The band name comes from a minor character in Tim Burton's Pee-Wee's Big Adventure.
A mini-album 'Verses of Comfort, Assurance, and Salvation' was followed in early 2007 by 'The Bird of Music', on the Moshi Moshi label.
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And Sleep Al Mar
Au Revoir Simone Lyrics
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Don't be shy
Cause I could listen to Spanish all night
El dulce aroma de ron
On your breath
Acercate a mi
Come closer
Teenage mexican boy
Don't be shy
Cause I could listen to Spanish all night
El dulce aroma de ron
On your breath
Acercate a mi
Come closer
Siempre me acordare
The lyrics to Au Revoir Simone's And Sleep al Mar seem to be about a teenage Mexican boy. The singer of the song finds the sound of the boy's Spanish speech soothing and even mentions that the smell of rum on his breath is sweet. The singer seems to be attracted to the boy and encourages him to come closer. The repetition of the phrase "Don't be shy" suggests that perhaps the boy is hesitant to approach the singer or that there may be some cultural or societal barrier between them.
There could be multiple interpretations of the lyrics, but it may express a desire for cross-cultural communication in general. Even if there are language or cultural barriers, it suggests that there is something attractive about someone who is different from oneself if one takes the time to listen and understand them. The theme of attraction despite social or cultural differences is often used in literature and music, and it appears to be a central theme in this song.
Overall, the lyrics seem to be about an emotional connection between two people from different backgrounds, which may also be interpreted as a metaphor for bridging social, cultural, or political differences between different communities or cultures.
Line by Line Meaning
Teenage mexican boy
This song is dedicated to a Mexican teenage boy
Don't be shy
There is no need to be timid around me
Cause I could listen to Spanish all night
I find the Spanish language to be beautiful and captivating
El dulce aroma de ron
I can smell the sweet scent of rum on your breath
On your breath
You have been drinking rum
Acercate a mi
Come closer to me
Come closer
Let us be closer to each other
Siempre me acordare
I will always remember this moment with you
Contributed by Mateo B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.