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Captain Easychord
Stereolab Lyrics


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Let live what must live, die what must die
Birth comes with a death, comes with a rise

Ne retenez pas, resistez pas
Faites vivre ce qui, ce qui doit vivre
Laissez mourir ce qui doit mourir

There are two sides to one's same thing, there are two sides
Breathing is like a tide rolls in, then retires

Foster the frank questions

The plants in my garden
Flourish, seed and perish

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Stereolab's "Captain Easychord" have a message of acceptance and perseverance. The first two lines, "Let live what must live, die what must die, Birth comes with a death, comes with a rise" reinforce the idea that everything in life has a cycle and that we as individuals should not try to hold onto things that are meant to end, but instead recognize and accept their natural course.


The next two lines, "Ne retenez pas, resistez pas, Faites vivre ce qui, ce qui doit vivre, Laissez mourir ce qui doit mourir" are in French, translating to "Don't hold back, don't resist, Make live what must live, Let die what must die." These lines further emphasize the idea that we should not try to hold onto things that need to end or resist the natural course of life.


The following two lines, "There are two sides to one's same thing, there are two sides, Breathing is like a tide rolls in, then retires" speaks to the duality of life and the cyclical nature of breathing itself. The final line, "Foster the frank questions" encourages individuals to ask honest and direct questions, rather than shying away from difficult topics.


Line by Line Meaning

Let live what must live, die what must die
Allow natural things to happen without interference or control, as everything has its own course of destiny to follow


Birth comes with a death, comes with a rise
Every new beginning or creation is accompanied by an end, and the potential for growth and progress


Ne retenez pas, resistez pas
Do not hold back, do not resist the flow of life


Faites vivre ce qui, ce qui doit vivre
Promote and cultivate what is meant to live and thrive


Laissez mourir ce qui doit mourir
Allow what needs to die and pass away to do so, without interfering or extending its lifespan


There are two sides to one's same thing, there are two sides
Everything has its own duality or opposite, and it is important to acknowledge and accept both sides of any situation or circumstance


Breathing is like a tide rolls in, then retires
Just as the tides of the ocean ebb and flow, breathing also follows a rhythm, with inhalation and exhalation occurring in a cyclical pattern


Foster the frank questions
Encourage and promote honest and direct inquiries, without fear or hesitation


The plants in my garden Flourish, seed and perish
The cycle of life and death is evident in nature, as plants grow and thrive, produce new life through seeds, and eventually die and decompose




Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: LAETITIA SADIER, TIMOTHY JOHN GANE

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