Having played guitar and piano as a young girl, she was moved to write her first song, "Remember The Day", after taking a road trip with a friend across the Alps to Genoa, via Strasbourg. She appeared in Wim Wenders' 1973 film Alice in the Cities, and her music also featured in Umarmungen und andere Sachen (1975), a German Jochen Richter film set in Bavaria about three romantically involved bank robbers. Baier opted not to pursue an acting or singing career, and moved to America where she concentrated on raising a family.
The songs that went on to make up her album Colour Green were home reel-to-reel tape recordings Baier had made in Germany between 1970 and 1973. Some thirty years later her son Robby compiled a CD from these recordings to give to family members as presents. He also gave a copy to Dinosaur Jr's J Mascis, who in turn passed it along to the Orange Twin label. Orange Twin released the album in February 2006. She is expected to release a second studio album. She performs the song "Let Us Know" in Wim Wenders' movie Palermo Shooting (2008).
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Tonight
Sibylle Baier Lyrics
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tonight when I came home from work
there he unforeseen sat in the kitchen
buttering himself a bread
and the cat was on his knee
and smiled at me
tonight when I came home from work
tonight when I came home from work
there he unforeseen passed the guitar
and said "I battered my car
right now won't you please give me your chair"
we had a change of the moon
we had a change of the moon
tonight when I came home from work
tonight when I came home from work
tonight when I came home from work
there he unforeseen changed in the lazy chair
and said "what's that sorrow you bear?"
and I could tell him, he understood
he gently took my arm
he listened to my tears till dawn
I dedicate this song to you
tonight we had change of the moon
we had change of the moon
tonight when I came home from work
tonight when I came home from work
tonight tonight tonight
The lyrics to Sibylle Baier's song "Tonight" convey a sense of comfort and understanding in the midst of personal turmoil. The singer comes home from work feeling hurt, and is surprised to find someone unexpected in their kitchen. Despite this, the situation seems calming - the person is simply buttering bread and playing guitar, while the cat looks on contentedly. The singer then confides in the unexpected guest, who listens patiently and offers support through the night. The repetition of the line "tonight when I came home from work" emphasizes the significance of this particular evening, which marks a turning point in the singer's emotional journey.
The lyrics of "Tonight" showcase Baier's gift for capturing small, intimate moments in a way that feels universal. The song has been praised for its sparse yet powerful instrumentation and Baier's haunting vocals. Despite its quietness, "Tonight" has been rediscovered by contemporary audiences and gained a cult following years after its initial release. Its lyrics and melody have been noted as a comfort during uncertain times, as well as a source of inspiration for other musicians.
Line by Line Meaning
tonight when I came home from work, hurt
I came home from work feeling hurt tonight
tonight when I came home from work
Tonight, when I came home from work
there he unforeseen sat in the kitchen
I was surprised to see him sitting in the kitchen
buttering himself a bread
He was making himself a snack
and the cat was on his knee
His cat was sitting on his lap
and smiled at me
The cat looked at me and smiled
there he unforeseen passed the guitar
He handed me his guitar unexpectedly
and said "I battered my car
He told me he had an accident with his car
right now won't you please give me your chair"
He asked me to give him my chair
we had a change of the moon
Something significant happened tonight
tonight when I came home from work
Tonight, when I came home from work
there he unforeseen changed in the lazy chair
He suddenly sat in the lazy chair
and said "what's that sorrow you bear?"
He asked me about my sadness
and I could tell him, he understood
I was able to confide in him, and he empathized with me
he gently took my arm
He kindly took my arm
he listened to my tears till dawn
He comforted me and listened to me all night until dawn
I dedicate this song to you
I am dedicating this song to him
tonight we had change of the moon
Something significant happened tonight
we had change of the moon
Something significant happened
tonight when I came home from work
Tonight, when I came home from work
tonight tonight tonight
Tonight is very important
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEBELAH L MORGAN, GILOH P MORGAN, ROBERT CHATER, DARREN SELTMANN, DONALD BORZAGE, JOHNNY MERCER
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@heathenflame
Checkout carline van roos' bands aythis and lethian dreams. She is self taught and her voice sounds both very melancholic and soothing.
Silvery night, moonlit path, wandering, white gold, leaving light, wolfsmond, le temps d'un voyage are good songs. They are all good songs. Older lethian dreams albums are a bit rougher/heavier than the clean sound of aythis
My favorite of hers which happens to be one of my all time favorite songs I've ever heard followed by some of her local video recordings
Off the illusion and the twin album:
https://youtu.be/1gQQbweH6WU
"Live" recordings of aythis songs
https://youtu.be/w-w7RZUpogI
https://youtu.be/3KTbdRIF8iE
"Live" lethian dreams song
https://youtu.be/FZU-0xhoo64
@romaloulou8515
tonight when I came home from work, hurt
tonight when I came home from work
there he unforeseen sat in my kitchen
buttering himself a bread
and the cat was on his knee
and smiled at me
tonight when I came home from work
tonight when I came home from work
there he unforeseen passed the guitar
and said "I battered my car
right now won't you please give me your tune"
we had a change of the moon
we had a change of the moon
tonight when I came home from work
tonight when I came home from work
tonight when I came home from work
there he unforeseen changed in an easy chair
and said "what's that sorrow you bear?"
and I could tell him, he understood
he gently took my arm
he listened to my tears 'til dawn
I dedicate this song to you
tonight we had change of the moon
we had change of the moon
tonight when I came home from work
tonight when I came home from work
tonight tonight tonight
@aasudekaya
Tonight, when I came home from work, hurt
Tonight, when I came home from work
There he, unforeseen
Sat in my kitchen, buttering himself a bread and the cat was on his knee and smiled at me
Tonight, when I came home from work
Tonight, when I came home from work
There he, unforseen
Passed the guitar and said I battered my car right now, won't you please give me your tune
We had change of the moon
We had change of the moon
Tonight, when I came home from work
Tonight, when I came home from work
Tonight, when I came home from work
There he, unforseen
Changed in an easy chair
And said what's that sorrow you bear and I could tell him he understood
He gently took my arm
He listened to my tears till dawn
I dedicate this song to you
Tonight
We had change of the moon
We had change of the moon
Tonight, when I came home from work
Tonight, when I came home from work
Tonight, tonight
Tonight
@raynorthway1316
LYRICS
tonight, when I came home from work, hurt
tonight, when I came home from work
there he, unforeseen, sat in my kitchen
buttering himself a bread and the cat was on his knee and smiled at me
tonight, when I came home from work
tonight, when I came home from work
there he, unforeseen passed the guitar and said
“I battered my car right now won't you please give me your tune”
we had change of the moon we had change of the moon
tonight, when I came home from work
tonight, when I came home from work
tonight, when I came home from work
there he, unforeseen changed in an easy chair
and said what's that sorrow you bear and I could tell him he understood
he gently took my arm he listened to my tears till dawn
I dedicate this song to you
tonight we had change of the moon
we had change of the moon
tonight, when I came home from work
tonight, when I came home from work tonight, tonight tonight
@anibanibas
tonight, when I came home from work, hurt
tonight, when I came home from work
there he, unforeseen, sat in my kitchen
buttering himself a bread and the cat was on his knee and smiled at me
tonight, when I came home from work
tonight, when I came home from work
there he, unforeseen passed the guitar and said
“I battered my car right now won't you please give me your tune”
we had change of the moon we had change of the moon
tonight, when I came home from work
tonight, when I came home from work
tonight, when I came home from work
there he, unforeseen changed in an easy chair
and said what's that sorrow you bear and I could tell him he understood
he gently took my arm he listened to my tears till dawn
I dedicate this song to you
tonight we had change of the moon
we had change of the moon
tonight, when I came home from work
tonight, when I came home from work tonight, tonight tonight
@pamelasinha9784
Her songs provide me such an unfathomable amount of comfort and consolation for my lonely and tired soul......
@carlacarla3422
I feel the same ❤️
@amberkiley8676
Real
@haraecca8251
Accidentally clicking on this is possibly the best thing that's happened to me today.
@toddthomas4761
Go read the story of this artist! Incredible story!
@AR-mu4zq
Lost this song 9 years ago. Found it tonight
@jeremiahmelson8530
andrea rumpel BEST moment! Congratulations lol
@wisleypereira7200
Sibylle Baier is the epitome of an underrated and raw talent. Melancholic and unfeigned love message- an authentic piece of music.
@heathenflame
Checkout carline van roos' bands aythis and lethian dreams. She is self taught and her voice sounds both very melancholic and soothing.
Silvery night, moonlit path, wandering, white gold, leaving light, wolfsmond, le temps d'un voyage are good songs. They are all good songs. Older lethian dreams albums are a bit rougher/heavier than the clean sound of aythis
My favorite of hers which happens to be one of my all time favorite songs I've ever heard followed by some of her local video recordings
Off the illusion and the twin album:
https://youtu.be/1gQQbweH6WU
"Live" recordings of aythis songs
https://youtu.be/w-w7RZUpogI
https://youtu.be/3KTbdRIF8iE
"Live" lethian dreams song
https://youtu.be/FZU-0xhoo64
@hgkwbsx7
How the fuck is she underrated