In the fall of 2013, Gallant moved to Los Angeles, California to work on a career in music. His debut full LP record Ology was released on April 6, 2016.
Chandra
Gallant Lyrics
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Are they written in my native tongue
Open-ended cosmic code
I know I can't be the only one
'Cause I felt vibrations across a burgundy sea
Now I bet my head on a mission I couldn't lead
Habitable, and chosen
Maybe there's a home behind these eyes
Waiting until my logic falters and I'm losing hope
Who knows
Who knows
'Cause I felt vibrations across a burgundy sea
Now I bet my head on a mission I couldn't lead
But maybe there's a moon inside these lines
Habitable, and chosen
Maybe there's a home behind these eyes
Waiting until my logic falters and I'm losing hope
Who knows
Who knows?
In Gallant's song Chandra, the singer is contemplating the nature of his existence and the universe around him. He is questioning whether the different chemicals in his body are controlled or written in his native tongue. This could be referring to the idea of fate or destiny and whether he has control over his own life. He then goes on to talk about an open-ended cosmic code, suggesting that there might be some sort of code or pattern that he has yet to understand.
The chorus of the song then shifts to a more hopeful tone, as Gallant talks about the possibility of there being a moon inside these lines or a home behind these eyes. This is perhaps a reference to the idea of self-discovery and finding answers within oneself. The line about waiting until his logic falters and he's losing hope suggests that he may be struggling to find meaning or understanding in his life, but he remains optimistic about the possibilities that lie ahead.
Overall, the lyrics of Chandra seem to be about introspection and a search for understanding about one's place in the world. It is a deep and thoughtful exploration of existential questions, combined with Gallant's soulful and emotive vocals.
Line by Line Meaning
Are the chemicals controlled
I wonder if my emotions and thoughts are under my control
Are they written in my native tongue
Do my emotions and thoughts have a language of their own?
Open-ended cosmic code
My emotions and thoughts are a mystery to me, seemingly shaped by the universe
I know I can't be the only one
Others must feel this same confusion, too
'Cause I felt vibrations across a burgundy sea
I've experienced something profound and difficult to describe
Now I bet my head on a mission I couldn't lead
I'm willing to take a risk on this confusion in search of answers
But maybe there's a moon inside these lines
Perhaps there's something else, something deeper, hidden within my emotions and thoughts
Habitable, and chosen
This hidden realm is livable and specifically chosen for me
Maybe there's a home behind these eyes
Another possibility is that this hidden realm is within me, deep in my subconscious
Waiting until my logic falters and I'm losing hope
This hidden realm may only reveal itself when I've exhausted all logical avenues and am near hopelessness
Who knows
There's no way to be certain about any of this
Who knows?
I'll continue to search for answers, even if they're elusive
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHER JOSEPH GALLANT, PATRIZIO MOI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
BBurori
Are the chemicals controlled
화학물질은 제대로 통제 되고 있는지
Are they written in my native tongue
나의 모국어로 쓰여져 있는지
Open-ended cosmic code
끝없이 펼쳐진 우주의 질서 속
I know I can't be the only one
이 곳에 나 혼자일 리는 없어
[Pre-Chorus]
Cause I felt vibrations across a burgundy sea
버건디 빛깔 바다 너머에서 진동을 느꼈거든
Now I bet my head on a mission I couldn't lead
이제 나는 내가 이끌 수 없는 임무에 내 이성을 걸어
[Chorus]
But maybe there's a moon inside these lines
어쩌면 이 항로를 따라 새로운 달이 있을 지도 몰라
Habitable, and chosen
선택 받은, 인간이 살 수 있는
Maybe there's a home behind these eyes
어쩌면 이 두 눈 넘어에 보금자리가 있을 지도 모르지
Waiting until my logic falters and I'm losing hope
내 논리가 흔들리기 전까지 버티다, 이제는 희망을 잃고 있지만
Who knows
누가 알겠어
Who knows
또 모르잖아
[Pre-Chorus]
Cause I felt vibrations across a burgundy sea
버건디 빛깔 바다 너머에서 진동을 느꼈거든
Now I bet my head on a mission I couldn't lead
이제 나는 내가 이끌 수 없는 임무에 내 이성을 걸어
[Chorus]
But maybe there's a moon inside these lines
어쩌면 이 항로를 따라 새로운 달이 있을 지도 몰라
Habitable, and chosen
선택 받은, 인간이 살 수 있는
Maybe there's a home behind these eyes
어쩌면 이 두 눈 넘어에 보금자리가 있을 지도 모르지
Waiting until my logic falters and I'm losing hope
내 논리가 흔들리기 전까지 버티다, 이제는 희망을 잃고 있지만
Who knows
누가 알겠어
Who knows
또 모르잖아
Laura Molnar
It physically hurts me (in a good way ofc) that this song exists. The production, the voice, the lyrics, the THOUGHT that is behind this is so incredibly to me. It makes me jealous that I didn't write this and I don't even write at all. Truly a favorite for years now, truly inspirational
jtindisa
Can't pick a single bad song. Amazing album.
Patricio P
You quickly became my favorite artist. Hope you make it big one day.
William Thao
+Timelessly I couldn't agreed me.
Moranda Crispin
I can't stop listening to all of his songs..
FlockedfinderHQ
Moranda Crispin me either. I declare this as my new favorite song!
young kaiju
i'll never get bored of listening to Chandra. It's such a masterpiece even 3 years later
JaVale McGee
I feel like this could be in a movie soundtrack
eh hasreen
+JaVale McGee a sad but relieved ending, i would say
Ahmed Gakusei
when the actor is staring while sitting on a bench and then suddenly realize something and then start to run towards someone/some place and finally be able to do something that he has been having a hard time to do throughout his life