1) French rock band
Kaolin is a french rock band, with various musical influences but french lyrics. Their music style can be sometimes quite similar to post-rock and at other times a rageful power pop, always underlined by a fine melodic talent, which protects the band from a hasty and simplistic categorization.
Originating in Montlucon, they remain attached to their native Auvergne region and continue to rehearse in this city. Throughout their young career (2 EPs self-produced and 2 LPs), they were lucky to collaborate with Valentins, Paul Corkett (The Cure, Placebo) and Dave Fridmann (Mogwai, Flaming Lips, Weezer...).
Their new album is mainly sung in french, and contains a song inspired by "I want you" by Bob Dylan called "Partons vite", which is now a hit in France.
2) South African singer
The song "Stranger" is from the South African singer Kaolin Thompson.
Shalem
Kaolin Lyrics
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Tourne en rond, tourne en rond
Shalem me sourit et m'embrasse, tout s'efface
Shalem tout est simple, et si beau et si beau
Shalem, Shalem, Shalem, tout s'explique
Tu es là, tu es là
Shalem, Shalem, Shalem, simplement nous marchons, sur ce pont
(Merci à go0on pour cettes paroles)
The song "Shalem" by Kaolin is a beautiful ode to the simplicity and beauty of life. The lyrics are simple yet poignant, as they describe the joy found in the company of another person. Shalem, the subject of the song, takes his time and wanders aimlessly, yet somehow manages to brighten up the entire room with his presence. The singer describes how Shalem's smile and embrace can make everything else fade away, leaving only the purity and simplicity of the moment.
Shalem represents a return to the basics, a rejection of the complexities and stresses of modern life. The repetition of his name throughout the song reinforces the idea that the presence of a genuine, kind-hearted individual like Shalem can bring clarity and understanding to any situation. As the singers walk together across a bridge, all complications and worries disappear, leaving only the present moment and the simple beauty of their companionship.
Overall, "Shalem" is a song that celebrates the power of simplicity and the joy found in the company of others. It reminds us to slow down, take a deep breath, and appreciate the simple pleasures in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Shalem prend son temps
Shalem takes his time to go about things
Tourne en rond, tourne en rond
He goes round and round with no particular direction or purpose
Shalem me sourit et m'embrasse, tout s'efface
When Shalem smiles and kisses me, all my worries disappear
Shalem tout est simple, et si beau et si beau
Everything is simple and beautiful with Shalem
Shalem, Shalem, Shalem, tout s'explique
Everything makes sense when I'm with Shalem
Tu es là, tu es là
You are here, you are here
Shalem, Shalem, Shalem, simplement nous marchons, sur ce pont
We simply walk together on this bridge, Shalem, Shalem, Shalem
Contributed by Brody O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@aroyi48
What a beautiful song!
@klshania
J'adore!
@marcminssieux6079
J adore
@dummytree
@SAMGONFLE09 Le deuxième album ("de retour dans nos criques"dont est tiré "Shalem") n'est pas dégeu non plus. mais en effet, c'est un peu énervant de faire une recherche Kaolin et de tomber sur XXXX pages de "partons vite"...Les débuts "indie boys ayant écouté Mogwai" étaient + intéressants selon moi.
@BigMacOsaurusRex
@SAMGONFLE09 De retour dans nos criques et mélanger les couleurs étaient hyper bien aussi! <3
@xelacad
C'est clair que depuis Melanger Les Couleurs, ils se sont un peu perdus stylistiquement parlant, même si certains morceaux laissent encore entre-apercevoir une étincelle de ces sonorités oubliées ...
@alexsandromartins01
wanderful