Sébastien Tellier is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Pa… Read Full Bio ↴Sébastien Tellier is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Paris, France. He is currently signed to Record Makers.

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.

Magical Hurricane
Sébastien Tellier Lyrics

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God, you know the human vice
Kimberly, you're high
How many laws would you send?
A magical hurricane?
Is it a new hell to climb?
In the jungle, be a man!

And you love the human rise

Kimberly, you're fine
How many blows would you send?
I smoke a rolled hurricane
Is it a new hell to climb?
Oh! Kimberly, be a man!

Give me love, someday
Give me love to go, give me love someday

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sébastien Tellier's "Magical Hurricane" are cryptic, poetic, and laden with symbolism, making it challenging to interpret them definitively. It's a song that paints a vivid picture of a mystical world and deep emotions, where the singer is Kimberly, a femme fatale or a muse, and the singer alternates between worshipping and challenging her.

The first line "God, you know the human vice," indicates a sense of awe and surrender, as if the singer is addressing a higher power. However, the next line "Kimberly, you're high" could imply that Kimberly is a metaphorical god, high above mortals. The next question alludes to her power, "How many laws would you send?" which could imply that she has mystical powers that can overturn the laws of nature. The phrase "magical hurricane" conveys this sense of unprecedented force that can either create or destroy.

The next stanza repeats this pattern of apparent worship and challenge. The line "And you love the human rise" suggests that she is interested in humanity and its potential to soar higher. The line "How many blows would you send?" can be interpreted as a threat, indicating that Kimberly could use her powers to wreak havoc. The line "I smoke a rolled hurricane" adds another layer of mystery, representing a smokescreen of illusion or a mode of transport to another realm. The phrase "Kimberly, be a man!" at the end of each stanza can be interpreted as a challenge to her power or a call to be more human or humane.

Line by Line Meaning

God, you know the human vice
Addressing God, the singer acknowledges that God is aware of the flaws that humans possess.

Kimberly, you're high
The singer is addressing someone named Kimberly and stating that she is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

How many laws would you send?
The singer questions how many rules or restrictions Kimberly would impose on others if she had the power to do so.

A magical hurricane?
The artist asks if there is a supernatural storm coming or if it is a metaphorical reference to something else.

Is it a new hell to climb?
The artist inquires if what is coming will be difficult and arduous like climbing out of hell.

In the jungle, be a man!
The singer encourages Kimberly to toughen up and be brave like a person trying to survive in the jungle.

And you love the human rise
The singer asserts that Kimberly enjoys watching humans succeed or become more powerful.

Kimberly, you're fine
The artist reaffirms that Kimberly is doing well, despite any obstacles or challenges she may face.

How many blows would you send?
The artist questions how many setbacks or problems Kimberly would put someone through if given the power to do so.

I smoke a rolled hurricane
The artist indicates that they are consuming cannabis, colloquially referred to as a joint or rolled-up cigarette, which is having a calming effect on them.

Is it a new hell to climb?
The singer again asks if what is coming will be a challenging ordeal to overcome.

Oh! Kimberly, be a man!
The artist again encourages Kimberly to demonstrate toughness and resilience in the face of adversity.

Give me love, someday
The singer requests affection and care at some point in the future.

Give me love to go, give me love someday
The singer reiterates their desire for love, indicating that they want it to be portable and available to them as they move forward.

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