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The Liechtensteiner Polka

from A Little Belief by Opaque

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"The Liechtensteiner Polka tells the tale of the Band Opaque's heartfelt quest to visit the fairytale Principality of Liechtenstein. Written as a tribute to the noble land of alpine heights and to all the wonderful Liechtensteiners who have helped along the way."

A few months ago, singer Moony was looking at the views for Opaque's latest video on Youtube and noticed that there were people watching in the tiny microstate of Liechtenstein. Curious, he decided find out more and after a little research, on the spur of the moment, decided to book a visit Liechtenstein.

Opaque's campaign to gain a following in Liechtenstein culminated in a full band visit to the country in October this year (7th-12th) for a tour, and to organise a big party for everyone we've met along our journey!

lyrics

Down in the valley where the day was breaking
The pale sun fell on the infant Rhein
And we bold foreign knights saw New Beginnings
Here in the Oberland of Liechtenstein

And when we came (and when we came)
Our hearts were full
We beheld the land wide-eyed with wonder
We spent the day in raptures and we ended up in Eschen
Where we danced all night to the Liechtensteiner Polka

We saw a lady there she was out walking
And so I asked her where to waste some time
Three hours after and we were both singing in the Black Pearl
With the angels and the mountains watching by

And when she sang (and when she sang)
Our hearts were full
All around the room was grace and laughter
Though I cannot recall how that sweet melody was named
well In my head it was the Liechtensteiner Polka

When February came we saw the carnival
And the streets were filled with noise and cheer
I saw my darling in the garden of the Red House on my way home
And though it was late I stopped a moment there

And as we spoke (and as we spoke)
Our hearts were full (our hearts were full)
I could hear the Triesenberg Wildmandli Gugga
But behind the raucous brass and drums
Well we could hear another song
Good lord, you know it was that famous polka
Good lord, you know it was that famous polka

That is the Liechtensteiner Polka, mein Schatz
Polka mein Schatz, Polka mein Schatz x2

As the night grew on and I grew tired you see I faltered
As the day came I had no strength to stand
For want of any better words, to fill the growing silence
I asked my love the history of her land

She said: 'there was a prince in Austria
Who bought Vaduz and Schellenberg
To punch his weight in the Holy Roman Empire

This noble land on alpine heights
Of farmhands and financiers
Would tempt the love of the band Opaque'

And when they played (and when they played)
Our hearts were full (our hearts were full)
We danced and sang on that 10th of October
And every Liechtensteiner from Ruggell down to Balzers
Danced along to their Liechtensteiner Polka
Danced along to their Liechtensteiner Polka
Under the Rhein bridge there lies a raw deer's kidney
Under the Rhein bridge we danced all night

credits

from A Little Belief, track released September 27, 2015
Written by Moony Opaque & James Chadwick.
Produced by Moony Opaque & Benny Turner.
Recorded & mixed by Benny Turner at Chime Creation Centre.
Performed by Opaque

Watch the film "To Liechtenstein With Love"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGYCzbVcohI

www.drip-dry.co.uk

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