Justin(e) is a punk rock band formed in Nantes, France in 2002. The origina… Read Full Bio ↴Justin(e) is a punk rock band formed in Nantes, France in 2002. The original lineup consisted of Alex (vocals), Olive (guitar), Fab (2nd guitar), Dje (drums) and Jack (bass). Jack left in 2007, and Fab is now playing bass.

Influenced by french punk bands like Zabriskie Point, les PKRK as well as american bands like NoFx, Antiflag or Rancid... they sound definitely punk-rock (or "relativement punk-rock" as they like to claim). They joined guerilla-asso, independant french label founded by Guerilla Poubelle and have released one album so far, "Du pareil au Même".

More informations on the band, gigs, ... can be found at http://www.justinepunkrock.com.

Porcelaine
Justin(e) Lyrics

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Faites place encore aux idées sans existence
Même les laïques récitent le décalogue
À défaut d'avoir le premier rôle
Voilà la garantie d'en rester aux premières loges.
Gracchus s'organise contre les troupes de Denikine
Nestor insiste et conjure les égaux.
Sereinement la révolte dévore ses enfants
Et restaure à l'infini les grands gels.

Écrasante Porcelaine
Ne t'indigne pas, Porcelaine
Et tu ne saigneras même pas, Porcelaine.

Makarenko, Illitch, Fourier
Tosquelles, Korczack, Pestalozzi.

Oublie le sens, majuscule désaffectée
Oublie le sens, mineur désintéressé

Overall Meaning

The song "Porcelaine" by Justin(e) seems to touch on themes of societal constructs, rebellion, and the idea of remaining in the background rather than seeking the spotlight. The first few lines suggest that even non-religious individuals are reciting religious ideas as a means of conforming to society's expectations, and in turn, they may be relegated to simply watching from the sidelines rather than taking center stage. The lines about Gracchus and Nestor seem to reference historical figures who organized against oppressive forces, but the rebellion ultimately resulted in the destruction of their own people. The last few lines are a bit more cryptic, with "Porcelaine" being personified and told not to be offended or hurt, but it's unclear what the significance of this imagery might be.

Overall, the lyrics can be interpreted as a commentary on the pressures to conform and the consequences of rebellion. The references to historical events and figures suggest that these themes are not limited to contemporary society, but have persisted throughout time.

Line by Line Meaning

Faites place encore aux idées sans existence
Let these non-existent ideas take the stage once more

Même les laïques récitent le décalogue
Even the non-religious recite the Ten Commandments

À défaut d'avoir le premier rôle
In the absence of the lead role

Voilà la garantie d'en rester aux premières loges.
Here's the guarantee of sitting in the front row.

Gracchus s'organise contre les troupes de Denikine
Gracchus organizes against Denikine's troops

Nestor insiste et conjure les égaux.
Nestor insists and appeals to the equals

Sereinement la révolte dévore ses enfants
The revolt calmly devours its children

Et restaure à l'infini les grands gels.
And infinitely restores the great frosts.

Écrasante Porcelaine
Overwhelming Porcelain

Ne t'indigne pas, Porcelaine
Do not be indignant, Porcelain

Et tu ne saigneras même pas, Porcelaine.
And you will not even bleed, Porcelain.