Bernhard Eder
Post Breakup Coffee
Snow Fields
The Fields are full of snow It’s christmas time… but I don’t want to turn a light on My girl has flown away She’s unsure so she said « I don’t feel like I could celebrate with you now I have to think of our love » Grey in grey. And I am sitting, wasting time Waiting for…something If you want to figure it out Watching clouds flying by
Just come right back into my arms
like the thoughts inside…
You’ll find what you’ve been looking for
Did you make up your mind?
I’m faithful of you coming back to me So, take your time to find out why the spirit has gone, out of your mind I know you’re confused what you’re going through It’s so easy to love but not easy to leave things behind
Sunday Primetime Soap-Opera I am crying against the wall
There’s no key to press recall
Face in hand, I lost it all
Deep inside I hope that all
Now I’m sitting lonesome
finds a happy end like
in this empty room
on the tv-screen
I’ve been working all the time
But I do not believe in that
Busy, so I’ve missed your signs
Cause we’re not living in a movie
Cause I always thought that
and that’s the difference between
this was unbreakable
our lives and a sunday primetime soap-opera
But destiny was not my friend I’ve tried my best, but in the end
Dear sunshine, where have you been?
You’ve packed your things and I
All those weeks‚ cause I haven’t seen
found myself again
you for a long time, and I have to
broken-hearted, full of pain
tell you that I’ve been missing you
Post Breakup Coffee
Got a call
There you are…the one that I love
That you want to pick
and the one I miss
up some personal things
With every word I follow the lips
from our flat
that I’d like to kiss
Then you’re standing
I see the sun shining
at my door
on the skin of your neck
My heart’s pounding
I see your breasts
but I try to ignore
moving in your tight shirt
« Take a seat
I want to feel your breath and
at your old place »
I want to smell your scent
It seems so comfortable
I want to kiss your cheeks and
but that home is gone
I want to hold your hand
I want you to stay longer Let’s spend some more time Let’s have another coffee or a glas of wine
Paralysed
Paralysed…can’t escape In my veins…there’s too much hate It’s so new to me to have that feeling inside Like John Lennon sang « I’m just a jealous guy » Lost in thoughts, for too long Afraid that this could go on It is hard being disappointed Oh, and I wasn’t able to escape the pain so far
Words Can’t Tell (What I’m Feeling)
So you’ve made up your mind.
I do regret that I did forget
A decision, in the end
to fill the hole someone’s been missing
you want to break up now Does it feel insane You don’t know if you’re right
to love another man
but our future seems less bright
while I’m still full of hope?
That is all you know And do you like the role Words can’t tell what I’m feeling
retaining less control in your life
I thought this love might last forever
on his side?
After a seven year romance
Words can’t tell what I’m feeling
no time for a second chance?
I can’t believe that this has happened
It was a short goodbye
to me
You told me I was wrong
I woke up last night
but did you think of your own
Lying sleepless at your side
mistakes that much?
But then…the dream was gone
Leaving Berlin Get up this morning like always
This is the city I’m leaving
Catching a view through the pane
Everyone’s place but not mine
Inside the room’s getting colder
There is another life waiting
Outside the snow’s getting more
and maybe…another love?
Winter in Berlin is always
Had a great time
cloudy and foggy as hell
But it’s not mine
But when the sun’s coming out of
I need to get out of
the hole, I need to go…
Berlin…goodbye, goodbye
Out on the streets
I miss you
There are lots of sweet
I miss you
Memories of the best time
I miss you
I’ve had in my life
Long Way to Run
With a careful whisper Like brother and sister We kiss goodbye now The ribbon’s loose Minds so close, though parted Broken dreams get started On the way home hope is gone And it’s a long, long way to run until all the pain is gone Facing one another But it feels much farther when there’s no one there to hold God, it’s a long, long way to run to get along, all on your own
Ode to my Friends
Everything’s said, everything’s gone
All my thoughts and fears
I found myself left on my own
Maybe drinking to much beer
I broke the rules, I faked the news
Talking all night long
Told everyone that everything is fine
until the pain had gone away
I lost so much weight
I thank you, my dear
The colour of my face
For lending me your ear
Found no sleep at night
For patience and for help
Been hiding from the light
You know I won’t forget
Shocked by the news
What you’ve done for me
I’ve been falling down
It’s so good to see
Lying on the floor
The worst parts in our lives
No one was around
are not that bad with friends on our side
So I cried for help
Friends: So, come on my friend
Picked up the phone
You are welcome, and
«Please my old friend
we’ve always told you that
don’t leave me alone »
this is not the end
And in the darkest hour
It’s good seeing you again
of my life so far
Enjoying life and when
I was lucky as well
you need someone to talk
cause I had friends to tell
Feel free to let us know again
Minor Score Part I & II A cold december night the city’s sleeping, there’s no light also inside me there is none ’cause you are gone « The greatest love of all » as someone said, is closed to fall it’s what I’ve been living for now minor is my score
Creeks Don’t Flow
The age of darkness comes along Somebody’s broken of being alone I didn’t notice like I wasn’t there I beg your pardon – but should I Let you know my mind is open Please don’t go, there are still options It might be wrong that I have never cared about
Another morning, another chance for change
Creeks don’t flow
But am I strong enough to arrange?
Creeks don’t flow
Feel like my body turns into grey (there is nothing left to say) But I believe this is not the end I let you know, my mind is open Still full of hope, cause there are options Creeks don’t flow if we’re not tearing down the walls
Lisbon Revisited I’m crossing the bridge Down to the ocean But the water has gone No emotions I called for some life But nobody’s out there I’m longing for love But you don’t care at all A desperate cry out in the cold night I just wanna be back on your side A call for love…but no reply Is this your way of saying goodbye? Do you need a break? Is your love strong enough? Of course I’ve made mistakes But I want you, so come back again All that I want is to wake up tomorrow And find a red hair on my pillow Don’t wanna fall and lose it all Don’t wanna be left alone Because I need you more Than anything in the world Won’t you take my hand? and we sail on our boat again
« And the melancholy darkness gently weeps in rainy tears » Coates Kinney
All Songs written by Bernhard Eder, except « Long Way to Run » written by Bernhard Eder/Markus Nussbaumer Recorded at listencareful Audioproduction, Vienna and some other different places. Produced, arranged and mixed by Bernhard Eder. Mastered by Werner Zettinig. Artwork by Elvira Stein. Illustrations by David Lipp and Elvira Stein. Photos: «Snow Fields» and «Minor Score» by Peter Piek, «Paralysed» by Tina Terras & Michael Walter from 1000literfotos.de, «Leaving Berlin», «Bloom» and «Lisbon Revisited» by Bernhard Eder, « Long Way » by Daniel Ehrl Vocals, Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Fender Rhodes, Yamaha Electone, Trumpet, Harmophon, Ukulele, Glockenspiel, Bass on Track 3 & 4 and additional Drums on Track 1 and 8 by Bernhard Eder. Bass by Marlene Lacherstorfer. Drums by Markus Perner. Friends Choir: Thomas Binder-Reisinger, Hannes Dullinger, Michael Eder, Daniel Ehrl, Ian Fisher, Simone Helminski, Esther Hoffmann, Dirk Homuth, Stefan Kastner, David Lipp, Lasse Matthiessen, Peter Piek, Andreas Raab, Bernhard Schlager, Elvira Stein
The Lost Ones:
Vocals, Guitars, Bass and Yamaha Electon by Bernhard Eder. Doublebass on «Minor Score» by Simon Bauer. Violin on «Minor Score» by Vera Fleischanderl. Pedal Steel on «Lisbon Revisited» by Oliver Samland
Thank you: Kirsten from Solaris Empire, Marlene Lacherstorfer, Markus Perner, Simon Bauer, Vera Fleischanderl, Oliver Samland, Ian Fisher, Elvira Stein, Alexander Lausch, David Lipp, Gammon, Thomas Binder-Reisinger, Stefan Kastner, Peter Piek, Lasse Matthiessen, Hannes Dullinger, Dirk Homuth, Esther Hoffmann, Michael Eder, Simone Helminski, Daniel Ehrl, Bernhard Schlager, Andreas Raab, Markus Nussbaumer, Werner Zettinig, Tina Terras & Michael Walter, Land OÖ, Hoanzl and Broken Silence Special thanks to David Lipp and Elvira Stein