The journey that’s led to 2016 and his debut album, Animal, has been three years and 4 EPs long. One of them reached the top 10 in France, and his music has drawn the attention of M.I.A., AlunaGeorge, DJ Snake, Annie Mac, The FADER and ODESZA - one of many peers who’ve asked Fakear for remixes.
But the real journey, of course, goes further back. Le Vigoreux was born in Caen, Calvados, Normandy - an ancient part of France, and the same place William the Conqueror came from. His parents were musicians too, and they raised him on a steady diet of of Maurice Ravel symphonies, and songs by Ismael Lo and Cheb Mami. By the time he got to high school, he was listening avidly to Daft Punk, and had obtained an electric guitar. Before long he’d joined a ska-punk band with Gabriel Legeleux, who’d go on to become fellow rising star in French electronic music, Superpoze.
By 2013, he’d kindled a buzz in Cargo de Caen, creating a reputation under the name of Fakear ("Fake Ears” in English.) His electronic collages were inspired by influences as divergent but inspiring as the post-dubstep scene in London, and the films of Miyazaki. He found his way to Paris, where he signed with the independent French music label Nowadays Records, and released the EP Sauvage in June 2014.
Subsequent single “La Lune Rousse” gained millions of listeners across Spotify, Soundcloud and French radio, and this helped him to debut on the international level. A few months later, his musical voyage led to Japan, and rumination on his childhood’s ghosts changed his art's inception deeply. “This Country gave me a finer desire for music, and a greater attention to detail,” he told Canal + around the launch of his EP Asakusa. “It has been a personal and musical stage that I exceeded. All my pieces are like that: the pictures of my sensations and of my imagination in a precise moment. I am not the same as yesterday, and not the same as tomorrow”.
In 2015 he decided to take a break from the Parisian metropolis, and moved to the mountains. “I needed it, to seize a new primary “something”, something wild and authentic”. It was in this new setting that Fakear crafted his debut album Animal. The album title recalls the wolf silhouette that he has tattooed on his forearm. Chez Fakear, the machines never filter the instincts. Instead, they are amplified.
Animal ranges from the flamenco refrain of “Sheer-Khan”, through the original composition with Andreya Triana (Bonobo) on “Light Bullet”, to a stunning collaboration with Rae Morris, a new pop star in-the-making with whom Fakear maintains an elegant complicity.
Throughout the album, Fakear ensured that his electronic methodology enhanced, rather than limited his raw instinct. He built sounds from memories and from talismanic items; The result is an album as suited to the dance floor as it to listening under the stars, or in the moonlight of the “Lune Rousse”. In the studio as on the boards, Fakear’s music is lively, incarnated and instinctive. Definitively Animal.
Something Wonderful
Fakear Lyrics
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Trust in me, live it all, make it golden
Why shouldn't we run over these steps and rise?
'Cause you got, you got nothing to lose, you got it all in me
There'll be ups and down, highs and lows
In the darkest fire, you'll make it snow
You got this, baby, you got this
You'll be breaking the walls, it'll make it glow
You got this, you got this
There's something wonderful
Wait a minute, wait a while, I'm scared of falling after all
Take me where I shouldn't hide, if I got nothing, nothing to lose
I wanna see what is on the other side
If I got nothing, nothing to lose, I'll have it all, I'm in
There'll be ups and down, highs and lows
In the darkest fire, you'll make it snow
You got this, baby, you got this
Keep on trying hard, don't take it slow
You'll be breaking the walls, it'll make it glow
You got this, you got this
There's something wonderful
Letting go is all I need
Feeling mighty finally, crumble, never crumble, oh, now
Letting go, I used to be
Taking the drop getting off the ground, crumble, make it crumble
Something wonderful
Keep on trying hard, don't take it slow
You'll be breaking the walls, it'll make it glow
You got this, you got this
There's something wonderful
The lyrics in Fakear's song "Something Wonderful" encourage the listener to take risks and embrace the unknown possibilities waiting on the other side. The opening lines suggest that the best way to discover something new and incredible is to be patient, as what lies ahead may be beyond our current understanding. However, the lyrics also tell of the importance of trust and confidence in oneself, emphasizing that anything is possible and that a person has everything they need to succeed within them.
Throughout the song, there is a consistent theme of hope and determination, as the lyrics describe the ups and downs of life and the need to stay focused and committed to achieving one's goals. The words "You got this" are repeated throughout the song, implying that the strength and power to overcome obstacles come from within. The song also touches upon the idea of facing one's fears and taking a leap of faith, even if it means letting go of certain things. In the end, the repetition of "There's something wonderful" reinforces the idea that magic and beauty can be found in the craziest of endeavors.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait and see what is on the other side
Take a moment and observe what the future holds
Trust in me, live it all, make it golden
Have faith in me, live life to the fullest, make it shine
Why shouldn't we run over these steps and rise?
Why not exceed expectations and succeed?
'Cause you got, you got nothing to lose, you got it all in me
You have nothing to risk, trust me with everything
There'll be ups and down, highs and lows
Life is full of both good and bad times
In the darkest fire, you'll make it snow
In the worst situations, you can still find hope and happiness
You got this, baby, you got this
You have the strength and ability to overcome any challenge
Keep on trying hard, don't take it slow
Keep pushing yourself and don't slow down
You'll be breaking the walls, it'll make it glow
You will succeed and it will bring joy and light to your life
There's something wonderful
There's a great feeling of accomplishment waiting for you
Wait a minute, wait a while, I'm scared of falling after all
Hold on for a bit, I'm afraid of failing in the end
Take me where I shouldn't hide, if I got nothing, nothing to lose
Lead me to where I shouldn't hide, if I have nothing to risk
I wanna see what is on the other side
I want to know what the future holds
If I got nothing, nothing to lose, I'll have it all, I'm in
With nothing to risk, I can gain everything and I'm ready
Letting go is all I need
Releasing my worries will give me peace
Feeling mighty finally, crumble, never crumble, oh, now
Feeling strong and powerful, never crumbling again
Taking the drop getting off the ground, crumble, make it crumble
Taking a leap and rising above, make the impossible happen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Theo Le Vigoureux, Anastassia Zimmer, Junior Bula Monga, Olivier Lesnicki
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aewyrn
Lyrics from Genius!
[Verse 1]
Wait and see what is on the other side
Trust in me, live it all, make it golden
Why shouldn't we run over these steps and rise?
'Cause you got, you got nothing to lose, you got it all in me
[Chorus]
There'll be ups and down, highs and lows
In the darkest fire, you'll make it snow
You got this, baby, you got this
Keep on trying hard, don't take it slow
You'll be breaking the walls, it'll make it glow
You got this, you got this
There's something wonderful
[Verse 2]
Wait a minute, wait a while, I'm scared of falling after all
Take me where I shouldn't hide, if I got nothing, nothing to lose
I wanna see what is on the other side
If I got nothing, nothing to lose, I'll have it all, I'm in
[Chorus]
There'll be ups and down, highs and lows
In the darkest fire, you'll make it snow
You got this, baby, you got this
Keep on trying hard, don't take it slow
You'll be breaking the walls, it'll make it glow
You got this, you got this
There's something wonderful
[Bridge]
There we go, it's all I need
Feeling mighty, finally crumble, never crumble, oh, now
Let it go, I used to be
Taking the [?] giving [?] crumble, make it crumble
[Chorus]
Something wonderful
Keep on trying hard, don't take it slow
You'll be breaking the walls, it'll make it glow
You got this, you got this
There's something wonderful
@Sprained_Ankle
Here are the lyrics❤️
[Verse 1]
Wait and see what is on the other side
Trust in me, live it all, make it golden
Why shouldn't we run over these steps and rise?
'Cause you got, you got nothing to lose, you got it all in me
[Chorus]
There'll be ups and down, highs and lows
In the darkest fire, you'll make it snow
You got this, baby, you got this
Keep on trying hard, don't take it slow
You'll be breaking the walls, it'll make it glow
You got this, you got this
There's something wonderful
[Verse 2]
Wait a minute, wait a while, I'm scared of falling after all
Take me where I shouldn't hide, if I got nothing, nothing to lose
I wanna see what is on the other side
If I got nothing, nothing to lose, I'll have it all, I'm in
[Chorus]
There'll be ups and down, highs and lows
In the darkest fire, you'll make it snow
You got this, baby, you got this
Keep on trying hard, don't take it slow
You'll be breaking the walls, it'll make it glow
You got this, you got this
There's something wonderful
[Bridge]
There we go, it's all I need
Feeling mighty, finally crumble, never crumble, oh, now
Let it go, I used to be
Taking the [?] giving [?] crumble, make it crumble
[Chorus]
Something wonderful
Keep on trying hard, don't take it slow
You'll be breaking the walls, it'll make it glow
You got this, you got this
There's something wonderful
@talhabinaadam291
LYRICS:
Wait and see what is on the other side
Trust in me, live it all, make it golden
Why shouldn't we run over these steps and rise?
'Cause you got, you got nothing to lose, you got it all in me
There'll be ups and down, highs and lows
In the darkest fire, you'll make it snow
You got this, baby, you got this
Keep on trying hard, don't take it slow
You'll be breaking the walls, it'll make it glow
You got this, you got this
There's something wonderful
Wait a minute, wait a while, I'm scared of falling after all
Take me where I shouldn't hide, if I got nothing, nothing to lose
I wanna see what is on the other side
If I got nothing, nothing to lose, I'll have it all, I'm in
There'll be ups and down, highs and lows
In the darkest fire, you'll make it snow
You got this, baby, you got this
Keep on trying hard, don't take it slow
You'll be breaking the walls, it'll make it glow
You got this, you got this
There's something wonderful
There we go, it's all I need
Feeling mighty, finally crumble, never crumble, oh, now
Let it go, I used to be
Taking the [?] giving [?] crumble, make it crumble
Something wonderful
Keep on trying hard, don't take it slow
You'll be breaking the walls, it'll make it glow
You got this, you got this
There's something wonderful
@MrSuicideSheep
This is indeed something wonderful 😍
Make sure to listen to the rest of Fakear's first album. It's just as wonderful as this track!
@alvaroamador5208
I love your songs
@romulonascimento9695
Nice
@milanfrcek1413
Have you tasted the Lost colours yet ? The best piece of them all <3
@drewschmanke6238
Love it
@Kokomiii
Sheepy could you listen to Chase atlantic - Angeline, and if you like it could you promote it on your channel? Because This song deserves SO MUCH more recognition! It’s a beautiful song that will stick with you for a long time imo.
@sterpubogdan
Oh, God. I just stopped from everything, went fullscreen and gazed at that absolutely wonderful artwork. It's incredible.
And this track, ah, it soothes my lonely heart.
@Smiley_Face0
I guess this was from a photo its looks too good
@stephanybrand6875
Bogdan Stephen Ur never alone.
@kawaii_hawaii222
You’re too pretty to be lonely :)