Plastiscines are a female rock band from Saint-Cyr-l'École, France. The ori… Read Full Bio ↴Plastiscines are a female rock band from Saint-Cyr-l'École, France. The original lineup consisted of Katty Besnard, Marine Neuilly and Zazie Tavitian who met each other in Mansart High School where they bonded over their love of rock 'n' roll music. At the end of 2003, they met Louise Basilien at a The Libertines gig, and she became their fourth girl, the bassist. Listening to The Beatles, they took their name "Plastiscines" from a lyric in the song Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.

After the release of their first album LP1 Zazie left the band because she felt like she was not a strong enough drummer. Caroline was hired as a replacement for the tour, but was not an official member of the band. During the recording of their sophomore album, About Love, Anaïs Vandevyvere joined the band as the newest drummer. They were signed to Nylon Records.

In February 2011, Marine left the band. Katty, Louise and Ana continue as a three piece band. They released their third album Back To The Start in 2014.

In February 2016, Katty and Ana released the first single of their more alternative rock side-project Arizona Twins.

Lost In Translation
Plastiscines Lyrics

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Hiding
Crashing
I never stop
You never
Action
Friction
Superstitions

Where I was
I don't know
Maybe lost in illusions
Where I am
Oh I should know
I am Lost in Translation (x2)

Walking
Running
I never stop, you never
Action
Friction
Superstitions

Where I was
I don't know
Maybe lost in illusions
Where I am
Oh I should know
I am Lost in Translation (x3)

Where I was
You don't know
Maybe lost in illusions
Where I am
You should know
I am Lost in Translation

(Merci à Damèse pour cettes paroles)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Plastiscines's song Lost In Translation express a feeling of being lost and not fully understanding oneself or one's place in the world. The repeated actions of hiding, crashing, walking, and running create a sense of endless movement without direction or purpose. The use of the word "superstitions" implies a reliance on something intangible or irrational to guide one's actions. The singer reflects on a past state where she was unsure of her reality, possibly trapped in a state of delusion or fantasy. The repetition of the phrase "lost in illusions" emphasizes this idea of a disconnect between perception and reality.

The chorus brings the theme of being lost in translation to the forefront. The repetition of the phrase "I am Lost in Translation" drives home the feeling of being misunderstood or not fully able to communicate one's true self. The final stanza shifts the focus to the perspective of someone else, possibly a loved one or friend, who may not fully understand the singer's struggles. The use of the phrase "You should know" implies a sense of frustration or disappointment with this disconnect in understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

Hiding
I am concealing something from you.

Crashing
I am colliding with obstacles.

I never stop
I do not rest or pause.

You never
You do not do anything either.

Action
I am taking steps to achieve my goals.

Friction
There is tension and conflict.

Superstitions
I have irrational beliefs that influence me.

Where I was
I am referring to my past.

I don't know
I am uncertain of my whereabouts in the past.

Maybe lost in illusions
Perhaps I was living in a fantasy or dream world.

Where I am
I am referring to my present location.