Personnel
Benoît Morel: Vocals
Eric '"Fil" Philippon: Guitar, melodica, bass, xylophone, banjo, toothbrush, vocals
Pierre Payan: Keyboards, guitar, accordion, kalimba, musical saw, melodica, jug, vocals
Mathieu Morel: Drums, percussion
Moi dans l'arbre
La Tordue Lyrics
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tire pas
c'est pas des corbeaux
c'est mes souliers
je dors parfois* dans les arbres
The above lyrics are from the song "Moi dans l'arbre" by La Tordue. The song highlights the separation the singer feels from society and the comfort they find in being alone in nature. The lyrics "t'es fou" (you're crazy) and "tire pas" (don't shoot) suggest that the singer is being mistaken for a bird or animal while spending time in the trees. The lyrics "c'est pas des corbeaux, c'est mes souliers" (they are not crows, they are my shoes) reinforces this interpretation.
The line "je dors parfois dans les arbres" (sometimes I sleep in the trees) is a crucial one in the song, as it shows the audience that the singer is not just an occasional tree-climber, but someone who seeks solace and safety in the natural world. The song can be interpreted as both a celebration of solitude and a critique of a society that values conformity over individualism.
Line by Line Meaning
t'es fou
Are you insane?
tire pas
Don't shoot.
c'est pas des corbeaux
Those aren't crows.
c'est mes souliers
They're my shoes.
je dors parfois dans les arbres
Sometimes I sleep in the trees.
Contributed by Dominic W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.