This original mix between indie pop and french songwriting is clearly and totally unique in France.
Not so far from french artists like Dominique A. or Mathieu Boogaerts, Quaisoir a real and solid songwriter, but also a true musician, playing all instruments. He is now backed by a band on his last effort, « Missiles », to be released in 2007. It will be his second release. A first one, bearing the strange and cryptic moniker of « jesuisvivantetvousêtestousmorts » was issued in 2005. Due to economical restraints, he decided to tour in duo in 2007.
Quaisoir played as a support band for Dominique A, Tue-Loup, Christophe Mali, Bonnie Prince Billy, Romain Humeau, Luke, Deportivo.
Silver
Quaisoir Lyrics
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Tu es le plus beau des chevaux, Silver,
Le plus beau mâle du val, Silver, mon cheval.
Quand je m'accroche à ta crinière blanche, Silver, p
Lus rien n'est moche, pas une branche ne me décroche de ton cœur.
Sur ton échine, Silver, comme ton crin est solide,
Comme tu vas vite, Silver, mais vers quoi tu cours?
Tu cours, Silver, cours, cours, Silver cours!
Le plus beau mâle du val, Silver, mon cheval.
J'ai cru tomber dans le fossé par le passé, m
Ais maintenant que je suis bien accroché,
J'ai enfin compris vers quoi tu fonçais,
Que c'était à moi que t'essayais d'échapper.
Cours, Silver, cours, cours, Silver cours!
Tu es le plus beau des chevaux, Silver,
Le plus beau mâle du val, Silver, mon cheval.
The lyrics of Quaisoir's song "Silver" revolve around the singer's relationship with their horse, who they call Silver. The song opens with the repeated phrase "Cours, Silver, cours," which means "Run, Silver, run." The singer views Silver as the most beautiful and powerful horse in the valley.
As the singer holds onto Silver's white mane, they feel a sense of security and beauty. They are transported away from the ugliness of the world and nothing can distract them from Silver. The lyrics ask the question of where Silver is running to and why he is running so quickly.
The second half of the song reveals that the singer has fallen off Silver in the past, but now they have a deep connection and understanding. Silver is not trying to escape the singer, but rather propel them forward together. The song ends with the same refrain, emphasizing the closeness between the singer and Silver.
Overall, the lyrics explore the bond between a rider and their horse, the beauty and power of the animal, and the freedom that comes with their connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Cours, Silver, cours, cours, Silver cours!
Encouraging Silver to run as fast as he can.
Tu es le plus beau des chevaux, Silver,
Complimenting the horse's beauty.
Le plus beau mâle du val, Silver, mon cheval.
Highlighting the horse's gender and ownership.
Quand je m'accroche à ta crinière blanche, Silver,
Describing the act of holding onto Silver's mane.
Plus rien n'est moche, pas une branche ne me décroche de ton cœur.
Feeling safe while riding the beautiful horse.
Sur ton échine, Silver, comme ton crin est solide,
Admiring the strength of Silver's back and hair.
Comme tu vas vite, Silver, mais vers quoi tu cours?
Wondering where the horse is headed in such speed.
J'ai cru tomber dans le fossé par le passé,
Having fallen off a horse in the past.
Mais maintenant que je suis bien accroché,
Feeling secure and holding on tight.
J'ai enfin compris vers quoi tu fonçais,
Realizing where Silver was heading all along.
Que c'était à moi que t'essayais d'échapper.
Understanding that Silver was trying to escape from the rider.
Cours, Silver, cours, cours, Silver cours!
Encouraging Silver to run as fast as he can.
Tu es le plus beau des chevaux, Silver,
Repeating the compliment about Silver's beauty.
Le plus beau mâle du val, Silver, mon cheval.
Reaffirming the gender and ownership of the horse.
Writer(s): Guillaume Pervieux
Contributed by Bella M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.