Béatrice has played the piano since the age of three, which was initiated by her mother, a professional pianist. She later played as a keyboardist in the post-hardcore band December Strikes First when she was 15 years old. In March 2007, after five years of music education, she started composing her own songs.
After a brief stint as keyboardist for Bonjour Brumaire, a French-Canadian Indie Rock/Indie Pop band, she released her solo debut album Cœur de pirate in 2008 on the Québécois independent record label Grosse Boîte. The album found much critical acclaim and was subsequently nominated for Francophone Album of the Year at the 2009 Juno Awards.
Bottom Of The World
Cœur de Pirate Lyrics
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The best friend you'll have is a railroad track
So when I was 13 said, I'm rollin' my own,
And I'm leavin' Missouri and I'm never comin' home
And I'm lost, and I'm lost
I'm lost at the bottom of the world
I'm handcuffed to the bishop and the barbershop liar
Satchel Puddin' and Lord God Mose
Sitting by the fire with a busted nose
That fresh egg yeller is too damn rare
But the white part is perfect for slickin' down your hair
And I'm lost, and I'm lost
I'm lost at the bottom of the world
I'm handcuffed to the bishop and the barbershop liar
I'm lost at the bottom of the world
Blackjack Ruby and Nimrod Cain
The moon's the color of a coffee stain
Jesse Frank and Birdy Joe Hoaks
But who is the king of all these folks?
And I'm lost, and I'm lost
I'm lost at the bottom of the world
I'm handcuffed to the bishop and the barbershop liar
I'm lost at the bottom of the world
Well I dined last night with Scarface Ron
On telapia fish cakes and fried black swan
Razorweed onion and peacock squirrel
And I dreamed all night about a beautiful girl
And I'm lost, and I'm lost
I'm lost at the bottom of the world
I'm handcuffed to the bishop and the barbershop liar
I'm lost at the bottom of the world
Well, god's green hair is where I slept last
He balanced a diamond on a blade of grass
Now I woke me up with a cardinal bird
And when I wanna talk he hangs on every word
And I'm lost, and I'm lost
I'm lost at the bottom of the world
I'm handcuffed to the bishop and the barbershop liar
I'm lost at the bottom of the world
"Bottom of The World" by Cœur de Pirate explores the theme of feeling lost and disconnected from the world. The singer shares the advice they received from their father about finding solace in the railroad tracks, symbolizing a sense of freedom and escape. At a young age, the singer decides to leave Missouri, leaving behind their home and embarking on a journey of self-discovery.
Throughout the song, the singer encounters various characters, each with their own struggles and stories. Satchel Puddin' and Lord God Mose, along with Blackjack Ruby and Nimrod Cain, represent the diverse and complex individuals the singer meets along their journey. Each character adds to the overall feeling of being lost and disconnected, yet also highlights the uniqueness and diversity of the world.
The lyrics hint at a sense of isolation and detachment, with the singer feeling handcuffed to the bishop and the barbershop liar, emphasizing a lack of trust and reliance on others. The dream sequence where the singer dines with Scarface Ron and dreams about a beautiful girl further reinforces a desire for connection and belonging.
In the final verse, the singer finds solace in nature, specifically in God's green hair, where they find a sense of peace and understanding. The cardinal bird symbolizes a listening ear, providing comfort and a sense of being heard.
Overall, "Bottom of The World" paints a picture of a narrator who feels lost, disconnected, and searching for connection, yet finding solace in unlikely places and moments of introspection.
Line by Line Meaning
My daddy told me, lookin' back
My father imparted wisdom to me, reflecting on his own experiences
The best friend you'll have is a railroad track
He believes that the most reliable companion one can have is the vastness and freedom of a railway
So when I was 13 said, I'm rollin' my own
At the age of thirteen, I declared my independence and decided to forge my own path
And I'm leavin' Missouri and I'm never comin' home
I am leaving behind my hometown of Missouri, vowing to never return
And I'm lost, and I'm lost
I feel directionless, disoriented
I'm lost at the bottom of the world
I am trapped and adrift in the depths of despair
I'm handcuffed to the bishop and the barbershop liar
I am bound to deceitful figures of authority, unable to escape their influence
Satchel Puddin' and Lord God Mose
These are the names of individuals I encountered or know
Sitting by the fire with a busted nose
They sit by the fire, their injured noses suggesting a tough and rugged existence
That fresh egg yeller is too damn rare
The yolk of a fresh egg is too uncommon and precious
But the white part is perfect for slickin' down your hair
However, the egg white is ideal for styling and smoothing one's hair
Blackjack Ruby and Nimrod Cain
These are the names of other individuals I encountered or know
The moon's the color of a coffee stain
The moon has taken on a brownish, stained hue
Jesse Frank and Birdy Joe Hoaks
These are the names of more individuals I encountered or know
But who is the king of all these folks?
I ponder who holds the highest standing or authority among this group
Well I dined last night with Scarface Ron
Recently, I had a dinner with an individual known as Scarface Ron
On telapia fish cakes and fried black swan
We enjoyed a meal consisting of tilapia fish cakes and fried black swan
Razorweed onion and peacock squirrel
The dinner menu also included unusual items like razorweed onion and peacock squirrel
And I dreamed all night about a beautiful girl
Throughout the night, I had dreams occupied by the thoughts of an exquisitely beautiful girl
Well, god's green hair is where I slept last
I found rest in a place referred to as 'god's green hair'
He balanced a diamond on a blade of grass
In this mystical location, there was a balancing act performed with a diamond and a blade of grass
Now I woke me up with a cardinal bird
I awoke to the sound and presence of a lively cardinal bird
And when I wanna talk he hangs on every word
Whenever I desire conversation, the cardinal bird attentively listens and hangs on to every word I say
I'm lost at the bottom of the world
I am trapped and adrift in the depths of despair
I'm handcuffed to the bishop and the barbershop liar
I am bound to deceitful figures of authority, unable to escape their influence
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kathleen Brennan, Thomas Waits
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Ana Bueno.
My daddy told me, lookin' back
The best friend you'll have is a railroad track
So when i was 13, i said i'm rollin' on my own
And i'm leavin' Missouri and i'm never comin' home
And i'm lost, and i'm lost
And i'm lost at the bottom of the world
I'm handcuffed to the bishop and the barbershop liar
And i'm lost at the bottom of the world
Satchel Puddin' and Lord God Mose
Sitting by the fire with a busted nose
That fresh egg yellow it's to damn rare
But the white part is perfect por slicking down your hair
And i'm lost, and i'm lost
And i'm lost at the bottom of the world
I'm handcuffed to the bishop and the barbershop liar
And i'm lost at the bottom of the world
Blackjack Ruby and Nimrod Cain
The moon's the color of a coffee stain
And Jesse Frank and Birdy Joe Hoaks
But who is the king of all these folks?
And i'm lost, and i'm lost
And i'm lost at the bottom of the world
I'm handcuffed to the bishop and the barbershop liar
And i'm lost at the bottom of the world
Well, i dined last night with a Scarface Ron
On telapia fish cakes and fried black swan
Razorweed onion and peacock squirrel
And i dreamed all night about a beautiful girl
And i'm lost, and i'm lost,
And i'm lost at the bottom of the world
I'm handcuffed to the bishop and the barbershop liar
And i'm lost at the bottom of the world
Well, god's green hair is where i slept last
He balanced a diamond on a blade of grass
Now i woke me up with a cardinal bird
And when i wanna talk he hangs on every word
And i'm lost, and i'm lost
And i´m lost at the bottom of the world
I'm handcuffed to the bishop and the barbershop liar
And i'm lost at the bottom of the world
And i'm lost at the bottom of the world
Tefy Clouds
Tqm
Holly Coy
I am obsessed with her music....just discovered her about 2 weeks ago. This is my favorite song right now!