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.
Stand Up
Wild Silk Lyrics
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Their owners left them long ago
Maybe time forgot those houses
Rushing where it had to go
Once somebody chanced to tell me
What they knew of life and death
About the way things keep on changing
Stand up for nothing less and nothing more
Than love, for love is our heartbeat
And the dearest thing we have
Stand up for nothing less and nothing more
Than love, for love is our heartbeat
And the dearest thing we have
I'm walking through the living history
On a shining summer day
What blooms and fades...tells a story:
Tales of slendour and decay
Dusty pearls from another time
Juwels form forgotten days
Stones and walls that confite in me
Secrets of the human race
Stand up for nothing less and nothing more
Than love, for love is our heartbeat
And the dearest thing we have
The lyrics to Wild Silk's song "Stand Up" are about exploring ancient quarters and contemplating the transient nature of life and death. The singer is wandering through old neighborhoods, where the owners have long since left. Perhaps time has forgotten these buildings because it has continued rushing forward without looking back. During this walk, the singer reflects on what they know about life and death, and the constant process of change. They suggest that we should listen to our innermost breath, as it is a reminder of our humanity.
The singer goes on to say that as we navigate this transient world, we should stand up for nothing less and nothing more than love. Love is our heartbeat and the most valuable thing we possess. As they walk through the living history on a shining summer day, the singer contemplates the stories behind the blooming and fading of life. They find dusty pearls from another time, jewels from forgotten days, and walls that whisper secrets about the human race.
Overall, the lyrics urge the listener to embrace the fleeting nature of life and to cherish the power of love. While everything else may fade away, love remains a constant and a guide.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm walking round the ancient quarters
I am wandering around the old, historic neighborhoods
Their owners left them long ago
The previous inhabitants abandoned these neighborhoods long before
Maybe time forgot those houses
Perhaps time has not preserved the memory of these homes
Rushing where it had to go
Time moves on, continuing its journey without regard for these dwellings
Once somebody chanced to tell me
I once had a conversation with someone
What they knew of life and death
They shared their insights on the topics of life and death
About the way things keep on changing
They discussed the constant evolution of the world around us
And how to hear our hidden breath
They taught me how to become more attuned to my innermost thoughts and desires
Stand up for nothing less and nothing more
Don't compromise or settle for less than what you truly deserve
Than love, for love is our heartbeat
Our fundamental drive and passion should be love, as it is the essence of our being
And the dearest thing we have
Love is the most valuable thing that we possess
I'm walking through the living history
As I stroll through these ancient neighborhoods, I am experiencing a tangible connection to the past
On a shining summer day
The sun is out and it is a beautiful summer day
What blooms and fades...tells a story:
The cycle of growth and decay mirrors the stories of people's lives
Tales of slendour and decay
These stories recount moments of beauty and moments of decay
Dusty pearls from another time
The abandoned artifacts and structures serve as reminders of a past era
Juwels form forgotten days
These abandoned treasures are remnants from a time long gone
Stones and walls that confite in me
The ancient stones and walls imbue me with a sense of wonder and awe
Secrets of the human race
These ancient artifacts and structures contain the secrets of humanity's past
Contributed by Sophie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.