Name: I Want To Be A Rider
Duration: P00H04M14S
Description: Subject: Kaspar Hauser

I Want To Be A Rider

from Mysteries Of The Unexplained by Intercontinental Music Lab

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Subject: Kaspar Hauser

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In his right hand a prayer-book – strange words from his mouth
Take him in or hang him in your chimney, liebe herr
Taught to write and learned to love – enigma of the town
Now you have both thoughts and wishes – say them in your prayers

I want to be a rider
I want to be a rider
As my father was – (whoever he may be)
[spoken] Here lies Kaspar Hauser – riddle of his time
His birth was an enigma – his death a wilful crime

In the care of a jailer – twelve years in the gloom
Dispossessed of intelect, rocking in the dark
Bitter poison in his water – strangers in his room
They cut his nails and guide his hands, and never touch his heart

I want to be a rider
I want to be a rider
As my father was – (whoever he may be)
Here lies Kaspar Hauser – riddle of his time
His birth was an enigma – his death a wilful crime

Break him down, take him down
To the limits of one man’s desperation
All you gave – suddenly taken away
From birth to the grave
You denied and betrayed his rightful name

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from Mysteries Of The Unexplained, released August 17, 2010
Music by Rob Fisher, Lyrics by Kelly Hoglund & Tim Donderevo, Vocals by Kelly Hoglund

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Intercontinental Music Lab Cambridge, UK

Since 2008, the Intercontinental Music Lab has produced eight albums. They’ve all been made in the same way. We came up with a concept or theme for an album, then asked people to choose subjects around that theme and compose some music. The theme for our first album was science. The theme for our latest album is Spielberg. Enjoy! ... more

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