Desire
Schiller mit Veljanov Lyrics
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Not afraid of getting old
Want my soul remove the cold
When the night comes
Give me hold
Gold i never to build you dreams
Older, wiser than it seems
Cold as ice you play with me
Turn my silver into gold
Not afraid of getting old
Want my soul remove the cold
When the night comes
Give me hold
Gold i never to build you dreams
Older, wiser than it seems
Cold as ice you play with fire
And you hold on to desire...
Turn my silver into gold
Not afraid of getting old
Want my soul remove the cold
When the night comes
Give me hold
Gold i never to build you dreams
Older, wiser than it seems
Cold as ice a man of means
And you hold on to your dreams...
The lyrics to Schiller's song "Desire" speaks of a person's quest for something more in their life. It starts with the desire to turn their silver into gold, which in this context, means wanting to enhance their life with something richer and more fulfilling. The person being referred to in the song is not afraid of getting old, which suggests that they are not afraid of change or transformation. They want their soul to be different from the cold, and when night comes, they need someone to hold onto. The next lines suggest that the person isn't interested in using gold to build their dreams. They are already older and wiser than they appear, and they are searching for something that's more significant than superficiality. The person they are dealing with is portrayed as someone as cold as ice who plays with fire and is holding onto their ambitions.
The song's chorus repeats this search for something more - desiring their silver to be turned to gold, wanting their soul to be free of the cold, seeking someone to hold onto during the night. The lyrics imply that this person is unique because they aren't focused on basic aspirations but are instead working closely towards an enlightened life, one that is richer in value and more rewarding.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn my silver into gold
I want you to transform what is plain and common into something valuable and extraordinary.
Not afraid of getting old
I am not worried about the effects of aging or the changes that come with time.
Want my soul remove the cold
I desire for you to make me feel alive again and to remove the emptiness that makes me feel numb.
When the night comes, give me hold
During the dark moments, I need you to comfort me and hold me tight.
Gold I never (use?) to build you dreams
I do not need material possessions to achieve my aspirations or pursue my goals.
Older, wiser than it seems
Despite my age, I am still learning and developing as an individual.
Cold as ice you play with me
You use your reserved and emotionless demeanor to interact with me, even if it seems cruel.
And you hold on to your dreams...
You are determined and persistent in achieving your own ambitions and aspirations.
Writer(s): Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb
Contributed by Arianna N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mario marianof
Turn my silver into gold
Not afraid of getting old
Want my soul remove the cold
When the night comes
give me hold
Gold i never to build you dreams
Older, wiser than it seems
Cold as ice you play with me
And you hold on to your dreams...
Turn my silver into gold
Not afraid of getting old
Want my soul remove the cold
When the night comes
give me hold
Gold i never to build you dreams
Older, wiser than it seems
Cold as ice you play with fire
And you hold on to desire...
Turn my silver into gold
Not afraid of getting old
Want my soul remove the cold
When the night comes
give me hold
Gold i never to build you dreams
Older, wiser than it seems
Cold as ice a man of means
And you hold on to your dreams...
Jazz club
Schiller - это музыка идущая из души👍🤝🙂
benjamin philpot
This man isn’t well known in England but should be his got amazing talent
Sandy Vera
Q hermosa voz la de Alexander y q hermoso él !!!!!!!!!!
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Andree Heidrich
Schiller und Veljanov sollten öfters was zusammen machen - thanks for sharing!
Martijn van der Hoeven
Never seen this song live. That voice, wow...
Ольга Вертинская
Always was in love with this deep and mysterious Alexander's voice
Maria Fourleafclovers
Each song he sings, turns into Gold!!
mario marianof
Turn my silver into gold
Not afraid of getting old
Want my soul remove the cold
When the night comes
give me hold
Gold i never to build you dreams
Older, wiser than it seems
Cold as ice you play with me
And you hold on to your dreams...
Turn my silver into gold
Not afraid of getting old
Want my soul remove the cold
When the night comes
give me hold
Gold i never to build you dreams
Older, wiser than it seems
Cold as ice you play with fire
And you hold on to desire...
Turn my silver into gold
Not afraid of getting old
Want my soul remove the cold
When the night comes
give me hold
Gold i never to build you dreams
Older, wiser than it seems
Cold as ice a man of means
And you hold on to your dreams...
conte dei tramonti 🌇
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djmusicjac
The most beautiful song and beautiful deep vocals i have ever heard. So beautiful and dark, deep, sensual, this song will be SONG OF THE YEAR for 2011, it will win loads and loads of music awards, watch this space!