Pipas are Lupe Núñez-Fernandez and Mark Powell (if a duo can be considered … Read Full Bio ↴Pipas are Lupe Núñez-Fernandez and Mark Powell (if a duo can be considered a band or a gang, then they are). They formed in London, UK around the year 2000 but now they live separated by an ocean: Lupe in Madrid and Mark in Brooklyn. But despite this continue to play, record and tour.

Short, bittersweet... With four albums, a couple of singles, numerous compilation appearances and a spot of international touring in the past three years, they've set a reckless pace for themselves! They have a certain disregard for the rigours and cliches of being a band. i.e. paying your dues, practicing a lot, being "tight" and owning amplifiers.

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Tout va Bien
Pipas Lyrics

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You don't say much
But when you do you shout
I never thought you were coming out
The montage of attraction
I threw them all away

Tout va bien
Tell me what you can, tell me what you can

Tout va bien (don't you know, it's all so)
Tell me what you can, tell me what you can

You promised to move to London
But that was years ago
I never thought it would happen
But now it has to go
It has to happen

Tout va bien
Tell me what you can, tell me what you can

Tout va bien (don't you know, it's so)
Tell me what you can, tell me what you can

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pipas's song "Tout Va Bien" speak to the complex emotions and uncertainties that arise in relationships. The singer comments on the quiet nature of their partner, remarking that they don't say much but when they do it's forceful, almost as if a shout. Though the relationship didn't start with much attraction, they eventually came together in a montage of attraction, only for the singer to throw it all away. However, despite any past missteps or doubts, everything is supposedly alright - tout va bien - and the partner promises to move to London to be with the singer.

But the singer, understandably, is skeptical - this promise was made years ago, and while they never thought it would happen, now it has to go through. The lyrics leave the outcome of this situation up to interpretation - will the partner actually move and the relationship continue, or will it fall apart? The uncertainty is paired with a sense of resignation - tout va bien - everything is alright, or at least pretending to be.

Overall, "Tout Va Bien" reflects the hesitations and doubts that exist within relationships, particularly when it comes to big decisions like moving to a new country. The lyrics convey a sense of mixed emotions - hope, doubt, love, apathy - all swirling together in a messy blend.

Line by Line Meaning

You don't say much
You're a quiet person

But when you do you shout
But when you finally speak, you make a big impact

I never thought you were coming out
I never expected you to open up to me

The montage of attraction
All the signs that showed you were interested

I threw them all away
I ignored those signs and let them go

Tout va bien
Everything is going well

Tell me what you can, tell me what you can
Share with me what you know

Don't you know, it's all so
Don't you know that everything is okay?

You promised to move to London
You said you would move to London one day

But that was years ago
But it's been a long time since you made that promise

I never thought it would happen
I never believed you would actually move