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.

So Black & Blue
Waldeck Lyrics

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Why do I feel so black and blue
When all I did was loving you
Why on earth can't stand the pain
Why did you do that thing again

Why do I feel so black and blue
When all I did was loving you
Why on earth can't stand the pain

Why did you do that thing again

Why do I feel so black and blue
When all I did was loving you

Why on earth can't stand the pain
Why did you do that thing again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "So Black & Blue" by Waldeck deal with the pain and confusion of being hurt by someone you love. The repetition of the first two lines of each verse emphasizes the singer's disbelief and frustration that their love was not enough to prevent the pain they are experiencing. The use of the phrase "black and blue" is particularly powerful, as it evokes both physical injuries and emotional scars.

The singer seems to be in a state of confusion and denial, wondering why they are hurting when all they did was love the other person. They can't understand why the other person would hurt them again, suggesting that this may not be the first time. The lyrics express a sense of helplessness and resignation, the singer still loving the other person despite the pain they are causing.

Overall, "So Black & Blue" is a poignant exploration of the complexities of love and the pain that often comes with it. It's a reminder that even when we give our all to someone, we can still be hurt.

Line by Line Meaning

Why do I feel so black and blue
Why am I emotionally drained and physically hurt?

When all I did was loving you
When all I did was give you my love and affection?

Why on earth can't stand the pain
Why is it unbearable for me to cope with the emotional agony?

Why did you do that thing again
Why did you hurt me again by repeating the same mistake?

Contributed by Penelope V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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