She's among the groups Lard Bedaine, Les Maringouins, Les Colocs, Les Frères à ch'val before launching her first solo album Le chihuahua in 1999.
Hydrocarbone
Mara Tremblay Lyrics
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Le calme plat sur Saint-Laurent
Je ne crois plus en rien en ce moment
Et je chanterais bien avec toi
Chavire-moi, explose-moi
Le bruit me manque, le calme me hante
Chavire-moi, étrangle-moi
Je rêve moins qu'avant
Peut-être bien, mais je rêve encore
Je danse moins mais je redanserai
Et je danserais bien avec toi
Chavire-moi, explose-moi
Le bruit me manque, le calme me hante
Chavire-moi, étrangle-moi
Le bruit me manque, le calme me hante
Je rêve moins qu'avant
Peut-être bien, mais je rêve encore
The song Hydrocarbone by Mara Tremblay speaks to the emotional state of the singer, who is experiencing a sense of emptiness and lack of belief in anything at the moment. The opening lines suggest a sense of stillness and quietness which is reflected in the image of the silence in the guitarist and the calmness of the Saint-Laurent river. However, this calmness seems to bring more discomfort than comfort to the singer, as it contrasts with the emptiness in her heart. She longs for someone to sing with her, perhaps hoping that the act of singing with someone will break the silence and fill the emptiness.
The repeated refrain "Chavire-moi, explose-moi, étrangle-moi" (Capsize me, explode me, strangle me) embodies the singer's desire for something more, for the noise and chaos to take over and break the monotony of her current state. The contrast between the calm and the noise is a recurring theme throughout the song, with the singer admitting that she misses the noise while also acknowledging that it can be overwhelming. However, the longing for more is also reflected in the lines "Je rêve moins qu'avant, peut-être bien, mais je rêve encore" (I dream less than before, maybe, but I still dream), suggesting that despite the emptiness, there is still a glimmer of hope and optimism for something better.
Line by Line Meaning
C'est le silence dans ma guitare
My guitar is silent, and it reflects the stillness of the river Saint-Laurent. I am feeling disenchanted and hopeless right now, but I would love to sing with you.
Le calme plat sur Saint-Laurent
The Saint-Laurent river is calm and serene, and it contrasts with my inner turmoil. I long for noise, but I am haunted by silence.
Je ne crois plus en rien en ce moment
I have lost faith in everything at the moment. I feel disillusioned and skeptical about the world around me.
Et je chanterais bien avec toi
Despite my lack of faith, I still feel an urge to sing and create art. I would love to sing with someone who shares my passion for music.
Chavire-moi, explose-moi
Capsize me, explode me - these are metaphors for the intensity of emotions that I crave. I miss the noise and chaos that comes with passion and energy.
Le bruit me manque, le calme me hante
I miss the noise and chaos of life, and it haunts me to be surrounded by stillness and emptiness.
Je rêve moins qu'avant
I don't dream as much as I used to - perhaps I have lost some of my imagination and inspiration.
Peut-être bien, mais je rêve encore
However, I still have dreams and hopes for the future. I may have lost some of my creativity, but it still lingers within me.
Je danse moins mais je redanserai
I don't dance as much as I used to, but I know that I will dance again. I still feel the rhythm of life within me, and I know that I will move to it once more.
Et je danserais bien avec toi
And I would love to dance with someone who shares my love of movement and music. Together, we can feel the energy and passion that life has to offer.
Contributed by Jack F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.