B-Tribe or the "The Barcelona Tribe of Soulsters" is a musical project of t… Read Full Bio ↴B-Tribe or the "The Barcelona Tribe of Soulsters" is a musical project of the German-born musician and producer, Claus "The Brave" Zundel, also known for his Sacred Spirit project. Driven by the use of Classical Spanish guitar, and other elements of flamenco music, mixed with trance-like, ambient tunes. All the albums were recorded in Zundels's own studio on Ibiza, Spain. Spanish musician Paco Fernandez plays guitars and the cello parts are performed by Frankfort Radio Orchestra member Eric Plummetaz.

B-Tribe first hit the music scene in 1994 with Fiesta Fatal!, the single of the same title becoming #1 Dance hit in Europe. B-Tribe was born into a niche (coming out that same year was Enigma's The Cross of Changes, while Deep Forest's self-titled album had come out in late 1993). Fiesta Fatal! and Suave Suave (which was released in 1995) became part of a less commercial side of the so-called World music scene that was growing in popularity in the United States during the mid-90s.

The Brave released the third B-Tribe album Sensual Sensual which is darker and less dance driven. It feels more ambient, melancholic and classical although there are definite drum rhythms. The peak of the genre's popularity was in 1997 with the release of the Pure Moods compilation. B-Tribe did not make the cut for the compilation but the rendition of She Moved Through the Fair from their 2001 album Spiritual Spiritual was featured on the compilation Pure Moods IV.

The album Spiritual Spiritual is the most ambient album by the project. Only a handful of tracks feature a distinct drumbeat and the cello features in only one song on the album. B-Tribe's last album to date is the aptly titled 5, released in 2003. It features songwriting and vocal contributions by African supermodel Luna Mohamed.

Albatros
B-Tribe Lyrics

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J'vais pas commencer avec les
"tu te souviens"
Mais quand même, tu te souviens?
Et si j'partais à sec
Me promener sur la côte
Avant d'péter les scores

Ah l'batard les ailes au sol

À l'image d'un albatros
Demain on a des sous mais on est pas l'Qatar
Demain on a des sous mais on est pas l'Qatar
Ah l'batard les ailes au sol
À l'image d'un albatros
Demain on a des sous mais on est pas l'Qatar
Demain on a des sous mais on est pas l'Qatar

Avant d'péter les scores
Et si j'partais à sec
Me promener sur la côtе
Avant d'péter les scores

Ah l'batard lеs ailes au sol
À l'image d'un albatros

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of B-Tribe's song "Albatros" seem to depict a sense of nostalgia and longing for a simpler time. The repeated question, "Et si j'partais à sec?" ("What if I left dry?"), suggests a desire to escape from the burdens and pressures of everyday life. The mention of walking along the coast before "péter les scores," which can be interpreted as achieving success or reaching goals, implies that the singer wishes to find solace and peace before embarking on their journey towards success.

The comparison to an albatross, a majestic seabird known for its ability to soar and glide effortlessly, further emphasizes this longing for freedom. The line "À l'image d'un albatros" ("In the image of an albatross") suggests that the singer feels grounded, unable to fully spread their wings and reach their true potential. Despite the anticipation of financial stability in the future, the repetition of "Demain on a des sous mais on est pas l'Qatar" ("Tomorrow we have money, but we're not Qatar") implies that material wealth is not the ultimate goal. There is a sense of contentment and acceptance of being different from those who possess wealth and power.

Line by Line Meaning

J'vais pas commencer avec les "tu te souviens"
I won't start with the "do you remember"

Mais quand même, tu te souviens?
But still, do you remember?

Et si j'partais à sec
And if I left dry

Me promener sur la côte
To walk along the coast

Avant d'péter les scores
Before breaking records

Ah l'batard les ailes au sol
Oh the bastard with wings on the ground

À l'image d'un albatros
In the image of an albatross

Demain on a des sous mais on est pas l'Qatar
Tomorrow we have money but we're not Qatar

Avant d'péter les scores
Before breaking records

Ah l'batard les ailes au sol
Oh the bastard with wings on the ground

À l'image d'un albatros
In the image of an albatross