Tellier's first album, L'incroyable Vérité (The Incredible Truth), was released in 2001. Tellier went on tour with Air in support of the album. The track " Fantino" off the album was chosen by Sofia Coppola for the soundtrack to her 2003 film "Lost in Translation". Tellier followed L'incroyable Vérité with his second studio album Politics (2005). A particularly popular song from Politics was "La Ritournelle", a string-led tune, which featured Nigerian drummer, Tony Allen of Fela Kuti fame. "La Ritournelle" was remixed by various artists, notably in Britain by Metronomy.
Since the release of Politics, Tellier has also recorded an acoustic album of his more popular songs, Sessions (2006). The album was repackaged for the British market as Universe (2006), to include both highlights from the French CD, as well as compositions from Tellier's score for the film Narco.
His third studio album Sexuality was produced by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo of Daft Punk. Like his previous album Politics, Tellier used a single term as title and theme of the album.
On 7 March 2008, it was announced by Bruno Berberes, head of EBU delegation in France, that Tellier would represent France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008. It was held in Belgrade on 24 May 2008. Tellier sang "Divine". This was the first time in the history of the contest that the nominated French entry was to be performed largely in English, which caused controversy, leading to Tellier pledging to increase the amount of French in the song prior to the competition itself.
Divine
Sébastien Tellier Lyrics
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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, 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 someday
In my mind
Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do
Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do
Do-do-do-do
The song "Divine" by Sebastien Tellier is an ode to the Chivers, a group of people that the singer sees as divine. The lyrics are open to interpretation and can be seen as a commentary on the nature of beauty and the search for something greater than oneself. The repetition of "no, no, no, no, no" at the beginning of the song could symbolize the singer's rejection of mainstream beauty standards and his acceptance of the Chivers as his own personal ideal of beauty.
The chorus of the song, "Chivers look divine," is repeated throughout the song and is an important element. It is both a reassurance to the Chivers that they are seen as divine and a declaration of the singer's love for the Chivers. The Milky Way is also a recurring theme in the song, possibly representing a higher purpose or goal that the Chivers are trying to reach. Overall, the song expresses a sense of loneliness and longing for something greater, which the singer finds in the beauty of the Chivers.
Line by Line Meaning
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, I'm
The singer is emphatic that they are not one thing, but rather looking for another - a band.
Looking for a band today
The singer is actively searching for a band to join or listen to.
I see the Chivers anyway
Though they are searching for a band, the singer still notices and appreciates the Chivers.
Through my eyes
The artist is describing their perspective and how they view the world.
Oh, oh, oh, I
The artist is shifting focus back to themselves.
I'm alone in life to say
The singer is isolated in this opinion.
I love the Chivers anyway
Despite being alone in this opinion, the singer still loves the Chivers.
'Cause Chivers look divine
The artist is explaining why they are so drawn to the Chivers - they are heavenly or perfect.
Look away
Perhaps the artist is addressing someone who does not agree with them and asking them to look away.
They try to find the Milky Way
This line is unclear, but the Chivers may have a dream or goal that is elusive or difficult to find.
They love to drink it every day
The Milky Way may be symbolic of something that the Chivers enjoy constantly.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no
The artist is once again firm in their opinion.
You, you and I, it's like you said
The singer is addressing someone else who may have expressed an opinion.
I'm not a Chivers anyway
The singer is not one of the Chivers, but still loves and admires them.
You look fine
Once again addressing someone else, the singer comments on their appearance, possibly trying to change the subject.
Oh, oh, oh, I
Returning focus back to themselves.
I, I'm alone in life to say
The artist reiterates their isolation in the opinion of loving the Chivers.
I love the Chivers anyway
Despite being alone in this opinion, the singer still loves the Chivers.
'Cause Chivers look divine
Once again stating why the Chivers are so appealing - they are heavenly or perfect.
Look away
Possibly another plea to someone else to look away from the artist's unconventional opinion.
They try to find the Milky Way
Repeating a line from earlier in the song, this could imply that the Chivers have high aspirations or dreams.
I'm
Focusing back on the artist.
I'm alone in life to say
Repeating a line from earlier in the song, the singer emphasizes their isolation in this opinion.
I love the Chivers anyway
Once again stating their love and admiration for the Chivers.
In your eyes
Referring to someone else's eyes, this line is unclear in context.
Oh oh oh, I'm
Returning focus to the singer.
Looking for a band today
Repeating a line from earlier in the song, the singer is still searching for a musical group.
I see the Chivers anyway
Despite this search, the Chivers are still on their mind.
I'll be a Chivers guy someday
This line is unclear, but the artist may be expressing a desire to be like the Chivers in some way.
In my mind
The singer is imagining or contemplating this desire.
Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do
This line represents a musical break in the song and will not receive its own meaning.
Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do
This line represents a continuation of the musical break and will not receive its own meaning.
Do-do-do-do
This line represents the end of the musical break and will not receive its own meaning.
Lyrics © COLOSSEO
Written by: Guillaume Homem Christo, Sebastien Tellier
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From "Sexuality", available in vinyl, CD and digital: https://sebastientellier.bandcamp.com
@carmenriche7544
🌴🇫🇷🇩🇪💝🌲🎁😁
@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