His second album "Politics" was released in 2004. Several songs on the album feature former Fela Kuti drummer Tony Allen.
Divine
Sébastien Tellier Lyrics
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I'm looking for a band today
I see the Chivers anyway
Through my eyes
Oh oh oh
I, I'm alone in life to say
I love the Chivers anyway
Look away
They try to find the Milky Way
They love to drink it every day
No no no no no no no
You, you and I, it's like you said
I'm not a Chivers anyway
You look fine
Oh oh oh
I, I'm alone in life to say
I love the Chivers anyway
'Cause Chivers look divine
Look away
They try to find the Milky Way
I'm , I'm alone in life to say
I love the Chivers anyway
In your eyes
Oh oh oh
I'm looking for a band today
I see the Chivers anyway
I'll be a Chivers guy some day
In my mind
In "Divine," Sébastien Tellier sings about his search for acceptance and community. The repeated "no no no" at the beginning of the song emphasizes his frustration and disappointment with not finding what he's looking for. However, he finds solace in the Chivers, a group of people who he sees and admires. Through his eyes, the Chivers look divine, and he loves them anyway. The second verse switches to a conversation between him and someone else, who tells him that he is not a Chivers, but he thinks they look fine. Despite this rejection, Tellier still feels alone and declares that he loves the Chivers anyway. The final verse brings the song full circle as Tellier continues to search for a band but sees the Chivers and hopes to one day become a part of their community.
The message of the song is a universal and relatable one. Everyone searches for acceptance and community, and it can be frustrating when it seems like they cannot find it. However, Tellier's acceptance of the Chivers, even with their apparent quirks and differences, is a powerful message of embracing diversity and finding beauty in unexpected places.
Line by Line Meaning
No no no no no no no
The singer repeats the word 'no' seven times to express his disapproval or denial of something.
I'm looking for a band today
The singer is searching for a group of people who share his musical interests or talents.
I see the Chivers anyway
Despite his search, the singer still notices the Chivers, who are likely a group he admires for their musical abilities or style.
Through my eyes
The Chivers' appearance or performance is subjectively pleasing to the singer's senses.
Oh oh oh
The singer uses this repetition of 'oh' to express excitement or anticipation.
I, I'm alone in life to say
The singer feels like he is the only one who has a particular opinion or feeling about something.
I love the Chivers anyway
Despite any obstacles or criticism, the singer has strong positive feelings towards the Chivers.
'Cause Chivers look divine
The Chivers have a heavenly, ethereal quality that the singer finds attractive or captivating.
Look away
The singer acknowledges that others may not see the same beauty in the Chivers as he does.
They try to find the Milky Way
The Chivers may be searching for something beyond earthly pleasures or may have an unconventional worldview.
They love to drink it every day
This line may be a metaphor for the Chivers' constant pursuit of something that brings them joy or fulfillment.
You, you and I, it's like you said
The singer addresses someone who previously made a statement that he agrees with.
I'm not a Chivers anyway
The singer separates himself from the Chivers, either because of his own beliefs or because he feels he doesn't measure up to them.
You look fine
The singer compliments the person he's addressing on their appearance.
I, I'm alone in life to say
The singer repeats an earlier line to emphasize his distinct perspective.
In your eyes
The singer's feelings towards the Chivers or the other person are reflected in that person's gaze.
I'm looking for a band today
The singer reiterates his desire to find a musical group to belong to.
I see the Chivers anyway
Despite his ongoing search, the Chivers continue to be a source of inspiration or admiration for the singer.
I'll be a Chivers guy some day
The singer aspires to become a part of the Chivers' circle or to embody their musical style or philosophy.
In my mind
For now, the singer's connection to the Chivers is purely a mental or emotional one.
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From "Sexuality", available in vinyl, CD and digital: https://sebastientellier.bandcamp.com
@carmenriche7544
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@asjoben82
We in Serbia, where the contest took place, mostly agreed that this is the best song we heard that evening.
@rw8733
You were right!
@bigrayl
How dare you?
@zirtapot57
This song was too good for Eurovision.
@IvnValmont
Was it in Eurovision? Rally? Which year?
@zirtapot57
@@IvnValmont 2008
@IvnValmont
@@zirtapot57 Thank :D
@jameswebb4974
Boring