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Lyrics to Lorelei

Lyrics to the song Lorelei as recorded by Phil Manzanera.

Lyrics for Lorelei recorded by The Explorers

A distant sound across the Rhine
The long goodbye mein lieber fraulein
Your hearts a flame your hand's in mine
The river winds and gives no sign
The shifting time upon the wall A wagon-lit, a nightfall
Our bridge of gold will take us there
The river winds but we don't care

Fire and ice Lorelei... you and I
Lorelei... your magic... your magic
Turn it on... turns me on

With sleight of hand we slip away
Your dress is fine for night and day
You play the game we play with fire
A river winds to our desire

Fire and ice Lorelei... you and I
Lorelei... your magic... your magic
Turn it on... turns me on
Your magic... your magic
Turn it on... it turns me on

Fire and ice Lorelei... you and I
Lorelei... your magic... your magic
Turn it on... turns me on
Your magic... your magic
Turn it on... it turns me on
Your magic... your magic
Turn it on... it turns me on


Lorelei

Single

Lorelei coupled with You Go Up In Smoke was the first Explorers single. It failed in the UK singles charts despite regular airplay.

There was also a 12" release which contained an extended version of Lorelei. This can be found on the Manzanera Mackay CD & LP "Up In Smoke"

Single Version (3:40)
Album Version (3:59)
12" Version (6:20)

A live version can be found on the album Live At The Camden Palace.

Song Musicians

Lorelei is on the following Roxy Music and Solo Albums