There are no yellow Cadilacs in Jerusalem - Alphaville Forum

Avihai · 16 Jan 2001, 15:05

Not even one, sorry Marrian, only white Mercedes .

stardustdawn · 16 Jan 2001, 16:01

You know, when I first heard the line "Big yellow cadillac carry me back home" I on some level really understood it, but I could never actually tell anyone what it means. What do y'all think it means? Is it a spaceship? The sun? or simply a big yellow cadillac?

The future exists, first in Imagination, then in Will, then in Reality.

Adiville · 16 Jan 2001, 18:40

He he he ... good one, Avihai <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
He probably noticed that when he was there but he cant change the lyrics now...

Marian and I had an "argument" about the meaning of the line : "watching river's waves go by..."
THERE ARE NO RIVERS IN JERUSALEM !!!
There is one (or maybe more?) outside of the city but it is well known that there are no rivers in Jerusalem.
As a matter of fact, it is an Israeli joke to say : im going to swim in Jerusalem <img src=icon_smile_clown.gif border=0 align=middle>

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davidhorizon · 16 Jan 2001, 18:55

Actually I dont think "Jerusalem" is really about Jerusalem. I think he uses Jerusalem as a metaphor for place that is sacret. A destination for salvation. Like a higher stage reached in a love relationship.

Adiville · 16 Jan 2001, 18:59

But you'll still come to Jerusalem, right David <img src=icon_smile_question.gif border=0 align=middle>
I have your promise recorded <img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>

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davidhorizon · 16 Jan 2001, 19:12

Sure I'll come. I dont wanna risk a lawsuit.<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

stardustdawn · 16 Jan 2001, 21:10

I too think Jerusalem is a symbol in this song, but even if he was really singing about the physical Jerusalem, my impression is that he was elsewhere watching rivers waves go by and wishing he was in Jerusalem, be it a spiritualor a physical place.

The future exists, first in Imagination, then in Will, then in Reality.

Adiville · 16 Jan 2001, 21:13

David: Im not the one you'll have to deal with...
My father is the lawyer in this family <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

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Avihai · 16 Jan 2001, 23:22

Come'on, at last someone mentions a city in Israel, give the credit <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> I didn't hear
Marian sings : To Israel With Love / Big In Tel Aviv / Summer In Haifa .
>> Adi ! Tell them what Marian said before he sang Jerusalem on the concert here in Israel ! <<

Edited by - avihai on 17 Jan 2001 00:32:21

Adiville · 17 Jan 2001, 13:56

He said (with tears in his eyes) : "This is a song we finally brought home".
IT WAS BEAUTIFUL !!!!
If only Miriam and Ronen were here to support me... :)

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16 Jan 2001, 15:05	#1
Avihai Dreamer Join Date: 27 Nov 2000 Location: Metropolis, , Israel. Posts: 202	There are no yellow Cadilacs in Jerusalem Not even one, sorry Marrian, only white Mercedes .

16 Jan 2001, 16:01	#2
stardustdawn Dreamer Join Date: 15 Nov 2000 Location: city of alphaville, state of utopia, USA. Posts: 241	You know, when I first heard the line "Big yellow cadillac carry me back home" I on some level really understood it, but I could never actually tell anyone what it means. What do y'all think it means? Is it a spaceship? The sun? or simply a big yellow cadillac? The future exists, first in Imagination, then in Will, then in Reality.

16 Jan 2001, 18:40	#3
Adiville big in japan Join Date: 08 Nov 2000 Location: Israel Posts: 7,449	He he he ... good one, Avihai <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> He probably noticed that when he was there but he cant change the lyrics now... Marian and I had an "argument" about the meaning of the line : "watching river's waves go by..." THERE ARE NO RIVERS IN JERUSALEM !!! There is one (or maybe more?) outside of the city but it is well known that there are no rivers in Jerusalem. As a matter of fact, it is an Israeli joke to say : im going to swim in Jerusalem <img src=icon_smile_clown.gif border=0 align=middle> @ville - forever and ever.

16 Jan 2001, 18:55	#4
davidhorizon Antilles Join Date: 12 Nov 2000 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 1,060	Actually I dont think "Jerusalem" is really about Jerusalem. I think he uses Jerusalem as a metaphor for place that is sacret. A destination for salvation. Like a higher stage reached in a love relationship.

16 Jan 2001, 18:59	#5
Adiville big in japan Join Date: 08 Nov 2000 Location: Israel Posts: 7,449	But you'll still come to Jerusalem, right David <img src=icon_smile_question.gif border=0 align=middle> I have your promise recorded <img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle> @ville - forever and ever.

16 Jan 2001, 19:12	#6
davidhorizon Antilles Join Date: 12 Nov 2000 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 1,060	Sure I'll come. I dont wanna risk a lawsuit.<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

16 Jan 2001, 21:10	#7
stardustdawn Dreamer Join Date: 15 Nov 2000 Location: city of alphaville, state of utopia, USA. Posts: 241	I too think Jerusalem is a symbol in this song, but even if he was really singing about the physical Jerusalem, my impression is that he was elsewhere watching rivers waves go by and wishing he was in Jerusalem, be it a spiritualor a physical place. The future exists, first in Imagination, then in Will, then in Reality.

16 Jan 2001, 21:13	#8
Adiville big in japan Join Date: 08 Nov 2000 Location: Israel Posts: 7,449	David: Im not the one you'll have to deal with... My father is the lawyer in this family <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> @ville - forever and ever.

16 Jan 2001, 23:22	#9
Avihai Dreamer Join Date: 27 Nov 2000 Location: Metropolis, , Israel. Posts: 202	Come'on, at last someone mentions a city in Israel, give the credit <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> I didn't hear Marian sings : To Israel With Love / Big In Tel Aviv / Summer In Haifa . >> Adi ! Tell them what Marian said before he sang Jerusalem on the concert here in Israel ! << Edited by - avihai on 17 Jan 2001 00:32:21

17 Jan 2001, 13:56	#10
Adiville big in japan Join Date: 08 Nov 2000 Location: Israel Posts: 7,449	He said (with tears in his eyes) : "This is a song we finally brought home". IT WAS BEAUTIFUL !!!! If only Miriam and Ronen were here to support me... :) @ville - forever and ever.