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Alpha Centauri
Tangerine Dream Lyrics
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Erfuellt den kosmos fills the cosmos
Und der das all zusammenhaelt and
He who keeps the universe together
Kennt jeden laut knows every sound
Der geist steht auf the spirit rises
Und seine feine zerstieben
Und die Ihn hassen and those who hate him
Fliehen vor seinem angesicht flee from his sight
Sende aus deinen geist send out your spirit
Und leben entsteht and life begins to form
Und also and thus
Komm, geist, und erfuelle die come, spirit, and fill the
Herzen deiner menschen hearts of your people
Und entzuende in jedem das and light in everyone the
Feuer deines ewigen lebens fire of your eternal life
The lyrics of Tangerine Dream's "Alpha Centauri" describe the presence and power of the universal spirit of love. The spirit fills the cosmos and is intimately connected to the harmony and balance of the universe. He who keeps the universe together is aware of every sound and knows how to maintain a beautiful order in the universe. The spirit is so powerful that his enemies dissolve when they are exposed to his presence. Those who hate him run away from him as he can touch them in ways that they cannot withstand.
The lyrics are a plea for the spirit to come and fill the hearts of the people. The spirit is capable of bringing life back into being, which ultimately leads to the creation of a better world. The people are asking the spirit to ignite a spark in them that will keep their love for life burning forever.
Overall, the lyrics of the song Alpha Centauri deal with themes of spirituality, love, and the power of the universe. The spirit is seen as a force that has the ability to destroy evil and ignite the eternal flame of life. The song serves as a reminder that the world around us is full of wonder and magic that only a few can comprehend.
Line by Line Meaning
Der geist the spirit, der liebe of love
The spirit of love
Erfuellt den kosmos fills the cosmos
Fills the entire universe
Und der das all zusammenhaelt and
He who keeps the universe together
Referring to a being who holds the universe together
Kennt jeden laut knows every sound
Knows every sound that exists
Der geist steht auf the spirit rises
The spirit rises up
Und seine feine zerstieben
And his enemies dissintegrate
His enemies disintegrate before him
Und die Ihn hassen and those who hate him
Those who hate him
Fliehen vor seinem angesicht flee from his sight
Flee from his presence
Sende aus deinen geist send out your spirit
Send out your spirit
Und leben entsteht and life begins to form
Life is created
Und also and thus
And as a result
Komm, geist, und erfuelle die come, spirit, and fill the
Come, spirit, and fill the
Herzen deiner menschen hearts of your people
The hearts of your people
Und entzuende in jedem das and light in everyone the
Light the fire
Feuer deines ewigen lebens fire of your eternal life
Of your eternal life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPH FRANKE, EDGAR WILLMAR FROESE, STEVE SCHROEDER
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Murdock's Music Minute
German lyrics at the end of Alpha Centauri roughly are: "The spirit of love fills the cosmos, and the one who holds space together, knows every sound.
The spirit stands up, its enemies dispersed. And the masses flee its countenance.
Send out your spirit, and life grows, and thus you renew the face of the earth. Come, spirit, fill the hearts of your human beings, and ignite the fire of your eternal love inside them."
rob72
...but you only really understand what is said, when you're 'tuned-in'...
Simon Mack- UK
@Elevated Vision many thks for yr recommendations. Much appreciation. SM.
Elevated Vision
@Simon Mack- UK Greetings, Simon. I'm no authority, and own only a handful of titles, but my understanding is that numerous Vuh albums are intended as sacred works. I just learned that composer Florian Fricke was evidently more a "universal religion" proponent than a Christian per se, though his works are alluring, often ambitious, peculiar and seemingly very sincere. I particularly enjoy Hosianna Mantra, Seligpriesung ("the beatitudes") and Das Hohelied Salamos. I'd presume Spirit of Peace and Agape would qualify as "sacred," though with their work being mostly instrumental or chant anyhow, it's mostly up to how it hits you.
If not already familiar to you, I'd also suggest Phil Keaggy's Beyond Nature and possibly The Wind and the Wheat or The Master and the Musician. They're guitar-based instrumental works and very devotional, if not as "left-field" as Popol Vuh. I hope that helps!
Simon Mack- UK
@Steve Morley as a Christian and big music fan can you advise some of Popol Vuh s best " sacred" LP s at all? Many thks if u can.
Murdock's Music Minute
@Steve Morley cheers. You're welcome.