1. Philippe Fragione better known by his stage name Akhenaton (born September 17, 1968, in Marseille, France) is a French rapper and producer of French hip hop. He has also worked under the aliases Chill, AKH, Sentenza, and Spectre. He became famous as a member of the group IAM, and has since made a number of records, both with IAM and as a solo artist.
Akhenaton has also worked as a producer, producing songs for several French rappers and groups such as Passi, Stomy Bugsy, Chiens de Paille, Fonky Family, Freeman (a former member of IAM who has since made his break as a solo artist), La Brigade, Le 3ème Œil, etc. He is the creator of the record label Côté Obscur, the publishing house La Cosca, and the vinyl record label 361.
2. Akhenaton, formerly known as Daemonium, was a dark ambient/black metal project by French musician Vincent Urbain. In 1995 he published the only releases under this monicker, namely the album "Divine Symphonies", the demo "Solar Forces" and the one-track VHS "The Kingdom of Wisdom".
Interlude
Akhenaton Lyrics
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Et c'est vrai, tu trouvera des contradictions dans cet album
Comme dans les temps modernes d'ailleurs, où les chiens viennent en miaulant
Où le raisonnable est insolent, où le pacifique devient violent
Tu me dira "mais qui est ce petit? De quoi il s'mêle ?"
Dis-leur qu'on est ces grains de sable, on a pas bougé d'une semelle
Avec les mêmes amis et le quartier comme refuge
Pas de manière de nouveaux riches, juste les mêmes habitudes
Soit juste celui que tu as toujours été
These lyrics from Akhenaton's song "Interlude" express a sense of self-reflection and introspection. The artist acknowledges his humanity and acknowledges that there are contradictions present in his album. In the modern world, he compares these contradictions to dogs meowing and peaceful individuals becoming violent.
Akhenaton acknowledges that some may question his position and ask who he is to speak on certain matters. However, he asserts that he and his peers are like grains of sand, firmly rooted in their beliefs and values. They find solace and refuge in their friendships and their neighborhood, maintaining their authenticity and not succumbing to the ways of the nouveaux riches.
The final lines of the lyrics encourage the listener to hold onto their smile and to protect their poetic expression from being tainted. Akhenaton advises to remain true to oneself and to embrace the person they have always been, highlighting the importance of authenticity and staying grounded in the face of external pressures.
Overall, these lyrics reflect Akhenaton's contemplative nature, highlighting the contradictions in society and the importance of staying true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Au fond, quoi dire d'autre? Je ne suis qu'un homme
Essentially, what else can I say? I am just a man.
Et c'est vrai, tu trouvera des contradictions dans cet album
And it's true, you will find contradictions in this album.
Comme dans les temps modernes d'ailleurs, où les chiens viennent en miaulant
Just like in modern times, where dogs come barking.
Où le raisonnable est insolent, où le pacifique devient violent
Where reasonableness is insolent, and peacefulness becomes violent.
Tu me dira "mais qui est ce petit? De quoi il s'mêle ?"
You may ask me, 'Who is this little one? What does he interfere with?'
Dis-leur qu'on est ces grains de sable, on a pas bougé d'une semelle
Tell them that we are like grains of sand, we haven't moved an inch.
Avec les mêmes amis et le quartier comme refuge
With the same friends and the neighborhood as a refuge.
Pas de manière de nouveaux riches, juste les mêmes habitudes
No way of the newly rich, just the same habits.
Ne te laisse pas voler ton sourire, ni salir ta rime
Don't let them steal your smile, nor tarnish your rhyme.
Soit juste celui que tu as toujours été
Just be the person you have always been.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: PHILLIPPE FRAGIONE
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