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Nur Holz

Elias Calder
Artist
Elias Calder
R&B / Soul3:02April 19, 2026
0:00 3:02

Influenced by Nico Santos, Frank Ocean, Nils Frahm, Aloe Blacc. Elias Calder grew up in a Leipzig apartment between his German mother’s sewing patterns and his Afro-Cuban father’s jazz records. The centerpiece of their home was a pre-war Bösendorfer piano, the first instrument he ever played. Five years ago, his father sold it to cover a debt, and Elias hasn’t spoken to him since. His songs, written in German on a replacement Wurlitzer, are quiet, devastating letters sent into that five-year silence.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Das Steakbesteck auf dem Damasttisch im 'Falco'.
Dienstag im November, der Regen klopft ans Glas.
Ich zähl die Muster in der Seide, versuch' es langsam,
du rührst im Wein, als ob da irgendetwas war.

[Chorus]
Wir nähen das zu,
Stich für Stich, nur ich und du.
Den Riss im Stoff, so alt und grau,
ich seh's genau. Wir nähen das zu.

[Verse 2]
Dein Blick geht über meine Schulter, zum Panorama,
die Lichter von der Stadt, ein kaltes, fernes Netz.
Ich rede von der S-Bahn, vom Wetter, von dem Drama
auf Arbeit, jeder Satz ein vorsichtiger Test.

[Chorus]
Wir nähen das zu,
Stich für Stich, nur ich und du.
Den Riss im Stoff, so alt und grau,
ich seh's genau. Wir nähen das zu.

[Bridge]
Und dann frag ich. Ein Atemzug, der fünf Jahre wiegt.
Ich frage, ob du manchmal... an die Tasten denkst.
Du schaust mich an. Dein Lächeln zuckt, als ob es lügt.
"'Es war nur Holz,' hast du gesagt."

[Outro]
Nur Holz.
Ein loser Faden am Revers. Nichts hält mehr.

About Elias Calder

Elias Calder grew up in a Leipzig apartment between his German mother’s sewing patterns and his Afro-Cuban father’s jazz records. The centerpiece of their home was a pre-war Bösendorfer piano, the first instrument he ever played. Five years ago, his father sold it to cover a debt, and Elias hasn’t spoken to him since. His songs, written in German on a replacement Wurlitzer, are quiet, devastating…

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