Their lead vocalist, Nicolas Ker tackles an ambitious and unique style that walks the thin line between a decadent Morrissey or an elegiac Jim Morrisson. This quizzical dandy with an exotic touch (born from French-Cambodian parents in Egypt).
The symbiosis he shares with the band’s lead composer, Laurent Bardainne, can be equated with that formerly uniting Carl Barat and Pete Doherty with maturity on top.
Next to this ubiquitous duo, Arnaud Roulin (keyboard/bass), Nicolas Villebrin (guitar) and Vincent Taeger (drums), partners in crime and über-accomplished musicians who have co-oped with the gotha of French « variétés » (Feist, Romain Humeau, Dave! etc.).
Together they fuel the fire of an irridescent musical flame laced with infectious, nearly fatal melodies.
Under the patronage of deus ex-machina come producer Joakim Bouaziz, one of Europe’s most talented remixers (for the likes of Air, Lionel Hampton, Tiga, Annie etc.) and the author of the acclaimed « Fantômes » album (Versatile 2002) they take the lead in a most unanticipated way. Frontperson Ker sometimes recalls the greater accomplishments of past geniuses such as Husymans and of course Morrison (again). In Paris, Poni have played a series of exclusive gigs in as prestigious venues as Agnes B’s Galérie du Point du Jour or the more dance inclined scenes of RESPECT and Nouveau Casino.
One could qualify their style as rock n roll music but for its uncanny taste for wild hybridation from Itali Disco (Giorgio Moroder) to Noisy, Garage and Murder Ballads (à la Nick Cave). Such a wide array of taste is something quite unprecendented this side of the Atlantic and recalls the exceptional musical genius of the likes of Arcade Fire or Soni Youth.
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DISCOGRAPHY
TSR017 BUDAPEST EP OCTOBER 2005
TSRCD011 SHE’S ON THE RADIO JANUARY 2006
TSRCD012 PONI HOAX MARCH 2006
She's On the Radio
Poni Hoax Lyrics
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She's my best friend
But she will barely let me know
About her
She's on the radio
And I only know
About her favorite animal
Here she comes now
On the radio
There she goes now
Here she comes now
Here she comes now
On the radio
There she goes now
Through the sea of waves between us
Radio never lies
Just like your mother
Or like that guy who slowly died
In his trailer
Radio never lies
Not like the baker
Who sells a hundred photographs
Of his daughter
Here she comes now
On the radio
There she goes now
Here she comes now
Here she comes now
On the radio
There she goes now
Through the sea of waves between us
I am the radio
It really grows
There are a hundred books around
That I will close now
I am the radio
It really shows
There are a hundred things to say
That I won't say no
Here she comes now
On the radio
There she goes now
Here she comes now
Here she comes now
On the radio
There she goes now
Through the sea of waves between us
The song "She's On the Radio" by Poni Hoax is a reflective piece about the connection between a person and their favorite radio host. The lyrics lament the one-sided nature of the supposed friendship between the singer and the radio presenter, with the singer admitting that they don’t know much about their supposed friend, other than her favorite animal being the tiger. The radio is represented as a technology that can bring people together, but ultimately separates them as the waves of the radio signal cannot be crossed. The chorus repeats several times throughout the song, emphasizing the disconnect between the two individuals, and the poignancy of this one-sided relationship.
The lyrics also highlight the power of the radio as a medium. In the second verse, it is likened to a mother or a confidante who doesn’t lie, in contrast to a deceitful baker who sells pictures of his daughter. The radio is held up as a bastion of truth, even as it perpetuates one-sided relationships and connections that cannot truly bridge the distance between the presenter and the listener. The final verse takes on a meta quality, with the singer declaring that they are the radio, and while there might be many things that could be said, they will remain unspoken.
Overall, "She's On the Radio" is a melancholy and wistful reflection on the distant relationships that technology can create. The song highlights the ways that people can become attached to media figures without ever truly knowing them, and recognize that those connections may be one-sided and unfulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
She's on the radio
She is a frequent radio personality.
She's my best friend
I feel close to her despite not actually knowing her.
But she will barely let me know
She is private and doesn't share much about herself.
About her
I don't know much about her.
And I only know
The only thing I know about her is...
About her favorite animal
...her fondness for tigers.
Here she comes now
She is about to speak on air.
There she goes now
She has ended her broadcast.
Through the sea of waves between us
Despite listening to her on the radio, we are still physically distant.
Radio never lies
The information provided by the radio is truthful.
Just like your mother
The way your mother loves you is also unwaveringly honest.
Or like that guy who slowly died
The certainty of death is a truth that cannot be avoided.
Not like the baker
Unlike some people, the radio will not deceive or manipulate you for personal gain.
Who sells a hundred photographs
This particular baker is disingenuous, even selling pictures of his daughter.
Of his daughter
An example of the lengths some people will go for deceitful purposes.
I am the radio
The artist identifies as the radio, perhaps symbolizing the ubiquity of media in modern society.
It really grows
The artist's influence or reach is expanding.
There are a hundred books around
There is a vast abundance of information available.
That I will close now
However, certain topics will not be discussed.
It really shows
The artist's personality or beliefs are being clearly communicated.
There are a hundred things to say
There is no shortage of topics to discuss or opinions to express.
That I won't say no
Yet, some things will still be left unsaid.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: LAURENT BARDAINNE, NICOLAS LANGLOIS
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