1. Cocoon is a two-piece… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least six bands called Cocoon:
1. Cocoon is a two-piece French band formed in 2006 by Mark Daumail (born 1984, composition, lead vocals, acoustic guitar, ukelele, banjo, beatbox, etc.) and Morgane Imbeaud (born 1987, vocal harmonies, keyboards, arrangements).
"I wanted it to be a male-female duet. A duo like the White Stripes are in rock — we wanted to be the equivalent in folk music," Daumail says. Their songs are entirely sung in English. "French artists singing in English isn't something new. It goes back to groups like Les Thugs and Syd Matters," he remarks.
Daumail says he's always been interested in folk music: "Basically, Cocoon's musical inspiration goes all the way from groups like The Pentangle and Fairport Convention right through to the 'new folk' movement that surfaced around the beginning of 2000 with artists like CocoRosie, Devendra Banhart and Sufjan Stevens."
In 2006, the pop / folk duet released its first EP, entitled I Hate Birds, and won the 2006 edition of the Big Jama regional contest. The following year, Cocoon was signed onto the French indie label Sober & Gentle. The band released a second EP, From Panda Mountains, followed by their first album, entitled My Friends All Died in a Plane Crash. The group won the CQFD music contest organized by the French magazine Les Inrockuptibles and performed in the new talent section of the rock music festivals Le Printemps de Bourges and Les Eurockéennes de Belfort.
Official site: http://www.myspace.com/listentococoon or http://www.frompandamountains.com/
2. Cocoon is a solo project by one of the founding members of the French group Clair Obscur which was one of the first groups in the 80's in France to work across music, visual arts, dance and theatre. Clair Obscur was one of the very few bands of the French cold wave/industrial scene which became known abroad with its records released by the British labels Cathexis, All the Madmen and NER (compilation From Torture to Conscience with Current 93, In the Nursery, Death in June, etc).
Christophe Demarthe has been working for many years at the frontier of sound and visual arts. He has created sound architectures for theatre, dance, cinema, visual arts, radio... mainly working with the drama producer Bruno Lajara (501 Blues, Ne Pas, Fuites, Après Coups, Léon le Nul...) and with Jean Couturier for radio dramas on France Culture. He has written music for the cinema and for television (France 2, Canal Plus).
In 2004 he created Cocoon, releasing his debut album on the French label Optical Sound. Much more than a mere sound object based on an album concept, Cocoon can be read as a global artistic project close to the performance. It is an audio set accompanied by videos and asking for an active participation of the public, banishing the passive listening of laptoppers. The stage disposition creates a real contrast with the characteristic immobility of electronic music concerts, and definitively places itself at the crossing point of image, sound and live show, for a moving interdisciplinarity.
Since its creation in 2004, Cocoon has participated in the festivals Nowa Fabryka (Bytom, Poland), Emergences/Villette Numérique (Paris), Nuit Blanche (Paris), Emo-Son (Bourges), Salon Light (Paris)... He has been reviewed in Libération, on Arte-TV.com, in the magazines Mouvement, Télérama, The Wire, on France Culture... His second album, More Violent Days Are to Come (OS.012) (Optical Sound), has been nominated for the Qwartz Electronic Music Awards 2006/2007.
3. A Czech band from Kolín.
4. An Alternative/Emocore - Band from Czech republic.
5. An electronic/ambient duo from the USA.
6. A Romanian rapper from Piatra Neamt
Shooting Star
Cocoon Lyrics
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It just took a year or two
Long forgotten, all the good you’ve done
All the good you still could do
To get back on track just don’t look back
Don’t you be ashamed, drunk and afraid
It’s over now, time to let go
Burning down the neon sky
Sell the shiny German car
And kiss your golden ass goodbye
“A one-hit-wonder” say the newspapers
Here’s a toast to you
Now do yourself a favor and don’t give a fuck
You got nothing to prove
Your place has been taken, you won’t be a legend
Just another example of a chain reaction
It’s over now, time to let go
In the first verse of "Shooting Star," the lyrics depict a sudden shift or change in the singer's life. The wind serves as a symbol for this change, indicating that something significant has happened. The lyrics suggest that this change occurred within a relatively short period of time, possibly within a year or two. The phrase "long forgotten, all the good you've done, all the good you still could do" implies that despite any positive actions or potential the singer may have had, they have been overshadowed or disregarded.
The next line advises the singer to not dwell on the past and not feel ashamed or fearful. This could be interpreted as a call to let go of any regrets or insecurities and move forward. The phrase "It's over now, time to let go" suggests that the situation or chapter in their life has concluded and it's time to release any negative emotions associated with it.
The chorus introduces the idea of wishing upon a shooting star. This metaphorical image represents something rare and fleeting, yet powerful. By burning down the neon sky, the shooting star symbolizes the singer's desire to let go of their materialistic or superficial possessions. The lyrics suggest selling a shiny German car, which could represent a luxury symbol in order to metaphorically detach oneself from materialism. The line "and kiss your golden ass goodbye" further emphasizes the idea of leaving behind an indulgent or self-centered lifestyle.
In the second verse, the lyrics allude to the media labeling the singer as a "one-hit-wonder." This phrase suggests that the singer achieved temporary success or fame that quickly faded. The line "here's a toast to you" can be seen as sarcastic or ironic, implying that the singer shouldn't take the criticism or judgment from the media seriously.
The following lines advise the singer to disregard the opinions of others and not care about proving oneself. It suggests that the singer's place has been replaced by someone else, indicating that they are no longer in the spotlight or regarded as exceptional. The lyrics "just another example of a chain reaction" suggests that the singer's rise and fall is just a common occurrence in the cyclical nature of fame or success. The verse concludes with a repetition of the previous chorus line, reinforcing the idea of letting go and moving on.
Overall, the lyrics of "Shooting Star" convey a message of accepting change, releasing attachments to materialism, disregarding societal expectations, and embracing the transient nature of fame and success. The song encourages the listener to let go of past achievements, not be constrained by others' opinions, and find happiness in personal growth rather than external validation.
Line by Line Meaning
The wind has turned, it happened so quickly
Things have changed unexpectedly and swiftly.
It just took a year or two
The change occurred within a relatively short period of time.
Long forgotten, all the good you’ve done
The positive actions and contributions you made in the past are now disregarded or overlooked.
All the good you still could do
Despite the past, there is potential for you to do more positive things.
To get back on track just don’t look back
In order to regain your momentum, avoid dwelling on the past.
Don’t you be ashamed, drunk and afraid
Do not feel guilt, intoxicated, or fearful.
It’s over now, time to let go
The previous phase has concluded, and it's necessary to move on and release attachment.
Wish upon a shooting star
Express a desire or hope when witnessing a meteor streaking across the sky.
Burning down the neon sky
The meteor's trail seems to set the artificial lights of the sky on fire.
Sell the shiny German car
Part ways with a luxurious German automobile.
And kiss your golden ass goodbye
Bid farewell to your glamorous and successful lifestyle.
A one-hit-wonder” say the newspapers
The media refers to you as someone who achieved success only once.
Here’s a toast to you
A gesture of raising a glass to acknowledge or celebrate you.
Now do yourself a favor and don’t give a fuck
Benefit yourself by disregarding others' judgments or opinions.
You got nothing to prove
There is no need to validate or justify yourself to anyone.
Your place has been taken, you won’t be a legend
Someone else has taken your position, and you will not become a legendary figure.
Just another example of a chain reaction
You are merely an instance of a sequence of events set in motion.
It’s over now, time to let go
The previous phase has concluded, and it's necessary to move on and release attachment.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, YUM YUM RECORDS
Written by: MARC DAUMAIL, MARTIN GALLOP
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