Crystal Song Telegram
Indochine Lyrics


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(Nicola Sirkis / Dominique Nicolas)
Say... non...
Tu saignes
Un signe
Ah !

Juste un signe
Hallucine
Héroïne
Je sais
Sacrifiés
Les poisons
Nous
Juste un signe
T'illumine
Héroïne
Je sais
Sacrifiés
Les dragons
Non !
Et je m'en vais
Je disparais
Tu veux me voir
Un peu trop tard
Et je m'en vais
Je disparais
Trop tard
Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa
Tu sais
Juste une nuit
A l'abri
Réfléchis
Tu vois
Do cristal
Qui s'étale
Dans tes veines
Eh !
Et je m'en vais
Je disparais
Tu veux me voir
Un peu trop tard
Et je m'en vais
Je disparais
Trop tard
Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa
Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa
Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa
Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa




Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa
Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Indochine's song "Crystal Song Telegram" paint a vivid picture of drug addiction and its devastating effects. The singer first addresses someone who is bleeding and hallucinating, possibly from drug use, and implores them to stop. The use of the word "héroïne" (heroine) suggests that the drug in question may be heroin. The singer then reflects on the sacrifice and poisoning that comes with drug use, and acknowledges that dragons (a metaphor for addiction) have been sacrificed as well.


The second half of the song sees the singer announce their departure, implying that they may have been a victim of addiction as well. The repeated phrase "pa-pa-pa-pa-pa" suggests a hasty retreat or disappearance. The lyrics then take a turn towards a more introspective tone as the singer urges someone to reflect and find shelter for the night. The imagery of crystal spreading through veins is likely a reference to both the physical effects of drugs and the allure of addiction.


Overall, "Crystal Song Telegram" delivers a clear message about the dangers and destructive effects of drug addiction. It's a haunting reminder of the toll substance abuse can take on individuals and those close to them.


Line by Line Meaning

Say... non...
The singer is telling someone to say 'no'


Tu saignes
The singer is telling someone 'you're bleeding'


Un signe
The singer is asking for a sign or signal


Ah !
An exclamation of surprise or realization



Here


Juste un signe
The singer is still asking for a sign or signal


Hallucine
The singer is hallucinating


Héroïne
The artist is referencing the drug, heroin


Je sais
The artist knows or understands


Sacrifiés
Sacrificed


Les poisons
The poisons are sacrificed


Nous
We


Juste un signe
The singer is still asking for a sign or signal


T'illumine
The sign or signal would enlighten the person


Héroïne
The singer references heroin again


Je sais
The artist knows or understands


Sacrifiés
Sacrificed


Les dragons
The dragons are sacrificed


Non !
No!


Et je m'en vais
And I'm leaving


Je disparais
I'm disappearing


Tu veux me voir
You want to see me


Un peu trop tard
A little too late


Tu sais
You know


Juste une nuit
Just one night


A l'abri
Sheltered or protected


Réfléchis
Reflect or think


Tu vois
You see


Do cristal
Crystal


Qui s'étale
That spreads


Dans tes veines
In your veins


Eh !
A vocalized expression of surprise or attention


Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa
Repetition of a sound, likely nonverbal or musical in nature




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Pelagie 75

Belle mélodie, Nico au chant top.
J'adore.

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