Koppes lives on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland where he also produces albums and teaches songwriting. He is the father of O Koppes and Neige Koppes who have their own band, Bright Red.
Célébration
Peter Koppes Lyrics
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And you said "That's tough. Ah, don't talk about it."
Then it's some company not a toy
And you don't know with that cat about
You don't know or care about it
It's a celebration
It's a celebration
Hey, she tears it away
This party is going straight to my head
Every story, something about it
I can remember the way she mouths it
I'm wondering why her eyes shine
If I'm drugged I'm not aware of it
And besides if it was that good,
This has erased the memory
Closer and closer to me
There's just two people in this room
You're gonna play me
Like your favourite tune
And when you call me "mellow 'wake'r of dreams"
I never know if it's true
And when you call me "a pleasant change"
I just don't know what to say back to you
Are you coming our way
As I can hear you say
"Seal the world of my darkened fear"?
I woke up and swooned but it's not more than I can take
Enter Tuesday, maybe we'll find it in a bite
It was shameless delight
Words float like muses, a scent in it chooses
So's I can find the right set that'll touch your lights
Speak to me how the will is wrong here
Toward her I have to reach
But baby, baby, you needn't hurry
Not more than anything
It's coming on and on and on
It goes on and on and on
The lyrics in Peter Koppes's song Celebration touch on several themes, including company, memory, drug use, and trust. The opening verse speaks to the idea of sharing one's struggles with someone else - the singer confides in someone else, expressing their frustration with strife, and the person responds dismissively, simply saying "don't talk about it." The second verse is more abstract, touching on the idea of being drawn to someone else - the singer describes a party where they are enamored with a woman, noting the way she speaks and her shining eyes. However, the singer is unsure whether their feelings are genuine, or if they are under the influence of drugs. This uncertainty is further amplified by the chorus, which repeats the phrase "It's a celebration" - a phrase that can be taken as either a genuine expression of joy or as a sarcastic reference to the idea of celebration being hollow.
The final verse expands on the narrative, with the singer waking up from their experiences and reflecting on what has happened. They use abstract language to describe their feelings, referencing muses and the power of words. The last two lines of the song, "It's coming on and on and on / It goes on and on and on," are repeated several times, driving home the idea that the singer is stuck in a cycle - they keep experiencing these highs and lows, and they're not sure how to break out of it.
Line by Line Meaning
I told you about the strife
I shared with you my problems and difficulties
And you said "That's tough. Ah, don't talk about it."
You responded with a dismissive attitude, telling me not to bring up my issues
Then it's some company not a toy
The subject we were discussing is serious and not something to be treated lightly
And you don't know with that cat about
I'm not sure how you will react or what you will do in response to my situation
You don't know or care about it
You are indifferent to my struggles and choose not to involve yourself or offer help
It's a celebration
Despite the hardships I face, I choose to celebrate life and its joys
Hey, she tears it away
A woman, possibly the subject of the song, removes something or exposes the truth
This party is going straight to my head
The celebration and enjoyment is causing a strong emotional reaction
Every story, something about it
Every tale has a unique and noteworthy aspect
I can remember the way she mouths it
The singer recalls the way the woman speaks
I'm wondering why her eyes shine
The singer is curious about what makes the woman's eyes sparkle
If I'm drugged I'm not aware of it
The singer is unsure if drugs or alcohol are affecting their perception
And besides if it was that good,
The singer is skeptical about the quality of their experience
This has erased the memory
The celebration is so intense that it is causing the singer to forget certain details
Closer and closer to me
The woman is moving physically closer to the singer
There's just two people in this room
The focus of the song is on the intimate connection between two individuals
You're gonna play me
The woman will manipulate or have control over the singer
Like your favourite tune
The singer will be used in the same way someone plays their favorite song
And when you call me "mellow 'wake'r of dreams"
The woman gives the singer a nickname that implies he is dreamy or relaxed
I never know if it's true
The singer is unsure if the woman's words have any sincerity
And when you call me "a pleasant change"
The woman refers to the singer as refreshing or enjoyable
I just don't know what to say back to you
The singer is uncertain how to respond or what to make of the woman's compliments
Are you coming our way
The singer is asking if the woman will join in their celebration
As I can hear you say
The singer hears the woman's voice and is listening to her words
"Seal the world of my darkened fear"?
The woman speaks poetically, possibly indicating her desire to overcome her fears and anxieties
I woke up and swooned but it's not more than I can take
The singer wakes up feeling overwhelmed but believes they have the strength to deal with it
Enter Tuesday, maybe we'll find it in a bite
The singer anticipates the possibility of finding something significant or meaningful soon
It was shameless delight
The singer and the woman were indulging in pure, unfiltered joy
Words float like muses, a scent in it chooses
The words the woman speaks are poetic and inspiring
So's I can find the right set that'll touch your lights
The singer is attempting to say something meaningful that will resonate with the woman
Speak to me how the will is wrong here
The singer asks the woman to tell them how their resolve is misplaced
Toward her I have to reach
The singer feels a sense of longing or desire towards the woman
But baby, baby, you needn't hurry
The singer reassures the woman that there is no rush, and they can take their time
Not more than anything
The singer values the woman more than anything else
It's coming on and on and on
The intense celebration continues endlessly
It goes on and on and on
The same celebration continues without stopping or slowing down
Contributed by Liliana L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.