It all started with a double bass pla… Read Full Bio ↴Paris, France (2005 โ present)
It all started with a double bass player, a guitarist and a violinist; all highly talented musicians who are really into swing, Django addicts who enjoy tinkering with electro. Their project swayed a singer, a clarinettist, a trombonist who doubles up on percussion and a guitarist who also acts as DJ. With their โZazouโ look (inspired by Parisian paleo-punks from the 1940s), they serve up festive, frantic music, an improbable futuristic and melodious Charleston fit for the dance floor. Caravan Palace is to swing what the Gotan Project is to tango.
It so often starts out like that: a gang of mates whoโve kicked around together for the past ten years and who each get into music off their own bat. In this case, it was Hugues on the violin, Arnaud on guitar and Carlos on the double bass. A shared craze for manouche jazz (gypsy-style jazz), played in its natural setting, bars. Relatively serious composition, with a Zeitgeist twist: DIY electro, house, dub and hip-hop.
What triggered it all was an order placed by a film production company: a soundtrack for silent porn films dating from the beginning of the 20th century! They trotted out all their talents. Our three heroes played the end result to some friendly listeners, the feedback persuaded them to drop their individual projects and come up with a repertory of their own. Because there was no question for them of reworking Django or giving swing a face-lift! If they were going to forge their own path, it had to be something completely fresh.
This was back in 2005: it would take them an entire year. At which point they met Loรฏc Barrouk, manager of the Cafรฉ de la Danse, who was really keen on the project. He got them into the studio (recording with session musicians), and then got them some gigs. For that, they needed some reliable fellow travellers, so they surfed MySpace. Two months later, the troops had been mustered: Chapi (clarinet), Toustou (who plays trombone and beat synthing), Aurรฉlien (alternating as guitarist and DJ) and, last but not least, petulant vocalist Colotis Zoรฉ, every bit as sweetโnโsaucy as her signature song โJolie coquineโ! Among the three pioneers, Hugues, the crazy one, has revealed a talent for frenzied scat, Arnaud and Carlos double up their instruments thanks to programming. All together, they composed a new repertory. The Caravan took off.
Caravan Palaceโs secret is a supersonic buzz on the Internet (free promo) and a year on the road with hard-hitting concerts, even before they released their record. A prime example was their performance at the 2007 Django Reinhardt Jazz Festival, in Samois, where they wowed an audience who had never heard of them. Veterans from the classic manouche jazz scene were left speechless. The excellent Caravan Palace musicians, who are of course โgadjosโ (non-gypsies), have breathed fresh air into the timeless swing scene without coming across as preachers. As well as listeners with curious ears, the Caravan also has its own following, a horde of fans totally into the electro vibe, who turn up at each of their concerts. Caravan Palaceโs reputation has rippled beyond the frontiers too, with Europe eager to check them out.
The album has at last been set for release in October 2008, on the Wagram label. With Caravan Palace, the future of swing looks set to swing.
About You
Caravan Palace Lyrics
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I'm taller than you when I don't wear heels
And I don't give a damn, don't give a damn about
You'll never know how to deal with me
Big trouble inside when I hit the spot
I like to hang out, lay down my block
And I don't give a damn, don't give a damn about you
'Cause your high heels take me higher
So your talk won't take me under
Now, can you give me one night to keep me over?
So I can take you higher
As the world goes up in fire
But I'm a tough girl, don't need anybody
Not a gold digger, not a sugar baby
I don't give a damn, don't give a damn about
You'll never know how to deal with me
Still wanna play the game, I won't be the loser
Everyone knows I would never choose ya
I don't give a damn, don't give a damn about you
Can't find a proper way to please me
Can you help me?
And if the car comes equipped with a moon roof
Then the stars will shine and help with the mood we're in now
I can't help the way I feel
'Cause I never said that my love was foolproof
But you know that I know that you love me too, now
And if the car comes equipped with a moon roof
Then the stars will shine and help with the mood we're in now
I can't help the way I feel
'Cause I never said that my love was foolproof
But you know that I know that you love me too, now
And if the car comes equipped with a moon roof
Then the stars will shine and help with the mood we're in now
'Cause I never said that my love was foolproof
But you know that I know that you love me
Still, will you let me, will you let me over
'Cause you're high heels take me higher
So your talk won't take me under
Can you give me one night to keep me over?
So I can take you higher
The world goes up in fire
Caravan Palaceโs โAbout Youโ is a song about a confident and independent woman who is described as a big girl with cash and wheels. She is proud of her height and doesn't feel the need to wear heels to be taller to impress anyone. She doesn't care about anyone and knows that others can't handle her. The song's message is about the woman's independence and how she doesn't need anyone to be complete. She knows that she is a tough girl and doesn't need anyone to rely on. However, the song also implies that she is willing to have fun and take risks.
The song's chorus is a plea to a lover, asking for one night of passion that can take them both higher. She mentions the car's moon roof, which is a metaphor for looking up at the stars during a passionate encounter. The song ends with the singer saying that her love is not foolproof, but she knows that the person she's singing to loves her.
The song is a catchy and upbeat tune that showcases Caravan Palace's signature electro-swing sound. Their music incorporates elements of jazz, swing, and electronic music to create a unique and exciting listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I'm a big girl with cash and wheels
I am a powerful and financially independent woman, who owns a car.
I'm taller than you when I don't wear heels
I am taller than you, without any artificial enhancements to my height.
And I don't give a damn, don't give a damn about
You'll never know how to deal with me
I don't care about you and your inability to handle me.
Big trouble inside when I hit the spot
I like to hang out, lay down my block
And I don't give a damn, don't give a damn about you
I cause chaos when I arrive, and I like to have a good time. Again, I don't care about you.
Still, will you let me, will you let me over?
'Cause your high heels take me higher
So your talk won't take me under
Now, can you give me one night to keep me over?
So I can take you higher
As the world goes up in fire
Despite my previous statements, I am asking for your attention and affection. Your high heels are attractive to me, and I want to be with you when the world feels like it's falling apart.
But I'm a tough girl, don't need anybody
Not a gold digger, not a sugar baby
I don't give a damn, don't give a damn about
You'll never know how to deal with me
I want to reiterate my independence and self-sufficiency. I don't need you for your money or to be taken care of. Once again, your inability to handle me is not my concern.
Still wanna play the game, I won't be the loser
Everyone knows I would never choose ya
I don't give a damn, don't give a damn about you
Can't find a proper way to please me
I acknowledge your interest in me, but I won't let you win at any game we play. I have no intention of committing to you, and you will never be able to satisfy me.
Can you help me?
I am requesting your assistance, possibly with my emotional insecurities.
And if the car comes equipped with a moon roof
Then the stars will shine and help with the mood we're in now
I can't help the way I feel
'Cause I never said that my love was foolproof
But you know that I know that you love me too, now
The car with a moon roof and the stars will create a romantic mood. I can't control my feelings, and I never claimed to be able to love perfectly. However, I believe you have feelings for me as well.
Still, will you let me, will you let me over
'Cause you're high heels take me higher
So your talk won't take me under
Can you give me one night to keep me over?
So I can take you higher
The world goes up in fire
Once again, I am asking for your attention and affection, as your high heels and presence make me feel alive. I want to spend one passionate night with you, even as the world around us is experiencing chaos.
Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Antoine Toustou, Arnaud De Bosredon, Aurelien Amzallag, Charles Delaporte, Hugues Payen De La Garanderie, Sonia Fernandez Velasco
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@littleclion6067
Lyrics.
Well, I'm a big girl with cash and wheels
I'm taller than you when I don't wear heels
And I don't give a damn, don't give a damn about
You'll never know how to deal with me
Big trouble inside when I hit the spot
I like to hang out, lay down my block
And I don't give a damn, don't give a damn about you
Still, will you let me, will you let me over?
'Cause your high heels take me higher
So your talk won't take me under
Now, can you give me one night to keep me over?
So I can take you higher
As the world goes up in fire
But I'm a tough girl, don't need anybody
Not a gold digger, not a sugar baby
I don't give a damn, don't give a damn about
You'll never know how to deal with me
Still wanna play the game, I won't be the loser
Everyone knows I would never choose ya
I don't give a damn, don't give a damn about you
Can't find a proper way to please me
Can you help me?
And if the car comes equipped with a moon roof
Then the stars will shine and help with the mood we're in now
I can't help the way I feel
'Cause I never said that my love was foolproof
But you know that I know that you love me too, now
And if the car comes equipped with a moon roof
Then the stars will shine and help with the mood we're in now
I can't help the way I feel
'Cause I never said that my love was foolproof
But you know that I know that you love me too, now
And if the car comes equipped with a moon roof
Then the stars will shine and help with the mood we're in now
'Cause I never said that my love was foolproof
But you know that I know that you love me
Still, will you let me, will you let me over
'Cause you're high heels take me higher
So your talk won't take me under
Can you give me one night to keep me over?
So I can take you higher
The world goes up in fire
@pawepopkiewicz88
Lyrics (Genius)
[Verse 1: Zoรฉ Colotis]
Well, I'm a big girl with cash and wheels
I'm taller than you when I don't wear heels
And I don't give a damn, don't give a damn about you
You'll never know how to deal with me
Big trouble inside when I hit the spot
I like to hang out, lay down my block
And I don't give a damn, don't give a damn about you
[Chorus: Charles X]
Still will you let me, will you let me over?
'Cause your high heels take me higher
So your talk won't take me under
Now can you give me one night to keep me over?
So I can take you higher
As the world goes up in fire
[Verse 2: Zoรฉ Colotis]
But I'm a tough girl, don't need anybody
Not a gold digger, not a sugar baby
I don't give a damn, don't give a damn about you
You'll never know how to deal with me
Still wanna play the game, I won't be the loser
Everyone knows I would never choose ya
I don't give a damn, don't give a damn about you
Can't find a proper way to please me
[Bridge: Charles X]
Can you help me?
And if the car comes equipped with a moon roof
Then the stars will shine and help with the mood we're in now
I can't help the way I feel
'Cause I never said that my love was foolproof
But you know that I know that you love me too, now
And if the car comes equipped with a moon roof
Then the stars will shine and help with the mood we're in now
I can't help the way I feel
'Cause I never said that my love was foolproof
But you know that I know that you love me too, now
And if the car comes equipped with a moon roof
Then the stars will shine and help with the mood we're in now
'Cause I never said that my love was foolproof
But you know that I know that you love me
[Chorus: Charles X]
Still will you let me, will you let me over
'Cause you're high heels take me higher
So your talk won't take me under
Can you give me one night to keep me over?
So I can take you higher
The world goes up in fire
Edit: corrected
@CaravanPalace
Show our friend Charles X some love:
https://www.youtube.com/CharlesXTV
@epsil2511
Hell yessss. I was searching for his channel this morning but could only found his songs on Alter K channel. I love the way he sing his part <3
@chickenlife6208
Yes this song is fire ๐ฅ
@teresatapia8558
:D
@lesuperbooper4622
Sure thang
@jmilligandesign
Love shown
@CaravanPalace
Happy release day to me! Hope you guys will enjoy this new single.
@JaCKal_646f67
Will yu make it no plant now in music video now
@asav1438
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@noraozer2800
Definitely enjoying it thank you ๐