Éric Serra's father Claude was a famous French songwriter in the 1950s and '60s, and, as such, Éric was exposed to music and its production at a young age. His mother died when he was just seven years old. In the early '80s, Serra met director Luc Besson and was asked to score his first movie Le Dernier Combat (1983). Serra has scored all of Besson's directed movies to date, except Angel-A (2005) (scored by Anja Garbarek), and several that Besson has written such as Wasabi.
In 1995, Éric Serra was chosen to compose the score to the James Bond film GoldenEye, and produced a much more modern-sounding avant-garde soundtrack compared to previous Bond films. It met with mixed reviews from film critics. Serra's score is often criticized by Bond fans, and is considered the farthest departure from a traditional Bond score and, by some, as the most inappropriate in the series history. Others find it highly innovative, with the main problem the lack of John Barry's traditional theme. The producers later hired John Altman to provide the music for the tank chase in St. Petersburg. Serra's original track for that sequence can still be found on the soundtrack as "A Pleasant Drive In St. Petersburg".
Occasionally, and mainly due to his album released by this name, he is known in credits as RXRA (pronounced like his name, in French). An example is "Little Light of Love" on The Fifth Element soundtrack, which is credited to RXRA.
From 1980 to 1988, Éric Serra played bass guitar for French singer Jacques Higelin.
Éric Serra is also a songwriter, notably having written "It's Only Mystery" for the film Subway and "My Lady Blue" for Le Grand Bleu. In 1988, Éric Serra released an album of rock music titled RXRA which resembles the artist's name when pronounced as initial letters in French.
Most recently he composed the music for the new Criss Angel/Cirque Du Soleil show 'Criss Angel: Believe' to open at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, in October 2008.
Serra has spent little time in front of the camera, choosing to work behind the scenes instead. However, on French television he has made a number of appearances performing music, and notably appeared in the Luc Besson movie Subway in which he plays 'Enrico the bassist'.
Its Only Mystery
Eric Serra Lyrics
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When I know nothing good ever comes from lies
My heart is no beginner
But still I can lose my temper
Yeah
How can we keep on watching that fucking TV?
We're so bored we don't even care what we see
And never, never shows us the way, no
But I think I know the answer
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery
How can the banks of a river meet?
Sitting on her bed staring at her feet
She thinks life is water
And love, love is a river
Whoa, yeah
But is a child the answer?
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery
We could dream of a grand evolution
Where we wouldn't ask anymore questions
There will be no, no more pretenders
Use the love that I offer
Dreaming's not the answer
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery
It's only mystery
It's only mystery
It's only mystery
Don't know nothing but I do know that it's a mystery
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery and I like it
The lyrics of Eric Serra Arthur Simms's song "It's Only Mystery" delve into the themes of deception, disillusionment, and the allure of the unknown. The opening lines express the struggle to maintain a positive outlook in the face of lies and deception. The persona acknowledges that although they may be experienced in matters of the heart, they can still lose their temper when confronted with deceit.
The subsequent lines tackle the idea of mindlessly consuming television content despite a sense of boredom and disinterest. The persona criticizes how watching television drains their energy and fails to provide any guidance or direction. However, amidst this criticism, they come to the conclusion that the answer may lie in embracing the mysterious and unknown aspects of life. They find a sense of fascination and enjoyment in the enigmatic nature of existence.
The lyrics then take a turn to explore the metaphor of a river and its banks meeting as a representation of relationships. The persona observes a woman sitting on her bed, contemplating the meaning of life and love. She sees life as fluid, like water, and love as a river. The persona ponders whether a child might be the answer to the mysteries of life and love.
The final verse introduces the idea of dreaming and envisioning a world where questions no longer need to be asked. The persona imagines a grand evolution where pretenders cease to exist and people embrace the love that is offered. However, they also come to the realization that dreaming alone is not enough. The allure of the mystery persists, and they find solace and satisfaction in the unknown.
Overall, "It's Only Mystery" highlights the paradox of human existence, where lies and boredom coexist with the allure of the unknown and the joy it brings.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I keep on smiling at their disguise?
Despite knowing that lies lead to no good, how can I continue to pretend to be happy in the face of deception?
When I know nothing good ever comes from lies
Understanding that lies never bring positive outcomes
My heart is no beginner
I have experienced love before and understand its complexities
But still I can lose my temper
However, I still sometimes struggle to control my anger
How can we keep on watching that fucking TV?
Why do we continue to mindlessly watch television when we are so bored that we no longer care about what we see?
We're so bored we don't even care what we see
Our boredom has reached a point where the content we consume no longer holds any significance to us
Takes our strength away
Television drains our energy and motivation
And never, never shows us the way, no
It never guides us or provides us with meaningful direction
But I think I know the answer
However, I believe I have figured out the solution
How can the banks of a river meet?
How is it possible for two opposing sides, like the banks of a river, to come together?
Sitting on her bed staring at her feet
Reflecting while sitting on a bed, lost in thought
She thinks life is water
She perceives life as fluid and ever-changing, just like water
And love, love is a river
Furthermore, she believes that love is a powerful force, just like a flowing river
But is a child the answer?
However, could having a child be the solution to this mystery?
We could dream of a grand evolution
We have the potential to envision and strive for significant progress
Where we wouldn't ask anymore questions
In this ideal state, we would no longer seek answers or clarity
There will be no, no more pretenders
In this improved future, there will no longer be individuals pretending to be something they are not
Use the love that I offer
Instead, people should embrace and utilize the love that I am willing to give
Dreaming's not the answer
However, simply dreaming or imagining is not the solution to this mystery
Don't know nothing but I do know that it's a mystery
Although I may not have all the answers, I am aware that this situation is indeed a mystery
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Corine Marienneau, Eric Serra, Louis Bertignac
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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How can I keep on smiling at their disguise?
When I know nothing good ever comes from lies
My heart is no beginner
but still I can lose my temper
How can we keep on watching that fucking TV?
We're so bored we don't even care what we see
Takes our strength away
And never, never shows us the way, no
But I think I know the answer
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery
How can the banks of a river meet?
Sitting on her bed staring at her feet
She thinks life is water
And love, love is a river
but is a child the answer?
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery
We could dream of a grand evolution
Where we wouldn't ask anymore questions
There will be no, no more pretenders
Use the love that I offer
Dreaming is not the answer
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery
It's only mystery
It's only mystery
It's only mystery
Don't know nothing but I do know that it's a mystery
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery and I like it
It's only mystery and I like it
Songwriters: Corine Marienneau / Louis Laurent Bertignac / Eric Georges Yves Marie Serra
@pascaledimarzobrignoglio9200
Mon adolescence ! Un slow qui tue ! Mais ça n'existe plus ❤Eric Serra
@piorism
J'ai vu le film pour la première fois hier. C'était un vrai plaisir, et la séquence avec cette chanson couronne le tout. Merci !
@piranhafeast7228
Masterpiece of a movie. Masterpiece of a soundtrack.
@paulcrisp9861
Near on forty years old, wow!!! And for no reason I can still hear this hidden gem 💎 in the back of my head. Decades feels like a lifetime ago, so great to go to the eighties again with this special track. Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful 🙏❤️🏴❤️🙏🎶 Mar twenty four
@phhuynh9881
Cette chanson est un pur bijou, tout est parfait , mais c'est le symbole pour moi des années 80 avec toute leur puissance de créativité , d'excès et de génie
@the3cl3ctic
Movies had more soul and heart in the 80s 🫶🏻
@user-te8jb7hn5q
Ce film est un bijou avec un casting vraiment ouf .j'ai vu ce film enfants et ma scène préfère est quand Christophe Lambert raconte sont enfance et que l'ont s'aperçoit que c vrai. PS:j'ai spoil le moins possible !!!! REGARDEZ CE FILM !!!!
@85gjw
Ahhh the 80's.... neon clothing and epic movies. What a decade 👏
@simonebulleri1975
Ouì, tres magnifique.
@felixng8268
Such a memorable song. I love the soundtrack.