Opale
Alcest Lyrics
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Lorsque me parviennent leur voix sereines
Jaillissant des lointaines mers
Et des cimes en nuances qui s′élèvent
Les vieilles âmes tombées du ciel
Se révèlent en un torrent étoilé
Pour peupler les, les temples vivants
Emplis de lueurs secrètes
The lyrics of Alcest's song "Opale" speak of a connection to something greater than oneself, a sense of belonging to the universe. The opening lines express an understanding that we are never truly alone, as peaceful voices reach us from far-off seas and towering peaks. This creates a mystical ambiance, suggesting the presence of supernatural entities whose calm whispers can bring comfort and solace to the soul.
The second verse continues with the idea of celestial beings, here referred to as "old souls fallen from the sky." They reveal themselves in a shower of stars, imbuing living temples with their essence. The mention of a "torrent" evokes a feeling of abundance, almost as if the influx of these spirits cannot be contained or held back. The word "starlit" in the last line reinforces the mystical, otherworldly quality of the scene.
Overall, the lyrics of "Opale" describe the transcendent experience of being one with the universe and feeling the presence of a benevolent force that can guide and uplift the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
Je sais que nous ne sommes jamais seuls
I am aware that we are never alone
Lorsque me parviennent leur voix sereines
When their serene voices reach me
Jaillissant des lointaines mers
Springing forth from distant seas
Et des cimes en nuances qui s′élèvent
And from peaks rising in varied hues
Les vieilles âmes tombées du ciel
The old souls fallen from the sky
Se révèlent en un torrent étoilé
Reveal themselves in a starry torrent
Pour peupler les, les temples vivants
To populate the living temples
Les temples vivants
The living temples
Emplis de lueurs secrètes
Filled with secret gleams
Writer(s): Stéphane Paut
Contributed by Nolan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fels Natalia
An honor to work on this project <3 I had such a good time!
Chaz Tafoya
Love this music video, love this song, love this album! It’s one of my favorites in fact 🖤
joeymediauk
Something I am curious about; At the start, what was it like putting your hand into that tube that spat fire seconds before?
Did it hurt?
Austin S.
I'm so happy for you! What a wonderful experience! :-D
George Novelo
You were awesome! I love this song since 2015! So much good memories...
GAME OVER
You are so beautiful))
Beth Jenkins
I honestly couldn't care less whether this is post black, shoegaze dreampop or hipster bubblegum bullshit. This is a great song by a wonderfully creative artist. I like that he's exploring new sounds, if you want black metal, why not just listen to some.
TheCorpseHammer
^This. Exactly. This song is beautiful...
Stevie Wolfe
I will enjoy anything this band does really. They're not a band who fit into any real niche for me. They were always in between metal, shoegaze, black metal, even acoustic. Alcest is Alcest plain and simple. I love this track...its beautiful dreamscape music.
plantifulalexandra
Yes. <3