Quentin Dupieux (French pronunciation: kɑ̃tɛ̃ dypjø, born 14 April 1974 in … Read Full Bio ↴Quentin Dupieux (French pronunciation: kɑ̃tɛ̃ dypjø, born 14 April 1974 in Paris, France), also known by his musical stage name Mr. Oizo (pronounced in French 'Monsieur Oiseau' / məsjø wazo) is a French filmmaker, electronic musician, and DJ.

Dupieux is most famous for his electro track "Flat Beat", which became a hit all across Europe in 1999 for being featured in a series of Levi's jeans TV advertisements. Dupieux also directed the ad, which featured a yellow puppet named Flat Eric nodding his head to the sound of the track while riding in a pickup truck. Flat Eric later appeared in the music video for "Flat Beat".

Dupieux released his first EP's "#1" and "M-Seq" on F Communications in 1997. After "Flat Beat", Oizo released his first album in 1999, Analog Worms Attack, featuring a single of the same name.

In 2005, Oizo released his second album entitled Moustache (Half a Scissor).

In 2006 and 2007, Oizo produced remixes for Kavinsky, Jamelia, Cassius, Scissor Sisters and, most recently, Calvin Harris.

Dupieux's first feature film, Steak, was released in France on June 20th, 2007. He also made the soundtrack in cooperation with Gaspard Augé from Justice.

In 2007, Mr. Oizo's Transexual EP was released on Ed Banger Records. The EP features a re-working of the 1979 disco track "Do It At The Disco" by Gary's Gang. The track appeared on Oizo's MySpace page in 2006 under the title Patrick122.

In 2008 Mr. Oizo released his third album, Lambs Anger, containing solid, hard, over-compressed, in-your-face dance tracks. The Positif EP was released in November, which featured remixes from Mr. Flash and LFO (Low Frequency Oscillation)

In March of 2009 Mr. Oizo released the Pourriture EP, featuring a remix of Erreur Jean by Arveene and Misk as well as some "radical reworks" by Oizo himself. A remix of the track "Z" was released as a Beatport exclusive. Also included in the download was a short film by Oizo, titled "Making Lamb's Anger".

In November of 2011, Mr. Oizo followed up Lambs Anger with Stade 2, a new release for Ed Banger Records. Slowly releasing the album through club nights and Twitter, Stade 2 further refines the style that he displayed on Lambs Anger, providing tracks for headphones and the dance floor.

In January of 2012 he started a music project with Boys Noize called Handbraekes.

In April of 2012 Mr. Oizo released an EP called Stade 3, which is available for free on the Internet. He also directed the Stade 3 Teaser where Flat Eric is starring again.

While in his time in America in November 2014, he produced a new album under the Brainfeeder Records called The Church.

He would return with Ed Banger Records in September of 2016 to make his sixth studio album All Wet featuring a pixelated Flat Eric as the cover art. This album features with artists like Tetanos, Peaches, Boys Noize, Phra, Skrillex, Siriusmo, Mocky, and Charli XCX.

Chairs
Mr. Oizo Lyrics

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Down
When you're feeling down
Tune into the sound
Feel it all around
Real
Gimme something real
Fun to fuck and feel
Gimme something real

In the soulless comfy chair
In the soulless comfy chair
When I come up I got to get down
When I come up I got to get down
When I come up I got to get down
When I come up I got to get down
When I get up I got to come down
When I get up I got to come down
When I get up I got to come down
When I get up I got to come down
Drum
Beaten like a drum
Make yourself so dumb
Just to feel this numb
Laugh
Let me feel your wrath
Lead me down this path
Add me to the graph
Or smile
Breathe in for a while
I know you're feeling wild
I miss you when you're mild
In the soulless comfy chair
In the soulless comfy chair
In the soulless comfy chair
In the soulless comfy chair
When I come up I got to get down
When I come up I got to get down
When I come up I got to get down
When I come up I got to get down
When I get up I got to come down
When I get up I got to come down

When I get up I got to come down
When I get up I got to come down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Chairs" by Mr. Oizo convey a sense of emotional struggle and longing for authenticity. The singer is feeling down and seeks solace in music, trying to connect with something real that can evoke genuine emotions. The reference to "In the soulless comfy chair" suggests a feeling of emptiness or detachment in a comfortable but unstimulating environment.

The repetition of phrases like "When I come up I got to get down" and "When I get up I got to come down" creates a sense of cyclical motion, mirroring the ups and downs of life and the constant need to find balance. The drum is used as a metaphor for being beaten down or numbed, emphasizing the idea of feeling emotionally drained or disconnected.

The lyrics also touch upon the theme of self-destructive behavior, with the singer mentioning making oneself dumb just to feel numb. There is a desire to escape reality and find temporary relief, even if it means sacrificing one's own mental clarity. The plea to "Let me feel your wrath" hints at a desire for intensity and raw emotion, even if it leads to pain.

Overall, the lyrics of "Chairs" delve into the complexities of human emotions, the search for authenticity in a superficial world, and the struggle to find meaning and connection amidst the chaos of life. The repetition and varied imagery contribute to a sense of unease and longing, ultimately painting a picture of inner turmoil and the constant push and pull of emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

Down
When you're feeling low

Tune into the sound
Listen to music for comfort

Feel it all around
Experience your emotions fully

Real
Seek authenticity

Gimme something real
Crave genuine connections

Fun to fuck and feel
Enjoyment derived from sensory experiences

In the soulless comfy chair
Finding comfort in a soulless environment

When I come up I got to get down
The need to balance highs and lows

Drum
Rhythmic beat

Make yourself so dumb
Letting go of rational thinking

Just to feel this numb
Seeking emotional detachment