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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The Lucky One
Au Revoir Simone Lyrics
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Turned into a brighter mess
A faint sign my spoken best
Now, now
Make way for the simple hours
No finding the time its ours
A fate or it's a desire
So I was the lycky one
Reading letters, not writing them
Taking pictures of anyone
I know
So let the sunshine
So let the sunshine
So let the sunshine let it come
To show us that tomorrow is eventual
We know it when the day is done
The lyrics of Au Revoir Simone's song, "The Lucky One," can be interpreted as a reflection on a past relationship that didn't work out but still holds significant meaning to the singer. The dream of being together turned into a "brighter mess" - a situation that could have been positive, but instead, things became complicated. The singer feels they spoke their "best," but it still wasn't enough to keep the relationship going. Now, the simple things in life are the ones that matter most, and the singer acknowledges that this could either be fate or their desire.
The chorus, "So I was the lucky one," highlights the nostalgia the singer feels towards their past relationship. They read letters but did not write them, suggesting that they were the ones who received more love and attention than they gave. The line "Taking pictures of anyone I know" implies that the singer tried to hold onto memories by taking pictures of people they knew, but ultimately, these pictures can only go so far. Highlighting this idea is the repeated chorus of "So let the sunshine let it come, to show us that tomorrow is eventual." The singer is trying to let go of the past and embrace the present, knowing that better things will come in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
A dream of togetherness
I had a dream of being together with someone special.
Turned into a brighter mess
However, things turned out to be a bit chaotic and overwhelming.
A faint sign my spoken best
I did my best to express my feelings, but it didn't come out strong enough.
Now, now
In the present moment, I'm trying to make sense of everything that happened.
Make way for the simple hours
I'm trying to simplify my life and focus on the simple things.
No finding the time its ours
I'm not going to waste time finding excuses or blaming others for my situation.
A fate or it's a desire
I'm not sure if this is my fate or something I truly desire.
I know
But what I do know is that I have to keep moving forward.
So I was the lucky one
Even though things didn't turn out as expected, I still feel lucky that I had this experience.
Reading letters, not writing them
I'm reflecting on the past and trying to understand my own feelings by reading old letters and messages.
Taking pictures of anyone
I'm also looking at pictures of people I used to know and wondering what their lives are like now.
Let the sunshine
I believe that things will get better eventually, and I'm trying to stay optimistic.
Let the sunshine
I'm reminding myself to focus on the positive things in life and let them shine through.
Let the sunshine let it come
I'm looking forward to a brighter future and trusting that good things will happen.
To show us that tomorrow is eventual
I believe that even if things seem tough now, tomorrow will eventually come and things will improve.
We know it when the day is done
At the end of the day, we all know deep down that things will work out in the end.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANNIE HART, ERIKA FORSTER, HEATHER D'ANGELO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@madeleinsilva1596
A dream of togetherness
Turned into a brighter mess
A faint sigh my spoken best
Now, now
Make way for the simple hours
No finding the time it's ours
A fate or it's a desire
I know
So I was the lucky one
Reading letters, not writing them
Taking pictures of anyone
I know
So let the sun shine
So let the sun shine
So let the sun shine
Let it come
To show us that tomorrow is eventual
We know it when the day is done
So let the sun shine
So let the sun shine
So let the sun shine
Let it come
To show us that tomorrow is eventual
We know it when the day is done
So let the sun shine
So let the sun shine
So let the sun shine
Let it come
To show us that tomorrow is eventual
We know it when the day is done
@FARAWAY866
I randomly stumbled across this video again after several years. I'm barely the same person, but this is still so beautiful, it makes me smile just like it used to.
@centaurius
Indeed! I totally relate to this when I first heard this more than 10 years ago and today I found it again :)
@jenisanamphibian9699
When I'm having a bad day, I just listen to this song. I can just get lost in the beginning until the lyrics come on. It's never failed to make me feel better!
@wings8099
i started listening to this band when i was 11 and they were the most magical trio i had come across. i would hide in their soft voices and keyboard playing and imagine me making music like this one day. ive just had such a turbulent adolescence, and now im older without a clue as to what I wish to do but coming back here just reminds me of being in a simpler time and their lyrics are here to guide me back to happiness again
@madeleinsilva1596
A dream of togetherness
Turned into a brighter mess
A faint sigh my spoken best
Now, now
Make way for the simple hours
No finding the time it's ours
A fate or it's a desire
I know
So I was the lucky one
Reading letters, not writing them
Taking pictures of anyone
I know
So let the sun shine
So let the sun shine
So let the sun shine
Let it come
To show us that tomorrow is eventual
We know it when the day is done
So let the sun shine
So let the sun shine
So let the sun shine
Let it come
To show us that tomorrow is eventual
We know it when the day is done
So let the sun shine
So let the sun shine
So let the sun shine
Let it come
To show us that tomorrow is eventual
We know it when the day is done
@marichelymantilla7676
❤
@love2live2learn
This piece is great, and those 4 dancers, absolutely captivating.
@cherryberry360
I love this video, it's adorable, and fits perfectly with the song. It reminds me that the little things are what make life so beautiful!
@smallbluecaramel9144
Wonderful song, wonderful video. A sheer and simple moment of beauty and poetry... Many thanks for posting it ! :-)
@MrMcadamsaaron
My second son was born while this song was playing. Such an amazing moment.