Pomp… Read Full Bio ↴Hôtel Costes is the name of Stéphane Pompougnac's compilations.
Pompougnac was born in Paris to a psychotherapist and a dental surgeon. He spent his early life in Bordeaux.
His first job was as a waiter at the courtyard café of Hôtel Costes in Paris' Les Halles district, but his DJ debut occurred when he was 18, at such Bordeaux discothèques as Ubu, The Colony, and The Dream.
After finishing his studies and national service, Pompougnac spent six months in London before returning to Paris in 1992. In Paris he mixed at such discothèques as Queen, Folies Pigalle, The Locomotive, Diable des Lombards, and Privilège. One year later, he became the resident DJ at Les Bains et Douche, where he met Claude Challe. Reportedly, in 1997 Albert de Paname introduced Pompougnac to Jean-Louis Costes, co-owner of Hôtel Costes, where Pompougnac had worked as a waiter some ten years prior. This time, Costes hired Pompougnac to be the hotel's resident DJ. In 1999, Pompougnac published his first studio mix, Costes: France et Choiseul.
Pompougnac's second studio mix, Costes: La Suite outsold his previous release. After the mix's third track, "Sympatique" by Pink Martini, was used for an auto advertisement in France, Costes: La Suite sold more than 100,000 copies. Although Pompougnac published first two albums in France via Barclay Universal, his mounting success led to a contract with MSI, who published his third studio mix, Etage 3 (October 2000). His first three mixes collectively sold nearly half a million copies.
Pompougnac has published more than 20 studio mixes, and also DJs for the fashion award show Les Venues de la Mode. He has also performed for fashion shows by Gucci and Yves Saint-Laurent.
Think Twice
Hotel Costes Lyrics
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Before we said something nice
The lyrics in Hotel Costes's song "Think Twice" have a deep meaning that cautions listeners about how and what they say. The opening lyrics, "Maybe we ought to think twice // Before we said something nice," suggests that people should carefully consider their words before speaking or offering compliments. The song points out that sometimes people are insincere with their words, which could hurt other people's feelings or even create false expectations.
The lyrics also imply that people should value their words, as they hold a lot of power. As humans, it's easy to forget how much our words can impact others. We sometimes fail to realize that a critical remark or an insincere compliment could significantly impact someone's emotions or mental health. The song's message is a reminder that words are powerful, and we should always consider them before speaking.
In conclusion, "Think Twice" is a song that entreats us to be mindful of what we say and how our words can affect others. We should value our words and speak with integrity, sincerity, and kindness.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe we ought to think twice
Perhaps we should consider our words more carefully before speaking
Before we said something nice
Before we inevitably contradict ourselves or reveal our insincerity
Writer(s): BRADLEY RIDGELL, LARRY MIZELL, SIGIDI BASHIR ABDULLAH
Contributed by Jayden T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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