Typhoon is a name used by at least five artists.
1. A rapper from the … Read Full Bio ↴Typhoon is a name used by at least five artists.
1. A rapper from the Netherlands.
2. An indie rock band from the United States.
3. A psychedelic trance group from France.
4. A gothic/trance metal band from Poland.
5. An alternate name for 타이푼.

1. . Glenn de Randamie (6 August 1984), better known as Typhoon, is a Dutch rapper from Zwolle. He is signed to Dutch hip-hop record label Top Notch. The rappers Blaxtar (brother) and O-Dog (brother) and the R&B singer Dinopha (younger sister) are Typhoon's relatives.

Typhoon's rap career started in 1999 at age 15 in the hip-hop crew Rudeteenz, together with Rico of Opgezwolle and his brother Blaxtar. Three years later he made his solo debut on the collection album "Vet verse flows". He contributed to the album with the tracks "Het doek valt" and "Alea Iacta Est".

Typhoon won the Grote Prijs van Nederland (Grand Prize of the Netherlands) in 2004 in the R&B/hip-hop category. Soon after that he was signed by Top Notch.

In 2007 Typhoon released his debut album, titled "Tussen licht en lucht" (Between Light and Air). Between 2008 and 2010 he collaborated with Sticks, Rico, James and dj ART as Fakkelbrigade and as such released the album "Colucci Era". In the mean time, he also collaborated with The New Cool Collective to make the 2009 album "Chocolade".

After that period of initial success, Typhoon struggled with a burn-out and had been searching for his personal and musical identity. This ultimately resulted in the release of his second solo album in 2014, titled "Lobi da basi" (Surinamese for "Love is King"). This album was instantly widely critically acclaimed and brought him to the attention of a broader musical audience. It ultimately reached platinum status.

After the success of Lobi da basi once again Typhoon struggled with a burn-out. In 2020 he returned to prominence with his third solo album "Lichthuis".

A New Kind of House is Typhoon's sequel to their epic 2010 release Hunger and Thirst. With these five multi-movement song cycles, A New Kind of House becomes far more than an EP. This fully realized recording finds the 12-piece ensemble at the height of their powers. Rest assured, you will hear much more from Typhoon in the coming years.

2. Portland indie orchestra Typhoon turned many a critical head in 2010 after releasing the critically acclaimed Hunger and Thirst on Tender Loving Empire. The've been named as one of Portland's best new bands by Willamette week, appeared in Amazon.com's top 100 albums of 2010, toured in support of Yann Tiersen and The Decemberists, and opened for the likes of Belle & Sebastian, Explosions in the Sky and The Dandy Warhols. The summer of 2011 took them to Lollapalooza, Sasquatch, Newport Folk Fest and to CBS studios in New York to perform on The Late Show with David Letterman.

3. the French psychedelic trance act called Typhoon was active from around 1995 until 2000. The group consisted of members from Total Eclipse (Stephane Holweck, Serge Souque, Loic Van Poucke) with the addition of Daniel Toby (aka. DJ Dan Dan). The constellation only released around 6 tracks, but were featured on a lot of compilations.

4. A gothic/progressive metal band from Gdynia, Poland.

5. An alternate name for the Korean pop group 타이푼

Ghost Train
Typhoon Lyrics

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I heard my name
Called out from a passing train
Like a summons for
All the foolish blood in my veins
And a choice was made
But would you wait
Would you wait
Would you wait

I ran down to the railway
But I was late

Why couldn't you wait
Why couldn't you wait
You only move when I give chase

And when I catch you
You dissipate

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Typhoon's song "Ghost Train" describe a feeling of loss and missed opportunity. The singer hears their name being called out from a passing train and feels a strong pull towards it, almost like a summons. However, by the time they arrive at the train station, they are already too late, and the train has already left without them. The lyrics suggest that the singer has made a choice, but it is unclear what that choice is, or whether it was the right one. They are left with a sense of regret and longing, wondering why they couldn't wait, why the train couldn't wait, and why everything is always fleeting and transitory. The final lines of the song convey a sense of frustration and resignation, as the singer chases after the train only to see it disappear into the distance.

Overall, the lyrics to "Ghost Train" are evocative and poetic, suggesting a range of emotions and experiences that are familiar to many listeners. The song speaks to the universal themes of loss, regret, and the fleeting nature of time, while also conveying a sense of hope and possibility.

Line by Line Meaning

I heard my name
I became aware that someone was calling my name

Called out from a passing train
My name was called by someone aboard a train that was passing by

Like a summons for
It felt as if I were being called for a specific purpose or reason

All the foolish blood in my veins
My youth, inexperience, and impulsiveness influenced my actions

And a choice was made
I made a decision based on the voice I heard

But would you wait
I wondered if the person calling my name would wait for me

Would you wait
I repeated my previous thought as a plea

Would you wait
I repeated again, hoping to convince the person to wait for me

I ran down to the railway
I hurried to the train tracks to try and catch up with the train

But I was late
I arrived too late, as the train had already left

Why couldn't you wait
I questioned why the person who called me couldn't wait for me to arrive