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.
Dogs
Page France Lyrics
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I will chain you to my boat
I will carry you back home
And I won't say I love you cause it's all been said before
Let's not say it anymore
'cause love nothing here's for sure
They treat us like dogs
So we play along
And play them more songs
But when we blow away
And get out of this place
We go down like a shower
And up like a prince
I heard it's getting windy and we'll all be blown away
Did you tell me you're afraid?
Darling, you look so afraid
And I'm not sure what happens when everything here ends
But I hope it's like they said
And I hope it never ends
They treat us like gold
Dug up to be sold
We shine and we shake
Assuming our roles
But when we blow away
Up over this place
We go down like a shout
And up like a praise
I know it's hard to see me darling
Let your eyes adjust
If you go blind just trust
You are made out of my dust
I was made out of your dust
And the wind will carry us
In the ocean's evening dust
Up above the mountaintops
He/You will have the both of us
He Will have the both of us
He/You will have the both of us
In the song Dogs, Page France talks about the uncertain and transient nature of life, love and the world around us. The first verse speaks about the singer watching the wind blowing, implying the temporary and fleeting nature of life. The singer then talks about not saying "I love you" because it has all been said before and "love, nothing here's for sure." This line suggests that life is uncertain and unstable, and things are never permanent. The chorus talks about how society treats people like dogs, and how people comply with societal norms and expectations - "we bark and we moan and play them more songs." However, the singer implies that one can escape the societal expectations and be free away from the norm - "when we blow away and get out of this place, we go down like a shower and up like a prince."
In the second verse, the singer talks about how people are treated like gold, dug up to be sold, and how people put on a facade to fit societal standards - "We shine and we shake, assuming our roles." However, the singer again suggests that one can escape the societal roles and be liberated - "when we blow away up over this place, we go down like a shout and up like a praise." The final verse further emphasizes the transient nature of life and how we are all made of dust, with the wind carrying us to different parts of the world. The singer puts forward a hopeful belief that we will all end up in the same place, with "He/You" having both of us.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard it's getting windy so I'll set and watch you blow
I am aware of the coming changes and I will observe you as you get carried away by the wind.
I will chain you to my boat
I will not let you go and will keep you close to me.
I will carry you back home
I will take you back where we belong.
And I won't say I love you cause it's all been said before
I will not utter the words 'I love you' because they have been overused.
Let's not say it anymore
We should refrain from saying it again.
'cause love nothing here's for sure
In this world, there is no assurance that love can exist.
They treat us like dogs
People treat us disrespectfully and harshly.
So we play along
We tolerate and adapt to the mistreatment instead of protesting.
We bark and we moan
We express our discontent through vocal complaints.
And play them more songs
We entertain the people who belittle us with more music.
But when we blow away
But when we can finally break free from all their shackles
And get out of this place
And leave this unsatisfactory place
We go down like a shower
Our departure would be as sudden as a falling shower.
And up like a prince
Our future would be as grand as a royal's.
I heard it's getting windy and we'll all be blown away
I heard that there are impending changes that will affect us all.
Did you tell me you're afraid?
Did you disclose your fears to me?
Darling, you look so afraid
You seem so scared, my love.
And I'm not sure what happens when everything here ends
I am uncertain about what happens after our current lives end.
But I hope it's like they said
But I wish that it is similar to what they claim will happen.
And I hope it never ends
And I pray that it never stops.
They treat us like gold
People treat us as valuable resources, but with a lack of respect for our humanity.
Dug up to be sold
They excavate us like minerals to be sold.
We shine and we shake
We try to maintain our value and make the best of the situation.
Assuming our roles
We play the part that is given to us.
But when we blow away
But when we are finally free
Up over this place
On top of everything
We go down like a shout
We leave abruptly with a loud noise.
And up like a praise
Our departure is celebrated by many.
I know it's hard to see me darling
I know it is difficult to spot me, my love.
Let your eyes adjust
But give your eyes time to adapt and find me.
If you go blind just trust
Even if you lose sight, believe in my presence.
You are made out of my dust
We both came from the same source.
I was made out of your dust
We are both essentially the same.
And the wind will carry us
The wind will take us away.
In the ocean's evening dust
The dust from our being will be submerged in the ocean.
Up above the mountaintops
Our spirits will rise high above mountains.
He/You will have the both of us
God will have both of us.
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB.
Written by: Michael Scott Nau Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MixillLOLcheez
How have I only found out about Page France now? Their songs are really great! Dogs is particularly beautiful though.
Ronnie H
i dropped my tears when my beloved first showed me this song : ) brilliant song.
djazr
I played this song every single day at camp last summer. In fact I played lots of page france at camp which it made it a beautiful summer.
Breighl Mobley
this song brings tears to me eyes every time just about. especially the lyrics "you were made out of my dust, I was made out of your dust and the wind will carry ussss" I love love
kroakacious
i love this song.
Ziggmiester797
I remember when my brother burnt me a cd of Page France, Rachel Yamagata songs, etc. I loved it. Soundtrack of my outcast 7th grade year. Then I lost it, and I forgot the name of this song. The cd had Jesus and Trampoline and maybe Chariot. But I'm glad I found the title of this one. This should be my theme song to my freshman year. It's freakin phenomenal. :D
Ryan Mills
pure spirit
Ziggmiester797
We are trees in the sidebar? Youtube knows my style so well. I'm glad my brother introduced me to Page, 6 years ago. This is seriously fascinating.
Breighl Mobley
@lulububble100 that's the best part about them. a very cherished and well-kept secret of music euphoria
Sacha
Intro reminds me a tiny bit of Del Amitri...