Well, this is an odd bit of business, as are many of the songs which find there way on to the Sunday Service. Utopia's song, Caravan, was something of an FM hit back in the day; the idea of an FM is, of course today, nothing but a faded cultural artifact. The tune is very catchy (thanks, Mr. Rundgren), some might say to the point of annoyance. Let me simply note that there was a time when it was difficult not to hear this song on some progressive FM station.
Moses and Jesus bring the Bible as literature connection, but take a gander at these words. It is, indeed, a strange song. I'm wondering where the inspiration for it may have come from. While trying to research this, what did I discover but a song by Utopia called "Lysistrata."
Stay tuned.
Moses and Jesus bring the Bible as literature connection, but take a gander at these words. It is, indeed, a strange song. I'm wondering where the inspiration for it may have come from. While trying to research this, what did I discover but a song by Utopia called "Lysistrata."
Stay tuned.
Caravan - Utopia
Moses went into the desert Moses came back with the law Jesus went into the desert God only knows what he saw Hitch up your ass and your camel Fill up your skin at the well Roll up your tent, whisper your prayers Are you ready to ride through hell Caravan moving through the night Sleeping in the light of day Caravan spinning through the void On our way to anywhere Caravan time is just a joke change is all we Understand Caravan life is a mirage, Only a mirage dancing on the desert sand How I recall all the mountains How I remember the farm Oh how I miss the big city With a pretty girl on my arm Sell my best friend for some water Cut off my leg for some shade Sun burn these thoughts from my memory If I live I will be remade The sand is like a razor Slashing at my face Everyone’s in panic but you can’t see any place It’s a sand storm, taken by surprise Hide beneath your wrappings and cover up your eyes Well I lost my kit and camel Maybe I will die Feel so lost and helpless and I think I’m gonna cry It’s a sand storm, nothing you can do No one knows if it will last No one knows if you will make it through It’s been so long without water Vultures are filling the air Where is that bloody oasis Must be around here somewhere Time for some strong meditation Time for the ultimate change Time to make peace with your maker Everything has been prearranged
Of course, there's that other "Caravan" song by what's his name:
A final note on Mr. Rundgren: his high end shenanigans are balanced nicely by this little tune from his album, The Tortured Artist Effect, which has tortured more than artist-types for decades now.
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is the woodpecker
stopping to listen too?
evening's wooden drum
Issa
translated by David G. Lanoue
best,
Don
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3 comments:
Not normally what I listen to but that's pretty catchy.
Glad you liked, Charles.
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