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king laurin and his rosegarden
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the rose of memory (once upon a time) once upon a time there was a queen all she once had now was lost her man in battle he died high on steep rocks she fled with her son to keep the small boy safe but the time passed by the boy he grew up .... and he found his fathers sword and the queen she sad she knew that all the bad came from war and fighting and hate but now it was too late mummy, mummy, there's a special rose I will pick for you the rose of memory the rose of memory you rove around this way and that all up and down back and forth go on and some day you will find the tower of your own memory black hills you'll see white hill you'll see and in between, and in between stands the tower of your own memory the tower of memory the tower of memory you've got the task you have to ask but no one knows the meaning go on and some day you will find the tower of your own memory black hill you'll see white hills you'll see and in between, and in between stands the tower of your own memory one evening as the sun was going down, the prince came to a small lake. Not far from the path he saw a girl standing there, who seemed to be packing flowers. She wore a belt embroidered with gold and a dark veil fell down over her face. As the prince went by, he greeted her. She looked away, so that he couldn't look her in the face, bat she returned his greeting. The prince asked her the way to the tower of memory. the girl said: follow me and I'll show you the way I'll even take off my veil maybe I'm doing wrong maybe you don't belong but somehow I trust in you on the hill in the sunset look there stands the tower and if you're near you will see how it is intertwined myriads of roses make up this wondrous tower a fresh clean spring watering the rose of memory the finest flower you've ever seen the rose of memory and if you're near you will see the rose of memory the finest flower you've ever seen the rose of memory once upon a time people lived in simplicity without envy or contempt. There was no war or killing, everything could be put to rights in goodness. In time people became very rich and then conflicts began. There came wars and roomers of wars and nearly every man was killed. In the end a queen gathered together the surviving women und children and led them into the mountains, and there they chose to live. At last the women succeeded in creating peace and in order to keep the peace they decided to make a vow. Each one brought a rose branch which the then wove together. And so the tower of memory came to be. Bind, bind women bind Thorns and branches intertwined For all times a warning cry Never let our children die Bind, bind women bind the tower is here to remind us for all times a warning cry never let our children die the good times have long since passed. Smile why must you be so downhearted when you laugh my heart laughs too smile there's a way out of sadness we have a chance, it's up to us I... You ?... I never had a woman I ask you now to be my bride Why can't we start all over a new beginning take a hold on life the tower is nothing but a breeze a memory, a warning cry of all the roses once alive there's only one that survives now I should take this rose and go forth from here, because the sun is going down and the tower is fading. You got the rose you got the rose with you although the tower is no more You got the rose you got the rose with you and the memory of ages past When there was no hate when there was no killing The rose should be our shelter the rose should be our treasure The tower is fading away. Hello, you seem like two people in love. Have you got anything for me. Well, you little dwarf. I've only got this belt here, but I'll gladly give it to you. Hey you two, I'm just a poor gardener and on these bare rocks nothing will grow. Well then, little dwarf. I'll give you this rose I have here. Go and plant it on the highest peak. Oh, if I plant this wondrous rose like you told me in a few years the whole mountain will be covered with roses. The dwarf took the rose of memory so beautiful, so marvellous, so red high on the top of the rock he planted the rose and with the passing of the years the whole mountain was covered with roses The other dwarf took the golden belt and ripped it up and made a fine golden silk thread out of it around the great mountain he wove the silken thread and from this moment the silk thread became the border to the mysterious mountain with the red roses, the so called Rose garden Well, as you heard, in time the rose turned into a beautiful garden, where King Laurin lived with his dwarfs. It was a glorious kingdom that Laurin ruled over, majestic and beautiful, and the people far and wide heard rumour of the wonderful garden, which was surrounded by a single silken thread. Yet no-one was permitted to come too near. Laurin demanded a terrible toll from anyone who dared to step into this kingdom... The rose garden Be surprised and admire Everybody's desire Roses covered with roses Smell the sweet smell Roses covered with roses Smell the fragrance of roses A kaleidoscope of colours... .... but you have to take care if you trample down my silk thread woe be to you if you set foot in my empire Be surprised and admire Everybody's desire Do you hear the ringing It's only the bird's singing Silvery sound all around An age-old lullaby Sweet medley of voices .... but you have to take care if you trample down my silk thread woe be to you if you set foot in my empire You can watch and admire Everybody's desire But don't come to near I will have your right hand And your left foot If you come to near So you have to take care if you trample down my silk thread woe be to you if you set foot in my empire yeah Despite all his riches, Laurin felt lonely in his mountain home. He had everything that was to have, but he longed for a bride; all his suiting met with rejection, yet again Sybill, the lovely daughter of a neighbouring king came into his mind. Laurin started to hatch a plot; yes, he had his magic hood, which rendered him invisible... If you trample down my silk thread woe be to you if you set foot in my empire Yeah The robbery (If I can't steal your heart I can steal you) She lives veiled in her castle behind unbridgeable big walls, big walls And there is no chance to get closer to her: Alas! Hey listen, you put in the shade all that I ever have seen In my life So you have got to be mine Be mine So you have got to be mine Cause in my heart and in my mind I am King - You are Queen And if I can't If I can't steal your heart Still I can always .... steal .... you I love your rosy cheeks. I want to feel your blond hair blowing in the wind, Sybill Oh I cannot sleep a wink all night. I dream of you I love the way you move, the way you run I love the way you're having fun, Sybill So you have got to be mine Be mine So you have got to be mine Cause in my heart and in my mind I am King - You are Queen And if I can't If I can't steal your heart Still I can always ... steal ... you If you leave your hole and corner town I'll be in the tree top with my crown I'll cover you with my magic hood Bring you to a land where you'll feel good And she was gone. Deeplove, Sybill's brother, couldn't understand it. Who could have stolen his sister? He swore to himself not to rest until he had found his sister again. He rode on for weeks and weeks until he finally arrived at the court of Diehard of Bern, the heroic warrior. With him at this court were other gallant fighters and there are many, many stories told about them. But Deeplove felt some how out of place among these heroes... The heroes (the rabble cries for heroes) I've been told that in these times there's a need for heroes I've been told that in these time we need strong men I have heard that we need warriors against evil I just can't retire from this game There's a gripping style of life for you if you agree You are a spiritual leader, the idol of the boys Girls in crowds burst into tears when they see you I just can't retire from this game No, I can't retire from this game I simply cannot get out of this game The rabble cries for heroes They all cried out for heroes Hero set us free Unravel the plot Big hero we love you My armour's like a heavy load It's impossible to swim against the tide You have to keep up Appearances Just can't retire from this game No. I can't retire from this game I simply cannot get out of this game The rabble cries for heroes They all cried out for heroes Hero set us free Unravel the plot Big hero we love you Crying out for heroes They all cry out for heroes Hero set us free Unravel the plot .... we love you Deeplove told Diehard of the robbery of his sister Sybill, and Diehard showed his willingness to help Deeplove in his search. Firebrand, the cunning, hardened warrior, guessed immediately that only Laurin could be behind this dastardly deed. No-one but the enchanting dwarf king, with his magic hood and the belt which gave him the strength of 12 men, could have devised this deception. And so they move northwards: Diehard, Deeplove, Firebrand, Whittaker the witless and Wolfheart, about to embark on a new adventure. The ride (never say die!) Let us ride with gallantry Win the medal of bravery Mount the horse Win the spurs Never say die! Let us fight und set her free Bring the girl to liberty We'll break that spell Laurin! Go to hell! Sometimes you feel you've got there You've reached your destination While you're far a field When purple rocks dazzle your eyes The abyss takes you by surprise! Never say die! After some days they where almost there. They had already been able to see the wondrous majesty of the Rose garden from afar. They drew nearer, and were overwhelmed by the beauty of this paradise. Only one of their number, the impetuous Whittaker, didn't allow himself to be taken in ... awe by the sight. He .... leapt about like a wild man, lopping off the rose blooms and trampling down the glory of the garden. And suddenly, as if from nowhere, King Laurin was upon them - only 3 feet tall, riding on a pony, but in full splendour - with a golden armour and a sword of the choicest steal. A terrible fight ensued between Laurin and Diehard. Not until Diehard's armourer, Firebrand, shouted to him to tear in two the magic belt which gave Laurin the strength of 12 men, did the course of the fight turn around. The encounter (Gentlemen's agreement) What good is that You're all cracked up What good is that You're all cracked up I will destroy As much as I can Let me ruin The whole garden Now cool off man Enjoy Laurin's garden You'd better keep quiet We didn't come To lose our good manners So let us keep the peace What good ist that You're all cracked up What good is that You're all cracked up I will take him By his feet and Strike him against This ruby rock wall Now cool off man It would be madness to break a rose Look out! Let us send a messenger to Laurin So we can deal with him What do you think you're doing coming into my kingdom? Have you got no manners at all? You think you're heroes, but just wait and see who's king of this land, you dirty rabble! Attention the dwarf seems weak But he has got a belt which gives him 12-men-power You said you would take my feet an strike me against the walls You'll pay for that unjustified is what you do Oh why did you come to trample down my silken thread Who told you to destroy my roses Now I'll have Your left foot and your right hand as punishment Oh no he's in a bad way You should try to rip up the power-giving belt You've got no chance I just can't forgive No way out to die is cast I've got my magic hood with me Your strike has missed but I hit hard Look I'm here the unbeatable oh can't you see Now I'll have Your left foot and your right hand as punishment Oh Lord get off your horse And try to overcome on foot the dwarf You've got no chance I just can't forgive Why did you into my kingdom come To trample down my silken thread You'll pay for that unjustified is what you do It's more than I can take At last Diehard had succeeded: Laurin was beaten. His anger raging, Diehard wanted to finish Laurin of, but then Sybill appeared on the scene, escorted by her dwarf maids, and she managed to bring the men to their senses. How she was overjoyed to see her brother, Deeplove, again! She blushed before the intrepid heroes, but she bravely interceded for the defeated dwarf king. Laurin, she explained, had always treated her well, and he never came too near. The mediation (I did never touch her purity) Hang on with your judgement don't jump to conclusions be careful with your words just let me say I have tried to treat her like a princess I have tried to fulfil every wish she'd ever had in her life can't you see I love her But I never touched her purity But I never touched her purity I have tried to conquer her heart without success love can never be imposed but she's still pure she's still pure I'm a dwarf and she's an elf-queen so what can I do I've got everything I want except what I can't get. But I never touched her purity But I never touched her purity I am sad that you came to set her free But I never touched her purity After this Diehard ordered that peace be made with Laurin, and Laurin invited them to come into one of his caves with him. A feast was to be given in honour of his new found friend. But during the feast, while the friends were being overwhelmed by the splendour of Laurin's cave, Laurin tried one more time to win the favour of Sybill. The Court of Laurin (the last word has not yet been said) Mysterious glacial ice in a glittering cave Bright reflections in a crystal palace A thousand rainbow colours on the walls Ruby stones shine out A real wonder .... what a splendour! A real wonder Oh Sybill take my heart I don't need no silver and no gold I find my fortune in your eyes Don't break my heart The last word is not yet been said Oh Sybill take my heart Can't you see the consequences It's a matter of dead and life Don't break my heart The last word is not yet been said Take off your armour Put on your party dress At the court of Laurin Maids of honour come along Singing a sweet love song At the court of Laurin Meat and wine! It's all mine! Oh Sybill take my heart Can't you see the consequences It's a matter of dead and life Don't break my heart The last word is not yet been said If you don't agree to my plan It's the end for all of you Listen I'm not joking It's a matter of dead and life But all his suiting came to nothing. Filled with bitterness, Laurin overcame the heroes who had been enjoying the abundance of the king's wine cellars and had them bound and thrown into the darkest dungeons. There! That would be the revenge on Sybill. Yet Sybill put all her eggs into one basket; she secretly sneaked into where her friends lay imprisoned, set them free, and brought theirs weapons and armour back to them. How Laurin ranted and raved as he heard of this treason. He blew as hard as he could on his hunting horn and dwarfs came running from far and wide; and soon a fierce battle was raging ... The battle (instrumental) During the battle, things did not always look good for Diehard's heroes; it was only after Sybill had given them all magic rings that their fortune changed. The dwarfs now lay about in a battlefield covered with their own blood. Laurin was carried off captive and had to earn his bread as the jester at the court of Whittaker the witless. How the once powerful king of the Dolomites had been humbled and humiliated! It was not until many years later that he made his escape. He returned to his once beloved mountains, to the wondrous Rose garden, but which now he could only curse ... The spell (Roses should never be seen there again) Roses have betrayed me Roses have dug my grave If the men had not seen the roses they would never have found me Now let me take my revenge Let me pronounce a spell Let me turn the whole Rosegarden into stone Neither by night Nor by day Should roses ever been seen there again So all at one the roses turned to stone and the mountains which one blossomed majestically was now naked and barren. But in his spell Laurin had forgotten the time which is neither night nor day, and that is why the enchanted garden still displays its roses at twilight. And at this time men come out of their houses to watch and wonder and they become imbued with the good old times there was no hatred or killing... The alp glow (instrumental) |