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.
Rake
Plastiscines Lyrics
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To me bam bam no
You see bam bam no
First the chums you said
you know i don’t care for now/
I don’t wannabe what you want me to be
To me bam bam no
You see bam bam no
To me bam bam no
You see bam bam no
The Plastiscines song "Rake" seems to be about the tension and conflict that can arise in a relationship when one person is trying to change the other. The lyrics suggest a conversation or argument where one person is trying to tell the other what they need to do or be, but the other person is resistant to being controlled. The repeated "bam bam no" seems to signify a rejection of the other person's demands.
The opening line "you can scream and shout what i need to hear" implies that the singer is feeling pressured or overwhelmed by someone else's expectations. They seem to be asking for clarity on what the other person wants from them ("what i need is now will you mark it here?"), but they aren't willing to completely give in ("i don't wanna be what you want me to be"). The chorus is a clear statement of resistance - "to me bam bam no / you see bam bam no" - suggesting that the singer is not going to do what the other person wants.
The bridge of the song provides an interesting twist, as the singer suggests that the other person should forget what they see and look at them right now. This could be interpreted as a plea for the other person to see them for who they really are, rather than trying to mold them into something else. Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle between accepting someone as they are and trying to change them to fit your own desires.
Line by Line Meaning
You can scream and shout what i need to hear/ what i need is now will you mark it here? (?)
The singer is asking the listener to communicate clearly what they need to hear and to help them mark it down, so they don't forget.
To me bam bam no
The singer is affirming that something is not working for them.
You see bam bam no
The singer is addressing the listener, stating that they are aware of the situation too, and that they understand it's not working.
First the chums you said
The artist is referencing a previous conversation or interaction where the listener said something about their friends or acquaintances.
you know i don’t care for now/
The artist is rejecting the listener's statement about their friends, implying that they don't want to hear about it right now.
I don’t wannabe what you want me to be
The singer is asserting their independence and identity, stating that they don't want to conform to what the listener expects of them.
If you care for me if you care for now forget what you see and look at me right now
The singer is asking the listener to focus on the present moment and disregard any preconceived notions they may have of them.
Writer(s): Katty Besnard Copyright: Because Editions
Contributed by Keira E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.