Page France were an indie folk-pop music band. Their m… Read Full Bio ↴(2004 - 2008)
Page France were an indie folk-pop music band. Their music tends to be emotional and their songs tend to have simple melodies. Page France is sometimes compared to Sufjan Stevens for their use of uncommon instruments such as the glockenspiel and banjo.
The band broke up in 2008. Frontman Michael Nau is now focusing his full attention on Cotton Jones.
The band has been characterized by some as Christian due to a number of references in song lyrics and titles. However, lyricist Nau counters: "The 'Christian band' inquiry wears me out, to be honest. As for the Christian symbols in my writing — sometimes I don’t even realize that they exist until someone points them out to me. There’s really no reason; it just rolled out that way."
The band is a frequent feature on a number of music blogs, notably You Ain't No Picasso.
Éléphant
Page France Lyrics
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You and your trickery played a trick on me down here
Hey, Mr. Elephant it's important that you see
That there is a big reward if you cooperate with me
Hey, Mr. Flower Jar there's a curtain call out here
You made it look so real we could almost feel you here
Hey, Mr. Flower Jar we've all cleared a space for you
You've got a heart of gold and your performance souls can do ??
[this part is a round, hard to decipher every line]
I will give you all of this
If you will praise me
If you will praise
Like an airplane
Fly into the ground
The lyrics to Page France's song, Elephant, contain a series of symbolic language that requires an insightful interpretation to fully appreciate its meaning. The song appears to be an open letter to an elephant, whose trickery has caused an accident. The persona is urging the elephant to cooperate with them in exchange for a big reward. Here, the elephant represents something powerful that caused an accident or mishap, and the singer needs it to work with them to prevent further harm.
Additionally, Mr. Flower Jar is also mentioned in the lyrics. The persona is congratulating the Flower Jar for an outstanding performance but reminds it that a curtain call is out there. The Flower Jar is applauded for a heart of gold, and the singer announces the creation of a space for it. The Flower Jar potentially represents someone who has just achieved something significant and is admired by the persona. However, the reminder of a curtain call indicates that it's time to move on to bigger and better things.
Furthermore, the song develops into a round, where it becomes hard to decipher every line. However, the persona directs the lyrics to someone who needs to praise him. The line, "Like an airplane, fly into the ground," could be interpreted as urging the person to boldly embrace innovation and new beginnings, even when it is risky or challenging. It seems like the persona is asking for acknowledgment, approval, and thankfulness from someone influential in their life. Overall, Elephant's lyrics suggest that significant events have recently occurred, and changes are imminent.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Mr. Elephant there's been an accident down here
The singer addresses an elephant, implying that he caused some problem or misfortune to occur. He draws the elephant's attention to an accident or incident that has happened nearby.
You and your trickery played a trick on me down here
The singer suggests that the elephant's actions were deceitful and caused harm or inconvenience to him or those around him. He accuses the elephant of having played a trick or pulled a fast one.
Hey, Mr. Elephant it's important that you see
That there is a big reward if you cooperate with me
The singer tries to entice the elephant by offering a reward in exchange for his cooperation. He wants the elephant to understand that there is something to gain by working together.
Hey, Mr. Flower Jar there's a curtain call out here
You made it look so real we could almost feel you here
The artist now addresses a flower jar as if it were a performer. He compliments the jar's ability to create an illusion that seemed almost real. He implies that the jar is a skilled artist or actor.
Hey, Mr. Flower Jar we've all cleared a space for you
You've got a heart of gold and your performance souls can do ??
The artist suggests that the flower jar is highly regarded and respected by those around him. He claims that they have prepared a space for the jar, indicating his importance. He also implies that the jar has a special ability or talent that allows him to excel in his performance.
I will give you all of this
If you will praise me
If you will praise
Like an airplane
Fly into the ground
This final part is a round, where multiple voices sing together. The singer promises to give something to the other, possibly the elephant or the flower jar, in exchange for their praise. He says that the way they should praise him would be like an airplane flying into the ground, which might imply a suicidal or destructive act. The meaning of this line is unclear and could be interpreted in different ways.
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