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1. Dionysos is a French rock band formed in 1993 in Valence, Drôme. The band consists of five members known as Élisabeth Maistre a.k.a Babet, Guillaume Garidel a.k.a Guillermo, Mathias Malzieu, Michaël Ponton a.k.a Miky Biky and Éric Serra Tosio a.k.a Rico. Mathias is the main songwriter and fronts the band. Their latest studio album is La mécanique du cœur. Their first release, Happening Songs, was entirely in English, and Babet wasn't part of the band yet. In 1999, they released Haïku, which brought the band into the public eye, mainly thanks to the success of the single Coccinelle.
The name is based on the name of the ancient Greek god, Dionysus (Dionysos in French).
Almost all Dionysos songs evoke a surreal world, in part due to the influence of Tim Burton and Roald Dahl on the group. The song La métamorphose de Mister Chat tells the story of a ladys' man transformed into a cat, and the story of the group's biggest hit (Song for Jedi) is encapsulated in the English chorus, "When I was a child, I was a Jedi".
Babet is currently working at the same time on her own solo album (released on March 5, 2007), and career. The lead singer, Mathias Malzieu, is also working on other projects such as the career of Olivia Ruiz (his partner) and his other hobby, writing (he published three books in 2002, 2005 and 2007). His second book is based on the same world as the album Monsters in Love. The sixth member of the group, Stéphan Bertholio a.k.a Stéphano, was their backliner before playing with them during live tour, and working on the fifth album Monsters in Love.

2. Dionysos was a Canadian band formed in 1967 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Can I
Dionysos Lyrics

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I can
Make love to the trees,
Make love to the birds,
Make love to them one by one
I can
Make love to the trees,
Make love to the birds,
Make love to them one by one

I can
Make love to the trees,
Make love to the birds,
Make love to them one by one
I can
Make love to the trees,
Make love to the birds,
Make love to them one by one
I can
Make love to the trees,
Make love to the birds,
I wanna
Make love to them one by one
I can
Make love to the trees,
Make love to the birds,
I wanna
Make love to them one by one

I can
Make love to the trees,
Make love to the birds,
I wanna
Make love to them one by one
I can
Make love to the trees,
Make love to the birds,

I wanna
Make love to them one by one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dionysos's song "Can I" are quite peculiar and enigmatic, leaving room for different interpretations. At first glance, the song seems to advocate for an unconventional form of love, where the singer expresses his desire to make love not to a person, but to nature. The repeated lines "I can make love to the trees, make love to the birds, make love to them one by one" suggest a deep connection and reverence for the natural world. The use of the words "make love" is also significant, as it implies a gentle and affectionate approach, rather than a crude and exploitative one.

However, the meaning of the song might go beyond its literal interpretation. In many traditions and cultures, trees, birds, and other elements of nature have been associated with spirituality, mysticism, and even sexuality. Perhaps, the singer is using these symbolic references to express his longing for a deeper connection with the divine, or with his primal instincts. The repetition of the lines "I wanna make love to them one by one" could also suggest a desire for completeness or fulfillment, as if the singer is seeking to merge with nature in a holistic way.

Overall, Dionysos's "Can I" is a song that invites reflection and interpretation, leaving the listener with a sense of mystery and wonder.

Line by Line Meaning

I can / Make love to the trees, / Make love to the birds, / Make love to them one by one
I am capable of expressing my love and passion in unconventional ways, such as connecting with nature and appreciating the beauty of every being individually.

I wanna / Make love to them one by one
I have a strong desire to experience a deep, intimate connection with each tree and bird, to appreciate and embrace their unique qualities and energies.

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