Eclipse
Michael Wells Presents S.O.L.O. Lyrics

The lyrics of "Eclipse" by Michael Wells Presents S.O.L.O. explore the hidden desires and dreams of a young woman, symbolized by the clandestine dream ("Rêve clandestin") and the intoxicating blue color of festive days ("Bleu assassin des jours de fête"). The lyrics evoke a sense of mystery and allure, with references to bourbon vanilla and passions that simmer beneath the surface ("Bourbon vanille aux passions sourdes"). There is a sense of escapism, as depicted by the steam of powder and running away ("Vapeur de poudre et d'escampette").

The lyrics continue to paint a picture of a fleeting moment before dawn, symbolized by a sudden oath that dissolves like cream in coffee ("Serment soudain d'avant l'aurore, que dissolvent les cafés crème"). The chorus highlights the power of love, emphasizing that it transcends any distinction between darkness and light ("'Cause love is all, love is all, Noir ou satin").

The second verse introduces the concept of an unreal city where the unreal comes to rest, and a secret language or patois is spoken ("Ville mirage où l'irréel accoste et se parle en patois"). The lyrics suggest that appearances can be deceiving, with parasols hiding outrages and the heart racing when it sets off ("Ombrelles qui cachent des outrages, quand le cœur part et qu'il s'emballe"). There is an emphasis on glamour and illusion, with references to glitter and gloss that make fantasies shimmer with gold ("Paillettes et gloss pour qu'aux frissons, les fantasmes scintillent d'or"). The lyrics also allude to the fleeting nature of beauty, with roses that oxidize and ignite like an equinox season ("Roses qui s'oxydent et s'embrasent, comme une saison d'équinoxe").

The chorus repeats the questions posed in the first chorus, questioning if the stars play the role of shamans or predict the apocalypse during an eclipse ("Est-ce que les étoiles jouent les manitous, est-ce qu'elles prédisent pour nous l'apocalypse"). It also ponders if, under the stars, the singer will be able to remain standing and dream in the wind despite everything ("Est-ce que sous les étoiles j'saurai rester debout? Et rêver dans le vent malgré tout?"). The lyrics capture a sense of longing for something beyond reality and the resilience to dream despite the challenges faced.