His second album, "Beautiful life"(2006) yielded 3 top 10 hits on Isreal's national radio stations. With influences streaching from The Kinks, Scott Walker and Wings and comparisons to like Adam Green, Jens Lakman and Weezer he made his name to "one of Tel Aviv most innovative and charismatic artists ever"(Time Out).
In the last few years Shy Nobleman was sharing stages with the likes of Of Montreal, Echo and the bunnymen and Dutch legend Tomte. In 2007 Nobleman is writing his 3rd album and hosting a weekly comedy Internet Sports show "Yoad Alperon".
Mr. Kluger
Shy Nobleman Lyrics
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My brother knows him very well
Practice at the gym club every second day
And to the Russian girls he pays
And the rainbow in the sky
Is sending kisses to all the stars in the space
And she′s really getting angry
Mr kluger went to the judge's house
I was lying on the floor
With his magic dryer all the wetness all had gone
And crazy laughter through the door
Mr. Kluger, an inventor a smart sad man
Invented a salt-cellar
Still he goes on inventing
If he could just get it right, he might, he might
Mr. Kluger cries
Mr. Kluger cries
The song "Mr. Kluger" by Shy Nobleman is a commentary on the life of a man named Mr. Kluger, who is described as an inventor, fat, smart, and sad. This character is introduced in the first verse as a man who frequents the gym club and pays Russian girls. The second verse describes Mr. Kluger's visit to the judge's house where he has used his "magic dryer" to remove all the wetness, and the reaction of the people inside the house is described as "crazy laughter."
The final verse of the song is a reflection on Mr. Kluger's life and his quest to invent. It is suggested that despite his many inventions, Mr. Kluger is still sad because he has not yet succeeded in creating something that works. The repeated line "Mr. Kluger cries" emphasizes the sense of frustration and failure that the character feels.
The lyrics of the song are intriguing and thought-provoking, leaving room for interpretation and reflection about the message that Shy Nobleman tries to convey. It can be seen as a commentary on the modern society's obsession with productivity and success and the feeling of despair and disappointment that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Mr. Kluger, an inventor, a smart fat man
Introducing Mr. Kluger, a brilliant inventor who is rather overweight
My brother knows him very well
The singer's brother is familiar with Mr. Kluger
Practice at the gym club every second day
Mr. Kluger is a regular at the gym, working out every other day
And to the Russian girls he pays
Mr. Kluger compensates Russian women for a service they provide
And the rainbow in the sky
The rainbow is a beautiful natural phenomenon
Is sending kisses to all the stars in the space
The rainbow seems to be spreading love and affection throughout the universe
And she’s really getting angry
Interestingly, the rainbow has emotions and can feel upset
If one of them is found dead
The rainbow would be upset if one of the stars in the sky were to die
Mr Kluger went to the judge's house
Mr. Kluger visited the home of a legal official
I was lying on the floor
The artist was situated on the ground
With his magic dryer all the wetness all had gone
Mr. Kluger had a device that could quickly dry up any moisture
And crazy laughter through the door
The sound of maniacal amusement emanated from behind the door
Mr. Kluger, an inventor a smart sad man
Mr. Kluger possesses intelligence, but he is melancholy
Invented a salt-cellar
One of Mr. Kluger's creations is a container for table salt
Still he goes on inventing
Despite past failures, Mr. Kluger continues to develop new ideas
If he could just get it right, he might, he might
Mr. Kluger is hopeful that he will eventually invent something truly successful
Mr. Kluger cries
Mr. Kluger is shedding tears
Writer(s): Shy Nobleman
Contributed by Ryan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.