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.
Trampoline
Papooz Lyrics
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Lets have one more drink before we go
Down to the station
You had plenty time to think, there's no going back cause you may know
It's an endless vacation
Love is just a trampoline, up and down down up and there you go
Your heart is multiplying
Tell it to the one you loved one day (hey) not so long ago
As for your folks upon the shore
It's time to say goodbye
Once more
No one will hear you ignore
Your life is starting over
Lead your life the way you please, don't let no one tell you where to go
You're a hell of a driver
Keep your two lanes on the way no
matter where it leads, you've had enough
That your life is starting over
Eh-oh do what you love
Eh-oh sky above
Eh-oh do what you love
Eh-oh sky above
The opening lines of Papooz's song "Trampoline" invite us to accompany the singer on a journey. They ask the listener to pack their bags and grab a tambourine so they can have one more drink before going down to the station. The implication is that they are leaving something (or someone) behind, with no chance of going back. This idea is emphasised with the line "you had plenty time to think, there's no going back cause you may know it's an endless vacation." The suggestion is that this departure is not just a temporary break or a holiday, but a permanent change. The use of the term "endless vacation" suggests that the singer is leaving their old life behind in search of something new and more fulfilling.
The chorus of "Trampoline" is where the meaning of the song really comes to the fore. The repeated phrase "love is just a trampoline, up and down down up and there you go, your heart is multiplying" is ambiguous enough to allow for multiple interpretations. The metaphor of a trampoline suggests that love is something that can give us a temporary boost, but that it is ultimately unstable and likely to send us bouncing back down to earth. The idea of the heart multiplying suggests that love can be all-consuming, overwhelming, and even dangerous. However, despite this potential for heartbreak, the song is ultimately an anthem for personal freedom and empowerment. The final lines urge the listener to "lead your life the way you please, don't let no one tell you where to go, you're a hell of a driver, keep your two lanes on the way no matter where it leads, you've had enough that your life is starting over." The message is clear: leave behind the things that hold you back, explore the world, and do what makes you happy.
Line by Line Meaning
Pack up your bags and tamborine
Let's get ready to leave and enjoy ourselves before we go.
Lets have one more drink before we go
Let's have one last moment of fun before we depart.
Down to the station
Heading to the transportation hub to embark on a journey.
You had plenty time to think, there's no going back cause you may know. It's an endless vacation
You've had enough time to make a decision, so don't look back because the journey is endless.
Love is just a trampoline, up and down down up and there you go
Romantic love is full of ups and downs, just like jumping on a trampoline.
Your heart is multiplying
Your emotions are growing stronger.
Tell it to the one you loved one day (hey) not so long ago
Express your romantic feelings to someone you once loved a short while ago.
You beat your fear of flying
You overcame your fear of taking flight, either literally or metaphorically.
As for your folks upon the shore
Your loved ones on the shore.
It's time to say goodbye
It's time to bid farewell.
Once more
One last time.
No one will hear you ignore
No one will pay attention if you choose to ignore them.
Your life is starting over
You're beginning a new chapter in your life.
Lead your life the way you please, don't let no one tell you where to go
Live your life on your own terms and do not allow others to dictate your actions.
You're a hell of a driver
You're a great leader.
Keep your two lanes on the way no matter where it leads, you've had enough
Stay on course, regardless of where it may take you, because you've experienced enough.
That your life is starting over
You're embarking on a new beginning in your life.
Eh-oh do what you love
Just keep doing what you love.
Eh-oh sky above
There's a vast and open sky above you.
Eh-oh do what you love
Just keep doing what you love.
Eh-oh sky above
There's a vast and open sky above you.
Contributed by Callie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.