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Jil… Initiales de Jil Is Lucky et prénom d’un jeune artiste folk de 25 ans

Jil n’a que 7 ans lorsqu’il jette ses premiers accords sur une vieille guitare cassée.
Sa mère ne se doute pas que quelques années plus tard (à 12 ans) il accompagnera à la basse son grand frère dans des bars, toussant sur ses premières cigarettes et se planquant derrière l’ampli pour échapper aux contrôles de police.

C’est en voyageant que Jil va se découvrir et rencontrer au détour des rues de Prague, New York, Berlin ou Sidi Bel Abbès ceux qui l’accompagneront : The Memphis deput(i)es.
The Wanderer, premier titre du groupe marque la naissance officielle de Jil Is Lucky.
Après la sortie d’un maxi début 2008 qui connaît un beau succès d’estime, Jil et ses acolytes sortent leur premier album le 16 mars 2009.

Les influences de Jil, tout le monde les devine, mais tout l’art du chanteur réside en la manière de les célébrer. En écoutant Jil Is Lucky, on se surprendra à voir Léonard Cohen dansant ivre au son des cuivres de la Soul endiablée d’Otis Redding ; ou encore les Beach Boys et Jonathan Richman se livrant à un Ipod Battle sans merci dans un bar Antifolk du ghetto de Varsovie.

On ne sort jamais vraiment indemne d’une rencontre avec Jil Is Lucky, et les vrais chanceux, c’est nous.

Insomnia
Jil Is Lucky Lyrics

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Strange night,
I couldn't even
close my eyes
and stop staring at the moonlight
the moonlight

Oversized
not so different from

you and I
as we are moving in the meantime
the meantime

I had such a night
I thought you were online
couldn’t rest, couldn’t rest till the afternoon
I barely remember,
the last freaky hours
needlessly confiding in the moon

But I want to hear a song to my ear
that reminds me that the life goes on
And how to be satisfied oh now
I think we could get a reaction now

What a good surprise,
Like love at first sight
when I realised
the muscle beating inside was dynamite
a dynamite

beating faster and faster
when your room turns darker and darker
you can hear it after midnight
after midnight

I had such a nice
sleep but I am uptight
waking up, waking up
in the afternoon,
But I don’t remember
the last freaky hours
needlessly confiding in the moon

Please turn the light on
And tell me that life goes on
And how to be satisfied oh now
I think we could get a reaction now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jil Is Lucky's song "Insomnia" evoke a sense of restlessness and introspection during a sleepless night. The singer describes a strange night where they find themselves unable to close their eyes and instead are captivated by the moonlight. This imagery of staring at the moon represents a sense of contemplation and being lost in one's thoughts. The reference to the moonlight being oversized and not so different from "you and I" suggests a connection between the singer and someone else, perhaps highlighting a shared experience of restlessness or a feeling of being lost in the vastness of the night.

The lyrics then delve into the singer's experience of insomnia, unable to rest until the afternoon and feeling a sense of unease throughout the night. There is a sense of delirium expressed in the lines about confiding in the moon during the "freaky hours," indicating a state of vulnerability and emotional openness during the late night hours. The mention of wanting to hear a song that reminds them that life goes on suggests a desire for reassurance and comfort during this restless period.

The lyrics take a introspective turn as the singer reflects on the experience of a sleepless night and the realization of a powerful emotion, described as a "muscle beating inside" that is likened to dynamite. This metaphor conveys the intensity and suddenness of this feeling, perhaps hinting at a moment of epiphany or emotional breakthrough. The imagery of the room turning darker and hearing the heartbeat after midnight creates a sense of intimacy and heightened awareness during the night.

As the singer wakes up in the afternoon, there is a sense of disorientation and confusion about the events of the night, with memories of the "freaky hours" fading away. The plea to "turn the light on" and the desire to be told that life goes on reflect a need for guidance and reassurance in the face of uncertainty. The repeated refrain about getting a reaction now suggests a longing for a response or connection in the aftermath of the night's turmoil, seeking a sense of closure or understanding. Overall, the lyrics of "Insomnia" delve into the complexities of sleepless nights, emotional turmoil, and the search for solace and meaning in the darkness.

Line by Line Meaning

Strange night,
Unusual evening filled with uncertainty and disquiet.

I couldn't even
I found it impossible to achieve the simplest of actions.

close my eyes
Rest or disengage from the world around me.

and stop staring at the moonlight
Instead, I was transfixed by the luminous glow of the moon.

the moonlight
That serene illumination that wrapped the night in mystery.

Oversized
Its vastness seemed to encompass more than seemed possible.

not so different from
Not fundamentally unlike.

you and I
The shared experiences and emotional resonance between us.

as we are moving in the meantime
As we navigate life’s moments, ever transient and fleeting.

the meantime
The interval of waiting and existing in the present.

I had such a night
The experience of the preceding evening was profound and heavy.

I thought you were online
I believed you were accessible and present, perhaps emotionally.

couldn’t rest, couldn’t rest till the afternoon
I was unable to find peace or sleep until well into the next day.

I barely remember,
The details of the previous hours are hazy and indistinct.

the last freaky hours
Those strange and disconcerting moments that have blurred into one another.

needlessly confiding in the moon
I found myself revealing my thoughts and feelings to the indifferent moon.

But I want to hear a song to my ear
Yet, I long for music that resonates with my emotions.

that reminds me that the life goes on
Something that reassures me of the continuity of existence despite struggles.

And how to be satisfied oh now
To understand what brings true contentment in the present moment.

I think we could get a reaction now
I believe that our shared experiences could elicit an emotional spark.

What a good surprise,
The joy of unexpected delights brightening my world.

Like love at first sight
A sudden rush of infatuation that captivates the heart.

when I realised
In that moment of revelation and awareness.

the muscle beating inside was dynamite
The intensity of my emotions felt explosive and powerful.

a dynamite
This fervor felt like an unstoppable force of passion.

beating faster and faster
My heart raced with increasing excitement.

when your room turns darker and darker
As the physical environment shifts into shadow, my emotions heighten.

you can hear it after midnight
Listening intently to the heart's rhythm as night deepens.

after midnight
That time when thoughts often run wild and introspection deepens.

I had such a nice
Brief moments of peace and contentment.

sleep but I am uptight
However, I awoke feeling anxious despite that respite.

waking up, waking up
The repetitive cycle of coming back to a restless state.

in the afternoon,
Emerging again into the world when the day has progressed.

But I don’t remember
Yet, the clarity of those previous moments escapes me.

the last freaky hours
The peculiar and bewildering hours that have slipped away.

needlessly confiding in the moon
Once again, sharing my unvoiced thoughts with the indifferent night sky.

Please turn the light on
I request clarity and illumination in my current state.

And tell me that life goes on
Reassure me that existence continues despite turmoil.

And how to be satisfied oh now
Guide me towards finding fulfillment and peace in this moment.

I think we could get a reaction now
A belief that there’s an emotional charge shared between us.

Lyrics © ROY MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Antoine KERNINON-LE CORRE, Arnaud CROZATIER, Jil IS LUCKY, Julien BEN SENIOR, Steffen CHARRON

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