At least three different groups have performed under the name Nouvelle Vagu… Read Full Bio ↴At least three different groups have performed under the name Nouvelle Vague:
1) a project created by French musicians Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux and a number of female singers
2) a Japanese pop-R&B band
3) a Berlin-based multimedia music project founded by actress Betty la Gachette and musician & video-editor Renault Schubert.

1) Nouvelle Vague (France) is a project created by French musicians Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux and a number of female singers, including Camille, Alexandra Pavlou of Spring and Suburbia, Mélanie Pain, Marina Céleste & Phoebe Killdeer of Phoebe Killdeer and the Short Straws. The group's albums consist in bossa nova fashioned covers of (primarily) New Wave songs (hence the name "Nouvelle Vague"). The covers include songs by Dead Kennedys, The Smiths, Joy Division, Public Image Ltd., Depeche Mode and Bauhaus. Each singer only performed songs they were not previously familiar with, to ensure that each cover would have an individual interpretation.

With a name that means "new wave" in English and "nova onda" in Portuguese (which is the meaning for "bossa nova", a new music "fashion"), Nouvelle Vague's moniker neatly sums up the group's concept: remaking classic new wave singles with a Brazilian pop twist. Libaux played with various French pop bands during the '90s and began working with Collin in 1998. For Nouvelle Vague, Collin and Libaux recruited half a dozen French and Brazilian vocalists who were unfamiliar with the original versions of songs like Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart" and XTC's "Making Plans for Nigel" to ensure that their renditions had their own identity. Nouvelle Vague was released in Europe in 2004 and received U.S. distribution in spring 2005, which coincided with tour dates in locales as far-flung as Shanghai, New York, Los Angeles, and Rio de Janeiro. Nouvelle Vague's second album, Bande à Part, arrived in summer 2006. The following year, the team returned with Coming Home, a collection of songs from films given the Nouvelle Vague treatment. Nouvelle Vague presents New Wave, a collection of covers by new wave artists, also arrived in 2007.

One of the singers involved in the project has released solo work as Camille.

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2) Nouvelle Vague (Japan) is a Japanese band whose pop-R&B sound is beautifully arranged and fronted by the soulful vocals of diva Ricca. Other members of the band include Koyama (keyboards) and Try (bass).

2) Nouvelle Vague (Germany) was a Berlin-based multimedia music project founded by actress Betty la Gachette and musician & videoeditor Renault Schubert.
A final decision to change the name was reached in 2004, after french project Nouvelle Vague becomes successful. The new name is: FILM2
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Confusion
Nouvelle Vague Lyrics

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Confusion
Confusion

You're hiding from feelings
Searching for more
Sharing and hoping
Untouched for so long

Our lives still change
From the way that we were
And now I'll tell you something
I think you should know

You just can't believe me
When I show you what you mean to me
You just can't believe me
When I show you what you cannot see

You cause me confusion
You told me you cared
He's calling these change
That last to the end

Ask me no questions
I'll tell you no lies
That past is your present
The future is mine

You just can't believe me
When I show you what you mean to me
You just can't believe me
When I show you what you cannot see

Confusion
Confusion

Tell me you need me
I'll make it this time
This thread won't divide us
Sensation survives

I was sure that I told you
It was good from the face
You've caused me some problems
You've taken my place

Confusion
Confusion
Confusion

You just can't believe me
When I show you what you mean to me

You just can't believe me
When I show you what you cannot see

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Confusion" by Nouvelle Vague express a sense of uncertainty and confusion within a relationship. The singer is trying to reach out to their partner, who seems to be hiding or searching for something more. However, despite their efforts, their partner refuses to believe them or see what they are trying to show. The lyrics suggest that the past is influencing the present but the future can still be different.

The song seems to be exploring the complexities of communication in a relationship. The singer is trying to convey their feelings and intent but is met with resistance and doubt. The repeated refrain of "confusion" suggests that the singer and their partner are struggling to understand each other's needs and desires.

In the end, the singer asks their partner to tell them they need them and promises to make it work this time. They suggest that their connection is stronger than any obstacles that might arise.

Overall, the lyrics of "Confusion" touch on the difficulties of communication and understanding within a relationship, while also expressing a hopeful optimism about the future.

Line by Line Meaning

You're hiding from feelings
You're trying to avoid your emotions

Searching for more
You're seeking something that's missing

Sharing and hoping
You're opening up and aspiring for the future

Untouched for so long
You haven't experienced this in a while

Our lives still change
Our existence is constantly in motion

From the way that we were
Based on who we used to be

And now I'll tell you something
I want to share an important message with you

I think you should know
It's crucial that you're aware of this

You just can't believe me
You're hesitant to trust me

When I show you what you mean to me
When I express how much you matter to me

When I show you what you cannot see
When I make you aware of something you're blind to

You cause me confusion
You're making me feel bewildered

You told me you cared
You said you were concerned

He's calling these change
He's labeling this as progress

That last to the end
That will persist until the very last moment

Ask me no questions
Don't inquire about anything

I'll tell you no lies
I won't be dishonest with you

That past is your present
The previous incidents are affecting you currently

The future is mine
I have control over what's to come

Tell me you need me
Admit that you rely on me

I'll make it this time
I'll ensure that it works out this time

This thread won't divide us
We won't be separated

Sensation survives
Our feelings will persevere

I was sure that I told you
I'm certain that I informed you previously

It was good from the face
It looked promising initially

You've caused me some problems
You're responsible for some difficulties I'm experiencing

You've taken my place
You've replaced me

Confusion
Mental state of being puzzled

Confusion
Mental state of being in doubt

Confusion
The situation that's unclear

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ARTHUR BAKER, ARTHUR HENRY BAKER, BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT, PETER HOOK, STEPHEN MORRIS, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS

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