Olivia
David Lemaitre Lyrics

David Lemaitre's song Olivia is a poignant heartfelt ballad that portrays a yearning for a lover who is distant, confused and inherently alone. The opening lines of the song, "You seemed so serious while reading the news, sweet Olivia, you look confused" reflect a woman who is trying to make sense of the world around her, but is ultimately lost within her own thoughts. The singer knows this about her and acknowledges that he knows her better than anyone else, as evidenced by the lines, "I know you, know you, the morning cereal and a glass without juice, girl I love your tiny shoes, you know me, you know me." These lyrics suggest a deep sense of familiarity between the two of them, implying that they have been together for some time, and have a shared history.

The chorus of the song emphasizes how both the singer and Olivia feel like islands. The imagery of being alone on an island, with the surrounding "ocean" of life, is a powerful metaphor for loneliness. The line "it's raining in Japan" is a reference to the world around them and their powerlessness to influence it. However, even in this lonely space, the singer can envision Olivia with his eyes closed, attesting to her importance in his life. The next verse begins with the assertion that the Lake Ontario is bigger than Rome, speaking to a sense of scale and perspective. It leads to the realization that ultimately, they both are going to die alone, except for the brief moments in which they have come together. The song ends on this note of desperation, with the assertion, "I need you, I need you", making it clear that the singer cannot live without Olivia.