Par les ruines
RADIO ELVIS Lyrics

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La mer a laissé en partant
La carcasse d'un Leviathan
Il n'y a plus qu'à attendre que
Le soleil rappelle à lui ses eaux sèches
Et que la nuit s'abatte sur nos têtes
Il n'y aura plus qu'à marcher

C'est le jour des noces je reviens par les ruines

C'est le jour des noces, je reviens par les ruines

Je traverse les colonnes d'un temple qui

hier encore me voyait courir
Il n'y a plus qu'à attendre
Et je sens dans mon cou ce vent frais qui
Dévale la colline où je cours
J'en entends même la rumeur

C'est le jour des noces je reviens par les ruines
C'est le jour des noces je reviens par les ruines

La mer a laissé en partant

La carcasse d'un Leviathan
Il n'y a plus qu'à vieillir

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Radio Elvis's song "Par les Ruines" evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for the past. In the opening lines, the singer describes how the sea has left behind the carcass of a Leviathan, a mythical sea monster. This serves as a metaphor for the remnants of the past that we come across in our lives, whether it be physical ruins or memories. The singer then talks about waiting for the sun to return the water to the sea and the night to come, signalling a chance to start anew. There is a sense of letting go of the past and moving forward.

As the song continues, the singer talks about returning to the ruins on the day of his wedding. The ruins represent the past and the temple he passes through is a reminder of the carefree days of his youth. He feels the cool breeze and hears the distant rumble of the wind carrying memories and emotions with it. The song ends with "Il n'y a plus qu'à vieillir", meaning "there is nothing left to do but grow old". This line highlights the inevitability of aging and the fleeting nature of life.

Overall, "Par les Ruines" is a heartfelt reflection on the transience of life, and the importance of cherishing the memories we hold dear. The lyrics are beautifully crafted, with poignant imagery that captures the essence of longing and nostalgia.

Line by Line Meaning

La mer a laissé en partant
As the sea retreats, it leaves behind the remains of a massive sea monster

La carcasse d'un Leviathan
The body of the Leviathan, a legendary sea serpent, is left behind on the shore

Il n'y a plus qu'à attendre que
All that's left to do is wait for

Le soleil rappelle à lui ses eaux sèches
The sun rises to reclaim the dry land from the sea

Et que la nuit s'abatte sur nos têtes
And when night falls upon us

Il n'y aura plus qu'à marcher
We'll have no choice but to keep moving forward

C'est le jour des noces je reviens par les ruines
On the day of the wedding, I return to the ruins

Je traverse les colonnes d'un temple qui hier encore me voyait courir
I pass through the columns of a temple where I used to run just yesterday

Et je sens dans mon cou ce vent frais qui Dévale la colline où je cours J'en entends même la rumeur
As I run down the hill, I feel the cool breeze on my neck and can even hear its murmur

Il n'y a plus qu'à vieillir
All that's left for us now is to grow old

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