The band's second album, Night Sketches, was considered darker and more electric. It was made in collaboration with and produced by Adrien Durand, head of Bon Voyage Organisation (BVO). "Unlike our first album, which contained miscellaneous songs written years ago and without any knowledge of either production or arrangements, we 'mentalized' this new album. We wanted to bridge the gap between the seventies and the eighties, by bringing in even more groove." The album has elements of vintage pop (Steely Dan) and synth-pop. Durand stated that the band's "strength lies in the songwriting".
The album was also contributed to by musicians of the young French music scene, including drummer Wendy Killman, bass player Maxime Daoud (Forever Pavot, Ojard), and saxophonist Julien Cavard (Amadou & Mariam). The album was mixed by Italian Andrea Suriani (Cosmo, Calcutta, Giorgio Poi) and is a mix of classical and modern pop. It includes the first single "You and I", the ballade "About Felix", inspired by the loss of a friend, a saxophone-driven song titled "Let the Morning Come Again", a soft rock tune ("Danger to Myself"), as well as a ska song ("Undecided").
Papooz have a talent for sway pop and irrefutable groove like very few of their compatriots, aside from Phoenix and Tahiti 80 we cannot think of anyone else. Tropical pop here, wild bossa nova there, all of it deeply anchored in the American style of the Seventies, Ulysse and Armand are perfectly matched. Falsely dabbler and completely inspired, the duo fights the ambient gloom with their songs.
Danger to Myself
Papooz Lyrics
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The other night I felt
In the eyes of the girls
I got nothing else to burn
Yeah, every night I break my voice and my dreams
In fancy clubs in town I laugh with my team
Yeah, every night I break my voice and my dreams
My worn out face is not that grey
Guess I'm more tired than yesterday
So I drink down a coffee at the counter
Watching human beings just for an hour
Every night
It's such a mess
Ain't hard to guess
I'm a danger to myself
You're such a disaster
My girlfriend used to say
And I smiled like a bum
Out the window where's the sun?
Yeah, every night I break my voice and my dreams
In fancy clubs in town I laugh with my team
Yeah, every night I break my voice and my dreams
In dusty clubs around I laugh with my team
In "Danger to myself" by Papooz, the lyrics speak of a person who seems to be living a hedonistic lifestyle, focused on partying and self-destructive behaviors. The opening line "I'm a danger to myself" suggests the person is aware of their own recklessness, but can't seem to stop. The singer admits that they have nothing else to burn, meaning there are no other distractions or ways to occupy their time. This line hints that the person is feeling lost and devoid of purpose.
The refrain "every night I break my voice and my dreams" is a repetition of the idea that the singer is living a self-destructive lifestyle without any real substance. They describe going to "fancy clubs in town" and "dusty clubs around" with their "team," but it's clear that this behavior is not bringing them any real satisfaction. The line "my worn out face is not that grey" suggests that the singer is still young, but the constant partying and self-destructive behavior is taking a toll on their mental and physical health.
The lyrics also briefly touch on the singer's relationships. They mention a girlfriend who viewed them as a "disaster" and the singer seems almost apathetic towards her opinion. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer is a "danger to myself." It's a stark realization that the lifestyle they're leading is harming them, but they're unable to stop.
Overall, "Danger to myself" conveys the inner turmoil of someone who's living recklessly without any real direction or meaning. The singer is aware that they're hurting themselves, but are seemingly unable to stop.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a danger to myself
I am a hazard to myself and my well-being.
The other night I felt
Recently, I experienced an emotion.
In the eyes of the girls
When I look at women.
I got nothing else to burn
I have no more resources, energy, or passion to expend or lose.
Yeah, every night I break my voice and my dreams
In fancy clubs in town I laugh with my team
Yeah, every night I break my voice and my dreams
In dusty clubs around I laugh with my team
Nightly, I am destroying my voice and my aspirations while indulging with my group in ritzy or seedy establishments.
My worn out face is not that grey
Guess I'm more tired than yesterday
So I drink down a coffee at the counter
Watching human beings just for an hour
Although my exhausted face is not pallid, I am more fatigued than the day before, so I consume coffee while observing people for an hour.
Every night
It's such a mess
Ain't hard to guess
I'm a danger to myself
Each night is a chaotic situation, and it is easy to deduce that I am hazardous to my own well-being.
You're such a disaster
My girlfriend used to say
And I smiled like a bum
Out the window where's the sun?
My previous girlfriend used to criticise me for being such a catastrophe and reckless person, and I grinned like a beggar, wondering where the sunlight went.
Writer(s): Ulysse Cottin, Armand Penicaut, Gabriel Mimouni
Contributed by Jayce C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aymeric Serazin
I’m a danger to myself
The other night I felt
In the eyes of the girls
I got nothing else to burn
Yeah, every night I break my voice and my dreams
In fancy clubs in town I laugh with my team
Yeah, every night I break my voice and my dreams
In dusty clubs around I laugh with my team
My worn out face is not that grey
Guess I’m more tired than yesterday
So I drink down a coffee at the counter
Watching human beings just for an hour
Every night
It's such a mess
Ain't hard to guess
I’m a danger to myself
You’re such a disaster
My girlfriend used to say
And I smiled like a bum
Out the window where’s the sun?
Yeah, every night I break my voice and my dreams
In fancy clubs in town I laugh with my team
Yeah, every night I break my voice and my dreams
In dusty clubs around I laugh with my team
Once again I woke up dead
A thousand stones inside my head
So I light up a cigarette at the corner
Watching human beings just for an hour
Every night
It's such a mess
Ain't hard to guess
I’m a danger to myself
Cam
imagine being this good and so underated ):
Elisa Dubey
SO UNDERATED
Bubblegum Bitch
@Valdo Ghafoor oh how?
sickkla
@Valdo Ghafoor What?! Really?? they look so nice in their music videos...
Ana Cristalina Alcantara Martinez
La primera canción que escuché de ustedes y desde entonces no he podido parar!!!
Aymeric Serazin
I’m a danger to myself
The other night I felt
In the eyes of the girls
I got nothing else to burn
Yeah, every night I break my voice and my dreams
In fancy clubs in town I laugh with my team
Yeah, every night I break my voice and my dreams
In dusty clubs around I laugh with my team
My worn out face is not that grey
Guess I’m more tired than yesterday
So I drink down a coffee at the counter
Watching human beings just for an hour
Every night
It's such a mess
Ain't hard to guess
I’m a danger to myself
You’re such a disaster
My girlfriend used to say
And I smiled like a bum
Out the window where’s the sun?
Yeah, every night I break my voice and my dreams
In fancy clubs in town I laugh with my team
Yeah, every night I break my voice and my dreams
In dusty clubs around I laugh with my team
Once again I woke up dead
A thousand stones inside my head
So I light up a cigarette at the corner
Watching human beings just for an hour
Every night
It's such a mess
Ain't hard to guess
I’m a danger to myself
Ana Cristalina Alcantara Martinez
No entiendo cómo es que este grupo no es más conocido!! Son buenísimos!!
Zigeal⛧Faust
This song makes palms sweaty,
my knees weak,
my arms heavy,
oh look, they are eating spaghetti!
Sumire
I love PAPOOZ music style!! Send you guys lots of love from Japan and Canada!
Gavron
Papooz being messy and classy at the same time <3