1) Magma is the brain-chi… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Magma is the brain-child of drummer/composer Christian Vander formed in Paris, France in 1969, disbanded in 1983 and reformed in 1996. Starting with a base of experimental rock heavily influenced by jazz and 20th century classical music, the band developed such a unique style of progressive rock that it became a new genre called Zeuhl. Characterized by insistent and repetitive rhythms, dramatic vocals, virtuosic solos, heavy bass playing, and jazzy drums, Zeuhl has been emulated by numerous followers from all over the world. Almost all of Magma's lyrics are sung in the constructed language known as "Kobaïan" and concerns a lengthy saga about Earth and the planet Kobaïa, with spiritual and environmental themes.
2) Magma is a progressive folk group from Argentina. The music retains strong Andean influences and is notable for incorporating the flutes of the region. Their output is notable for meshing the Andean elements with Spanish folk guitar and the adoption of European song structures and instrumentation. Extended prog and folk songs see the use of both Mellotron and pan flutes. Despite being an 1980s outfit, their music is reminiscent of 70s progressive rock and 60s/70s folk. Truly a great example of music transculturation on various levels.
3) Magma is a German progressive/spacey band that recorded an album called Rock Duo Magma in 1975.
4) Magma (마그마) is a psychedelic band from Korea.
5) Magma is a pop-rock group from Poland.
6) Magma is a hardcore band from Orlando, Florida
7) Magma is a modern thrash metal band from Belgrade, Serbia. They are a famous underground Serbian demo band. They have recorded their first album and are now looking for label.
8) Magma is a tribal house duo from Antwerpen, Belgium. It consists of Kelvin Smits and Sebastien Kalonji and have also released under the names Clean and Spanner.
9) Magma is a Hard Rock band from Palma de Mallorca (Balearic Islands)
Otis
Magma Lyrics
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Il est la nuit, il est le chant - océan...
Ooohoo Ahaa
La mort n'est pas en lui
Il me sourit, il est vivant
OTIS, ELÏSS, ELÏOSS, OTIS, ELÏSS, ELÏOSS
Comme un vaisseau dans l'océan
Comme un vaisseau vers le néant - tu voles
Oiseau d'argent au firmament
Il est la vie, il est l'enfant
Il est la nuit, il est le chant - océan...
Ooohoo Ahaa
La mort n'est pas en lui
Il me sourit, il est vivant
OTIS, ELÏSS, ELÏOSS, OTIS, ELÏSS, ELÏOSS
Comme un vaisseau dans l'océan
Comme un vaisseau vers le néant - tu voles
Ta vie s'étire comme le plus beau sourire
Oiseau d'argent au firmament
OTIS, ELÏSS, ELÏOSS, OTIS, ELÏSS, ELÏOSS
Et dans ta nuit, les yeux blessés
Tu vois Memphis, illuminée
Écoute: Fa fafafa, résonne encore le cri
Résonne Otis, le cri est né
Réveille-toi Otis!
Réveille-toi Otis!
Tu te souviens le cri, Otis!
Tu te souviens le cri, Otis,
dans les profondeurs
de ta nuit.
Ooooooh
Hé, Otis, oui, oui, Otis, tu es là... Good to me.
Viens, viens... Got it, Otis, marche... Chante!
...Otis.
The song Otis by Magma speaks of a person named Otis who embodies life, the night, and the ocean. The lyrics begin with a declaration of his existence as a child, a song, and the night. The recurring phrase "La mort n'est pas en lui" (death is not in him) emphasizes Otis's vitality. He is compared to a ship sailing through the ocean towards the void, but his life stretches out like a beautiful smile, and he is an "oiseau d'argent au firmament" (silver bird in the firmament). The chorus repeats his name, followed by "ELÏSS" and "ELÏOSS," which are possibly variations of his name or names of characters in the Magma mythology.
The song takes an interesting turn towards the end, with Otis being called to "réveille-toi" (wake up). The lyrics mention Memphis, which could be a reference to the birthplace of soul music, as the song then urges Otis to remember "the cry" in the depths of his night. This could be interpreted as a call to embrace his musical and spiritual roots and create something new with them. The song concludes with the repeated phrases "Hé, Otis" and "viens, viens" (come, come), urging Otis to march and sing.
Line by Line Meaning
Il est la vie, il est l'enfant
Otis symbolizes life and the innocence of childhood.
Il est la nuit, il est le chant - océan...
Otis represents the night and the endless possibilities of the ocean.
Ooohoo Ahaa
Magma adds a sound effect in celebration of Otis's existence.
La mort n'est pas en lui
Otis is alive and does not have death within him, representing immortality.
Il me sourit, il est vivant
Magma believes that Otis is alive and happy.
OTIS, ELÏSS, ELÏOSS, OTIS, ELÏSS, ELÏOSS
Magma repeats Otis's name, and possibly variations of it, to emphasize its importance.
Comme un vaisseau dans l'océan
Magma compares Otis to a ship sailing on the vast ocean without fear of sinking.
Comme un vaisseau vers le néant - tu voles
Magma imagines Otis sailing towards the abyss without fear, possibly representing freedom from fear or mortality.
Ta vie s'étire comme le plus beau sourire
Magma describes Otis's life as the most beautiful smile that stretches out, symbolizing a long and fulfilling life.
Oiseau d'argent au firmament
Magma compares Otis to a silver bird in the sky, representing his freedom and grace.
Et dans ta nuit, les yeux blessés
Magma acknowledges the sadness and pain that Otis may have experienced.
Tu vois Memphis, illuminée
Magma imagines that Otis can envision the bright lights of Memphis, possibly representing hope and optimism.
Écoute: Fa fafafa, résonne encore le cri
Magma draws attention to the sounds that Otis hears in his life.
Résonne Otis, le cri est né
Magma believes that the sounds Otis hears are important and have given birth to a new sound or idea.
Réveille-toi Otis!
Magma urges Otis to wake up and embrace life again.
Tu te souviens le cri, Otis!
Magma believes that Otis remembers the important sounds or moments in his life.
dans les profondeurs
de ta nuit.
Magma recognizes that Otis has experienced dark moments in his life.
Ooooooh
Magma emphasizes the importance of Otis with a sound effect.
Hé, Otis, oui, oui, Otis, tu es là... Good to me.
Magma addresses Otis and expresses gratitude for his existence.
Viens, viens... Got it, Otis, marche... Chante!
Magma encourages Otis to keep moving forward and to keep singing.
...Otis.
Magma ends the song by repeating Otis's name, signifying his importance and possibly immortality.
Contributed by Natalie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.