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1) The Changelings have been creating a unique blend of ambient pop-fusion laced with Neo-Classical and Middle Eastern styles since 1995. Their independent releases have sold extensively worldwide through mainly self-promotion and a short time on the UK label World Serpent. The Changelings have played to enthusiastic crowds across the US and in Canada and enjoy college and independent radio play across the globe. In addition to their international audience, The Changelings have a large and dedicated local fan base. They have been voted "Best of Atlanta" in Creative Loafing for five years running. The Changelings' innovative and timeless music has endeared them to fans and critics alike.....
2) The Changelings. Originally from Newcastle, New South Wales, the Changelings developed a following in Melbourne and Sydney Australia.
Singer/songwriter duo Rodney Marks and Helga Hellsinger wrote all the tunes.
Sadly, Rodney passed away several years ago under unusual circumstances.
Solitude
The Changelings Lyrics
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chasing shadows all over the world
will you stay where you are now
all these days and nights abound
longing for a full lullaby
I will not cry for dreams
that have died
burn brightly and then they die
I will sail the eternal seas
lives expanding in mystery
hear my will to stay alive
dreams will fade
and stars will not shine
like a stone in bitter wind
here I stand alone alone
The Changelings' song Solitude is a powerful and deeply moving exploration of the human experience of being alone. The lyrics describe the feeling of isolation and the sense of chasing shadows, suggesting that the singer feels lost and disconnected from the world around them. The first stanza begins with a direct statement of the singer's state of being: "Here I stand alone in this world." This sets the tone for the rest of the song, in which the singer sings of their struggle to find meaning and connection in their life.
The second stanza of Solitude turns its attention to the natural world, with references to stars and the eternal seas. Here, the lyrics suggest that the singer sees a greater meaning in the universe – something that is expansive and mysterious – but they cannot fully access it themselves. They remain rooted in their loneliness, unable to break free from the sense of being "like a stone in bitter wind."
Line by Line Meaning
Here I stand alone in this world
I am standing alone in this world, without any companions or support.
Chasing shadows all over the world
I am pursuing something intangible or unattainable, like shadows that disappear as soon as they are touched, all over the world.
Will you stay where you are now
I am asking someone if they will remain in their current situation, without moving or changing.
All these days and nights abound
There are many days and nights, they are overflowing and abundant.
Longing for a full lullaby
I am wishing for a complete and peaceful song that will lull me to sleep.
I will not cry for dreams that have died
I will not mourn or shed tears for the dreams I had that can never come true.
I see the stars dance in flight
I observe the stars moving and shining brightly, just like dancers in flight.
Burn brightly and then they die
The stars that shine so brightly eventually fade and disappear.
I will sail the eternal seas
I will travel across the never-ending seas, which are filled with mystery.
Lives expanding in mystery
Lives are growing and developing in ways that are mysterious and unknown.
Hear my will to stay alive
Listen to my determination and desire to continue living.
Dreams will fade and stars will not shine
Dreams and hopes will disappear, just like the stars that no longer shine in the sky.
Like a stone in bitter wind
I am unmoved and unchanging, like a stone that stands firm in the face of a powerful and harsh wind.
Here I stand alone alone
I remain standing here, by myself and unsupported.
Contributed by Dominic C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Madeline Mitchell
I've adored them since their beginning. ❤
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pure beauty