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SILVER ZERO SUBS
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Feeling the sea breeze on my cheeks
Shiokaze o hoho ni uke
I run barefoot
Hadashi de kakete ku
The sand looks white, when I look back
Furimukeba shiroi suna
SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON: FLONE OF THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND
At my footprints
Watashi no ashiato
Hey! Drink this
Hora nonde goran
I'll give you cold water
Tsumetai mizu o agemashou
Hey! Look at the sky
Hora sora o goran
Sea gulls are flying
Kamome mo tobu wa yoroshiku ne
Give my regards
Though I feel lonely at times
Donna samishii toki demo
I won't be defeated!
Watashi wa makenai wa
Feeling the sea breeze on my cheeks
Shiokaze o hoho ni uke
I run barefoot
Hadashi de kakete ku
The sand looks white, when I look back
Furimukeba shiroi suna
At my footprints
Watashi no ashiato
Flone's Change of Heart
We arrived on the Rhine where we boarded another big ship.
That ship brought us to Rotterdam in the Netherlands,
where we changed ships again to get to Liverpool, England,
In Liverpool we boarded another, even bigger, ship,
that would take us to Australia.
Franz, you still have time to change your mind.
You can return to Bern if you decide before we depart from London.
No, I decided to come with you to Australia.
Are you fine with giving up going to the conservatory in Vienna?
To tell the truth, I don't think I'm cut out to be a professional musician.
- And I failed in the composers contest. - Oh, you seem to have become very modest!
But I like music, and I will continue to study it as a hobby.
In that case, there's nothing to keep you from going to Australia, right?
Yes, that's right.
Ah! I can't wait to get to Australia!
I'm relieved to see that you're happy again.
Mom!
- Jack, where is Flone? - She's over there, crying.
What?!
Do I have to say goodbye to the Alps, too? I'm getting sentimental.
I wonder what Marie is doing now.
How can I say farewell to you,
whom I care so deeply for
- Flone! - No, Franz, leave her alone.
I'll keep you in my heart forever.
Miss.
- Are you talking to me? - Yes.
Can I help you?
- You sing very well. - Really?
It's extraordinary.
I suppose you have studied singing with an excellent teacher, right?
I never took lessons.
I just listened while Marie sang for me and remembered the songs.
- Marie? Who is she? - Our maid. She sings very well.
Oh! If you didn't study, but was able to learn to sing this well, just listening to someone,
you must be a prodigy.
If you work hard, you can become a first rate opera singer!
Who are you?
My name is Gerhard. I am a pretty well-known musician in Europe.
I compose songs and conduct orchestras and operas.
Oh! You're a composer?
Gerhard!
My name is Flone. Flone Robinson.
What a thrill to receive a compliment from an expert.
By the way, miss, what is your father's profession?
- He's a doctor. - Ah! A doctor...
Would you please introduce me to him?
Yes, with pleasure, Mr. Gerhard.
Mr. Gerhard, this is my father.
- My name is Robinson. - Nice to meet you, doctor.
My wife.
Nice to meet you. How beautiful you are.
I'm delighted to meet you.
- My son. - My name is Franz.
Oh, what a fine young man!
- Franz, Mr. Gerhard is a famous conductor.
Really?
No, that's not...
But your daughter has a gift for music.
What? Flone has?
Certainly. She has a very beautiful voice.
You must be happy to have such wonderful children.
Yes, we certainly are.
That hurts, Flone!
Well then, please excuse me, ma'am.
- Look, I can see an island. - You're right. Jack, come here.
An island in a river. It's the first time I see one.
- Do you know the history of this island? - What about it, Dad?
You have heard about Marie-Antoinette, who was guillotined in the French Revolution, right?
Yes.
Marie-Antoinette was an Austrian princess.
She went to France to marry the French Dauphin,
and it was on this island that the Princess was delivered to the French.
Oh, is that so?
It is said that Marie-Antoinette was just fourteen years old at that time,
and that she was brought here totally naked.
She was naked?
- Why? - I will explain.
The explanation is that the Rhine flows between Germany and France,
and since this island in the middle of the river,
they decided to celebrate the bridal ceremony here.
Two buildings were raised for the occasion.
Oh! What are you doing?
Your Highness, from now on, you will be a French princess.
You're not allowed to bring anything that is Austrian with you.
But I can keep what I'm wearing, can't I?
No, that's not possible.
You cannot bring even a single thread from Austria with you.
I don't want to marry in this way.
From that moment she was no longer an Austrian princess.
She was a French princess. Later on, she became the queen of Louis XVI.
At that time, no one could have imagined that there would be a revolution,
and that the beautiful princess would end up on the guillotine.
What were you talking about? Please let me join the conversation.
Oh, well, I was telling my children a story that is historically linked to the Rhine.
Really? I find that very interesting.
Dad, do you know who was the first to ask for the hand Princess Marie-Antoinette?
- It wasn't the French prince? - No, it was much earlier than that.
Really? Who was it?
Mr. Gerhard, since you are a musician, you must know, right?
Oh... Well... Yes, of course, I know.
- So tell us, Mr. Gerhard. - Well...
Franz, since you began telling the story, it's best that you finish telling it.
- It was Mozart. - Mozart?
Do you mean the Mozart who created many operas?
Indeed.
Franz, tell us the whole story!
I'm suddenly very interested in music.
Why was Mozart's marriage proposal rejected?
Well, that's...
Mozart left his city of birth, Salzburg, with his father,
and went to Vienna for the first time, to play the piano at the Court.
At the time he was only six years old.
Marie-Antoinette was just seven, one year older than him.
Oh, what a clever boy.
Oh!
- Did you hurt yourself? - No, I'm fine, thank you.
- But who are you? I'm Princess Marie-Antoinette.
May I have the honor of asking for your hand in marriage?
Dear boy, why do you want to marry my daughter?
Because she was very kind to me.
You're a really amusing boy. Now come here and give me a kiss.
Unfortunately, Mozart, didn't have the opportunity
to meet Marie-Antoinette as an adult.
Well, Mr. Gerhard? Isn't that so?
Eh? Well, yes. Indeed.
Oh!
Composing music must be wonderful.
Such children play piano at Court and may even kiss queens.
Excuse me, Mr. Robinson. You see, I...
- What is it? - Could you lend me some money?
- Money?! - I'm afraid I have lost my wallet.
You lost it? But on such a small ship, it shouldn't be difficult to find.
I might have lost it before boarding the ship.
That's a problem.
Now tell me, how much do you need?
I want to go from London to Rotterdam, and I have to pay for my ticket.
We're going to London as well.
I can pay for your passage to Rotterdam,
when we embark on the boat that goes to London.
Thank you, you've helped me a lot.
Once we arrive in London, I'll pay you back.
I have several musician friends who live in London.
- It's the Lorelei! - Where?
- Look, over there. - Oh, the Lorelei!
It's time to sing. The...!
Ich weiß nicht, was soll es bedeuten, I know not if there is a reason
Who's singing?
Die Lorelei. Lyrics by Heinrich Heine. Music: A German Folk Song. Translation to English by: A.Z. Foreman
Daß ich so traurig bin; Why I am so sad at heart.
Ein Märchen aus alten Zeiten, A legend of bygone ages
Das kommt mir nicht aus dem Sinn. Haunts me and will not depart.
Die Luft ist kühl, und es dunkelt, The air is cool under nightfall.
Und ruhig fließt der Rhein; The calm Rhine courses its way.
Der Gipfel des Berges funkelt The peak of the mountain is sparkling
In Abendsonnenschein. With evening's final ray.
Die schönste Jungfrau sitzet The fairest of maidens is sitting
Dort oben wunderbar, Unwittingly wondrous up there,
Ihr goldenes Geschmeide blitzet, Her golden jewels are shining,
Sie kämmt ihr goldenes Haar. She's combing her golden hair.
Sie kämmt es mit goldenem Kamme The comb she holds is golden,
Und singt ein Lied dabei; She sings a song as well
Das hat eine wundersame, Whose melody binds an enthralling
Gewaltige Melodei. And overpowering spell.
Ah, what beautiful singing! I love music.
I believe there is nothing more beautiful.
Flone.
- Oh, Mr. Gerhard. - Your father is really a good person.
My dad isn't the only one. My mom is a good person, too.
That's very true. I respect them a lot.
Tell your parents that I told you this.
I am convinced that when you really respect a person
there is no need to let them know.
By the way, Mr. Gerhard, you said that I have talent to become a great singer, right?
Do you really think that I could become an opera singer if I study hard?
But of course it's true. Flone, I can already tell you're a little prodigy.
And where should I study if I want to become a singer? In Vienna?
Yes, in Vienna. Or perhaps in Italy.
- And what about Australia? - Where there are kangaroos? That Australia?
It's an underdeveloped country, you cannot study music there.
I understand.
Well, I think I have made my decision.
What have you decided?
Dad, Mom, listen! I have made my decision.
- Flone, why are you so excited? - What decision?
I won't go to Australia.
I'll go back to Bern as soon as we arrive in Rotterdam.
What do you mean?
- Flone, what's gotten into you? - I decided to become an opera singer.
A real singer, you know?
To become an opera singer, I have to study music in Italy.
So I won't go to Australia.
Flone, have you lost your mind? You really want to become an opera singer?
Yes, I really mean it.
But you haven't the talent to become a singer!
Yes, I do. Mr. Gerhard is an expert and he told me I have a gift.
All right. Let's go ask someone with more authority. Come with me!
You're hurting me, Franz.
- This is strange. - That girl... I wonder what changed her mind.
I didn't expect Flone, rather than Franz, to get so influenced by Mr. Gerhard.
What should we do?
Ma'am?
- Are you speaking to me? - Yes. My name is Franz Robinson.
- I am Luise Kopf. - Eh? I knew it!
What do you mean by that?
Hearing you sing, I knew right away you were a great artist,
but I wasn't sure you were Luise Kopf, primadonna of the Vienna Opera.
- I am very honored to meet you. - Thank you very much.
To be honest, I'd like you to do my sister a favor.
Flone is confused.
She thinks she has the talent to become an opera singer.
I'm not confused. Mr. Gerhard is an expert on music,
and when he heard me sing, he assured me he had it.
Mr. Gerhard?
That man, the famous conductor.
That man is not a conductor nor a musician.
What?
That man approached me before.
When he saw my earrings, I guess he thought I was rich.
But when I told him I was Luise Kopf, he didn't know about me.
He didn't even know that there was an opera singer of that name.
He only said I had a nice voice, and gave me many compliments.
Then he finally asked me to lend him money.
Of course I refused. I'm not rich, you know.
Then that man is a swindler.
Flone, do you still believe in him after hearing this?
Flone!
- Franz. Flone. - What is it, Dad?
Let's have lunch. Mom and Jack are waiting for us.
Dad, let me introduce you to a wonderful person.
This is Ms. Luise Kopf.
Oh! The primadonna!
- This is my father. - I'm Mr. Robinson.
- I'm honored to meet you. - Thank you very much.
There seems to be many musicians on this ship.
- Would you like to eat with us? - Oh! With pleasure!
I was starting to get hungry.
Flone, why are you sad?
You'll feel better after you eat. Now, come with us, Flone.
Lady Luise Kopf, would you like a sandwich? These are good, especially with a little mustard.
Thank you, but I can't eat pepper or mustard because of my voice.
Oh, that's a shame. Then would you like some coffee?
Oh, I'm very sorry. Coffee is also harmful to my voice so I don't drink it.
Then we have nothing more to offer you.
Don't worry.
I always bring my own, specially prepared, food.
It won't taste as good as your food, of course.
An opera singer must live a hard life,
since there are so many delicious things one can't eat.
Yes, that's true, but it's not only the food.
You have to be disciplined in all aspects.
You can't stay up late at night, exercise but not overdo it,
to watch out for the beginning of a temperature, and to avoid any effort or excessive emotions.
I can't even go out and enjoy myself as I please.
I don't want to be a opera singer!
Eh?!
I'll come to Australia with you, after all.
But I want to make this clear: It's not because I have no talent for singing.
I do it because I want to eat anything I want, and play whenever I want.
- Understood! - Flone, I understand how you feel.
- Let's eat! - Go ahead.
- Oh, everyone, you seem to have fun. - Mr. Gerhard, why don't you join us?
What bad luck.
Oh, Flone, what a face he made when he saw me!
We board the Transatlantic ship Blackburn Rock, and we can finally set sail towards the ocean.
Next time: Towards Australia.
Please look forward to it!
Cyber Zero
Translator, Raw-hunter and Timer:
Ericf
Web Master, Karaoke and Styler:
Flone, is laughing, Flone
Furone waratte Furone
She picks up a shell and listens
kaigara oshi ate kiite miru
When she is lonely, she listens
samishii toki kiite miru
The friends she parted from, are calling her
wakareta tomodachi ga yonde iru yo na
That's the feeling she has
sonna ki ga suru
Flone, is a strong girl
Furone watashi wa tsuyoi ko
A mischievous girl
itazurana onnanoko
Yes, deep red petals
so yo makkana hanabira
nagai kami ni kazatte
Decorate her long hair
That's why Flone, is laughing, Flone
dakara Furone waratte Furone
Flone, is laughing, Flone
Furone waratte Furone