Goodbye Soleil
Phoenix Lyrics
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To drag you home would do by Capri motel
Outside of the Pantheon
Champagne and Châteldon
A little ritual
It's not the feeling that you got
Oh leave the party full of life
I found out your motive
But just a minute, that's all I want
De quelle façon, pour quelle raison
Dis-moi pourquoi comment j'étais
Rien qu'une seconde si seulement tu te réveilles
Goodbye soleil
Turquoise and navy blue
Polynesian or bayou
I follow your trail
Down from the podium
Valentine's and tedium
A different battle
It's not the beating that you got
Don't leave me, I can change your life
I go back to cursive
Why I cherish the things you don't
But just a second, that's all I want
De quelle façon, pour quelle raison
Dis-moi pourquoi comment j'étais
Rien qu'une seconde si seulement j'ai pas sommeil
Goodbye soleil
Let's pretend that I don't care
Let's pretend that I don't care
De quelle façon, pour quelle raison
Dis-moi pourquoi comment j'étais
Rien qu'une seconde si seulement tu te réveilles
Goodbye soleil
De quelle façon, pour quelle raison
Dis-moi pourquoi comment j'étais
Rien qu'une seconde si seulement j'ai pas sommeil
Goodbye soleil
The lyrics in Phoenix's song Goodbye Soleil seem to describe a feeling of longing for someone, and a desire to spend time with them no matter the costs. The first verse describes a potential encounter with this person, where the singer suggests dragging them home from a motel and participating in a little ritual with them. However, the lyric "It's not the feeling that you got" suggests that perhaps the person being pursued doesn't feel the same way, or maybe they have ulterior motives. The chorus repeats "Goodbye soleil" which could be interpreted as a farewell to the sun, as if saying goodbye to a happier time or a goodbye to the person being pursued who brings light into their life.
The second verse speaks to following the trail of this person, and the different battles and mundanity that come with pursuing someone. The lyric "It's not the beating that you got" could mean that the singer is not defeated by the challenges of pursuing this person, or perhaps that they are not interested in the physical aspect of the relationship. The line "Don't leave me, I can change your life" suggests that there is a potential for this relationship to bring positive change, but also a hint of desperation. The final line "Let's pretend that I don't care" is an admission that perhaps the singer cares too much and is trying to play it cool.
Overall, the lyrics in Goodbye Soleil seem to describe an intense desire for someone and a willingness to do whatever it takes to be with them, despite potential negative consequences or a lack of reciprocation. The chorus repetition of "Goodbye soleil" could be interpreted as a goodbye to the person, to a happier time, or to a part of oneself that is struggling with this pursuit.
Line by Line Meaning
To get alone with you
I want to be alone with you
To drag you home would do by Capri motel
I don't care where we go as long as I'm with you
Outside of the Pantheon
We're somewhere exotic and historic
Champagne and Châteldon
We're drinking fancy drinks
A little ritual
We have a special routine
It's not the feeling that you got
It's not about how you feel
Oh leave the party full of life
Let's leave the party early when it's still lively
I found out your motive
I discovered your reason for being here
I could do this all day long
I could be with you forever
But just a minute, that's all I want
Right now, I just want a moment with you
Turquoise and navy blue
Colors I associate with you
Polynesian or bayou
Places I relate to you
I follow your trail
I'm drawn to you
Down from the podium
You're coming down from a high point
Valentine's and tedium
We've experienced typical romantic situations
A different battle
This is something new between us
It's not the beating that you got
It's not about winning or losing
Don't leave me, I can change your life
Don't go, I have the power to make your life better
I go back to cursive
I remember things about you that you don't
Why I cherish the things you don't
I appreciate things about you that you don't notice
But just a second, that's all I want
I only need a brief moment with you
Let's pretend that I don't care
Let's pretend that I'm not invested in this
De quelle façon, pour quelle raison
In what way, for what reason
Dis-moi pourquoi comment j'étais
Tell me why and how I was
Rien qu'une seconde si seulement tu te réveilles
Just a second, if only you would wake up
Goodbye soleil
Goodbye sun, goodbye happiness
De quelle façon, pour quelle raison
In what way, for what reason
Dis-moi pourquoi comment j'étais
Tell me why and how I was
Rien qu'une seconde si seulement j'ai pas sommeil
Just a second, if only I wasn't sleepy
Goodbye soleil
Goodbye sun, goodbye happiness
Writer(s): LAURENT MAZZALAI, THOMAS CROQUET, FREDERIC MOULIN, CHRISTIAN MAZZALAI
Contributed by Cooper C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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