Fifties... and my patriots were migrating en masse because of indigence...
Along with them was me, another destitute, one more insignificance.
I emigrated to a country far away.
All went well, only one thing made it difficult for me to stay...
Locals had some strange behavior, I would say incomprehensible.
I could see a dislike for me, certainly very imperceptible.
for unknown reason which I could not explain ..
Some were clearly hostile
and faced me with a sardonic and ironic smile.
Conversely some were friendly and hospitable
and the fact that I was a foreigner was
[understandable and acceptable...
Every day there was a long line of immigrants
[waiting to phone their loved ones
After spending many years in exile I returned to my homeland.
Story Script scene-by-scene
____________________________________________ by Odysseus Heavilayias
Language adjustments and text adaptation Kellene G Safis
Digital adaptation and text editing Cathy Rapakoulia Mataraga
____________________________________________________
* During the 1950s and 1960s, West Germany signed bilateral recruitment agreements with Italy on 22 November 1955, Spain on 29 March 1960, Greece on 30 March 1960, Turkey on 30 October 1961, Morocco on 21 June 1963, Portugal on 17 March 1964, Tunisia on 18 October 1965, and Yugoslavia on 12 October 1968. These agreements allowed the recruitment of Gastarbeiter to work in the industrial sector for jobs that required few qualifications.
There were several reasons for signing those contracts. First of all, during the 1950s, Germany experienced a so-called Wirtschaftswunder or "economic miracle" and needed laborers. The labour shortage was made more acute by the creation of the Berlin Wall in August 1961, which reduced the large-scale flow of East German immigration virtually to zero overnight. Secondly, the Federal Republic saw it as a form of developmental aid. It was hoped that the Gastarbeiter would learn useful skills in Germany, which could help them build their own countries after returning home.
The first Gastarbeiter were recruited from European nations.
LED ZEPPELIN - IMMIGRANT SONG
Immigrant Song" is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin. It is built on a repeating riff and features lyrical references to Norse mythology, with singer Robert Plant's howling vocals mentioning war-making and Valhalla. The song was included on their third studio album, Led Zeppelin III, and was released as a single, which charted in several countries. Several live recordings have also been issued on Led Zeppelin concert albums and other artists have recorded renditions of the song.
Though regarded as an album-oriented group, "Immigrant Song" is one of the band's several hit records on singles radio, and the song's popularity has led to its featuring in compilation albums by the band such as in 1992's Led Zeppelin Remasters and 1999's Early Days: The Best of Led Zeppelin.
This song overwhelming refers the viking invasion/raids of the British isles.
The 1st two lines are self explanatory “we come from land of ice and snow…” similar to the vikings place of origin.
“The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!”-
The warriors/raider pray to their gods (Norse god Thor who carries a hammer) for safe passage to new richer territories to fight small settlements( mostly rich monasteries).
“Valhalla” is a Norse version of heaven, a place where battle bound viking hoped to end up, sooner or later.
“So now you’d better stop and rebuild all your ruins
For peace and trust can win the day despite of all your losing”
Now the last lines may be bit confusing but it refers to the post raid/ conquest assimilation of Nordic raider into the society, many of the ‘earls’ converted to Christianity and adopted varies christian practices.
This song overwhelming refers the viking invasion/raids of the British isles. the 1st two lines are self explanatory "we come from land of ice and snow..." similar to the vikings place of origin. "The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!"- The warriors/raider pray to their gods (Norse god Thor who carries a hammer) for safe passage to new richer territories to fight small settlements( mostly rich monasteries). "Valhalla" is a Norse version of heaven, a place where battle bound viking hoped to end up, sooner or later. "So now you'd better stop and rebuild all your ruins For peace and trust can win the day despite of all your losing" Now the last lines may be bit confusing but it refers to the post raid/ conquest assimilation of Nordic raider into the society, many of the 'earls' converted to Christianity and adopted varies christian practices.
the foreigner
Every day there was a long line of immigrants
[waiting to phone their loved ones
at each end of the earth were their parents, wives,
[daughters and sons.
[daughters and sons.
____________
My former poor country looked rich, a country wonderland.
My fellow citizens were no longer driven towards immigration.
Instead, thousands of foreign immigrants, from every station,
train or harbor and each airport flooded the country, villages and cities..
They were facing the same disdain as I, in the fifties......
Every day there was a long line of immigrants waiting to phone their loved ones
at each end of the earth were their parents, wives, daughters and sons...
Story Script scene-by-scene
____________________________________________ by Odysseus Heavilayias
Language adjustments and text adaptation Kellene G Safis
Digital adaptation and text editing Cathy Rapakoulia Mataraga
____________________________________________________
* During the 1950s and 1960s, West Germany signed bilateral recruitment agreements with Italy on 22 November 1955, Spain on 29 March 1960, Greece on 30 March 1960, Turkey on 30 October 1961, Morocco on 21 June 1963, Portugal on 17 March 1964, Tunisia on 18 October 1965, and Yugoslavia on 12 October 1968. These agreements allowed the recruitment of Gastarbeiter to work in the industrial sector for jobs that required few qualifications.
There were several reasons for signing those contracts. First of all, during the 1950s, Germany experienced a so-called Wirtschaftswunder or "economic miracle" and needed laborers. The labour shortage was made more acute by the creation of the Berlin Wall in August 1961, which reduced the large-scale flow of East German immigration virtually to zero overnight. Secondly, the Federal Republic saw it as a form of developmental aid. It was hoped that the Gastarbeiter would learn useful skills in Germany, which could help them build their own countries after returning home.
The first Gastarbeiter were recruited from European nations.
LED ZEPPELIN - IMMIGRANT SONG
Immigrant Song" is a song by the English rock band Led Zeppelin. It is built on a repeating riff and features lyrical references to Norse mythology, with singer Robert Plant's howling vocals mentioning war-making and Valhalla. The song was included on their third studio album, Led Zeppelin III, and was released as a single, which charted in several countries. Several live recordings have also been issued on Led Zeppelin concert albums and other artists have recorded renditions of the song.
Though regarded as an album-oriented group, "Immigrant Song" is one of the band's several hit records on singles radio, and the song's popularity has led to its featuring in compilation albums by the band such as in 1992's Led Zeppelin Remasters and 1999's Early Days: The Best of Led Zeppelin.
This song overwhelming refers the viking invasion/raids of the British isles.
The 1st two lines are self explanatory “we come from land of ice and snow…” similar to the vikings place of origin.
“The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands
To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!”-
The warriors/raider pray to their gods (Norse god Thor who carries a hammer) for safe passage to new richer territories to fight small settlements( mostly rich monasteries).
“Valhalla” is a Norse version of heaven, a place where battle bound viking hoped to end up, sooner or later.
“So now you’d better stop and rebuild all your ruins
For peace and trust can win the day despite of all your losing”
Now the last lines may be bit confusing but it refers to the post raid/ conquest assimilation of Nordic raider into the society, many of the ‘earls’ converted to Christianity and adopted varies christian practices.
This song overwhelming refers the viking invasion/raids of the British isles. the 1st two lines are self explanatory "we come from land of ice and snow..." similar to the vikings place of origin. "The hammer of the gods will drive our ships to new lands To fight the horde, singing and crying: Valhalla, I am coming!"- The warriors/raider pray to their gods (Norse god Thor who carries a hammer) for safe passage to new richer territories to fight small settlements( mostly rich monasteries). "Valhalla" is a Norse version of heaven, a place where battle bound viking hoped to end up, sooner or later. "So now you'd better stop and rebuild all your ruins For peace and trust can win the day despite of all your losing" Now the last lines may be bit confusing but it refers to the post raid/ conquest assimilation of Nordic raider into the society, many of the 'earls' converted to Christianity and adopted varies christian practices.
the foreigner
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