By 1996 he was thoroughly bored by European dance music and moved to Santiago, Chile to explore Latin music. He quickly adopted the intentionally ridiculous Señor Coconut moniker, and soon released El Gran Baile, finding time afterwards to do a little remix work for Towa Tei, formerly of the multi-national Deee-Lite.
His next release, in 2000, was the delightful Latin-Kraftwerk fusion of El Baile Alemán. The album featured several Kraftwerk classics reworked with Latin instrumentation and rhythm. The LP was intended as a salute to, and a parody of Kraftwerk as evidenced by the intro to Autobahn which features the sound of a car that won't start.
Trans Europe Express
Señor Coconut Lyrics
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Leave Paris in the morning with T.E.E.
Trans Europe Express In Vienna we sit in a late-night cafe
Straight connection, T.E.E.
Trans Europe Express From station to station
Back to Düsseldorf City
Meet Iggy Pop and David Bowie
Trans Europe Express
The lyrics to Señor Coconut's song Trans Europe Express are a tribute and homage to Kraftwerk's song of the same name, released in 1977. The song describes a journey on the Trans Europe Express train, which travels through several European cities, including Vienna, Düsseldorf, and Paris. The singer seems to enjoy the luxurious experience of this train, as it allows them to visit some of the most beautiful cities in Europe, meet interesting people, and experience the local culture. In Vienna, for example, they sit in a late-night café, enjoying the atmosphere and the company of local residents.
The most interesting part of the lyrics comes at the end, where the singer tells us that they met Iggy Pop and David Bowie on the train. This is a reference to a real-life meeting that took place between the two musicians and members of Kraftwerk on the Trans Europe Express train. This meeting was a significant moment in music history, as it inspired both Bowie and Iggy Pop to explore electronic music more deeply in their subsequent albums.
Overall, Señor Coconut's Trans Europe Express is an upbeat, catchy tribute to Kraftwerk and their groundbreaking electronic music. It celebrates the beauty of European cities and the power of music to bring people together across borders.
Line by Line Meaning
Trans Europe Express Rendezvous on Champs Elysées
Meeting on the famous Champs Elysées, riding the luxurious Trans Europe Express train
Leave Paris in the morning with T.E.E.
Starting the journey early morning from Paris using the Trans Europe Express
Trans Europe Express In Vienna we sit in a late-night cafe
Relaxing in an elegant cafe in Vienna during the late hours of the night, courtesy of the Trans Europe Express
Straight connection, T.E.E.
Going directly and swiftly with the Trans Europe Express train
Trans Europe Express From station to station
Traveling efficiently and quickly from one station to the next using the Trans Europe Express
Back to Düsseldorf City
Returning to Düsseldorf City, the final destination of the journey
Meet Iggy Pop and David Bowie
Encountering the legendary musicians Iggy Pop and David Bowie while aboard the Trans Europe Express
Writer(s): Hutter Ralf, Schult Emil
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