Longtemps
Mauves Lyrics
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Longtemps je me suis joué de la confiance
J'allumais des feux en secret
Longtemps j'ai eu peur des autres
Longtemps j'ai cru boire comme un apôtre
Et l'incendie se propageait
Non jamais, ai-je pris le chemin court
Longtemps j'ai craché la mort
Longtemps j'ai menti sans le vouloir
La cire de l'art me recouvrait
S'il te faut arrêter le tour
S'il te faut éteindre le petit jour
S'il te plaît ne le prends jamais
Non jamais ai-je cru
Arriver le dernier
En prenant le chemin court
Maintenant le jour s'allonge à l'est
Et t'auréole du rouge à lèvres
Des braises qui saignent
Et longtemps j'ai eu peur des autres
Longtemps j'ai cru
Mais jamais, non jamais ai-je cru
Arriver le dernier
En prenant le chemin court
Jamais, non jamais ai-je cru
Arriver le dernier
En prenant le chemin court
Jamais, non jamais ai-je
Ah ah ah
Jamais, non jamais
Ah ah ah
Jamais, non jamais
Ah ah ah
Jamais, non jamais
Ah ah ah
Jamais, non jamais
This song by Mauves, titled "Longtemps," explores themes of missed opportunities, self-doubt, and the fear of judgment from others. In the first paragraph, the singer reflects on how their chance at success has passed by for a long time, and how they have often deceived the trust of others by keeping their ambitions hidden. The metaphor of lighting secret fires suggests their hidden desires and dreams.
The second paragraph expresses that for a long time, the singer has been afraid of others and believed that they were indulging in excessive behavior, similar to an apostle drinking. This behavior only fueled the metaphorical fire, causing it to spread and consume them. The plea to not reveal this information signifies their fear of being exposed and judged by others.
The third paragraph reveals that for a long time, the singer has lied unconsciously, unintentionally misleading others. The metaphor of the wax of art covering them suggests that they have used their artistic abilities or talents to hide their true self and motives. The plea not to stop their journey or extinguish the light of day conveys their fear of losing their creative outlet.
In the final paragraph, the singer confesses that they have long been afraid of others and have remained in self-doubt. However, they emphasize that they have never believed they would be the last or the least successful, even if they took shortcuts or unconventional paths. The repetition of the phrase "jamais, non jamais" (never, no never) emphasizes their conviction.
Overall, "Longtemps" explores the themes of missed opportunities, fear of judgment, and the struggle to stay true to oneself. It highlights the internal battles one faces when trying to navigate their path in life, reminding listeners to stay resilient and believe in their own worth, regardless of the challenges they encounter.
Line by Line Meaning
Longtemps a filé ma chance
My luck has passed a long time ago
Longtemps je me suis joué de la confiance
I have deceived trust for a long time
J'allumais des feux en secret
I was lighting fires in secret
Longtemps j'ai eu peur des autres
For a long time, I was afraid of others
Longtemps j'ai cru boire comme un apôtre
For a long time, I believed I could drink like an apostle
Et l'incendie se propageait
And the fire was spreading
Mais s'il te plaît, ne le dis jamais
But please, never say it
Non jamais, ai-je pris le chemin court
No, I never took the shortcut
Longtemps j'ai craché la mort
For a long time, I spat out death
Longtemps j'ai menti sans le vouloir
For a long time, I lied unknowingly
La cire de l'art me recouvrait
The wax of art covered me
S'il te faut arrêter le tour
If you need to stop the ride
S'il te faut éteindre le petit jour
If you need to extinguish the dawn
S'il te plaît ne le prends jamais
Please, never take it
Non jamais ai-je cru
No, I never believed
Arriver le dernier
To arrive last
En prenant le chemin court
By taking the shortcut
Maintenant le jour s'allonge à l'est
Now the day lengthens in the east
Et t'auréole du rouge à lèvres
And adorns you with lipstick
Des braises qui saignent
Bleeding embers
Et longtemps j'ai eu peur des autres
And for a long time, I was afraid of others
Longtemps j'ai cru
For a long time, I believed
Mais jamais, non jamais ai-je cru
But never, no never did I believe
Arriver le dernier
To arrive last
En prenant le chemin court
By taking the shortcut
Jamais, non jamais ai-je cru
Never, no never did I believe
Arriver le dernier
To arrive last
En prenant le chemin court
By taking the shortcut
Jamais, non jamais ai-je
Never, no never did I
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
Jamais, non jamais
Never, no never
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
Jamais, non jamais
Never, no never
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
Jamais, non jamais
Never, no never
Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), Évangeline/APEM
Written by: Alexandre Martel, Cedric Martel, Charles Blondeau, Jean-Christophe Bedard-Rubin, Julien Dery
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