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.
You Only Live Twice
Waldeck Lyrics
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One life for yourself, and one for your dreams
You drift through the years and life seems tame
Till one dream appears and love is its name
And love is a stranger who'll beckon you on
Don't think of the danger or the stranger is gone
This dream is for you, so pay the price
Make one dream come true, you only live twice
And love is a stranger who'll beckon you on
Don't think of the danger or the stranger is gone
This dream is for you, so pay the price
Make one dream come true, you only live twice
Waldeck's song "You Only Live Twice" is a beautiful ode to love, dreams, risks, and second chances in life. The song talks about how life seems monotonous and boring, but one dream can change everything. The first two lines of the song, "You only live twice, or so it seems, One life for yourself, and one for your dreams" suggest that we all have two lives, one in reality and one in our imagination, and it is up to us to make both lives worthwhile. We must live our life as we please, but we must also chase our dreams at all costs.
The song then goes on to describe how love is that one dream that can change everything. It is a stranger that entices us and beckons us to follow, and even though it may be dangerous, we are willing to take the chance. We are willing to pay the price for that one dream and make it come true, as we only live twice.
The song's message is clear and inspiring. It encourages us to take risks and to chase our dreams, even if it means facing danger and uncertainty. It also reminds us that love is worth taking risks for, and that it can truly transform our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You only live twice, or so it seems
Life comes with two opportunities: one for your own personal growth and one for pursuing your dreams.
One life for yourself, and one for your dreams
Your existence involves two phases of life, one for yourself and your self-development and the other for chasing your aspirations.
You drift through the years and life seems tame
As you get older, life becomes more monotone and dreary.
Till one dream appears and love is its name
Until one day, you come across a dream that is so strong that you are willing to call it your love.
And love is a stranger who'll beckon you on
Love is unpredictable and mysterious, yet it urges you to move forward and not give up.
Don't think of the danger or the stranger is gone
Do not let fear deter you from your dreams or else they will vanish.
This dream is for you, so pay the price
This dream is meant for you alone, and you need to be willing to work for it.
Make one dream come true, you only live twice
Do whatever it takes to accomplish one dream, as you only get two chances at life: one for yourself and one for your dreams.
And love is a stranger who'll beckon you on
Love is unpredictable and mysterious, yet it urges you to move forward and not give up.
Don't think of the danger or the stranger is gone
Do not let fear deter you from your dreams or else they will vanish.
This dream is for you, so pay the price
This dream is meant for you alone, and you need to be willing to work for it.
Make one dream come true, you only live twice
Do whatever it takes to accomplish one dream, as you only get two chances at life: one for yourself and one for your dreams.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Barry, Leslie Bricusse
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