Frontman John Kay's mother escaped with him at age 4 from Soviet occupied East Germany, an event recounted in the song "Renegade" on the album Steppenwolf Seven. His family resettled in Hannover, West Germany, before moving to Canada in 1958. Kay is partially blind, hence the use of dark glasses
In 1968, Nick St. Nicholas replaced Moreve as bass player.
Steppenwolf had its origins in the Toronto blues band Sparrow, which was formed in 1964 and played coffeehouses in Yorkville. By 1967 they had settled in San Francisco.
Steppenwolf rocketed to fame after their third single, "Born to Be Wild" was used in the movie Easy Rider, as well as "The Pusher". The former song may have coined the term "heavy metal". This was followed by several more hits, including "Magic Carpet Ride" from Steppenwolf the Second, and "Rock Me" from At Your Birthday Party. Many fans consider their double album Steppenwolf Live [an extended single album in the UK] the best of Steppenwolf's releases. Monster and For Ladies Only were the band's most political albums, and are still fondly remembered by fans as two of the best rock & roll snapshots of the attitudes of the late 1960s and early 1970s.
The band broke up in 1971, and Kay pursued a solo career. Steppenwolf reformed in 1974 with the album Slow Flux, and disbanded in 1976. Afterwards, several versions of the band toured North America until Kay reformed the official version of the group in 1980.
John Kay released a solo album in 2001.
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Steppenwolf Lyrics
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Pick out a song
It's an easy way to right the wrong
And if the word
If the words, words, touch your mind
She'll be better, if you'll be kind
If you don't say
There's no better way for fallin' apart
Open the door and let
Let the sun shine
Yeah, she'll get better
She'll be better
Just give her some time
She'll get better
Just give her some time
She'll get better
'Cause there's tear, tear, tear
Tear drops in her eyes like the rain
Rain drops it's true
She'll know the reason why
She'll know why
The lyrics of Steppenwolf's song "She'll Be Better" speak about a person who is going through a difficult time, and the singer encourages the listener to choose a song that resonates with them and gives them hope. The singer suggests that by doing this, the person can alleviate their pain and find comfort. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of communication, urging the listener not to hold back their feelings and thoughts because it will only lead to further problems. By opening up and allowing the sun to shine, the person can overcome their struggle with time.
The first verse of the song suggests that selecting a song is an easy way to make things right, implying that music has the power to heal. The second verse emphasizes the importance of communication, highlighting that if the person fails to voice their feelings, they have already lost the battle. The chorus reinforces the idea that time is a great healer and that the person should be patient and give the individual time to heal. The third verse paints a picture of the person's sadness, with tear drops in their eyes like rain, but also reassuringly suggest that they will find the reason behind their troubles.
Overall, "She'll Be Better" takes a more optimistic approach to handling difficult times, urging the listener to seek comfort in music, communicate and not give up hope.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got to pick
You must choose
Pick out a song
Select a tune
It's an easy way to right the wrong
It's a simple method to correct the mistake
And if the word
If the lyrics
If the words, words, touch your mind
If the lines touch your emotions
She'll be better, if you'll be kind
She'll recover if you'll exhibit kindness
If you don't say
If you don't express
If you don't say what's in your heart
If you don't reveal your feelings
There's no better way for fallin' apart
There's no superior means for falling out of love
Open the door and let
Unlock the door and allow
Let the sun shine
Allow the sunlight to enter
Yeah, she'll get better
Yes, she'll recover
She'll be better
She'll recuperate
Just give her some time
Just be patient
She'll get better
She'll improve
Just give her some time
Just be patient
She'll get better
She'll recover
'Cause there's tear, tear, tear
Because there are tears
Tear drops in her eyes like the rain
Drops of tears like the rain in her eyes
Rain drops it's true
It's true that raindrops
She'll know the reason why
She'll understand the cause
She'll know why
She'll comprehend the reason
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GABRIEL MEKLER, JERRY EDMONTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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He Was a Steppenwolf (оригинал Boney M)
Он был степным волком
Come on and listen to my tale,
Послушай меня, я расскажу свою повесть.
It's a strange and sorry tale,
Это загадочная и печальная повесть,
That's gonna rock you,
Которая поразит тебя,
About a man, the drifting kind.
Об одном из тех людей, что привыкли скитаться.
Let the story now unwind,
Позволь же начать эту историю,
It's gonna shock you.
Она приведёт тебя в изумление.
Some people said he was a ghost,
Некоторые люди говорили, что он был призраком.
Wouldn't wanna be his host
Не хотели бы они быть его повелителем,
Or just to meet him,
Или даже просто повстречаться с ним,
And if he ever came their way,
И если бы он когда-нибудь оказался на их пути,
They'd be sticks and stones, I'd say
Они бы схватили палки и камни, скажу тебе,
That would grieve him.
Чтобы прогнать его прочь.
He was a Steppenwolf, a lost and lonely one,
Он был степным волком, одиноким бродягой,
He was a Steppenwolf, forever on the run,
Он был степным волком, вечно скитающимся,
He was a Steppenwolf, with a forgotten past,
Он был степным волком, забывшим своё прошлое,
He was a Steppenwolf, who found a love at last,
Он был степным волком, нашедшим, наконец, любовь,
He was a Steppenwolf.
Он был степным волком.
The girl he met was out-of-sight,
Девушка, которую он встретил, была ничем не примечательна,
Though she walked the streets at night,
И хотя она ходила ночью гулять по улицам,
He didn't mind it.
Он не возражал против этого.
She seemed as happy as a song,
Она казалась весёлой, словно песня,
And if anything was wrong,
И если что-нибудь и было не так,
He didn't find it.
Он не обращал на это внимания.
They used to laugh and dance and drink,
Они привыкли смеяться, танцевать и пить,
And not ever did he think of a payday.
И он никогда не думал о дне расплаты.
No matter where they ever were,
Не имеет значения, где они побывали за это время, –
Every day he spent with her was a hey-day.
Каждый день, проведённый с ней, был днём счастья.
He was a Steppenwolf, and not a handsome man,
Он был степным волком, и он не был красавцем,
He was a Steppenwolf, who didn't know her plan,
Он был степным волком, который не знал её намерений,
He was a Steppenwolf, not very bright at all,
Он был степным волком, совершенно ничем не выдающимся,
He was a Steppenwolf, just riding for a fall,
Он был степным волком, просто средством для того чтобы умереть,
He was a Steppenwolf.
Он был степным волком.
One day she said "It's time you knew,
Однажды она сказала: "Пора тебе узнать,
That I started up with you
Что я согласилась быть с тобой
For just one reason,
Только по одной причине, –
You're gonna do just what I want,
Ты сделаешь кое-что для меня,
'cause there's something that I want,
Потому что есть одна вещь, которую я хочу сделать,
And I ain't teasing.
И я вовсе не шучу.
My life is empty all around,
Моя жизнь совершенно пуста,
Nothing that I ever found
В ней нет абсолютно ничего,
Would fulfill me.
Что удовлетворило бы меня!
So for a while I'll be with you,
Итак, на время я останусь с тобой,
When I say that we're through,
Когда я скажу, что всё кончено,
You must kill me!"
Ты должен убить меня!"
He was a Steppenwolf, he cried "It isn't fair".
Он был степным волком, он кричал: "Это невозможно!"
He was a Steppenwolf, "You know how much I care".
Он был степным волком, "Ты знаешь, как много это для меня значит!"
He was a Steppenwolf, she said "This is the deal".
Он был степным волком, она сказала: "Имеется договор",
He was a Steppenwolf, he saw this was for real,
Он был степным волком, он увидел, что это было действительно так,
He was a Steppenwolf.
Он был степным волком.
He was a Steppenwolf, they spent a long last night,
Он был степным волком, они провели долгую последнюю ночь,
He was a Steppenwolf, and with a smile she died.
Он был степным волком, и с улыбкой она умерла.
He was a Steppenwolf, a lost and lonely one,
Он был степным волком, одиноким бродягой,
He was a Steppenwolf, forever on the run,
Он был степным волком, вечно скитающимся,
He was a Steppenwolf.
Он был степным волком.
Автор перевода: Никонов Павел
@michaelseebach9090
Many Boney M songs sound 70s, but this one is timeless, sounding almost as fresh today as it did in 1978. Nightflight to Venus...The first album I bought myself in 1978
@asadkabir6664
❤
@user-iy6lb2wy5l
Yes,sir.very correct.
@vassiliskoronis3485
One of my favorites songs. Boney M is a rythm kings , nice music nice memories.
@Robbiedek
I never tire of this song, brilliant
@krishnanstandardflowandtem1363
Obsolutely
@simbaboush6948
Me too 😊
@thatfreakingarage7806
Best Boney M track ever in my opinion: soulful, fine rythm, good lyrics, good instrumental work, i do play it together with any EWF or Players Association track in my mixes.
@krishnanstandardflowandtem1363
syncronization of Guitar ,violin & trumpet is awesome
@andrewsundaram3996
Lovely song of Boney m. Still in my heart!