Terpsichore
Baptiste W. Hamon Lyrics


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Hélas j′ai perdu ma jeunesse
Dans les bals, dans les soirées
Si quelque chose me reste
Ce sont ses petits pieds

Ses pieds de diamant rose
Qui passent et qui me frôlent
Comme une hypnose

J'ai pris les seins de Diane
Touché les jolies joues de Flore
Mais ce qui ranime ma flamme
Ce sont les pieds de Terpsichore

Demain j′irai chercher
Ma douce vérité
Au coeur d'un nouvel été
Pas encore condamné

J'irai baiser les fleurs
Comme on baise son passé
Pour se relever

J′ai pris la bouche de Diane
Serré la peau rose de Flore
Mais ce qui ranime ma flamme
Ce sont les pieds de Terpsichore

Où êtes-vous, princesses gaies, vous qui dansiez
Toute la nuit, ivre de moi, ivres de paix?
Où êtes-vous, princesses gaies, vous qui dansiez




Toute la nuit, ivre de moi, ivres de paix?
Où êtes-vous?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Baptiste W. Hamon's song Terpsichore tell a story of the loss of youth and beauty. The singer reminisces about all the beautiful women he has been with, but realizes that the only thing he truly remembers are the feet of Terpsichore. He looks forward to finding his truth in a new summer, hoping to find redemption in life. The lyrics suggest a longing for a love that is pure and transcendent, as symbolized by the perfect feet of Terpsichore.


The reference to Terpsichore, the ancient Greek muse of dance, is significant. The singer seems to be saying that true beauty can be found in art and in the expression of the human body through movement. He has experienced physical pleasure, but it is the memory of Terpsichore's feet that lingers in his mind, suggesting that she represents something more than just physical attractiveness - perhaps a deeper connection to the human spirit.


Overall, the lyrics to Terpsichore are beautifully written and explore themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. The use of classical references, such as the muses, adds depth and complexity to the song, making it a thoughtful and emotional piece of music.


Line by Line Meaning

Hélas j′ai perdu ma jeunesse
Unfortunately, I lost my youth


Dans les bals, dans les soirées
In balls, in parties


Si quelque chose me reste
If something remains with me


Ce sont ses petits pieds
Those are her small feet


Ses pieds de diamant rose
Her feet of pink diamond


Qui passent et qui me frôlent
That pass by and brush against me


Comme une hypnose
Like hypnosis


J'ai pris les seins de Diane
I touched the breasts of Diana


Touché les jolies joues de Flore
Touched the pretty cheeks of Flora


Mais ce qui ranime ma flamme
But what reignites my flame


Ce sont les pieds de Terpsichore
Are the feet of Terpsichore


Demain j′irai chercher
Tomorrow, I will search


Ma douce vérité
My sweet truth


Au coeur d'un nouvel été
In the heart of a new summer


Pas encore condamné
Not yet condemned


J'irai baiser les fleurs
I will kiss the flowers


Comme on baise son passé
As one kisses their past


Pour se relever
To rise again


J′ai pris la bouche de Diane
I took the mouth of Diana


Serré la peau rose de Flore
Squeezed the pink skin of Flora


Mais ce qui ranime ma flamme
But what reignites my flame


Ce sont les pieds de Terpsichore
Are the feet of Terpsichore


Où êtes-vous, princesses gaies, vous qui dansiez
Where are you, gay princesses, who danced


Toute la nuit, ivre de moi, ivres de paix?
All night, drunk with me, drunk with peace?


Où êtes-vous, princesses gaies, vous qui dansiez
Where are you, gay princesses, who danced


Toute la nuit, ivre de moi, ivres de paix?
All night, drunk with me, drunk with peace?


Où êtes-vous?
Where are you?




Writer(s): Baptiste Hamon

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Comments from YouTube:

@Armand2Maupertuis

C'est beau et ça sonne tellement juste, ce folk en français... Lâche pas l'affaire Baptiste :)

@user-yu8iy6qb5i

J'adore cette musique. Merci!

@mathieudemont-perthuis4650

Bravo. Merci. Encore !

@masculineak4894

une parenthèse hypnotique

@christianelagoutte3167

Superbe...très frais...j'adore l'envolée du clip, et ce texte émouvant...

@jonbainmusicvideos8045

this wonderful piece, is currently ranked #4 at bleu100

@julienneballe5438

M a g n i f i q u e

@arthurtelderslepoutre9103

excellent!

@senorbuckwheat5175

Just discovered this Frenchy. Pretty good even though I don't understand a word he is singing except for the one with Caitlin Rose.

@robertopetzer7126

Ah, Saint Michel Chef Chef...

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