It all started with a double bass pla… Read Full Bio ↴Paris, France (2005 – 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 “Zazou” 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 who’ve 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 Loïc Barrouk, manager of the Café 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), Aurélien (alternating as guitarist and DJ) and, last but not least, petulant vocalist Colotis Zoé, every bit as sweet’n’saucy as her signature song “Jolie coquine”! 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 Palace’s 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 “gadjos” (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 Palace’s 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.
Mirrors
Caravan Palace Lyrics
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When you go downtown
One foot on the ground
It's all over the news
But i'm confused
When the stage is mine
I remain
Invisible to all
When you think out loud
Hackneyed line
cll people let loose
But I'm confused
If I call it out
They shut me down
No matter what I get screwed
You bother me
You're ahead of me
(It's) all due to nothing but jealousy
You're blame-free
Steppin up for me
cnd beyond the magic, you're buggin' me
You bother me
You're ahead of me
How can you be so placid, when you disagree
You're fault-free
Steppin up for me
I'm the hero sidekick
C'est la vie
cll eyes on you
When you dress real' tight
Look sharp in the dark
Hell you raise the roof !
But I'm confused
If I wear no tights
Drop that mask
Will they call me stooge
cll eyes on you
When you split the crowd
Many fans all around
They're all over the moon
But I'm confused
I'm the background guy
Lame duck on (the) side
No matter what I get screwed !
You bother me
You're ahead of me
(It's) all due to nothing but jealousy
You're blame-free
Steppin up for me
cnd beyond the magic, you're buggin' me
You bother me
You're ahead of me
How can you be so placid, when you disagree
You're fault-free
Steppin up for me
I'm the hero sidekick
C'est la vie
The lyrics of Caravan Palace's song "Mirrors" discuss the feelings of invisibility and being overshadowed by someone else. The first verse describes how the singer feels unseen and unnoticed, even when they are on stage. They express confusion about their lack of recognition, especially when all the attention is focused on someone else. It seems that no matter what they do, they are always overlooked and disregarded.
The second verse addresses the frustration the singer feels towards the person who is stealing their spotlight. They feel bothered and irritated by this person who always seems to come out on top. The lyrics suggest that this person's success is not deserved, but rather a product of jealousy and unfair circumstances. Despite their admiration for the person's ability to stand up for themselves, the singer questions how they can remain calm and unaffected when facing disagreement. They perceive this person as faultless and supportive, even though it bothers them.
The third verse continues the theme of feeling overlooked and undervalued. The singer describes how others receive attention and praise when they dress attractively or captivate a crowd. However, when the singer doesn't conform or try to impress, they are discounted and labeled as insignificant. They express confusion and wonder if they will ever be recognized for who they truly are.
The final chorus repeats the frustration and annoyance the singer feels towards the person who constantly outshines them. They cannot understand how this person can remain calm and unbothered when they disagree. The lyrics suggest that this person is faultless and always steps up to support the singer, yet their actions still irritate and bug them. The last line, "I'm the hero sidekick, C'est la vie," implies resignation, as if the singer has come to accept their supporting role in the larger narrative of life.
Overall, the lyrics of "Mirrors" illustrate the emotions of invisibility, confusion, annoyance, and admiration. The song reflects on the experience of being overshadowed by someone else's success and the frustration of not being recognized for one's own talents and contributions.
Line by Line Meaning
cll eyes on you
Everyone is watching you
When you go downtown
When you're out in public
One foot on the ground
Remaining down-to-earth
It's all over the news
Everyone is talking about it
But I'm confused
I don't understand
When the stage is mine
When I have the spotlight
I remain
I'm still
Invisible to all
Unseen by everyone
cll eyes on you
Everyone is watching you
When you think out loud
When you express yourself openly
Hackneyed line
Overused phrase
cll people let loose
Everyone starts to go wild
But I'm confused
I don't understand
If I call it out
If I point it out
They shut me down
They silence me
No matter what I get screwed
I always end up getting caught up in trouble
You bother me
You annoy me
You're ahead of me
You're doing better than me
(It's) all due to nothing but jealousy
It's all because of envy
You're blame-free
You're not at fault
Steppin up for me
Defending me
cnd beyond the magic, you're buggin' me
But despite all the amazing things you do, you still bother me
How can you be so placid, when you disagree
How can you be so calm when we have different opinions
You're fault-free
You're not to blame
I'm the hero sidekick
I'm the supportive, lesser-known character
C'est la vie
That's life
cll eyes on you
Everyone is watching you
When you dress real' tight
When you wear revealing clothes
Look sharp in the dark
You stand out even in the dark
Hell you raise the roof !
You create a lot of excitement
If I wear no tights
If I don't put on a show
Drop that mask
Let go of the facade
Will they call me stooge
Will they see me as a fool
When you split the crowd
When you captivate the audience
Many fans all around
You have a lot of supporters
They're all over the moon
They're ecstatic
I'm the background guy
I'm the unnoticed person in the background
Lame duck on (the) side
A useless, insignificant person
No matter what I get screwed !
I always end up in a bad situation
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Arnaud de Bosredon, Colotis Zoé, Charles Delaporte
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lerenardgacha6936
Lyrics :
All eyes on you
When you go downtown
One foot on the ground
It's all over the news
But I'm confused
When the stage is mine
I remain
Invisible to all
All eyes on you
When you think out loud
Hackneyed line
All people let loose
But I'm confused
If I call it out
They shut me down
No matter what I get screwed
You bother me
You're ahead of me
All due to nothing but jealousy
You're blame-free
Steppin up for me
And beyond the magic, you're buggin' me
You bother me
You're ahead of me
How can you be so placid, when you disagree
You're fault-free
Steppin up for me
I'm the hero sidekick
C'est la vie
All eyes on you
When you dress real' tight
Look sharp in the dark
Hell you raise the roof!
But I'm confused
If I wear no tights
Drop that mask
Will they call me stooge
All eyes on you
When you split the crowd
Many fans all around
They're all over the moon
But I'm confused
I'm the background guy
Lame duck on the side
No matter what I get screwed!
You bother me
You're ahead of me
All due to nothing but jealousy
You're blame-free
Steppin up for me
And beyond the magic, you're buggin' me
You bother me
You're ahead of me
How can you be so placid, when you disagree
You're fault-free
Steppin up for me
I'm the hero sidekick
C'est la vie
You bother me
You're ahead of me
All due to nothing but jealousy
You're blame-free
Steppin up for me
And beyond the magic, you're buggin' me
You bother me
You're ahead of me
How can you be so placid, when you disagree
You're fault-free
Steppin up for me
I'm the hero sidekick
C'est la vie
@lonedigging
LYRICS:
All eyes on you
When you go downtown
One foot on the ground
It's all over the news
But I'm confused
When the stage is mine
I remain
Invisible to all
All eyes on you (Yes Ma'am)
When you think out loud (Yes Ma'am)
Hackneyed line (Yes Ma'am)
All people let loose (Yes Ma'am)
But I'm confused (Yes Ma'am)
If I call it out (Yes Ma'am)
They shut me down (Yes Ma'am)
No matter what I get screwed (Yes Ma'am)
You bother me
You're ahead of me
All due to nothing but jealousy
You're blame-free
Steppin' up for me
And beyond the magic, you're buggin' me
You bother me (Whoop!)
You're ahead of me (Whoop!)
How can you be so placid, when you disagree
You're fault-free
Steppin' up for me
I'm the hero's sidekick
Oui, c'est la vie
All eyes on you
When you dress real tight
Look sharp in the dark
Hell, you raise their roof
But I'm confused
If I wear no tights
Drop that mask
Will they call me stooge
All eyes on you (Yes Ma'am)
When you split the crowd (Yes Ma'am)
Many fans all around (Yes Ma'am)
They're all over the moon (Yes Ma'am)
But I'm confused (Yes Ma'am)
I'm the background guy (Yes Ma'am)
Lame duck on the side (Yes Ma'am)
No matter what I get screwed
You bother me
You're ahead of me
All due to nothing but jealousy
You're blame-free
Steppin' up for me
And beyond the magic, you're buggin' me
You bother me (Whoop!)
You're ahead of me (Whoop!)
How can you be so placid, when you disagree
You're fault-free
Steppin' up for me
I'm the hero's sidekick
Oui, c'est la vie
(Again)
(What did you do)
(Where have you been)
(All eyes on you)
You bother me
You're ahead of me
All due to nothing but jealousy
You're blame-free
Steppin' up for me
And beyond the magic, you're buggin' me
You bother me (Whoop!)
You're ahead of me (Whoop!)
How can you be so placid, when you disagree
You're fault-free
Steppin' up for me
I'm the hero's sidekick
Oui, c'est la vie
(Where have you been)
@jaredt.murphy8257
"All eyes on you
When you go downtown
One foot on the ground
It's all over the news
But I'm confused
When the stage is mine
I remain
Invisible to all
All eyes on you
When you think out loud
Hackneyed line
All people let loose
But I'm confused
If I call it out
They shut me down
No matter what I get screwed
You bother me
You're ahead of me
All due to nothing but jealousy
You're blame-free
Steppin up for me
And beyond the magic, you're buggin' me
You bother me
You're ahead of me
How can you be so placid, when you disagree
You're fault-free
Steppin up for me
I'm the hero sidekick
Oui, C'est la vie
All eyes on you
When you dress real tight
Look sharp in the dark
Hell you raise the roof
But I'm confused
If I wear no tights
Drop that mask
they'll be callin' me 'stooge'
All eyes on you
When you split the crowd
Many fans all around
They're all over the moon
But I'm confused
I'm the background guy
Lame duck on the side
No matter what I get screwed.
You bother me
You're ahead of me
All due to nothing but jealousy
You're blame-free
Steppin up for me
And beyond the magic, you're buggin' me
You bother me
You're ahead of me
How can you be so placid, when you disagree
You're fault-free
Steppin up for me
I'm the hero sidekick
Oui, C'est la vie
You bother me
You're ahead of me
All due to nothing but jealousy
You're blame-free
Steppin up for me
And beyond the magic, you're buggin' me
You bother me
You're ahead of me
How can you be so placid, when you disagree
You're fault-free
Steppin up for me
I'm the hero sidekick
Oui, C'est la vie"
@CaravanPalace
New album, Gangbusters Melody Club, out March 1st
Preorder from : https://caravanpalace.ffm.to/gmclub
@orion0187_
Oh, ohohohohohoh, gigapog
@budjensen1956
Well, I tried but PayPal is having hiccups. Are LP's packaged to survive the horror that is the Danish Postal Service?
@shermanmarshall7467
Excellent.....!
@CaravanPalace
All eyes on you
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@mostdays
Eye's on you, can't wait!
@twosixtwosixfivetwo
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@shhdyzz
SO EXCITED RAHHGGGGG
@igzawitaj
Let's goooo!
@undun8065
ALL EYES ON YOU!!