Daïtro's style was akin to a chaotic emotional hardcore sound that closely resembles that of the original screamo movement of the 1990s but with Funeral Diner/City of Caterpillar-styled post-rock build-ups and song lengths that contrasted the emoviolence approach of Orchid, Pg.99, Shikari, Neil Perry, Comadre, Joshua Fit for Battle, The Kodan Armada or Saetia. They also shared many stylistic similarities with other bands from the European screamo scene such as Aussitôt Mort, La Quiete, Sed Non Satiata, Raein, Gantz, Mihai Edrisch (with whom they shared members), Amanda Woodward, Viva Belgrado and Kaospilot. Their brand of epic screamo was also comparable to Asian bands 49 Morphines, Envy and Heaven in Her Arms.
Daïtro was and still remains as one of the pivotal musical groups in the development of the French emo underground. Their music was rooted in the strong tradition of French screamo, with lyrics exclusively sung in French and distinctively punctuated by a French accent that conveyed and carried intense emotions which in turn transcended language barriers and formed strong bonds with music fans all over the world thus rendering it timeless.
Their main three releases comprise a debut EP entitled "Des Cendres, Je Me Consume" that was already very musically realised and condensed, proposing a mix of emo-hardcore and post-rock with screamed vocals. Their debut album entitled "Laisser Vivre Les Squelettes" put forth even more epic elements with some longer songs and rich dynamics. Their second and final record, entitled simply "Y" forwent much of these aspects rather focusing on less violent or epic atmospheres and going for something more heartfelt, uplifting and melodic instead with even some clean vocals but still possessing screamo elements.
They broke up in 2012 and members moved on to Bâton Rouge and various other bands. Guitarist Samuel Moncharmont died in late 2021 from cancer.
• Daïtro 7" (Alchimia. 2002)
• Des Cendres, Je Me Consume CD (Alchimia. 2004)
• Split w/ Raein 10" (ApeMustNotKillApe and Purepainsugar. 2004)
• Split w/ Raein and Lhasa CD (Oto Records and Satire Records. 2004)
• Laisser Vivre Les Squelettes LP/CD (Last Day of June and Purepainsugar. 2005)
• 02-05 Retrospective CD (Beneficial self-release on the 2006 UK/Japan tour. 2005)
• Split w/ Ampere 7" (Clean Plate and Purepainsugar. 2007)
• US Tour 7" (Clean Plate. 2007)
• 2002-2005 Discography (Alchimia. 2007)
• Split w/ Sed Non Satiata LP/CD (Flower of Carnage, Puzzle and Adagio830. 2007)
• Discography Tape (Utarid Tapes. 2008)
• Y LP/CD (Purepainsugar. 2009)
• Des Cendres, Je Me Consume 10" (Music Fear Satan, Re-Release 2010)
• Vinyl Collected LP (Adagio830. 2010)
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se noyer s’oublier regarder partir
Daïtro Lyrics
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Saborder, s'acharner, se souvenir, saborder le navire.
Tu es de ceux qu'on admire pour leur grвce du matin.
Йpargnй du pire pour une journйe sans fin.
Tu es de ceux qu'on envie pour leurs sourires, lointains а faire sombrer un bateau ivre de chagrin et remonter les noyйs aux marins.
Que sommes-nous dans cette tempкte?
Tout juste bon а se noyer, s'oublier, dйtacher, dйcouvrir, regarder partir.
The lyrics to Daïtro's song "Se noyer s’oublier regarder partir" reflect on the struggles of life and the feeling of being overwhelmed by its challenges. The title, which translates to "Drowning, Forgetting, Detaching, Discovering, Watching Leave," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is contemplating the human condition and how we handle difficult situations, often resorting to drowning our problems in order to forget them temporarily.
The lyrics speak to feelings of isolation and helplessness. The line "Que sommes-nous dans cette tempкte?" asks, "What are we in this storm?" suggesting that in the face of life's difficulties, we are insignificant and powerless. Despite this, the song doesn't stray into complete despair. Instead, it highlights the beauty and resilience of those who are able to maintain their grace and dignity despite the turmoil around them.
The overall message of the song seems to be that life is fraught with challenges, but it is how we navigate them that defines us. The imagery of a sinking ship is used to represent the struggles we face. We can either choose to keep fighting or give up and let our problems consume us. The line "saborder le navire" (sink the ship) can be interpreted as a metaphor for giving up, while "remontes les noyйs aux marins" (raising the drowned for the sailors) represents resilience in the face of hardship.
Overall, Daïtro's "Se noyer s’oublier regarder partir" is a poignant contemplation of the human condition in times of struggle. It highlights the importance of resilience and finding beauty in the chaos of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Se noyer, s'oublier, dйtacher, dйcouvrir, regarder partir.
To drown oneself, to forget oneself, to detach oneself, to discover, to watch them leave.
Saborder, s'acharner, se souvenir, saborder le navire.
To scuttle, to persist, to remember, to scuttle the ship.
Tu es de ceux qu'on admire pour leur grвce du matin.
You are one of those that we admire for their morning grace.
Йpargnй du pire pour une journйe sans fin.
Saved from the worst for a never-ending day.
Tu es de ceux qu'on envie pour leurs sourires, lointains а faire sombrer un bateau ivre de chagrin et remonter les noyйs aux marins.
You are one of those that we envy for their distant smiles that could sink a boat drunk with sorrow and lift the drowned to the sailors.
Que sommes-nous dans cette tempкte?
What are we in this storm?
Tout juste bon а se noyer, s'oublier, dйtacher, dйcouvrir, regarder partir.
Just good enough to drown ourselves, forget ourselves, detach ourselves, discover, and watch them leave.
Contributed by Carter A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.