Their second EP, Relativity 2, was #1 on iTunes' electronic albums chart in the US and Canada, #3 in Switzerland, #8 in Australia, and #10 in France for the month of May 2012. Relativity 2 was also #4 worldwide in iTunes' Pop category, right behind Adele.
Much of the output of the band can be followed on SoundCloud:
http://soundcloud.com/serious-url
or their official site:
http://www.lemaitremusic.com
Cut to Black
Lemâitre Lyrics
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the sound of a car approaching.
She whispers,
"You're lost and found, watcha looking for? I hope."
So take me down, we'll see bout that.
Keep on looking back for the right
exterior sunday motel parking lot.
Yes pass by, looking older now, forty-ish.
Gemma through two silhouettes, two shots have broke, write taxes.
Filed at court, incarcerated,
a year goes by so slow,
two years, is having fun.
Times fly but pact your soul after a while.
Five years, its the end of the line.
Exterior, we that read about them now,
spent a lifetime living in a castle made of sand.
Although we've never seen the civil line and clouds goes to lend, the sun stops shining.
They stare me away while I was shot.
Finally out,
no ones waiting for him at the gate.
Two years,
all the new has passed or moved away.
Five years, its getting darker every day.
Ironic is not that loud inside.
Exterior, we that read about them now, spent a lifetime living in a castle made of sand.
Although we've never seen the civil line and clouds goes to lend, the sun stops shining.
Day slowly turns to night,
birds are bed in, colors fade,
Cut to Black.
In Lemâitre's song "Cut to Black," the lyrics tell a story that seems to revolve around a protagonist who is lost and looking for something. The first stanza sets a scene of silence before a car approaches, and a woman whispers to the singer. She seems to be offering some sort of guidance or advice, telling him that he is "lost and found," and asking him what he is looking for. The singer responds by saying he will take her down and see about that. From there, the lyrics become more abstract, but it seems that the character is moving through different interior and exterior environments, trying to find his way.
In the next stanza, there are references to "grunge" and "silhouettes," as well as something about taxes and being incarcerated. The singer is filing at court and spending time in jail—one year goes slowly, two years are more fun, and five years is the end of the line. It's unclear what exactly has happened to lead the singer to this point, but the lyrics hint at some sort of crime or illicit activity. There is a sense of irony, as the singer's surroundings are getting darker and more oppressive, even though the inside of his head is not loud.
The final stanza brings everything full circle, with references to a castle made of sand and the sun stopping shining. The singer seems resigned to his fate, as day turns to night and colors fade. The song ends with the phrase "cut to black," which is often used as a film term to signify the end of a scene or the end of a movie. Taken together, the lyrics seem to suggest a story of someone who is lost and looking for something, but ultimately finds himself trapped and alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Zooming into silence
Entering a state of quiet and stillness
the sound of a car approaching.
Hearing the sound of a car coming
She whispers, "You're lost and found, watcha lookin for? I hope."
A woman softly speaks, asking what the listener is searching for
So take me down, we'll see bout that.
The artist invites the woman to come with them to see if they can find what they're looking for
Keep on looking back for the right exterior sunday motel parking lot.
Continuously searching for the correct motel parking lot on a Sunday
Interior grunge you'll tell them sweet.
The listener's story is told in a dark, realistic way
Yes pass by, looking older now, forty-ish.
Passing through time and aging to around forty years old
Gemma through two silhouettes, two shots have broke, write taxes.
Gemma appears in two shadows as two gunshots sound, followed by the need to file taxes
Filed at court, incarcerated,
Being arrested and sentenced to prison
a year goes by so slow,
Time moves very slowly when in prison
two years, is having fun.
After two years, things seem to become more enjoyable
Times fly but pact your soul after a while.
Time moves quickly but leaves an impact on one's soul
Five years, its the end of the line.
After five years, the situation comes to an end
Exterior, we that read about them now, spent a lifetime living in a castle made of sand.
Those who read about the situation have spent a lifetime dreaming and living in a temporary, unstable place
Although we've never seen the civil line and clouds goes to lend, the sun stops shining.
Even though they haven't seen clear boundaries, the world becomes dark and hopeless
They stare me away while I was shot.
While being shot, others look away and ignore the situation
Finally out, no ones waiting for him at the gate.
Upon release from prison, no one is there to greet or welcome them
Two years, all the new has passed or moved away.
Two years can change everything, and many things that were new are gone
Five years, its getting darker every day.
After five years, things seem to be getting worse
Ironic is not that loud inside.
The irony of the situation is not immediately noticeable or obvious
Day slowly turns to night, birds are bed in, colors fade,
The day transitions to night, birds settle down, and colors become less vibrant
Cut to Black.
The story ends abruptly and without a clear resolution
Contributed by Jayce G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@7clouds
amazing stuff!
@crescelo5172
Ratio
@PixelAMatic
@@crescelo5172 not quite
@froufroudeluxe
RIP Tyler’s Mazda
@sadplatinum7552
Happy Friend's Day, Tyler!
@SwelIy
This song has been underrated for 7 years now.
@shakenbake2k479
7 years and 10 months now
@rachellackey7812
Still my favorite song
@hakaki7280
@@shakenbake2k479 no
@hakaki7280
lol