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.
Louise
Papooz Lyrics
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Not sure if it's a boy or a girl
She swears that life on Mars
Is better than to live on the ground
But everybody lives on the ground
Except the birds and the astronauts
My girl looks like David Bowie
She's got a station to station sign
Written on both of her arms
Which way to go it's hard to decide
But I wouldn't ring no alarms
You think they took it all from you
Remember what your mother said when you were five years old
Now that you got it all for you
Remember what your mother said
Louise
Won't you take it easy
Life it ain't
No rock'n roll song
My girl looks like David Bowie
Thank you love the pleasure is blind
From the unknown workin' man
To the princess on the steeple that shines
Looking at the brighter side
Things cannot be that bad
My girl looks like david Bowie
One can tell with a glimpse of an eye
She used to wear high heel shoes
Only to reach for the stars
But the factory broke down
And she only met guys in bars
You think they took it all from you
Remember what your mother said when you were five years old
Now that you got it all for you
Remember what your mother said
Louise
Won't you take it easy
Life it ain't
No rock'n roll song
The song "Louise" by Papooz features a character named Louise, who is described as a girl that looks like David Bowie. The song implies that she has a unique androgynous appearance that sets her apart, but also complicates her identity. She is someone who aspires to live a life that is out of this world, on Mars, believing it would be better than life on Earth. But the reality is that everyone is living on the ground, except for birds and astronauts.
Throughout the song, Louise is portrayed as someone who sees life through rose-colored lenses, with "champagne on ice" and a "station to station sign" written on her arms. She seems to be looking for direction in life, but ultimately believes that things cannot be that bad. The lyrics also allude to the fact that Louise may have faced some struggles in life, especially with work and relationships, as she is no longer wearing high heels to reach for the stars and is only meeting guys in bars.
Overall, the song captures the essence of a dreamer trying to make sense of life and find her place in the world. The message is that life can be challenging but it's important to remember the words of wisdom that our mothers taught us when we were young. It is a reminder to take things easy and enjoy the journey, even when it's not a rock'n roll song.
Line by Line Meaning
My girl looks like David Bowie
The singer's girlfriend resembles David Bowie in appearance.
Not sure if it's a boy or a girl
The singer's girlfriend's androgynous appearance makes it difficult to discern their gender.
She swears that life on Mars
The singer's girlfriend believes life on Mars would be better than life on Earth.
Is better than to live on the ground
The singer's girlfriend believes living on Mars would be preferable to living on Earth.
But everybody lives on the ground
Despite her girlfriend's beliefs, everyone currently resides on Earth.
Except the birds and the astronauts
The only living beings not residing on Earth are birds and astronauts.
It's all day christmas, champagne on ice
The singer's girlfriend experiences constant joy and luxury.
She's got a station to station sign
The singer's girlfriend has tattoos referencing David Bowie's album 'Station to Station'.
Written on both of her arms
The tattoos are located on each of the girlfriend's arms.
Which way to go it's hard to decide
The girlfriend is uncertain about her future direction in life.
But I wouldn't ring no alarms
The singer is not overly concerned about his girlfriend's uncertainty and potential struggles.
You think they took it all from you
The singer speaks to someone who feels the world has stripped them of their opportunities.
Remember what your mother said when you were five years old
The singer advises the person to recall the advice given to them by their mother when they were young.
Now that you got it all for you
The singer notes that the person has now achieved success.
Remember what your mother said
The singer reiterates the importance of recalling the person's mother's advice.
Thank you love the pleasure is blind
The singer expresses gratitude to his girlfriend for bringing him happiness.
From the unknown workin' man
The singer acknowledges the struggles of blue-collar workers.
To the princess on the steeple that shines
The singer recognizes the privilege of those in positions of power and wealth.
Looking at the brighter side
The singer believes in focusing on the positive aspects of life.
Things cannot be that bad
The singer maintains that life cannot be all bad.
One can tell with a glimpse of an eye
The singer notes that his girlfriend's true character is evident at first glance.
She used to wear high heel shoes
The girlfriend used to dress up and try to achieve her dreams.
Only to reach for the stars
Her reason for dressing up was to pursue her ambitions.
But the factory broke down
Her dreams were crushed, possibly due to societal or economic circumstances.
And she only met guys in bars
Following the factory closure, she resorted to seeking companionship in bars.
Louise
The singer addresses someone named Louise.
Won't you take it easy
The singer encourages Louise to relax and take a breather.
Life it ain't
The singer notes that life is not necessarily easy or enjoyable.
No rock'n roll song
The singer emphasizes that life is not always as glamorous as a rock and roll lifestyle might suggest.
Contributed by Kaylee K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vva2080
My girl looks like David Bowie
Not sure if it's a boy or a girl
She swears that life on Mars
Is better than to live on the ground
But everybody lives on the ground
Except the birds and the astronauts
My girl looks like David Bowie
It's all day christmas, champagne on ice
She's got a station to station sign
Written on both of her arms
Which way to go it's hard to decide
But I wouldn't ring no alarms
You think they took it all from you
Remember what your mother said when you were five years old
Now that you got it all for you
Remember what your mother said
Louise
Won't you take it easy
Life it ain't
No rock'n roll song
My girl looks like David Bowie
Thank you love the pleasure is blind
From the unknown workin' man
To the princess on the steeple that shines
Looking at the brighter side
Things cannot be that bad
@nicotinfrei
Chords:
A
My girl looks like David Bowie
Not sure if it’s a boy or a girl
Cism
She swears that life on Mars
Fism
Is better than to live on the ground
Cism D
But everybody lives on the ground
A
Except the birds and the astronauts
Fm
You think they took it all from you
Hm E A
Remember what your mother said when you were five years old
Fm
Now that you got it all for you
Hm E
Remember what your mother said
Em
E
Louise
A
Won’t you take it easy
E
Life it ain’t
A
No rock’n roll song
@MonteLeVolume
I cant stop listening to this song. It's obsessing me all the time.
@maestalienor
Fantastique, cet album !
@DedosdeMantequilla
My girl looks like the invisible man.
@PG-wz7by
Awww
@hijemejr9613
I love this kinda of music
@MaszCiLoos
oh boy, I would die to look like David Bowie
@dr.feriba1511
then I would marry you😂
@haveabarryniceday238
Love this song
@vva2080
My girl looks like David Bowie
Not sure if it's a boy or a girl
She swears that life on Mars
Is better than to live on the ground
But everybody lives on the ground
Except the birds and the astronauts
My girl looks like David Bowie
It's all day christmas, champagne on ice
She's got a station to station sign
Written on both of her arms
Which way to go it's hard to decide
But I wouldn't ring no alarms
You think they took it all from you
Remember what your mother said when you were five years old
Now that you got it all for you
Remember what your mother said
Louise
Won't you take it easy
Life it ain't
No rock'n roll song
My girl looks like David Bowie
Thank you love the pleasure is blind
From the unknown workin' man
To the princess on the steeple that shines
Looking at the brighter side
Things cannot be that bad
@gsg1805
My girl looks like she´s about to sell the world