B… Read Full Bio ↴Misstrip, trip-hop / electronic-rock summoned from Angers, France.
Band Members
Arnaud Danjean / Batterie, machines
Fréderic Braud / guitare, machines
Charles Maquin / basse, basse synthé
Virginie Brebion / chant, choeurs, texts
Virginie’s sensual yet innocently brooding voice melts with synthesizers that spiral through a cold journey. It will soothe the listener to a place where less is complex, an intimate minimalism that doesn’t cease in one type of emotion. Guitar riffs fill with aggressive insanity yet an enchanting wave. These appealing electronic-rock textures provide a reverie feeling to every song.
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Sibylline
Misstrip Lyrics
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gone in search of something sibylline
gone into banishment
gone in search of something sibylline
gone into banishment
gone in search of something sibylline
gone into banishment
gone in search of something sibylline
secret signs
outer...
secret signs
outer...
The lyrics of Misstrip's "Sibylline" convey a sense of loss and longing for something elusive and mysterious. The repeated refrain of "gone into banishment, gone in search of something sibylline" suggests a departure from a known place or state of being, a deliberate choice to seek out an uncertain destination or goal. The use of the word "sibylline" further emphasizes the enigmatic nature of this quest, as it refers to the ancient Greek prophetesses who uttered cryptic prophecies. The singer seems to be on a personal journey that is difficult to articulate or share with others, striving to find meaning in the unknown and unfamiliar.
The second part of the lyrics consists of two fragments, "secret signs outer..." that may suggest that the singer is privy to esoteric knowledge or hidden meanings. However, the meaning remains unresolved and unspoken, teasing the listener with a glimpse into a private world that is impossible to fully comprehend. The repetition of the lyrics throughout the song creates a hypnotic effect, emphasizing the cyclical nature of the search for the sibylline and the circularity of the human experience, where one can depart only to come back to where one started.
Overall, "Sibylline" is a poignant and atmospheric song that invites the listener to reflect on the nature of longing, self-discovery, and the mystery of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
gone into banishment
Retreated from society and isolated oneself to pursue a mysterious and uncanny goal
gone in search of something sibylline
Embarked on a quest to uncover or understand an elusive and mystical concept or idea
secret signs
Hidden symbols or messages that hold a deeper significance or meaning
outer...
The surface or exterior appearance of something, which may obscure or distract from its true nature or purpose
Contributed by Adrian C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.