My latest songs and ballads with Thomas Güttinger guitar
recorded at soundcheck.ch

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ziit stoht still en illusion

eine kleine erzählung in schwyzerdeutsch

beim singen – schreiben – komponieren

kann’s schon mal passieren

dass die Zeit still steht

Peace Comes Softly on Gentle Feet

Dieser Protestsong gibt auch Hoffnung

  

Hey, Little Miracle 

 A Christmas Lullaby

A Singer’s World

Der Song erzählt von wunderbaren Momenten,

Emotionen und der Magie eines Konzertes

 Arno Haas   Tenor Saxophon

Thomas Güttinger    Gitarre

A 100 WORDS  –  Dieser Song, nur 100 Wörter. Was würdest du tun, wenn du nur noch 100 Wörter übrig hättest, um etwas zu sagen? Würdest du sie wie ein Schatz hüten, singen, protestieren, über Träume sprechen? Vieles bliebe unausgesprochen.

(new recording with Thomas Güttinger) 

The Tree – eine Hommage

an die wunderbaren Bäume und Wälder

denen wir so viel verdanken

(new recording with Thomas Güttinger)

 
 

Why Can’t We Live With Paradise?

Ein (Protest) Song mit vielen Fragen und leider aktueller denn je.

Video  
A Place Where We Can Breathe
ist dort, wo man sich frei fühlt
und Raum zum Atmen hat.
REFLECTIONS
Was wäre, wenn wir Dinge ungeschehen machen oder ändern könnten? Wäre alles anders, wäre unser Leben besser?
Ein beschwingter Song mit Augenzwinkern
WHEN LOVE STEALS AWAY
Ein Blues – vom Abschied der Liebe 
Video  
 Hei, Chline Sunneschii
Ein kleines Schlaflied, nicht nur für Weihnachten
auf Schwyzerdütsch mit Übersetzung ins Hochdeutsche

A little Lullaby in Swiss German

My Last Bouquet
a way of saying goodbye when the time comes

 

Video  Mein Schöner Sommer Geht Zu Ende
(Summertime Is Over / De Schöni Summer Isch Verbii)
also on Spotify
Video  WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE
erstellt aus Anlass der 26. Weltklimakonferenz der UNO «COP26»
vom 31. Okt. – 13. Nov. 2021 in Glasgow
Video 
De Schöni Summer Isch Verbii
(Summertime Is Over) – also on Spotify
WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE
Protestsong
Pass auf, sieh der Realität ins Auge, ändere dein Verhalten
Release 2020 at soundcheck.ch
with Jean-Pierre von Dach, guitar
also on Spotify 
EUSE PLANET HÄTT FiÈBER
mein kleiner home-made  Protestsong kurz vor der Abstimmung (Co2 und Pestizide u.a.) vom 13. Juni 2021 in der Schweiz

CD Cover

        Im Mai 2016 entstand meine erste EP mit sechs eigenen Songs

  1. Summertime Is Over 3:51
  2. When You Need A Song 4:10
  3. If You Only Had A 100 Words To Say 2:22
  4. Declaration Of Love 3:66
  5. The Washing Machine 3:14
  6. Hello My Friend 2.30

All songs written and composed by Heidy H King

  • Vocal Heidy H King
  • Steelstring, baritone & electric bass guitar Eddie Nünning, Recorded in May 2016 at Soundresort by Eddie Nünning, soundresort.de
  • Designed by Monika Pushparatnam-König, pushdesign.ch
  • Photography by photoberinger.ch
  • Produced by Heidy H King, heidysongwriting.ch
Summertime Is Over
Original Version
  When You Need A SONG many situations can be made a little easier with a song
Declaration of Love  Meine Liebeserklärung
The Washing Machine (with a glass of Champagne)
Hello My Friend  about a happy reunion after years

My Lyrics

ziit stoht still en illusion 

Lyrics & Music  Heidy H King 

 

Als Chind do hani mängisch gmeint

D’Ziit isch s’Gliich wiä d’Ewigkeit

Ha gmeint, ich chönnt mit gschlossne Auge

Für es Wili d’Ziit ufhalte

 

Ziit stoht still – en Illusion

Doch wenn’s passiert, isch’s wundervoll

 

Dänn spöter hani müesse lerne

Ziit isch, wenn de Wecker lärmed

S’giit es Z’früeh, es giit es Z’spat

Doch Ziit ha, das isch Gägewart

 

Ziit stoht still – en Illusion

Doch wenn’s passiert, isch’s wundervoll

 

Mängisch wünscht ich s’wäri hüt no so

Nur d’Auge zue und d’Ziit bllibt stoh

So wiä dänn wo’n ich ha gmeint

D’Ziit isch s’Gliich wiä d’Ewigkeit

 

Ziit stoht still – en Illusion

Doch wenn’s passiert, isch’s wundervoll

 

En Träumer bin i immer gsii

Wahrschiinlich goht das niä verbii

 

Ziit stoht still – en Illusion

Doch wenn’s passiert, isch’s wundervoll

           

Hey Little Miracle   Christmas Lullaby

Lyrics & Music Heidy H King

Hey, Little Miracle,

 Embraced and welcome here on earth

Light as a feather – your soul has come from the universe

Hey, Little Miracle

***

Hey, Little Miracle,

The very first time I saw your face

Light as a feather – you touched my heart with mystic grace

Hey, Little Miracle

***

Hey, Little Miracle,

Close your eyes and dream for a while

Light as a feather – is there a paradise behind your sweet smile?

Hey, Little Miracle

Peace Comes Softly On Gentle Feet     

Lyrics & Music   Heidy H King

 1.   Tell me old man, it looks cold in your seat

You don’t even smell, when your soldiers bleed.

How does that feel when you command a fight

and good men, their children and women have died?

I’m not the only one who needs to know.

Do you lack self-esteem, to bully the poor?   

Refrain:

2.   Tell me old men, with faces like mummies,

streamlined and smoothed for lots of money.

I just want to know, when your skin was young

Did you get hugs from your dad and mum?

Did you miss kindness and loving words?

Like so many of us have you been hurt?         

Refrain:

3.   Hey shaggy beards, with anger in your eyes

Why do you punish your daughters and wives?

Want to prove you’re the boss?

You must feel weak, when women are strong.

You leave the streets of blood and defeat,

But women see more blood – than you’ll ever see.

Refrain:  Please don’t get me wrong

              So many people in this world.

              Stand up for freedom, love and peace

              But not for unpredictable leaders.

              2x  Because peace comes softly yeah

                    Peace comes softly

                    Peace comes softly on gentle feet

A Singer’s World 

Lyrics/Music  Heidy H King

When a song touches your heart

With deep emotions from the start

mmhhh… it’s magic

The moment when you close your eyes

And your soulmate sings the blues that night 

mmhhh… that night.

 

1. Before the curtain falls

Enjoy the sound of warm applause

Stunning ovation for the soul

Finally, one more song

Remembered and loved 

so much loved by the crowd

Great celebration, A Singer’s World.

 

When a song ….

 

2.  The show is over now

An empty stage, all the lights fade out

Deep emotions will soon be gone

Cheering hearts remain

Highs of love broken hearts and pain

Great vibrations, A Singer’s World.

 

When a song touches your heart

With deep emotions from the start

Mmhhh ….   it’s magic.

A 100 WORDS    

Lyrics & Music Heidy H King

1. If you only had a hundred words to say

    Would you save them like a treasure?

    And just speak with sense and pleasure

    If you only had a hundred words to say

 

2. If I only had a hundred words to say

    Should I sing a Song once more?

    Or protest against (the) war

     If I only had a hundred words to sing

 

3.  If we only had a hundred words to say

    Should we speak about our dreams?

    Or just leave it as it seems

    If we only had a hundred words to say

 

     The main thing stays unspoken

      no words left 

A Life Of Colours
Lyrics/Music     Heidy H King

Refrain:
May your life be full of colours
With a rainbow by your side
When the days are filled with sorrow
Recall the rainbow in your mind.
When you have dreams and goals
Life can be wonderful
Behind dark clouds and rain
The sun will shine again.

1. Your tears may never reach the one who treats you bad
But when you’re feeling sad, don’t hold them back
All your tears and sadness, will flow into the river
All your sorrows will reach the sea.

2. Your way might never lead to luxury and fame
But good things in life are free, you will see
Life is a miracle, dreams become visible
Don’t fear the sleepless nights, everything will be alright.

Refrain:
May your life be full of colours
With a rainbow by your side
When the days are filled with sorrow
Recall the rainbow in your mind.
When you have dreams and goals
Life can be wonderful
Behind dark clouds and rain
The sun will shine again.

 

A place Where We Can Breathe
Lyrics/Music     Heidy H King

Refrain:
A Roof, a house, a shelter
Is the most precious thing we need
A roof, a house a shelter
A place where we can breathe

An empty house out in the field
Would still remember how it feels
Standing safe with wind and rain.
The roof was wide and well maintained
Now, window panes are broken
Birds and bats have taken over
A perfect place and entry is free.
The old door swings in time with the breeze.

Refrain:

There was a town with homes and schools
The market full of life at noon
With hustle and bustle in the big square
With music, the smell of good food in the air
Children laugh and play with joy
Running around, they don’t need a toy.

Now, it’s all gone, because the water came
Way too fast and way too strong.
They had no chance, there was no escape
Destruction everywhere and pain
People who survived need a brand-new start
Hope and a home, where good memories fill their heart.

Refrain:


Schluss:  Houses to live, places to be, houses for music and history

Hei Chline Sunneschii  
Lyrics/Music   Heidy H King

1. Hei chline Sunneschii
So schön, bisch du jetzt ändli do
Liecht wiä n’es Federli
Isch dini Seel zu eus uf d’Erde cho
Hei chline Sunneschii

2. Hei chline Sunneschii
Uf mim Arm, do han is s’erscht moll g’spürt
Liecht wiä n’es Federli
Häsch du ganz sanft mis Härz berührt
Hei chline Sunneschii

3. Hei chline Sunneschii
Mach d’Äugli zue und träum no echli
Liecht wiä n’es Federli
Im Paradies, schlof guet liebs Ängeli
Hei chline Sunneschii

De Schöni Summer Isch Verbii

Lyrics & Musik   Heidy H King

 

1  En neue Tag ganz früeh am Morge

De frischi Tau liit überall

Bi jedem Huuch en chüele Schleier

Bis zum erschte Sunnestrahl.

2  Wenn de Herbschtwind stürmt und bloosed

G’hörsch es Rusche hoch im Baum

In allne Farbe falled d’Blätter

Zum letschte Tanz im Strassestaub

 

Refrain:

De schöni Summer isch verbii  – doch ich gspüüre d’Wärmi no

Würdisch du no länger bliibe  –  bis zum erschte Sunnestrahl

De schöni Summer isch verbii  – und ich dänke drüber na

Würdisch du no länger bliibe  –  bis de Früehlig neu erwacht

 

3  Wenn’s am Abig schneller dunkled

Graui Wulche ziehnd verbii

De Räge schlaat im Takt as Fenschter

Denk ich aa dich und d’Summerziit

 

Refrain:

De  schöni Summer isch verbii  – doch ich gspüüre d’Wärmi

Würdisch du no länger bliibe  –  bis zum erschte Sunnestrahl

De schöni Summer isch verbii  – und ich dänke drüber na

Würdisch du no länger bliibe  –  bis de Früehlig neu erwacht

 

Declaration of love

Lyrics/Music   Heidy H King

 

Refrain:

Here I am, to say how I feel

With my own words, I try to reveal

But your eyes, your smile, they are telling me

How strong the power of love can be?

As words don’t make the grade

And magic moments are not to be explained

 

Now, you are the one, I missed in my life

One look into your eyes, it feels like paradise

My heart missed the tenderness, till I found you

So, please take my hand, and I will follow you

 

Refrain:

 

2  No promises, no heaven, we’ll find for all times

Whatever may come, we’ll cope it with a smile

Now, we write a new book, time and time again

Someday we’ll take a walk, down memory lane

 

Refrain:

 

 
 
 
 
 

Euse Planet hätt Fièber

Text/Musik    Heidy H King

 

Euse Planet hätt Fièber

S’isch heiss und d’Ärde brännt

D’Wältmeer stiiged wiiter

Mit Salz wird s’Land durchtränkt.

Euse Planet hätt Fièber

Gsehsch, wiä’s um ihn stoht?

D’Laag würd immer schlimmer

Säg, wiä söll‘s wiitergoh?

 

Euse Planet hätt Fièber

De Virus, das sind mir

Mir büütet uus, gedankelos

Dä Virus, das isch d’Gier.

Euse Planet hätt Fièber

Es goht eus alli a

Au diä wo noch eus chömed

Wänd e Zuekunft haa.

 

Euse Planet hätt Fièber

S’isch jetzt höchschti Ziit

Mir müend handle, chönd nöd warte

Kein Wäg führt draa verbii.

Hello my Friend
Lyrics & Music: Heidy H King

Refrain: 
Hello my friend
It’s quite a while since we met the last time
What a surprise, I’m searching for words
How wonderful to see you again?
It’s good to see you again

1   Your eyes still bright, your face so familiar
The years have been given you
Just a few wrinkles, but most of all
Your charming smile, it’s still there
It’s still there

Refrain:

2   I hear your voice, this familiar sound
After all these years
Remember the time, when we laughed and cried
Long time ago, long time ago, long time ago

If You Only Had A 100 Words To Say
Lyrics/Music: Heidy H King

1  If you only had a hundred words to say
Would you save them like a treasure?
And just speak with sense and pleasure
If you only had a hundred words to say.

2  If I only had a hundred words to say.
Should I sing a Song once more?
Or protest against (the) war
If I only had a hundred words to sing.

3  If we only had a hundred words to say
Should we speak about our dreams?
Or just leave it as it seems
If we only had a hundred words to say.

The main thing stays unspoken, no words  –  left

Mein Schöner Sommer Geht zu Ende  (Summertime Is Over)

Lyrics/Music    Heidy H King

 

1   Ein neuer Tag noch früh am Morgen,

Der frische Tau liegt überall.

Von jedem Hauch gibt’s Nebelschleier                            

Bis zum ersten Sonnenstrahl.

 

2   Wenn der Herbstwind stürmt und loszieht,

Hörst du‘s rauschen hoch im Baum?

In allen Farben fallen die Blätter

Zum letzten Tanz im Strassenstaub

.

Refrain:

Mein schöner Sommer geht zu Ende –die Wärme spür ich immer noch.

Würdest du noch länger bleiben – bis zum ersten Sonnenstrahl?

Ein schöner Sommer geht zu Ende – und ich denke leise nach.

Würdest du noch länger bleiben, bis der Frühling neu erwacht.

 

3   Wenn der Abend lang und still wird,

Graue Wolken ziehn vorbei

Der Regen schlägt im Takt ans Fenster

Denk ich an dich und die Sommerzeit.

 

Refrain:

Mein schöner Sommer geht zu Ende –die Wärme spür ich immer noch.

Würdest du noch länger bleiben – bis zum ersten Sonnenstrahl.

Ein schöner Sommer geht zu Ende – und ich denke leise nach.

Würdest du noch länger bleiben? bis der Frühling neu erwacht.

 

Mein schöner Sommer geht zu Ende –die Wärme spür ich immer noch.

Würdest du noch länger bleiben – bis zum ersten Sonnenstrahl.

Es war ein Sommer voller Liebe – und ich denke leise nach.    

Würdest du noch länger bleiben? Würdest du noch länger bleiben?

Bis der Frühling neu erwacht.

 

 

 
 

My Last Bouquet

Lyrics/Music    Heidy H King


Intro:

The mystery of our soul

Is a never-ending flow

Like the tide that comes and goes

The soul longs for a greater goal

And when we go that final path

The first time will be the last.


Refrain:  

Let us sing, let’s sing once more a song

Let us sing, let us sing once more

Let us sing, let’s sing to remember you

Let’s sing, to be close to you.


Verse:

Think of times when we were young

The great times and we felt strong

There were hard times and we felt down

All those sad times when things went wrong.

 

Bridge:

Paint in colours, beautiful colours

Paint your whole life the ups and downs

Paint in colours, wonderful colours

Paint your whole life without a frown.

 

Refrain:  

Let us sing, let’s sing once more this song

Let us sing, to be close to you.

Give a smile, just a smile, a laugh’s alright

On my last way, I travel light – I travel light.



 
 

Summertime Is Over

Lyrics/Music    Heidy Hoekstra

 

1   When the dawn is breaking softly

The sky is blue and clear

Every breath a fresh embracing

Time for goodbye is almost here.

 

  Autumn winds are blowing stronger

Can you hear the melody?

Falling leaves dancing all over

In a circle on the street.

 

Refrain:

It tells me summertime is over

But I still can feel the warmth

Would you stay a little longer?

Till the sun breaks through the dawn

‘Cause summertime is over

And I still can feel the warmth

Would you stay a little longer?

Till the sun breaks through the dawn.

 

3   When the Nights are getting longer

Dark clouds cover the sky

Rain beats on my window

Memories stay on my mind.

 

Refrain:

 

THE TREE

Lyrics /Music   Heidy H King

 

Intro:

For centuries, decades and years day by day

The tree grows slowly, constantly towards the open sky

When a seed falls to the ground and finds its destination

One in a million makes the grad for the next generation.

 

I bow to you, wonderful tree, with furrowed bark and dignity

 

1   The trunk of the tree from below to the crown

Deeply embedded by strong roots under the ground

Your mystery lies in your calmness and peace

Your goal to survive keeps my memories a live.

 

Refrain:

Strong winds couldn’t break your branches and twigs

The carving of a heart in the old bark still exists

La, la, lalala ………..   in the old bark still exist

You let me breathe, you are freedom and relief

There is nothing like lying in the shade of a tree.

 

I bow to you, wonderful tree, with furrowed bark and dignity.

 

Refrain:      

Strong winds couldn’t break your branches and twigs

The carving of a heart in the old bark still exists.

You let me breathe you are freedom and relief

There is nothing like lying in the shade of a tree.

 

 

Why Can’t We Live with Paradise?

Lyrics/Music   Heidy H King

 

Simply a song all about my fears

Imagine we have no choice

What are we living for?

Once we destroyed it all, tell me

Why, do we always have to fight?

It seems that we can’t live

It seems that we can’t live with paradise

 

Refrain: 

Always craving for more and more

Behavin’ like the rulers on earth

With arms and madness, we cause fright and fear

It seems, we cannot live in peace

Tell me why, tell me why can’t we live with paradise?

 

  Simply a song all about my fears

Cause we have no time to lose

Are we heading for the rocks?

How could we change that plot?

How long can we deny?

It seems that we can’t live

It seems that we can’t live with paradise

 

Refrain:

Always ……  

When You Need A Song

Lyrics & Music   Heidy H King

1   Sometimes it feels like a losing game

Good things disappear, life drifts away

Givin’ in, I put all the blame on me

A moment of despair – it feels like you remain

Cause the last train has just left for the day

2   Sometimes you weep, sometimes you shout

Emotions run high, there’s no way out

Givin’ in, I put all the blame on me

Worn out and distressed – it feels like you remain

Cause the last train has just left for the day

 

Refrain:  

Then you need a song that helps to carry on

Through sadness and the dark, through times of loneliness

Find a song, keep your head up and be strong

For your life becomes easier

With a melody that pleases you


  • Sing a song, close your eyes and carry on

And you will start again tomorrow

 

3   Sometimes love dies, you feel helpless and lost  

 Asking yourself, how you could change the plot

Givin’ in, I put all the blame on me

Deserted and alone – it feels like you remain

Cause the last train has just left for the day

 

Refrain: ……………   


  • Sing that song, just sing a long

And you will start again   –  tomorrow

And you will smile again  –  tomorrow

A new day has begun     –  today

                    When Love Steals Away                     

 Lyrics & Music Heidy H King

 

1   When love, steals away

Mmmh, what to do?  

What can I do with all the pain?

Crying out a million tears 

It’s like dying day by day.

 

2   When love, makes you lonesome

Because your man

He loves to live in solitude

Even if it hurts to say

He won’t change his attitude.

 

3   When love dies unnoticed

Don’t take the blame

Nothing, no nothing would change

Forget ’n start a brand-new day

Time will heal all that pain.

Reflections                        

Lyrics Heidy H King/J. Sand

Music Heidy H King

 

1   If all the things I’ve tackled wrong

Could be changed or be undone.

Would I be glad, if a dream came true?

Would life be more beautiful?

 

2   If all the things you’ve tackled wrong

Could be changed or be undone,

Would you change your attitude?

Would life be more beautiful?

 

Refrain: Open your eyes to small sensations,

Have an eye for little things.

Each sound tells a different story

Like a gentle breeze in spring

 

3   If all the things we’ve tackled wrong

Could be changed or be undone.

Would we take the chance and live?

With more respect and mindfulness?

 

4   After all, who really knows?

Good and bad times come and go

Never be somebody’s fool.

Life becomes more beautiful.

 

Refrain:

Wake up and smell the coffee                                       

Lyrics/Music    Heidy H King

 

Refrain:

Wake up and smell the coffee  – “Living in clover” – is over!

Wake up and smell the coffee  –   Living with less – is best

Wake up and smell the coffee  –   You, who live on “Easy Street”

Don’t  support cruel exploitation

Think about what you really need

 

        1   Millions of people in this world are scattered

Human dignity and lives are shattered

Mothers and babies in need die like flies

Behind high walls and out of sight

Behind high walls and out of sight.

 

Refrain:

 

         2   Sentient beings caged billions of times

They suffer from cruelty while awaiting the knife

Oceans and trees die while vanities rise  

Is that the price for our heedless life?

Is that the price for our heedless life?

 

Refrain mit Schluss:     

Wake up and smell the coffee – “Living in clover” –   it’s over!

Wake up and smell the coffee  – Living with less –   it’s best

Wake up and smell the coffee  – “Less is More» – that’s our goal

Wake up and smell the coffee  –   You, who live on “Easy Street”

Don’t support cruel exploitation

Think about what you really need

Think about what we really need  

Please, think about what you really need.

The Washing Machine                                        

Lyrics & Music    Heidy H King

1.   Sitting in front of the washing machine

Watching entranced how the water floats in

Behind the pane a whirlpool of soap

Tossing and splashing, sloshing my clothes

Refrain:

Forward and backward, it moves constantly

Sounds like Poseidon with his trident hits the pane frequently

It’s only distraction, when feelings run high

And I follow the progress with a glass of champagne

Refrain:

2 .  What a cliff-hanger, roaring flood fast and clean

All sweat and tears nasty smells disappear

Swinging and rinsing, the spin cycle leads

With trembling and dizzying to a high breakneck speed

Refrain:

3.   Then it starts drumming, with a high speeding sound

Fourteen thousand rpm manage to drown (the)

Next door neighbours non-ending strife

It beats all the street noise, and I start to unwind

Refrain: 

Forward and backward, it moves constantly

 Sounds like Poseidon with his trident hits the pane frequently

 It’s only distraction, when feelings run high

 And I follow the progress

 with another bottle of champagne.