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.
Kilometer
Sébastien Tellier Lyrics
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Right over the top
Right over the top
Stay, princess, close to me
Your gloves on my body
Your make up close to me
Is lighting my body
Stay, princess, close to me (right over the top)
Your gloves on my body (right over the top)
Baby, you like me (over the top)
You're touching my body
Right over the top
Right over the top
Right over the top
Stay, princess, close to me (right over the top)
Your gloves on my body (right over the top)
Baby, you like me (over the top)
You're touching my body
Stay, princess, close to me
Your gloves on my body
Your make up close to me
Is lighting my body
Stay, princess, close to me
Your gloves on my body
Baby, you like me
You're touching my body
Your make up close to me
Is lighting my body
Baby, you like me
You're touching my body
Your make up close to me (right over the top)
Is lighting my body
Baby, you like me (right over the top)
You're touching my body
Stay, princess, close to me (right over the top)
Your gloves on my body
Baby, you like me (over the top)
You're touching my body
Right over the top
Right over the top
Right over the top
Right over the top
Right over the top
Right over the top
The lyrics of Sebastien Tellier's song "Kilometer" are open to interpretation, as they are quite abstract and repetitive. The chorus, "Right over the top" is repeated throughout the song, along with the lines, "Stay, princess, close to me / Your gloves on my body / Baby, you like me / You're touching my body." It is possible that the song is about a sexual or romantic encounter, with the singer addressing their partner as "princess" and describing their body being lit up by makeup and gloves. The repetition of "right over the top" could be a reference to the intensity of the experience or the abstract nature of the singer's feelings.
Alternatively, the song could be interpreted more musically, with the repetition and rhythm of the lyrics creating a hypnotic effect that mirrors the music. The repetition of "right over the top" and the other lyrics could be seen as a way of creating a trance-like state in the listener. The use of abstract language and imagery could be seen as a way of creating a dream-like atmosphere or reflecting the emotions that the music evokes.
Overall, the lyrics of "Kilometer" are open to interpretation, and the meaning of the song may vary depending on the listener's perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay, princess, close to me (right over the top)
The singer urges his lover to stay close to him, emphasizing just how close he wants her by saying 'right over the top'.
Your gloves on my body (right over the top)
He wants her to touch him and get as close to his body as possible, so he emphasizes how her gloves are tightly pressed onto his skin, saying 'right over the top'.
Baby, you like me (over the top)
He feels that his lover is really attracted to him, and this inspires him to continue expressing his attraction for her through the song. He emphasizes how much she likes him by saying 'over the top'.
You're touching my body
The singer is pleased that his lover is touching him, and he wants her to keep doing it. He has a very physical connection with her.
Your make up close to me (right over the top)
The singer enjoys how his lover's make up smells, and how it reminds him of her. He emphasizes that it is 'right over the top', meaning he finds it intense and really appealing.
Is lighting my body
The singer finds his lover's presence very invigorating and energizing, so he describes it as if it is giving him light and life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, COLOSSEO
Written by: Guy Manuel Homem Christo, Romain Tranchart, Sebastien Tellier
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Right over the top
Right over the top
Right over the top
Stay just close to me
Your blood on my body
Your make-up close to me
Just right on my body
Stay just close to me (Right over the top)
Your blood on my body (Right over the top)
Baby you like me (Over the top)
You're touching my body
Over the top, Right over the top
Over the top, Right over the top
Stay just close to me
Your blood on my body
You make-up close to me
Just right on my body
Stay just close to me
Your blood on my body
Baby you like me
You're touching my body
(just typed what I heard, not sure if correct)
@RecordMakers
From "Sexuality", available in vinyl, CD and digital: https://sebastientellier.bandcamp.com
@mohanjoshi641
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@stellacarrier8341
I actually was first introduced to this bold song that is Kilometer by Sebastien Teller around 2012 via a music collection. The music video for this song seems definitely fitting for the song. This is another unique song that I am glad is made available on youtube. I confess that I am an amateur online commenter with a strong passion for writing. One of the reasons why I keep an open mind to hearing songs from artists both within the U.S. and outside the U.S. because listening to a wide variety of music also helps in my writing creativity.
@phuturephunk
I think, deep down inside, we all want to be Sébastien Tellier
@davebirney
1:33 this guy is seriously talented
@marisettisrinivasnaidu2259
Redd
@gavinkirk4787
I first discovered Sebastien with this song, it was envy. Then I realized how brilliant and fucking talented he is. Genius.
@reginaldarthur510
timeless classic. i would watch this on vimeo regularly.
@AidrianHence
Anyone else dying to get a pair of Sebastien 3D glasses so they can see in Tellier-vision? :D
@stellacarrier8341
This Kilometer song by Sebastien Teller has the perfect blend of imaginative music energy blended with charismatic music seduction energy. I wish that I could remember the various artists music collection I first heard this draw a music listener in song from (I think it might have been a ministry of sound compilation)