Robert Baitinger, a songwriter from Germany
For songwriters who dont sing or perform it is extremely hard to make ones mark in the music business because they dont have a platform to present and promote their work. This is more or less the situation that I, Robert Baitinger, a songwriter from Germany, have been confronted with since I started writing songs in 1978.
My idea is to complement my songwriting capabilities with the "helping hands" of excellent artists, musicians and innovative producers. In the age of the internet it has become easier to communicate and collaborate with musicians and producers all over the world. I am utilizing the internet and pursuing the idea of a conceptual studio band with a frequently changing lineup of artists. I call this project the "Rob B. Project" since I supply the melodies and/or lyrics of a song and other musicians/producers/songwriters contribute their talents and skills to make it come to life.
Story behind the song
Since Russia invaded Ukraine life in Europe has changed. Russian angst is dominating the minds of the Europeans. And now that Trump has changed American international politics, putting money first, things have gotten even worse. I wish the Western World could reunite again and make our countries a safer place to live. This song describes the situation from a European's perspective.
Lyrics
Shadows on the Border
[Verse]
Cold winds rising, whispers haunt the night
Ghosts of history awaken, waiting for the fight
Steel tracks echo, a warning of the past
A shadow looms, how long can peace last?
[Pre-chorus]
Moldova holds its breath, the Baltic Sea runs cold
Maps are redrawn again, just like we were told
If the eagle folds its wings and leaves the world to fate
Who will stand against the storm before it is too late?
[Chorus]
Are we standing here alone? Will the West turn away?
If the wolves breach the border, who will make them pay?
A silence in the distance, a whisper in the dark
The world holds its breath, will they strike the first spark?
Shadows on the border, shadows on the border
[Verse]
Propaganda weaves its chains, twisting truth to lies
Shadows pull the strings with watchful, waiting eyes
They light the match in silence, let the chaos burn
Divide and turn, divide and turn, when will we ever learn?
[Pre-chorus]
Berlin watches nervously, Paris plays for time
London sends its warnings, but no one draws the line
If the eagle folds its wings and leaves the world to fate
Who will stand against the storm before it is too late?
[Chorus]
Are we standing here alone? Will the West turn away?
If the wolves come for the border, who will make them pay?
A silence in the distance, a whisper in the dark
The world holds its breath as they strike the first spark
Shadows on the border, shadows on the border
[Bridge]
Footsteps marching closer, a future left unknown
Do we fight or do we fall? Do we stand or turn to stone?
The clock is slowly ticking, yet no one says a word
In the frozen silence, warning cries go unheard
[Chorus]
Are we standing here alone? Will the West turn away?
If the wolves come for the border, who will make them pay?
A silence in the distance, a whisper in the dark
The world holds its breath as they strike the first spark
Shadows on the border, shadows on the border
[Outro]
Shadows on the border, creeping through the night
If history's repeating will we run or will we fight?
Shadows on the border, shadows on the border
