After building up a strong, partizan following in France, Neimo have now turned their attentions to pastures new by signing to American label Shangri-La Music, home of the Duke Spirit in the States. With the album ‘Moderne Incidental’ penned for a September release State side.
Lines
Neimo Lyrics
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Not a word that you'll say
Could help dry my eyes dear
We're going from here
Astray
"Oh you're a good man"
"Tell me, are you a boy or a girl?"
"Get the fuck outta here"
"You can say it cause I'm in love with you too"
"We don't love each other like we used to"
And the "pretty eyes"
And the "beautiful smile"
All obsessive lines that made me
What I am.
And now your
Repetitive silence
Turned my petal words
Into thorns and stings
Hearts chip
Like porcelain vases
And it lets the water leak out
Spoiling all the roses
Again
"Oh you're a good man"
"Tell me, are you a boy or a girl?"
"(I love you) More than anything in this world"
"Get the fuck outta here"
"You can say it cause I'm in love with you too"
"We don't love each other like we used to"
And the "pretty eyes"
And the "beautiful smile"
"Love never dies" and all the other lies
And the "pretty eyes"
And the "beautiful smile"
All obsessive lines that made me
What I am.
They're all obsessive
Melodies
Airs
Tunes
Tonal patterns
Lines.
The song “Lines” by Neimo is a melancholic and introspective piece that reflects on the aftermath of a broken relationship. The lyrics describe a sense of confusion and disillusionment in the aftermath of these events as the singer tries to grapple with their emotions. The opening lines of the song show the singer pleading with their former lover, indicating that they are struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship. The repetition of the phrase “We’re going from here astray” is particularly poignant as it highlights the sense of lost direction and aimlessness that the singer is feeling.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the various exchanges that they had with their ex-partner, and how those exchanges have left them feeling betrayed and hurt. The lyrics “All obsessive lines that made me what I am” are particularly striking, as they suggest that the singer’s identity has been shaped by these exchanges. This could be interpreted in a number of ways – for example, it could suggest that the singer has internalized their ex-partner’s comments about their appearance, or that they have defined their sense of self-worth by the attention that their ex-partner gave them. Either way, this line hints at a larger theme of the song, which is how our identity can be shaped and manipulated by others.
The final verse of the song returns us to the present, where the singer is grappling with the aftermath of the breakup. The metaphor of the “porcelain vases” and the “water leak” is evocative and powerful, suggesting that the singer’s heart is fragile and easily broken. In closing, the song suggests that the singer is deeply affected by their ex-partner’s obsessive comments, and that they are struggling to move on from the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Run away
The singer is asking someone to leave because they are causing them emotional distress.
Not a word that you'll say
The person the singer is addressing is unwilling to communicate with them.
Could help dry my eyes dear
The singer is upset and crying and wishes the other person could offer comfort.
We're going from here
The relationship between the artist and the person they're addressing is coming to an end or changing in some significant way.
Astray
The artist feels lost, disoriented, or directionless as a result of the changes in their relationship.
And the 'pretty eyes'
The singer is referencing a compliment or flattering remark someone else made about the person they're addressing.
And the 'beautiful smile'
The singer is referencing a compliment or flattering remark someone else made about the person they're addressing.
All obsessive lines that made me
What I am.
The artist is reflecting on how their attraction to the person they're addressing has shaped their identity or sense of self.
And now your
Repetitive silence
Turned my petal words
Into thorns and stings
The person the artist is addressing is not communicating with them, which is causing the artist's previously kind or loving words to become critical or hurtful.
Hearts chip
Like porcelain vases
And it lets the water leak out
Spoiling all the roses
Again
The artist is saying that emotional pain or hurt is damaging them and their relationship with the person they're addressing, like how a cracked vase can't hold water without spilling it.
'Love never dies' and all the other lies
The singer is referencing clichéd or inaccurate statements people make about love that don't hold up to real life experience.
They're all obsessive
Melodies
Airs
Tunes
Tonal patterns
Lines.
The artist is referring to the flattering compliments or pick-up lines people use when they're trying to attract someone. They are 'obsessive' because they tend to be repetitious or overly focused on surface-level attributes like appearance.
Contributed by Bailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ivanjunior123
Muito legal,conheci essa banda num documentario na tv,essa musica lembra muito o The Smiths, da guitarra a bateria e passando pelo vocal,adorei!
Akasuky
Les paroles sont dans les articles de leur myspace, il y a toutes les paroles de Moderne Incidental ^^ Un groupe que j'ai découvert aux Terres Blanches, sont géniaux en live <3
Eugénie Rigaux
I still listen to this .. 3 years later! Love :)
Ma_vie_en_rose_
Hommage à toi tonton le pianiste 🥰😞et un bisous à mon oncle le batteur😍
Eva Joly
j'avais pas vu ton com mon Lou, je ne suis donc pas la seule à le regarder en boucle
mf604239
great song + video
raiduk
ce regard à 1:44 c'est juste la classe ^^
DJ Maharlikans
Totally reminiscent of The Smiths.
SanOligrino
great. so huuuge
jehanne chauffroy
Le batteur c'est l'oncle de ma meilleure amie: Vincent Girault <3