oh, but i surely miss it sometimes
(sometimes I miss it, oh).
As now I walk the crookes lines
(I like to walk the crooked lines)
I found it to hard to discover
They were over
(They are over)
The times when I was invisible
My coat of dreams is torn,
the shreds are crumbling in my hands
All birds have spread their wings to sail the foreign lands
wisdom does prevail
when wisdom is allowed
To think about a fight and dare to risk it,
is better then to fight a thought that is right, but risky
Oh, but i surely miss it sometimes
(sometimes I miss it, oh).
As now I walk the crookes lines
(I like to walk the crooked lines)
I found it do hard to discover
They were over
(They are over)
The times when I was invisible.
I found myself a new love
And I feel so good these days
When I look back I can spot that old companion in the haze
He never cared to look at me
He never dared to see
How he turned and danced and stirred
how he died for me
Just to please me
to keep me
Oh, but i surely miss it sometimes
(sometimes I miss it, oh).
As now I walk the crookes lines
(I like to walk the crooked lines)
I found it do hard to discover
They were over
(They are over)
The times when I was invisible
The lyrics to Rainbirds' song "Invisible" explore themes of change, loss, and self-discovery. The singer is addressing someone who looks up to Jesus but is going through a difficult time as their world seems to be turning from color to grey. The singer recognizes that aside from Jesus, they would not have a chance with this person romantically. However, the singer admits to missing something from their past, possibly a relationship, as they now "walk the crooked lines" and find it hard to accept that the times of being "invisible" are over.
The imagery used in the lyrics is powerful, as the singer's "coat of dreams is torn" and the birds have spread their wings to fly away. The idea of wisdom prevailing when allowed is highlighted, urging the listener to dare to risk a fight instead of fighting a risky thought. The singer has found a new love and is content, but looks back with a sense of nostalgia and perhaps even regret. The idea of being "invisible" suggests a feeling of not being seen or heard or a lack of self-worth, which is gradually overcome through self-discovery and personal growth.
Overall, "Invisible" is a poignant meditation on self-discovery, growth, and loss. The singer acknowledges the pain of change and the temptation to cling to the past, but ultimately finds strength and happiness in moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
You look up to your Jesus, he seems so far away
You seek solace in religion, but it doesn't feel close anymore
Your whole world is changing from coloured into grey
You're losing vibrancy and feeling trapped in a dull existence
It's sad how you come crawling out of this romance
You're heartbroken and it hurts to have to move on
But aside of your Jesus I just couldn't stand a chance
I can't compete with your faith for your affection
Oh, but i surely miss it sometimes (sometimes I miss it, oh).
I still have moments of longing for the past
As now I walk the crooked lines (I like to walk the crooked lines)
I enjoy taking unconventional paths and risks
I found it too hard to discover They were over (They are over) The times when I was invisible
It's difficult to accept that the moments of being unnoticed and overlooked are gone
My coat of dreams is torn, the shreds are crumbling in my hands
The hopes and aspirations I had are falling apart
All birds have spread their wings to sail the foreign lands
Everyone else is moving on and pursuing their own opportunities
Wisdom does prevail when wisdom is allowed, to think about a fight and dare to risk it, is better then to fight a thought that is right, but risky
It's better to make a calculated decision and take a risk, rather than fighting an idea that may be right but uncertain
I found myself a new love, And I feel so good these days
I've found happiness again in a new relationship
When I look back I can spot that old companion in the haze
I can see my past relationship more clearly now
He never cared to look at me, He never dared to see
My old partner never truly appreciated or understood me
How he turned and danced and stirred how he died for me, Just to please me to keep me
He went to great lengths to please me, but in the end it wasn't enough
Contributed by Benjamin T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.