Their sound is not a usual post-rock sound. They have a warm and mellow, almost pop-like sound and they have electronic influences too.
Band website: http://www.cyannandben.com/
So far Cyann, Ben, Loïc and Charlie have put out three album: Spring and Happy like an autumn tree (Gooom/Locust) whose moody and psychedelic soundscapes have been well received in Les Inrockuptibles as well as in Pitchfork, as well as their latest full-length, Sweet Beliefs.
Melody
Cyann & Ben Lyrics
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Focusing her thoughts on the rain
The buses pass on by taking people back home
See the lines on the sidewalk match the scars on her soul
But someone looked her in the eye
And she heard the love
She heard the love
She heard the love all around her
Reminding her of all those long past summer trips
She's shaken by the horns and the yelling on the road
Shaken from the loneliness and the cold
'Til someone takes her by the hand
And she heard the love
She heard the love
She heard the love
All around her
She heard the love
All around her
The lyrics of "Melody" by Cyann & Ben depict a woman who is walking alone in the rain, focusing on her own thoughts. The buses passing by remind her that other people have already gone back home, emphasizing her isolation. The lines on the sidewalk match the scars on her soul, which suggests that she has gone through some emotional distress in the past.
However, even though she feels alone in this moment, someone looks her in the eye and she hears the love. This phrase repeats throughout the song, creating a sense of hope and connection. The love that surrounds her is palpable, and it is represented as a melody that she can hear despite the silence.
The second verse sees Melody taking a sip, which reminds her of past summers. However, she is shaken by the horns and yelling of the road, emphasizing her discomfort and unease. Nonetheless, someone takes her by the hand and she hears the love all around her once again.
Line by Line Meaning
Melody in silence makes her way
In complete silence, Melody carries on with her journey
Focusing her thoughts on the rain
Melody diverts her attention to the falling rain
The buses pass on by taking people back home
Buses keep passing by, carrying people to their abodes
See the lines on the sidewalk match the scars on her soul
Observing the lines on the pavement, which resemble the wounds on her heart
But someone looked her in the eye
Suddenly, a person makes eye contact with her
And she heard the love
That person's gaze was filled with warmth and affection
She heard the love
Melody could sense the person's genuine care and concern
She heard the love all around her
She could feel love in the air, all around her
Melody in silence takes a sip
Without speaking a word, Melody takes a sip
Reminding her of all those long past summer trips
This sip brings back memories of her summer vacations
She's shaken by the horns and the yelling on the road
The loud horns and angry shouts on the street make her tremble
Shaken from the loneliness and the cold
The loneliness and coldness outside shake her from within
'Til someone takes her by the hand
Finally, someone appears and holds her hand
And she heard the love
As always, the touch of that person fills her heart with care and affection
She heard the love
Melody knows that he truly cares for her
All around her, she heard the love
She knows that love surrounds her, and she feels at peace
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Ben Baumann
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