Klaus Waldeck's musical career started in Vienna, Austria when he took pian… Read Full Bio ↴Klaus Waldeck's musical career started in Vienna, Austria when he took piano lessons at the age of six. When he was fifteen his music life was put on hold when he destroyed a Bechstein piano while rewiring it.

Waldeck later went to law school (though his heart was still with music). He finished law school and became a copyright lawyer. Then he heard about a case that changed his focus from law back to music.

"It was during the time when George Harrison got sued for ripping off an old Motown tune," Waldeck recounts, "I realised the way forward was to work a melody until it didn't belong to anyone anymore."

He eventually stopped focusing on law altogether and concentrated on music.

Soon after his decision to leave law completely he moved (along with all of his electronic music equipment) to England. While in London, he met his vocal counterparts, former Incognito singer Joy Malcolm and Brian Amos, who worked on projects such as Pressure Drop. The three have been with each other ever since.

In 1996, Waldeck returned to Vienna, Austria and produced the Northern Lights EP, quickly gaining international attention through its biggest hit, Aquarius. A successful full length album, Balance of The Force, followed in 1998. Later that year, Balance of the Force - Remixed was released.

Waldeck has produced a multitude of albums while still in Austria. Unfortunately, however, many of them are out of print and are very scarce. The out of print albums include The Night Garden Reflowered, Balance of the Force, Balance of the force Remixed, Northern lights, and This Isn't Maybe.

Sometimes described as trip-hop Klaus's songs have a very calm and laidback theme. They often consist of mellow vocals sung either by Joy Malcolm or Brian Amos (although sometimes they consist of only Klaus's instrumentals). While some people have mixed feelings towards the male-female vocal fluctuations, others feel that they offer versatility in the sound while still maintaining the unique style of his music.

Get Up....Carmen
Waldeck Lyrics

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You're rushing my heart, there ain't no mistaking
I need someone who's got real emotion
Stop pushing so hard, I need your devotion
Cool down, baby, love don't take a minute
Drives me crazy, every time we're in it
This time, maybe, look and you will see
The way that it was meant to be
So if you wanna get up and if you wanna get down

Now listen, baby, that's the way the world goes round
So if you wanna get up and if you wanna get down
I tell you, baby, that's what love is all about
Now listen up, just stay together
Just get with my mind, so it last forever
I need a lover with a true connection
Straight to the heart, yes, that's my intention
Now cool down, baby, love don't take a minute
Drives me crazy, every time we're in it
This time, maybe, look and you will see
The way that it was meant to be
So if you wanna get up and if you wanna get down
Now listen, baby, that's the way the world goes round
So if you wanna get up and if you wanna get down
I tell you, baby, that's what love is all about
Ooh down, baby
Ooh down
Ooh down, baby
Ooh down
Down baby
So if you wanna get up and if you wanna get down
Now listen, baby, that's the way the world goes round
So if you wanna get up and if you wanna get down
I tell you, baby, that's what love is all about
So if you wanna get up and if you wanna get down
Now listen, baby, that's the way the world goes round
So if you wanna get up and if you wanna get down
I tell you, baby, that's what love is all about
So if you wanna get up and if you wanna get down
Now listen, baby, that's the way the world goes round
So if you wanna get up and if you wanna get down
I tell you, baby, that's what's love is all about

You're rushing my heart, there ain't no mistaking
I need someone who's got real emotion

Overall Meaning

The main message of Waldeck's song "Get Up...Carmen" is about the importance of love and emotional connection between two people. The chorus repeats the phrase "if you wanna get up and if you wanna get down," suggesting that the person should commit to their feelings, no matter what emotions they are experiencing. The opening lines "you're rushing my heart, there ain't no mistaking" express the singer's immediate attraction to the other person but also suggest that the other person is moving too fast, causing them to feel overwhelmed. The lines "stop pushing so hard, I need your devotion" express the idea that the singer wants the other person to slow down and commit themselves to the relationship.

The next verse adds detail to the singer's ideal relationship, expressing the need for a "true connection straight to the heart," indicating that the attraction must be more than skin deep. The lines "just get with my mind, so it last forever" suggest that a deep connection will make the relationship last. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus and the opening lines, emphasizing that the singer is committed to having an emotional connection with the other person.

Line by Line Meaning

You're rushing my heart, there ain't no mistaking
You're moving too fast with my heart and I can feel it, I need someone who can truly feel emotions

Stop pushing so hard, I need your devotion
Don't force things, I need your commitment and loyalty

Cool down, baby, love don't take a minute
Relax, love takes time and patience

Drives me crazy, every time we're in it
Our passion is intense and overwhelming

This time, maybe, look and you will see, The way that it was meant to be
Perhaps this time, if we slow down and appreciate each other, we will see that we are meant to be together

So if you wanna get up and if you wanna get down, Now listen, baby, that's the way the world goes round
Life is full of ups and downs, but if you want to experience them together, then that's how it goes

I need a lover with a true connection, Straight to the heart, yes, that's my intention
I want a partner who has a deep emotional connection with me, that's what I'm looking for

Now cool down, baby, love don't take a minute
Stay calm and composed, because true love takes time

Ooh down, baby
It's time to cool off and slow down

I tell you, baby, that's what love is all about
This is what love is, the ups and the downs, the passion and the commitment

Writer(s): Klaus Waldeck

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