Their debut album "Catharsis" came out in 2004, the following studio album "Le combat est au jardin" was released in 2006.
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Eric Panic Lyrics
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But your friend is all I've stayed
I'm only halfway to paradise
So near, yet so far away
I long for your lips to kiss my lips
But just when I think they may
You lead me halfway to paradise
Bein' close to you is almost heaven (heaven)
But seein' you can do just so much
It hurts me so to know your heart's a treasure (treasure)
And that my heart is forbidden to touch, so
Put your sweet lips close to my lips
And tell me that's where they're gonna stay
Don't lead me halfway to paradise
Mmm, so near, yet so far away
Oh, uh, oh so near, yet so far away
Yeah, yeah so near, yet so far away
In Eric Panic's song "Récréation," the lyrics express the desire to be more than just friends with someone. The singer is in love with this person and wants to be their lover, but can only remain their friend. The phrase "halfway to paradise" suggests that they are close to achieving what they want, but still far away from fully achieving it. The repeated phrase "so near, yet so far away" emphasizes the frustration and longing they feel for this person.
The lyrics describe the singer's willingness to take a risk and ask for more from this person. They long for a kiss and for the other person to vocalize their desire for a deeper connection. The line "bein' close to you is almost heaven, but seein' you can do just so much" reinforces the idea that their connection is not enough, and they crave something more intimate. However, the person they desire is already in a relationship, and their heart is 'forbidden to touch.'
Overall, "Récréation" is a love song that expresses the all-too-familiar feeling of being stuck in the Friend Zone. The lyrics reveal the frustration and desire to take things to the next level, but the inability to do so due to circumstances beyond their control.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to be your lover
I desire a romantic relationship with you.
But your friend is all I've stayed
However, we have only remained friends.
I'm only halfway to paradise
I am partially satisfied but not completely fulfilled.
So near, yet so far away
Although I am in close proximity to happiness, it seems unattainable.
I long for your lips to kiss my lips
I yearn for physical intimacy with you.
But just when I think they may
Although the opportunity for intimacy may arise,
You lead me halfway to paradise
You only give me a taste of what could be.
Bein' close to you is almost heaven (heaven)
Being near you brings immense joy.
But seein' you can do just so much
However, simply seeing you is not enough to satisfy me.
It hurts me so to know your heart's a treasure (treasure)
It pains me to realize how valuable your heart is.
And that my heart is forbidden to touch, so
My heart is unable to make a connection with yours.
Put your sweet lips close to my lips
Please bring your lips near to mine.
And tell me that's where they're gonna stay
And assure me that this moment will continue indefinitely.
Don't lead me halfway to paradise
Please don't dangle the idea of happiness in front of me without fulfilling it.
Oh, uh, oh so near, yet so far away
The prospect of happiness is tantalizingly close yet still out of reach.
Yeah, yeah so near, yet so far away
It's frustrating to almost taste fulfillment but never fully obtain it.
Contributed by Jordan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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