1) Wild Silk was a German band … Read Full Bio ↴More than one artist used this name:
1) Wild Silk was a German band playing mainly celtic music. They were founded in 1994 and consisted of the 4 musicians: Berk Demiray, Rainer Burgmer, Matthias Kohlmann and Simone Freimueller. They divided at the end of 2001.
Simone, Berk and Rainer went on to play in the band Dhalia's Lane (formerly known as Dhalia), which can be seen as a "follow-up" to Wild Silk.
2) Wild Silk released a single in January 1969 in the UK featuring a song "Toymaker", credited to Ray Davies of the Kinks. The song is popsyke in style and was issued under the group name "Basil" in the US.
Plaster Sky
Wild Silk Lyrics
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Think for restless sun, clouds of cigarette smoke
Shining
In a [shatterlyn?] there is a 1000 stars that show her eyes
In reality, [by room?] in disguise
Each sound i hear, like a knock on my door (on my door)
In a plaster sky, i can see her as she's walking there
With the restless sun, shining in her hair
In a plaster sky, there is a vision in a shining gown
Think for restless sun, clouds of cigarette smoke
Shining
Should i call her name, as the tears come falling down my face
But she′s just a dream, in plaster skies i chase
Each sound i hear, like a knock on my door (on my door)
I drift away and i come back (and i come
Back), and look once more (and look once more)
In a plaster sky, i can see her as she's walking there
With the restless sun, shining in her hair
Shining in her hair
Shining in her hair
The song Plaster Sky by Wild Silk tells a tale of longing and bittersweet yearning for a vision of someone beyond reach. The opening lines refer to the sky as if it were made of plaster, which may imply that the vision being described is not real or tangible, but rather a mere figment of imagination or a memory. The shining gown and restless sun suggest a kind of beauty and radiance that stands out against a backdrop of smoke and confinement. This contrast between light and darkness, hope and despair, is echoed in the references to a shatterlyn, or an object that contains many stars, suggesting the abundance of potential or possibility that exists just out of reach.
The lyrics go on to describe the ways in which the singer is drawn in by the sound of the world around him, each knock representing a potential opportunity to connect with someone or something meaningful. Yet, each time, he is jolted back to reality and left with only the memory of the vision in the plaster sky. The repetition of certain phrases and images in the chorus reinforces the sense of yearning and the impossibility of reaching what lies beyond.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a reflection of the human desire for connection and meaning, even in the face of disappointment and loss. The vivid imagery and poignant lyrics serve as a powerful reminder of the fragility and beauty of life.
Line by Line Meaning
In a plaster sky, there's a vision in a shining gown
The singer imagines a beautiful image of someone in a bright dress in the sky above
Think for restless sun, clouds of cigarette smoke
The sky is hazy with a mix of smoke and light, creating an unsettling feeling
In a [shatterlyn?] there is a 1000 stars that show her eyes
The singer sees the reflection of a person's eyes in shattered glass, creating the illusion of stars
In reality, [by room?] in disguise
The person is either hiding or their true self is not easily visible in reality
Each sound i hear, like a knock on my door (on my door)
The artist is easily distracted by noises, as if someone is trying to get their attention
I drift away and i come back (and i come back), and look once more
The singer's mind wanders and they have to refocus to continue imagining the scene in the sky
In a plaster sky, i can see her as she's walking there
The singer continues to imagine the person in the sky as they walk or move through the scene
With the restless sun, shining in her hair
The sunlight reflects off the person's hair and creates a sense of motion or restlessness in the sky
Should i call her name, as the tears come falling down my face
The artist wishes they could reach the person in the sky and express their emotions, but they are too far away
But she's just a dream, in plaster skies i chase
The person in the sky is not real and the artist is only chasing an idealized version of them in their imagination
Shining in her hair
The light reflecting in the person's hair continues to mesmerize and captivate the singer
Writer(s): Mark Edwards (17223), John Hartley (13434)
Contributed by Charlie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ruthslater366
This was written by Allan Davies who wrote Toymaker. Nothing to do with the kinks only under the same manager. Allan knew nothing of 'Basil' until many years after it was put out in the US. Mr Talmy has many questions to answer but obviously a busy man. I am Allans daughter and have only just seen this record on here with someone elses name on it. I however have the original UK version, I have no knowledge of the names on the disc seen on here.
@TheWattfour
Big thumbs up to your dad for this track. Also the album the band put out when they changed their name to Little Big Horn is very good. Only released in Germany though.