Sylvia Says
"A reference to the poem Mad Girl’s Love Song by Sylvia Plath. The poem spe… Read Full Bio ↴"A reference to the poem Mad Girl’s Love Song by Sylvia Plath. The poem speaks of the subjectivity of the world from the poet’s perspective as the world exists only when she chooses to look at it. The song speaks of a naive young girl who spends her life daydreaming to get away from the dull world around her, shutting her eyes to it in a way like the narrator of the poem. She’s confined to her house and her books and knows nothing of the world around her, but doesn’t mind this as she finds solace in the dreamworld she’s constructed."

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Sylvia Says
Charlotte Gainsbourg Lyrics


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I sweep the cobwebs away
Rise from the slumber room
Kicking around, come what may
Sell me a trick or two
The rising sky up above
Always au rendez-vous
Somewhere I've been dreaming of
Over the rainbow too

I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead
Sylvia says
I lift my lids and all is born again
Sylvia says
I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead
Sylvia says
I lift my lids and all is born again
Sylvia says

Picking my socks for the day
Quietly states my mood
Can shape the future with clay
Stars waltzing out in blue
All is beyond and above
Nothing like deja-vu
This time I let down the gloves
Awaking to bring me through

I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead
Sylvia says
I lift my lids and all is born again
Sylvia says
I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead
Sylvia says
I lift my lids and all is born again
Sylvia says

What does the book have to say?
I really don't have a clue
If by the end of the day
Happy fool I salute
For what I'm about to receive
May the lord make me true-
-Lly thankful, then I'll believe
Any crap, any cue

I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead
Sylvia says
I lift my lids and all is born again
Sylvia says
I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead
Sylvia says




I lift my lids and all is born again
Sylvia says

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Charlotte Gainsbourg's "Sylvia Says" describe the power of our imagination and the potential for transformation that comes with it. The first stanza sets the scene for a new beginning as the singer sweeps away cobwebs and rises from the "slumber room," ready to face whatever comes their way. They are open to learning new tricks and adventures as they bask in the beauty of the sky above, always dreaming of new possibilities. The chorus repeats the idea that closing one's eyes can make the world disappear, and opening them can bring it back to life again. The second stanza continues this journey towards self-discovery and creating one's own reality. The singer recognizes the power of their moods and imagines a world where they can shape their own future, using the stars as their guide. They embrace the unfamiliar and unknown and are willing to let down their guard to awaken and find their true purpose. The final stanza introduces a note of skepticism, as the singer questions whether any of this is real or just a bunch of "crap" and decides to reserve judgment until the end of the day. In the end, they celebrate the joy of being alive and the potential for happiness, no matter what comes their way.


Line by Line Meaning

I sweep the cobwebs away
I am clearing out the old and making room for the new


Rise from the slumber room
I am waking up and starting a new day


Kicking around, come what may
I am taking life as it comes and not stressing about the future


Sell me a trick or two
I am open to learning new things and experiencing life fully


The rising sky up above
I notice the beauty and wonder of the world around me


Always au rendez-vous
It's always there for me to see and appreciate


Somewhere I've been dreaming of
In my dreams, there is a place I yearn to be


Over the rainbow too
In my dreams, there is a place that is magical and beyond what I experience in reality


I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead
When I close my eyes, I am able to shut out the world and be at peace with myself


Sylvia says
This is what Sylvia has taught me


I lift my lids and all is born again
When I open my eyes, I am able to experience the world anew


Picking my socks for the day
I am putting on something new to start my day with fresh energy


Quietly states my mood
My clothes reflect my inner self and how I feel


Can shape the future with clay
I have the power to mold my own future


Stars waltzing out in blue
The universe is full of beauty and magic


All is beyond and above
There is more to life than what we see and experience


Nothing like deja-vu
Every moment is unique and special


This time I let down the gloves
I am letting go of my defenses and embracing life fully


Awaking to bring me through
Every new day brings a new opportunity to live my best life


What does the book have to say?
I am curious and open to learning new things


I really don't have a clue
I am humble and know that there is much I don't know


If by the end of the day
If at the end of the day


Happy fool I salute
If I am happy and content, even if others think me foolish, I am grateful


For what I'm about to receive
I am thankful for what is coming my way


May the lord make me truly thankful
I pray that I am able to appreciate and be grateful for all that I have


Then I'll believe any crap, any cue
If I am truly thankful, I am more open to the good things in life




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Sebastian Akchote, Sylvia Plath

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moluuk freq13_28

"Sylvia Says"

I sweep the cobwebs away
Rise from the slumber room
Kicking around come what may
Sell me a trick or two
The rising sky up above
Always au rendez-vous
Somewhere I've been dreaming of
Over the rainbow too

I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead
Sylvia says
I lift my lids and all is born again
Sylvia says
I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead
Sylvia says
I lift my lids and all is born again
Sylvia says

Picking my socks for the day
Quietly states my mood
Can shape the future with clay
Stars waltzing out in blue
All is beyond and above
Nothing like deja vu
This time I let down the gloves
Awaking to bring me through

I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead
Sylvia says
I lift my lids and all is born again
Sylvia says
I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead
Sylvia says
I lift my lids and all is born again
Sylvia says

What does the book have to say?
I really don't have a clue
If by the end of the day
Happy fool I salute
For what I'm about to receive
May the lord make me true..
..ly thankful, then I'll believe
Any crap, any cue...

I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead
Sylvia says
I lift my lids and all is born again
Sylvia says
I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead
Sylvia says
I lift my lids and all is born again
Sylvia says



Lower Tones

Appears "Sylvia" is set on reviving the largely abandoned philosophy of Solipsism. It had never been disproved, so I guess the eggheads just gave up :)
"I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead
Sylvia says
I lift my lids and all is born again
Sylvia says
I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead
Sylvia says
I lift my lids and all is born again
Sylvia says"



All comments from YouTube:

moluuk freq13_28

"Sylvia Says"

I sweep the cobwebs away
Rise from the slumber room
Kicking around come what may
Sell me a trick or two
The rising sky up above
Always au rendez-vous
Somewhere I've been dreaming of
Over the rainbow too

I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead
Sylvia says
I lift my lids and all is born again
Sylvia says
I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead
Sylvia says
I lift my lids and all is born again
Sylvia says

Picking my socks for the day
Quietly states my mood
Can shape the future with clay
Stars waltzing out in blue
All is beyond and above
Nothing like deja vu
This time I let down the gloves
Awaking to bring me through

I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead
Sylvia says
I lift my lids and all is born again
Sylvia says
I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead
Sylvia says
I lift my lids and all is born again
Sylvia says

What does the book have to say?
I really don't have a clue
If by the end of the day
Happy fool I salute
For what I'm about to receive
May the lord make me true..
..ly thankful, then I'll believe
Any crap, any cue...

I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead
Sylvia says
I lift my lids and all is born again
Sylvia says
I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead
Sylvia says
I lift my lids and all is born again
Sylvia says

Adam saoud

thank u so much

The Fly

Charlotte Gainsbourg is my favorite french singer!!!! She is beautiful and the album REST is a masterpiece!!!!

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LandOfWind

Cet album est juste une tuerie. Je n'en démord pas, c'est ton plus bel opus.

Stephen Andrew

Rest is a masterpiece album

River S. Zeal

Stephen Andrew it truly is, it’s pj harvey and kate bush scales we’re talking about

Little Ghost Films

I bought the cd 2 summers ago and I constantly go back to it for sheer listening magic!

MrBucketlist

One of my favorite artists period. I love all her songs.

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