Cabine 23
Elisa Tovati Lyrics


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Agatha laissa
Des cadavres dans le placard
Nabokov tant de lolita
Dans le miroir
Hemingway son rhum havana

Derrière le bar
Et moi je compte les fantômes qui hante le soir
Dans la cabine au numéro 23
De l'orient express voiture 3




Dans la cabine au numéro 23
De l'orient express voiture 3

Overall Meaning

Elisa Tovati's song "Cabine 23" tells a story about someone who finds herself stuck in the past, haunted by ghosts and memories of famous writers and their work. The first verse mentions Agatha, who left some skeletons in the closet, that is, some secrets or untold stories. Nabokov is also alluded to with his famous novel "Lolita", which deals with the taboo subject of a former lecturer's obsession with a young girl. In the same verse, Hemingway is mentioned with his love of rum and Havana, which hints at his adventurous spirit and the love for life he is known for.


The following verses describe the singer counting ghosts in the evening. These ghosts may metaphorically represent unresolved issues or memories she can't let go of. The story is set in the cabin number 23 of the Orient Express, carriage 3. This setting adds to the nostalgic atmosphere of the song and fits the theme of being stuck in a moment in time. The song's lyrics suggest that the singer is in search of something, perhaps closure or a way to move on.


"Cabine 23" is a haunting and poetic song that showcases Tovati's storytelling abilities. By mentioning famous writers and their work, the song invites the listener to reflect on the themes of literature and how they connect to our personal experiences. The lyrics also paint a vivid picture of a bygone era, adding depth to the song's atmosphere.


Line by Line Meaning

Agatha laissa
Agatha Christie left


Des cadavres dans le placard
Some skeletons in the closet


Nabokov tant de lolita
Nabokov wrote so much about Lolita


Dans le miroir
In the mirror


Hemingway son rhum havana
Hemingway and his Havana rum


Derrière le bar
Behind the bar


Et moi je compte les fantômes qui hante le soir
And I count the ghosts that haunt the night


Dans la cabine au numéro 23
In cabin number 23


De l'orient express voiture 3
Of the Orient Express, train car number 3


Dans la cabine au numéro 23
In cabin number 23


De l'orient express voiture 3
Of the Orient Express, train car number 3




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERTRAND NOEL ROBERT SOULIER, CHARLES MATHIEU SOUCHON

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Comments from YouTube:

Andre Baatard

Super voix et superbe musique et paroles.bravo.

Sylvie Demolomde

Super chansons, l album a l air reussi, bravo.

Rene Dauvergne

tres belle DECOUVERTE  JE PARS HACHETER L'ALBUM BRAVO

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