Saying the name Mishima is speaking about not only the great Japanese write… Read Full Bio ↴Saying the name Mishima is speaking about not only the great Japanese writer but one of Barcelona’s most influential bands of the 21st Century. Despite the fact they started singing in English, the five-piece band fronted by David Carabén started using his mother tongue around 2005 and paved the way for the new wave of indie bands writing songs in Catalan language. Loved by the press and with a fan base growing in geometrical progression, they’ve just released a new album, their seventh, recorded at the mythical Black Box Studios with the help of Peter Deimel (The Kills, The Last Shadow Puppets, Anna Calvi). Hailed as their best, “L’ànsia que cura” (TRIS-Warner, 2014), captures the raw energy of their live set and a sophisticated range of influences including The Smiths and JG. Ballard, Randy Newman and David Lynch, Tindersticks and the chanson française. Think The National born and raised by the Mediterranean Sea.

Band members:
Xavi Caparrós - bass
David Carabén - voice, guitar
Marc Lloret - keyboards
Alfons Serra - drums
Dani Vega - guitars

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Discography:
Lipstick traces (2000)
The Fall Of Public Man (2003)
Trucar a casa. Recollir les fotos. Pagar la multa. (2005)
Set tota la vida (2007)
Ordre i aventura (2010)
L'amor feliç (2012)
L'ànsia que cura (2014)

Cert clar i breu
Mishima Lyrics

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Tan cert,
Tan cert com que tu i jo som altres.
Tan cert,
Tan cert com que no hi ha res més.
Tan clar,
Tan clar com que la nit ens espera
Tan clar,
Tan clar com que no ho fa per tothom.

Tan breu,
Tan breu com qui no espera resposta.
Tan breu,
Tan breu com qui sap el que diu.
Ara i aquí,
T′estimo,

T'estimo,
T′estimo.

Overall Meaning

The song "Cert clar i breu" by Mishima is a poignant reflection of the uncertainty and brevity of life. The lyrics describe the intensity of feelings between two people, emphasizing that it is "Tan cert" (so certain) that they are different from each other, and it is "Tan clar" (so clear) that their time together is limited. The entire song seems to be a love letter or a declaration of love, telling the beloved how significant they are.

The singer repeats phrases throughout the song, highlighting their importance and emphasizing the certainty and clarity of their emotions. He declares his love in the present tense, making it clear that this love is real and immediate. The lyrics "Tan breu, Tan breu com qui no espera resposta. Tan breu, Tan breu com qui sap el que diu" suggest that even though life might be short and unpredictable, the singer knows what he wants and is not afraid to express it.

Line by Line Meaning

Tan cert,
As certain as the sun rising each day,

Tan cert com que tu i jo som altres.
As certain as the fact that you and I are different from everyone else,

Tan cert,
As certain as the fact that there is nothing more than us,

Tan cert com que no hi ha res més.
As certain as the fact that there is no more to life than our love,

Tan clar,
As clear as the night sky filled with stars,

Tan clar com que la nit ens espera
As clear as the fact that the night is waiting for us to be together,

Tan clar,
As clear as the fact that not everyone understands our love,

Tan clar com que no ho fa per tothom.
As clear as the fact that our love is not meant for everyone,

Tan breu,
As brief as a moment that passes us by,

Tan breu com qui no espera resposta.
As brief as someone who doesn't wait for a response,

Tan breu,
As brief as someone who knows exactly what they want to say,