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By complete coincidence, the group is composed of the 5 “A’s”: singers Ariane Jean, Andrina Turenne, Alexa Dirks, Annick Brémault and drummer and percussionist Alexandre Sacha Daoud. Over the years, its members have been integral parts of a multitude of projects having garnered critical success.
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Paper Moon
Chic Gamine Lyrics
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Why do you shine so softly bright
Swallowing the rays of light
And holding them over the night
Paper moon
When will your cool light fall
Forgiving anything at all
So as the day grows cold and dull
Your eyes fragile beckon to all
The lovers who howl up to you
Paper moon
Cut out of my heart
Cut out of my heart
Paper heart
Cut out of pain and sorrow
With nothing left but hollows
Where wings once beat like a drum
Paper moon
Mysterious and lonely
I gather your light to me
As comfort for my paper heart
So as the day grows cold and dull
Your eyes fragile beckon to all
The lovers who howl up to you
Paper moon
Cut out of my heart
Cut out of my heart
Cut out of my heart
Cut out of my heart
Paper moon
Why do you shine so softly bright
Swallowing the rays of light
And holding them over the night
The song "Paper Moon" by Chic Gamine is a beautiful and poetic exploration of love, loneliness, and the comfort we can find in the natural world. The lyrics are full of vivid and evocative imagery, as the singer reflects on the moon's soft and mysterious light. The song opens with a question: "Paper moon, why do you shine so softly bright?" This question sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer wonders at the moon's beauty and the way it seems to swallow up the light of the sun, holding it "over the night."
As the song continues, the singer compares the moon to a "paper heart, cut out of pain and sorrow," suggesting that the moon is a symbol of emotional fragility and vulnerability. At the same time, there is a sense of hope and resilience in the way the singer draws comfort from the moon's light. "I gather your light to me," they sing, "as comfort for my paper heart."
The song's chorus is particularly striking, as the singer addresses the moon directly: "So as the day grows cold and dull, your eyes fragile beckon to all the lovers who howl up to you, paper moon." Here, the moon becomes a kind of symbol for lovers everywhere, beckoning to us with its soft light and offering comfort and hope in the darkness.
Overall, "Paper Moon" is a deeply emotional and evocative song that captures the complex interplay between love, beauty, and emotional vulnerability. The lyrics are full of stunning images and metaphors, and the song's soaring vocals and lush instrumentation only heighten the sense of wonder and longing that runs throughout.
Line by Line Meaning
Paper moon
The moon that appears to be made of paper, symbolizing fragility and insubstantiality.
Why do you shine so softly bright
Asking why this fragile and insubstantial moon has such a gentle and subtle radiance and beauty.
Swallowing the rays of light
Absorbing and taking in all the light reflected off it without reflecting any back, like a thin sheet of paper, it can absorb the rays and hold them in its belly.
And holding them over the night
Keeping the light captured within itself, and holding the night in place until the next morning.
Paper moon
Repeated emphasis on the fragile and subtle appearance and qualities of the moon.
When will your cool light fall
Wondering when this moon's gentle and soft light will finally fade away.
Forgiving anything at all
Even though the light of the moon alone cannot defend itself against the darkness, it still appears to offer forgiving light to everything that is beyond its control.
Even the darkness swelling
Even in the presence of the darkest and most despairing moments, the moon still shines its forgiving light without any fear or hesitation.
So as the day grows cold and dull
As the natural light of day fades out, the moon's frail yet unyielding light beckons and attracts the attention of all.
Your eyes fragile beckon to all
The moon's mysteries speak through its gentle and subtle light, calling people to be a part of its tranquility.
The lovers who howl up to you
Those who are alone and in search of love and companionship, as is so often the case with people who gaze up at the moon.
Paper moon
Repeating the theme of the song, emphasizing the moon's fragility and insubstantiality.
Cut out of my heart
Something related to one's heart that was removed or taken away.
Cut out of pain and sorrow
Cut out of something that once caused great pain and sorrow, depicting a painful experience.
With nothing left but hollows
Leaving behind emptiness and hollowness where something once existed, describing the aftermath of a painful experience.
Where wings once beat like a drum
Describing how a part of oneself that was once full of life and energy has now become stale and lifeless.
Mysterious and lonely
The mysteriousness and loneliness of the moon continue to fascinate humans.
I gather your light to me
Collecting the moon's light can provide comfort to one's heart, easing the feelings of loneliness and pain.
As comfort for my paper heart
The moon's light is being used as a means of comfort and healing for a heart that has experienced deep pain and sorrow.
Cut out of my heart
Repeated emphasis on the pain and sadness caused by a part of oneself cut out and removed.
Cut out of my heart
Repeating the emphasis on the pain and void left by something being cut out of one's heart.
Paper moon
The final repetition of the theme of the song, signifying the moon's essence and beauty at the same time.
Why do you shine so softly bright
This is another repetition of the questioning nature of the beginning of the song.
Swallowing the rays of light
Emphasizing how the moon helps to provide pitch-black darkness around it.
And holding them over the night
Holding the light until the morning comes so that it can give its light once again.
Contributed by Madison Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.