Also Sprach Zarathustra Lyrics
Deodato
Lyrics
And Also The Trees
And Also The Trees
So This Is Silence
The boy walked round the jagged rocks
caught between ideals and desires
He sinks into oblivion
And there was silence, as he sat so still
Averted face stares at the floor
So this is silence
So this is silence
Listen... the sound of laughter
The frenzy and blind violence of fear
Alone again with light and silence
Alone again with the skies
Alone again with the skies
So this is silence
So this is silence. Silence. Silence. Silence. Silence.
Silence. Silence. Gunshots. Footsteps. Raindrops. Idiot cries.
Silence. Carcrash. Girl laughs. Raindrops. Footsteps.
Silence. Fox barks. Footsteps. Gunshots. Gunshots. Silence.
Silence...
Song & Lyrics Facts
Deodato's cover of the classic Richard Strauss composition "Also sprach Zarathustra" is a jazz-funk masterpiece that was released in 1973 as part of his album Prelude. The Italian keyboardist, composer and arranger Eumir Deodato wrote the lyrics for this song, which features an impressive line-up of musicians including bassists Jaco Pastorius and Stanley Clarke, drummer Steve Gadd, percussionist Ray Barretto, guitarist John Tropea, and trumpeter Randy Brecker.
This track was one of the most successful jazz-funk songs of its time, reaching number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming a staple at disco clubs around the world. The song also featured prominently in the 1976 film adaptation of the novel A Clockwork Orange. With its catchy groove, funky rhythms, and soaring melodies, Deodato's version of "Also sprach Zarathustra" has become a timeless classic that continues to captivate listeners with its lyrical themes and infectious energy.