The Band Played On

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    The Band Played On



    This is a rewrite of the lyrics to the song in the video above, "Helden" by Apocalyptica.

    I know this girl, and this is her favorite song.
    She does not speak German, and when she found out the lyrics,
    she was disappointed. She had always thought of the song as
    being romantic. So she asked me to make it a romantic song.
    Here is my attempt. So hit play, and follow along - Enjoy

    You-
    Enchanted woman
    Are the finest 
    The finest I've known

    And I am
    The luckiest man
    who'll love you always
    Forever and ever

    We danced until morning
    And the band played on

    This-
    This life I've lived
    So cold
    So cold before you came
    A boys dream
    To just be beside you

    We danced until morning
    And the band played on

    We danced until morning
    And the band played on

    Tonight
    the magic in your eyes
    has the power
    to awaken my heart

    With each second
    I'm more in love
    Each passing second
    It's easy to see

    My only dream
    to be here beside you
    And to hold you in these arms
    For the rest of my life

    We danced until morning
    And the band played on

    We danced until morning
    We danced until morning
    We danced until morning 
    And the band played on

    We danced until morning
    And the band played on


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    Oblaidon commented on The Band Played On

    08-25-2010

    I don't know what the german words mean. Your re-write of the words is interesting. Romantic feel? I don't know. Certainly powerful, dark, and haunting. You might have a new career in re-writes. Thanks for sharing.
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    DrewMcNee commented on The Band Played On

    08-18-2010

    I am somewhat transfixed by this. I cannot lose the image of the Velvet Underground and Nico playing on the fateful voyage of the Titanic. It has a haunting beauty. Drew.
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    stellar commented on The Band Played On

    08-14-2010

    I love the repetition cause it is has an effect on me...this is so romantic ARtie,,,makes me think of that scene of George Clooney and his lover in Up in the air....^_^ v
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    knight4696 commented on The Band Played On

    08-12-2010

    Artie - You certainly re-worked this one! :) Awesome job pal! The Vamps romantic heart shines in this awesome re-write! Great job! :) Ken
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    Maleficent commented on The Band Played On

    08-09-2010

    my friend, this is a magical rewrite... flowing with romance & burning desire... awesome work! ;)
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