Laheina is no band in the classical sense, but a project

Laheina is no band in the classical sense, but a project - a musical antidote to an increasingly hectic professional and everyday life. Three generations of music enthusiasts: a manager, a student
and two professional musicians got together to set emotions and their experience of life to music
– music beyond the mainstream.
„Life“ is a very personal concept album, created in a crisis, as a way out of burnout.
Udo Nimsdorf: Conception, compositions, lyrics, guitar, background vocals.
Hannes Hogl: Compositions & arrangements, guitars, bass, keyboards, drums.
Sebastian Nimsdorf: Compositions, guitar, keyboard.
Alexandrina Simeon: Vocals.
03 Have no fear (3:28)
Remembering several moments in childhood
full of loneliness, fear and nightmares
01 Coming down (3:49)
(instrumental)
Birth – what a miracle of nature – a sparkling start.
02 INterlude (1:29)
(instrumental)
Arriving on earth: Fresh, bright & unspoiled.
14 Kyrie (Lord have mercy) Pt. I – Pt. III (5:18)
Part I: Lost souls
Dark is the night
no place to hide
strangers around
mysterious sounds
We live our life
don’t want to realize
the finite nature
of our short time earth adventure
No sweet lullabies
tears in your eyes
anxious dreams
nothing like it seems
Since ages ago
we‘re trying to know
life‘s final truth
and the secrets of eternal youth
Soon I will come
I’ll do you no harm
the devil is not here
so don’t have no fear
We believe in success
technological progress
fly to the moon
and to Mars soon
The devil is not here
so don’t have no fear
No limits, no questions
as strong as we are
growth is the rule
exploitation the tool
Don’t be scared
don’t be that shy
don’t run away
and don’t cry
Please wait a while
beware of bad signs
The devil is not here
so don’t have no fear
The devil is not here
so don’t have no fear
But in the end it was a mistake
dominating nature just a big fake
humanity as a silly clown
one more step and we drown
Part II: Power of darkness
Who knows the truth
who rules the world
who guides us
in good days and bad?
Where’s the beginning
where the end?
Where do we come from
and where do we go to?
Is there someone
beyond the sky?
Hope for our lost souls?
Deliverance from earthly life?
Part III: Deliverance
(instrumental)
Commit yourself to inner peace.
©2011 Laheina
All songs composed and produced by Udo Nimsdorf & Hannes Hogl, except „Rising up“ and „Running Crazy“ by Sebastian Nimsdorf, Hannes Hogl & Udo Nimsdorf. Vocals by Alexandrina Simeon, Lyrics by Udo Nimsdorf | Photos by: Quirin
Leppert, Chris Gilge & Fabian Griesmeier, Fotolia | Cover artwork & graphics: rothaupt design
Special thanks to Anna Peszko & Eva Nimsdorf for your great support. www.laheina.de
12 Nostalgica (4:10)
Dedicated to my old bunch of friends
We had time, we had space
the world was wide open
good friends by your side
spinning dreams till late night
There was faith there was love
our hearts were wide open
true affection, real reaction
undamaged by career’s reflection
Looking for fun, fighting for peace
against establishment and corrupt regimes
only horizon limited our sky
this freedom no man can ever buy
Those were the happy days
spirit high, feeling strong
nothing could be wrong
Those were the happy days
being young, having fun
not always on the run
First love came its way
heart was jumping day by day
thought it was an everlasting dream
but life played another scene
We lived our life
waiting for the next day’s surprise
searching for our own way
no matter what the others say
There was faith there was love
our hearts were wide open
true affection, real reaction
undamaged by career’s reflection
From Bob Marley to Pink Floyd
music was our delight
“In a gadda da vida”
and at its best
Clapton’s blues
we felt his loneliness
Those were the happy days
feeling free, feeling strong
nothing could be wrong
Those were the happy days
being young, having fun
not always on the run
13 Melancholy (3:03)
(instrumental)
What remains looking back over your shoulder...
and what will come ahead?
05 Euphorica (4:41)
Just a carefree ‚be happy - stay happy‘ song
04 Rising up (6:00)
Leaving childhood – breaking free!
You still call me a child
I just smiled
I’m not like you
watching what the others do
Lift to success
conformity and stress
chic fashion suit, stylish sleek hair
watch out for earnings per share
It‘s time to get up
rise from the mud
you‘re going wild
shout stubborn child
Leave me alone
I’m fully grown
no do’s and don’ts
no silent moans
don’t tell me lies
about me and you
It‘s time to get up
rise from the mud
you‘re going wild
shout stubborn child
Dreams come true
walls are falling down
you’ll win
fight all the troubles down
emotions so high
you think you gonna fly
it’s party time
and sorrow has no rhyme
Round and round
life is running fast
keep in mind
luck won’t last
exciting moments
even they will pass
like glittering stars
burn up in the sky
Heart beating
soul jumping
mind dancing
enjoy the ride
Adrenaline
and endorphin
fantasy
life on ecstasy
explore utopia
look for destiny
euphoric thoughts
from secret lords ?
Stars shining
love’s lightning
lips burning
enjoy the ride
heart beating
soul jumping
mind dancing
enjoy the ride
Stars shining
love’s lightning
lips burning
enjoy the ride
06 Sweet dreams (6:07)
(instrumental)
Close your eyes, chill out and enjoy the guitar.
07 Digital world design (4:34)
(instrumental) Figures 1 & 0. Bits & bites. Fast & faster.
What a wonderful world?!
08 Running crazy (4:03)
Same procedure every day
be quick, be gentle, try to be tough
believe in yourself
work hard, success is no gift
be patient, never give up
life is not a playground
responsibility, economy and reliability
look at all the poor people in the world
be thankful, praise the Lord
do your daily work
don’t ask
be satisfied, be modest
see what you’ve achieved
never ask for more
don’t complain
you’re just a small piece
in a big puzzle
you cannot win
but maybe you get lost
11 Back again (4:54)
09 Naked (3:08)
Can’t you see – we are stripped and bare…
Feeling alone
emptiness everywhere
looking for friends
for some time to share
stay where you are
no need to go out
turn on your pc
and you will be found
Open the window
expose your life
proclaim your thoughts
and secret delights
Forget your privacy
this is for eternity
big brother is watching you
and your neighbours too
you are naked
Show us your face
and give us your number
where have you been
and where will you go
how do you feel
and what do you think
strip your life
and you’ll survive
Virtual dreams
nothing like it seems
rumours around
worldwide to be found
always in space
never forgotten
and on chase
you are naked
One man one code
just a single note
get screened for liberty
your fingerprint for security
it’s all for your best
we’ll manage the rest
Mystery of existence
no place to hide
trying to find out
secret signs of life
nothing shall stay in the dark
enlightenment as a trademark
till you are stripped and bare
simply naked
10 Burning out (6:27)
(instrumental)
A strange song about a strange feeling.
…got by with a little help of my friends
When you’re down and confused
questioning the meaning of life
yes, when you’re down and confused
just a few friends help to survive
when all colours turn into black
then there’s no way back
But now I’m back in life again
found my self-confidence
yes, now I’m back in life again
strong as a tree, they won’t harm me
no, they won’t harm me
I crossed the dark and empty rooms
lost hope and empathy
yes, I crossed the dark and empty rooms
despair has its grip on me
sad days, long nights
sun was out of sight
Music gave me strength, showed me the light
Yes, music gave me strength, showed me the light
and your wife’s standing by your side
that’s what really counts
and listening to beautiful sounds
Yes, I’m back in life again
I closed that ugly door
Yes, I’m back in life again
and I know, I’m stronger than before
Life
Life
01 Coming down (3:49) • 02 INterlude (1:29) • 03 Have no fear (3:28) • 04 Rising up(6:00) • 05 Euphorica (4:41) • 06 Sweet dreams (6:07) • 07 Digital world design (4:34) • 08 Running crazy(4:03) •
09 Naked (3:08) • 10 Burning out (6:27) • 11 Back again (4:54) • 12 Nostalgica (4:10) 13 Melancholy
(3:03) • 14 Kyrie (Lord have mercy) (5:18) Pt. I – Pt. III – Part I: Lost souls • Part II: Power of darkness • Part III: Deliverance
© 2011 Laheina
All songs composed and produced by Udo Nimsdorf & Hannes Hogl, except „Rising up“ and „Running Crazy“ by Sebastian Nimsdorf, Hannes
Hogl & Udo Nimsdorf. Vocals by Alexandrina Simeon, Lyrics by Udo Nimsdorf
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