This hasn't stopped him having success as a solo artist. Well-known for his concerts, Jean-Louis Aubert is an integral part of the French rock scene.
La traversée
Jean-Louis Aubert Lyrics
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Comme on traverse un corps qu'on a beaucoup aimé
Il faudrait réveiller les puissances opprimées
La soif d'éternité, douteuse et pathétique
In Jean-Louis Aubert's song "La traversée," he speaks to the idea of traveling through a lyrical universe just as one would travel through a body that they have loved deeply. He uses this metaphor to describe the depth of connection and emotion that one can feel towards music and its powerful impact on the human experience. The next line speaks to the potential power of music to awaken and liberate oppressed forces, tapping into the thirst for something eternal and meaningful in our lives. However, there is an underlying sense of doubt and irony to this sentiment, as the very idea of seeking something eternal can seem futile and pathetic.
Through this song, Aubert seems to be expressing a deep longing for something profound and transcendent in the human experience, perhaps a yearning for a deeper connection with our own humanity and the people and world around us. The lyrics are both melancholic and hopeful, tapping into the complexities of human existence and the search for meaning in a vast and often chaotic universe.
Line by Line Meaning
Il faudrait traverser un univers lyrique
We should explore a poetic universe
Comme on traverse un corps qu'on a beaucoup aimé
Like we explore a beloved body
Il faudrait réveiller les puissances opprimées
We should awaken suppressed powers
La soif d'éternité, douteuse et pathétique
The thirst for eternity is doubtful and pathetic
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