Charry is a former member of "Oui Oui," a French pop group formed in 1983. Guitarist/singer Étienne Charry and drummer Michel Gondry met at secondary school in Sèvres in 1978. The repertoire of songs Oui Oui built up was a reaction to what was termed cold wave music in France and the more politicised rock groups of the era. Numerous musicians passed through the group's ranks in the early years. With the addition of keyboardist Gilles Chapat and bassist Nicolas Dufournet, a more settled line-up was established.
In 1989 Oui Oui released their first album Chacun Tout Le Monde on the Just'in label. Following the departure of Gilles Chapat, the second Oui Oui album Formidable (1991, released by FNAC Music) was recorded by the trio of Charry, Gondry and Dufournet. Keyboardist Matthieu Ballet would later take Chapat's place. Both Oui Oui albums are currently out of print, having been issued by labels which would cease operations within months of the respective albums' releases.
Oui Oui disbanded in 1992. Michel Gondry has since gone on to become an acclaimed movie and music video director. The film clips he directed for Oui Oui would later feature on the 2003 DVD The Work of Michel Gondry.
Chlo-e
Etienne Charry Lyrics
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Someone's calling, no reply
Nightshade's falling, hear him sigh
Chloe! Chloe!
Empty spaces in his eyes
Empty arms outstretched, he's crying
I've got to go where you are
If it's dark or bright
I've got to go where you are
I'll go through the dismal swampland
Searching for you
For if you are lost there
Let me be there too
Through the smoke and flame
I've got to go where you are
For no ways can be too far
Where you are
Ain't no chains can bind you
If you live, I'll find you
Love is calling me
I've got to go where you are
The song "Chlo-e" by Etienne Charry speaks of someone calling out to Chloe, but receiving no response. There is a melancholic air as the night falls and the singer sees Chloe's empty eyes and arms, which elicits a deep sadness and frustration from the singer. The chorus speaks of the singer's determination to find Chloe, even in the darkest of places, be it through dismal swamplands or smoke and flames. The lyrics depict the strength of the bond between the two, where nothing can ever truly stand in the way of their love.
The song appears to be about heartbreak, longing, and the unrelenting pursuit of love. The singer's undying love and their search for Chloe regardless of the extent of the journey represents an intense devotion. The utterances of Chloe's name throughout the song implies the emotion-driven yearning for that person's validation and presence in the singer's life. This song portrays a sense of vulnerability and emotional honesty, and the desire to connect with another person despite any sort of obstacle.
Line by Line Meaning
Chloe! Chloe!
The singer is calling out to Chloe.
Someone's calling, no reply
The singer hears someone calling Chloe but Chloe isn't responding.
Nightshade's falling, hear him sigh
As the night falls, the singer hears someone sighing.
Chloe! Chloe!
The artist repeats his call out to Chloe.
Empty spaces in his eyes
The person the artist hears calling Chloe has emptiness in their eyes.
Empty arms outstretched, he's crying
The person is crying with their arms open and reaching out, but there is no one there.
Through the black of night
The singer will search for Chloe through the darkest of nights.
I've got to go where you are
Chloe is the artist's destination; he must find her.
If it's dark or bright
The intensity of the light does not matter; the artist will go to Chloe regardless.
I'll go through the dismal swampland
The artist will go through difficult terrain to find Chloe.
Searching for you
The goal of the singer's search is to find Chloe.
For if you are lost there
If Chloe is lost in the swampland, then the artist wants to be lost there too.
Let me be there too
The singer wants to be with Chloe and share the burden of her struggles.
Through the smoke and flame
The singer will go through dangerous situations to find Chloe.
For no ways can be too far
There is no distance too great for the singer to reach Chloe.
Where you are
Chloe is the only place the artist wants to be.
Ain't no chains can bind you
There is nothing preventing the artist from finding Chloe.
If you live, I'll find you
The singer is determined to find Chloe no matter what.
Love is calling me
The singer's love for Chloe is the driving force behind his search.
I've got to go where you are
Chloe is the artist's ultimate destination.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELTON JOHN, GARY ANTHONY OSBORNE
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