The band began as a ska group but quickly transcended the genre, mixing punk, reggae, rock, swing and jazz influences. They sing in both French and English, sometimes mixing the two in songs. Their third album, Dances of Resistance, was recorded in 2003 and largely has an anti-war theme. In 2009 they launched their latest album La Belle Étoile. Since then they are still on tour all over the world, from their own country France to other countries in Europe, but also to foreign places like Abu Dhabi and New Zealand.
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Ici
Babylon Circus Lyrics
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Une rue, un quartier, une ville sur la terre, je profitais de l'instant présant
Conscient de n'être qu'un être vivant, sans compter le temps, je continuais la route
De mes pensées, tant qu'il est encore temps de pourvoir rêver, et vivre sans doute
(Refrain)
Ici... No run
Ou ailleurs...You will have to do it one day
Ici..No run
Autre part..Away
Ou ailleurs..'Got to do the things you stay
I stay you can't run away
You must face it
Oh no you can't run away
You've got to face it now
Une terrasse, une tasse de café où personne ne passe sans au moins s'arrêter
Pour salut, un ami, un voisin, même étranger, on m'a serré la main
Sans me soucier d'où je serai demain, comment j'irai et par quel chemin
J'envisageais mes prochaines années, mes nouveaux départs, dans leurs points d'arrivée
(Refrain)
No sun today
Time is runnig and the sky is gray
You want to go but you don't know where
You've got to do so, 'got to be there
You must know it and go to face
That's the way it is
The way it is
(Refrain)
The lyrics of Babylon Circus's song "Ici" is about living in the present moment, being aware of one's surroundings, and not running away from one's responsibilities or problems. The singer describes walking through the streets with a light step and an open mind, enjoying the present moment and letting his thoughts wander freely. He feels connected to the world around him and comfortable with being just one living being, without worrying about time or goals.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of staying present and not running away from one's problems. The lyrics reiterate that wherever one goes, they will have to face their issues eventually, so it's better to stay grounded and take care of them in the present. The singer mentions the importance of relationships and human connections, whether it's a stranger stopping to chat or a friend sharing a cup of coffee. He acknowledges that the future is uncertain, but he's looking forward to new adventures.
Overall, the song is a reminder to stay present, face one's problems, and appreciate the little moments in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Le pas léger et la tête en l'air, calme et ouvert au monde environnant
Walking lightly with my head in the clouds, calm and open to the world around me
Une rue, un quartier, une ville sur la terre, je profitais de l'instant présent
Exploring the streets, neighborhoods, and cities of the world, enjoying the present moment
Conscient de n'être qu'un être vivant, sans compter le temps, je continuais la route
Aware that I'm just a living being, not counting the time, continuing on my path
De mes pensées, tant qu'il est encore temps de pouvoir rêver, et vivre sans doute
Lost in my thoughts, while there's still time to dream and live without doubt
(Refrain)
Chorus
Ici... No run
Here... No need to run
Autre part...Away
Somewhere else... Away
Ou ailleurs...You will have to do it one day
Or somewhere else... You'll have to face it one day
Ici..No run
Here... No need to run
Autre part..Away
Somewhere else... Away
Ou ailleurs..'Got to do the things you stay
Or somewhere else... You've got to do the things you stay
I stay you can't run away
I'm staying, you can't run away
You must face it
You must face it
Oh no you can't run away
Oh no, you can't run away
You've got to face it now
You've got to face it now
Une terrasse, une tasse de café où personne ne passe sans au moins s'arrêter
Sitting on a terrace, with a coffee, where everyone stops to say hello
Pour salut, un ami, un voisin, même étranger, on m'a serré la main
For a greeting, a friend, a neighbor, even a stranger, shook my hand
Sans me soucier d'où je serai demain, comment j'irai et par quel chemin
Without worrying about where I'll be tomorrow and how I'll get there
J'envisageais mes prochaines années, mes nouveaux départs, dans leurs points d'arrivée
I'm envisioning my upcoming years, my new departures, and their destinations
(Refrain)
Chorus
No sun today
No sun today
Time is running and the sky is gray
Time is running out and the sky is gray
You want to go but you don't know where
You want to go but don't know where
You've got to do so, 'got to be there
You've got to do it, you've got to be there
You must know it and go to face
You must know it and go face it
That's the way it is
That's the way it is
The way it is
The way it is
Contributed by Gianna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.