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PETITE co-founded the band Terry Poison in 2006, releasing hits such as “Comme Ci Comme Ca” and "Cinema", performing worldwide, the band opened for Depeche Mode, and played in various festivals such as SXSW and Rock en Seine.
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Hawaii
Petite Meller Lyrics
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Baby, hi [?]
When I was young
Always told the fallen would make me strong
Running nowhere
You've got to go out the other door
Oh I tried to
My voice is losing tone
I did love you
Told me not a million times in a row
The tone of your lips is calming me down
I'm scared of my own shadow
You come over and lay while I'm falling down
I've got myself all [?]
Oh, what a beautiful day has come
Oh, what a beautiful day has come
Oh, what a beautiful day but no one knew this, I was all alone
Baby, hi [?]
Baby, hi [?]
Took you too long
Told myself we'd always get along
Running nowhere
You've got to go out the other door
Oh I tried to
To discover
My voice is losing tone
When I was young
Always told the fallen would make me strong
The tone of your lips is calming me down
I'm scared of my own shadow
You come over and lay while I'm falling down
I've got myself all [?]
Oh, what a beautiful day has come
Oh, what a beautiful day has come
Oh, what a beautiful day but no one knew this, I was all alone
Oh, what a beautiful day has come
Oh, what a beautiful day has come
Oh, what a beautiful day but no one knew this, I was all alone
Baby, hi [?]
Baby, hi [?]
Baby, hi [?]
Baby, hi [?]
To Hawaii (Hi)
In Hawaii (Hi)
To Hawaii (Hi)
In Hawaii (Hi)
Oh, what a beautiful day has come
Oh, what a beautiful day has come
Oh, what a beautiful day but no one knew this, I was all alone
Oh, what a beautiful day has come
Oh, what a beautiful day has come
Oh, what a beautiful day but no one knew this, I was all alone
The song "Hawaii" by Petite Meller revolves around the theme of growing up and discovering oneself. The lyrics talk about embracing failure and the lessons that come with it, while also touching on the feeling of loneliness that can arise even in the midst of beauty and happiness. The chorus talks about the beauty of Hawaii, but also emphasizes the singer’s isolation and the fact that nobody else seems to notice.
Petite Meller's unique vocal range and tone perfectly complement the song's light and dreamy quality. The lyrics are quite personal and introspective, with the singer reflecting on her past experiences and emotions. The phrase "Baby, hi" that repeats throughout the song is intended to represent a welcoming and positive greeting to new experiences, growth and self-discovery.
Overall, "Hawaii" is a hopeful and uplifting song that encourages listeners to embrace their journey of self-discovery, even if it means facing uncomfortable truths along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, hi [?]
Opening line that has no clear meaning, possibly just a greeting or expression of excitement.
When I was young
Always told the fallen would make me strong
Running nowhere
You've got to go out the other door
Oh I tried to
To discover
My voice is losing tone
I did love you
Told me not a million times in a row
Reflecting on advice received when younger that falling down and getting back up would make one stronger, but realizing that it hasn't led to progress. Trying to find one's voice but struggling, and repeating that they loved someone despite being told not to repeatedly.
The tone of your lips is calming me down
I'm scared of my own shadow
You come over and lay while I'm falling down
I've got myself all [?]
Referencing how the calming effect of someone's words and presence helped ease their anxieties and insecurities, as they struggled and fell down.
Oh, what a beautiful day has come
Oh, what a beautiful day has come
Oh, what a beautiful day but no one knew this, I was all alone
Expressing joy about a beautiful day that came, possibly referring to a moment of happiness or clarity. However, no one else recognized that the day was special, and the person felt alone.
Took you too long
Told myself we'd always get along
Running nowhere
You've got to go out the other door
Oh I tried to
To discover
My voice is losing tone
When I was young
Always told the fallen would make me strong
Feeling disappointed that someone took too long to do something, and thinking about how they had imagined a harmonious relationship. Feeling stuck and unable to progress, but still trying to find their voice despite difficulties.
To Hawaii (Hi)
In Hawaii (Hi)
To Hawaii (Hi)
In Hawaii (Hi)
Repeating the words 'to Hawaii' and 'in Hawaii', likely indicating that someone wishes to escape or imagine being in a better place - in this context, Hawaii. The word 'hi' may be a play on the state abbreviation for Hawaii (HI), or a greeting.
Baby, hi [?]
Baby, hi [?]
Baby, hi [?]
Baby, hi [?]
Repeating the phrase from the beginning, again with no clear meaning beyond being a greeting or expression.
Oh, what a beautiful day has come
Oh, what a beautiful day has come
Oh, what a beautiful day but no one knew this, I was all alone
Oh, what a beautiful day has come
Oh, what a beautiful day has come
Oh, what a beautiful day but no one knew this, I was all alone
Repeating the earlier chorus, with the same interpretation of being joyful about a beautiful moment that went unnoticed by others, which resulted in the person feeling alone.
Contributed by Aaron E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.