When Olivier moves to Paris, the adventure seems to be ended. Not quite though, as Cyrille (the guitar player) and Frank (the drummer) also move to the capital town. They have the thrilling idea of making up a new group. They decide to find a new musical identity as well as a new bass guitarist, who must meet a special requirement: survive their vodka-liquorice-olives-anchovies after rehearsal drink. A man in a million (or maybe more). A friend of the group, Guillaume, brave and liking drinks providing there is vodka in the recipe, joins the HushPuppies, as they are now called, with Wilfried, already on keyboards with the Likyds.
That perfect team of five musicians develops an unique style, subtile combination of the dirtiest rock sound and the most atmospheric melodies.
Their live and stunning performances in Paris (La Scène, Glaz’art, le Nouveau Casino among others) attract an audience each time wider, although not used to such shows. Nevertheless the southern French accent of Perpignan spreads over Paris.
During summer 2003 the Hushpuppies have the opportunity to record in a studio where they polish their songs, gaining thus a new colour. Four pieces are recorded, revealing the talent of the Hushpuppies as well as their true personality. They prove to be as comfortable with both their garage rock and electro-psychedelic inclinations, as well as with both their native tongue and English.
In june 2004, Benjamin Diamond sign HushPuppies on his label Diamondtraxx, a new EP is recorded during the summer and is available now! With this new E.P. the group set up the basis of an unrestrained rock music, far from the French rock world clichés..."
The Trap is the first album of Hushpuppies, released in 2005.
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You and Me
Hushpuppies Lyrics
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Another day has gone away
You don't have to see it all
Like a writing on the wall
This is just another dance
Feel the way of every dance
You don't have to see it all
This is just another chance
Another chance for you and me
You don't have to cross the line
I don't want you to be mine
This is just another day
Another day has gone away
You don't have to see it all
Like a writing on the wall
This is just another chance
Another chance for you and me
You don't have to cross the line
I don't want you to be mine, mine, mine
I don't want you to be mine, mine, mine
I don't want you to be mine, mine, mine
I don't want you to be mine, mine, mine
At first glance, Hushpuppies's "You and Me" seems like just another love song with a simple message of not wanting to be in a romantic relationship. However, upon closer examination, the song seems to explore the complexities and uncertainties of relationships. The repeated phrase "another day has gone away" suggests the passing of time and the inevitability of change. The singer acknowledges that things are not always clear-cut and encourages the listener to not feel pressured to understand everything.
The mention of dance may symbolize the ebb and flow of a relationship, and the singer again reassures the listener that they don't have to fully comprehend everything - it's okay to just go with the flow. The line "you don't have to see it all" may also refer to the idea of not being able to predict the future and accepting that things might not always go according to plan.
The chorus repeats the phrase "another chance for you and me," emphasizing the importance of second chances in relationships. However, the singer also adds "I don't want you to be mine" multiple times, indicating that perhaps there is fear or hesitancy towards commitment. Despite this, the song ultimately ends on a hopeful note with the repeated phrase "you don't have to see it all," suggesting that even if things are uncertain, it's important to keep moving forward and taking chances.
Line by Line Meaning
This is just another day
Today is just like any other day, nothing special or out of the ordinary.
Another day has gone away
Another day has passed, and it's now in the past.
You don't have to see it all
You don't have to fully understand or comprehend everything that's happened or happening.
Like a writing on the wall
Sometimes messages are very clear and obvious, like writing on a wall that anyone can read.
This is just another dance
Life is like a dance or a rhythm that we all must move with.
Feel the way of every dance
Experience every aspect of life with all its ups and downs.
Like the bridge of far shore
Similar to crossing a bridge to reach an unknown destination, we have to step out of our comfort zone to reach our goals.
This is just another chance
This moment is another opportunity to achieve what we desire.
Another chance for you and me
This is an opportunity for us to try again, together.
You don't have to cross the line
You don't have to take things too far or do something you're not comfortable with to make this work.
I don't want you to be mine
I don't want to keep you for myself or selfishly possess you.
I don't want you to be mine, mine, mine
I don't want to own or control you in any way.
I don't want you to be mine, mine, mine
I don't want to possess or claim you as my own, repeatedly.
I don't want you to be mine, mine, mine
I don't want you to belong to me or be under my control or influence, in any way.
Writer(s): Franck Pompidor, Guillaume Le Guen, Cyrille Sudraud, Olivier Jourdan, Wilfried Jourdan
Contributed by Hannah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.