Jil… Initiales de Jil Is Lucky et prénom d’un jeune artis… Read Full Bio ↴BIOGRAPHIE
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.
Pills
Jil Is Lucky Lyrics
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to get over my nerves
I remember every useless single word, I heard
to overcome my first
(crisis)
I thought it would be easy,
now..All the little cracks are getting larger
and deeper baby
I know it is
I know it is
written in my head
don't need a lighter
to read the letter
I wrote it with the tiger’s hand
under a changing weather
under rain again
I sing my prayers...
I wish I had a remote control
To slow me down
A teeny weeny button to clic on to calm me down
but it is far more convoluted
And if it was that easy
yeah
I 'd get rid of the tiger standing over my shoulder
But it ain't baby
I know it is
I know it is
written in my headdon't need a lighter
to read the letter
I wrote it with the tiger’s hand
under a changing weather
under rain again
I sing my prayers...
OH, OH, OH
I know I've got a million things to do
OH, OH, OH,
but my body is shaking, shivering
OH, OH, OH,
It’s getting me down
But if it was that easy
yeah
I 'd get rid of the tiger standing over my shoulder
But it ain't baby
I know it is
I know it is
written in my head
don't need a lighter
to read the letter
I wrote it with the tiger’s hand
under a changing weather
under rain again
I sing my prayers...
The lyrics to Jil Is Lucky's song "Pills" delve into the internal struggles and complexities of the singer's mind and emotions. The opening lines reflect on the past, where the singer recalls relying on pills to help them see the light and overcome their nerves. These pills were a coping mechanism during a time of crisis, where every word heard seemed useless in the face of personal turmoil. The imagery of taking pills to "see the light" can be interpreted as seeking clarity or understanding in difficult circumstances.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that they thought overcoming their struggles would be easy, but instead, they find themselves facing growing challenges. The metaphor of "little cracks getting larger and deeper" perhaps signifies the escalating nature of their internal battles and the difficulty of managing their anxiety. The repetition of "I know it is written in my head" emphasizes the internal struggle and the difficulty of escaping or changing one's mindset.
The singer longs for a sense of control and calmness, expressed through the desire for a remote control to slow down the chaos within them. The mention of a tiger symbolizes a powerful and intimidating force looming over them, representing the singer's inner fears or anxieties that cannot be easily tamed or dismissed. Despite the wish for a simple solution, the singer recognizes that their struggles are far more complex and deeply rooted than they initially thought.
The chorus repeats the idea of the inner turmoil being "written in my head," suggesting that their struggles are deeply ingrained in their thoughts and emotions. The imagery of writing with the tiger’s hand under changing weather and rain further conveys the turbulent and unpredictable nature of their mental state. The repeated phrase "I sing my prayers" could symbolize a plea for help or solace in the face of overwhelming emotions. Overall, the lyrics of "Pills" capture the internal conflict, longing for control, and the complexity of navigating one's inner struggles with resilience and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember all the pills I used to take at night to see the light
I recall the medication I relied on in the darkness of the night to gain clarity and calm my nerves
I remember every useless single word, I heard
I recall each futile word that I allowed to impact me during my initial crisis
All the little cracks are getting larger and deeper baby
The flaws in my facade are becoming more pronounced and significant
I know it is written in my head
I am aware that my struggles are ingrained in my thoughts
I wrote it with the tiger’s hand under a changing weather under rain again
I penned my troubles with a fierce and uncontrollable force amidst turbulent conditions
I wish I had a remote control to slow me down
I desire a tool to regulate my pace and bring me peace of mind
A teeny weeny button to click on to calm me down
A tiny mechanism to soothe my anxieties and offer solace
I know I've got a million things to do but my body is shaking, shivering
Although I have an overwhelming list of tasks, my physical state is overwhelmed with tremors
It’s getting me down
This situation is burdening me and affecting my well-being
Lyrics © ROY MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Antoine KERNINON-LE CORRE, Arnaud CROZATIER, Jil IS LUCKY, Julien BEN SENIOR, Steffen CHARRON
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