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.
Russian Attractions
Sébastien Tellier Lyrics
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Could you give me a name?
Lady action blue
Lazy on the sand
I know you, I know you
You're a god I acclaim
Cross the ocean to
La vie éternelle
Cause you you you you you you you you realize
You you you you you you why?
Russians play " I'm gonna eat your soul "
Heaven plays to hide you in the sky
Won't you say it's just another role?
Souviens toi c'est l'amour véritable
We don't play
I love you, I love you
Mon amour éternelle
Lady action blue
Rescues all the band
I know you, I call you
From the island of pain
I'm a dreamer too
Lazy on the sand
Russians play " I'm gonna eat your soul "
Heaven plays to hide you in the sky
Won't you say it's just another role?
Souviens toi c'est l'amour véritable
We don't play
Cause you you you you you you you you realize
You you you you you you why?
Russians play " I'm gonna eat your soul "
Heaven plays to hide you in the sky
Won't you say it's just another role?
Souviens toi c'est l'amour véritable
The lyrics to Sébastien Tellier's "Russian Attractions" are shrouded in ambiguity and mysticism, much like the title of the song itself. The opening lines, "I love you, I love you/ Could you give me a name?/ Lady action blue/ Lazy on the sand," suggest a sense of longing and desire for a mysterious figure, who is identified as a god-like entity. This person or entity is then called upon to "cross the ocean to/ La vie éternelle," or the eternal life, perhaps indicating that the singer is seeking salvation or transcendence through this figure.
The repetition of the phrase "Russians play 'I'm gonna eat your soul'" creates a sense of foreboding and danger, contrasting with the heavenly imagery of being hidden in the sky. The line "Souviens toi c'est l'amour véritable" (remember, this is true love) seems to offer a glimmer of hope or reassurance amidst the uncertainty and tension of the song. In the final repetition of the chorus, the phrase "you you you you you you you you realize/ you you you you you you why?" suggests a final plea for understanding or clarity.
Overall, the lyrics to "Russian Attractions" create a dreamlike and surreal atmosphere, evoking a sense of mystery and uncertainty that is both alluring and unsettling.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you, I love you
Expressing my affection for you, I request to know your name.
Could you give me a name?
Asking for your identity so that I can know you better.
Lady action blue
Referring to your bright and lively personality.
Lazy on the sand
Describing the relaxed and carefree moments we spend together.
I know you, I know you
Assuring you that I understand and appreciate who you are.
You're a god I acclaim
Comparing you to a majestic deity and showing my admiration for you.
Cross the ocean to
Willing to travel great distances to be with you.
La vie éternelle
Longing for an eternal life with you.
Cause you you you you you you you you realize
Emphasizing that you need to realize something important.
You you you you you you why?
Questioning why you haven't realized it yet.
Russians play " I'm gonna eat your soul "
Referring to the aggressive and competitive nature of some people in relationships.
Heaven plays to hide you in the sky
Suggesting the support and protection we receive from a higher power or fate.
Won't you say it's just another role?
Asking if you believe our relationship is just a superficial performance.
Souviens toi c'est l'amour véritable
Reminding you that our love is genuine.
We don't play
Declaring that our love is not a game or performance.
Mon amour éternelle
Calling you my eternal love.
Rescues all the band
Showing how you bring joy and happiness to the people around us.
From the island of pain
Acknowledging the struggle and hardship we faced before finding each other.
I'm a dreamer too
Revealing that I have high hopes and aspirations for our life together.
Contributed by Jonathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alexander k
I love you, I love you
Could you give me a name?
Lady action blue
Lazy on the sand
I know you, I know you
You're a god I acclaim
Cross the ocean to
La vie éternelle
Cause you you you you you you you you realize
You you you you you you why?
Russians play " I'm gonna eat your soul "
Heaven plays to hide you in the sky
Won't you say it's just another role?
Souviens-toi c'est l'amour véritable
We don't play
I love you, I love you
Mon amour éternel
Lady action blue
Rescues all the band
I know you, I call you
From the island of pain
I'm a dreamer too
Lazy on the sand
Russians play " I'm gonna eat your soul "
Heaven plays to hide you in the sky
Won't you say it's just another role?
Souviens toi c'est l'amour véritable
We don't play
Cause you you you you you you you you realize
You you you you you you why?
Russians play " I'm gonna eat your soul "
Heaven plays to hide you in the sky
Won't you say it's just another role?
Souviens toi c'est l'amour véritable
absolut2708
Грандиозно! Отличный вокал, исполнение и музыка. Клип не испортил впечатление от песни, как это часто бывает, а скорее наоборот.
Alexander k
I love you, I love you
Could you give me a name?
Lady action blue
Lazy on the sand
I know you, I know you
You're a god I acclaim
Cross the ocean to
La vie éternelle
Cause you you you you you you you you realize
You you you you you you why?
Russians play " I'm gonna eat your soul "
Heaven plays to hide you in the sky
Won't you say it's just another role?
Souviens-toi c'est l'amour véritable
We don't play
I love you, I love you
Mon amour éternel
Lady action blue
Rescues all the band
I know you, I call you
From the island of pain
I'm a dreamer too
Lazy on the sand
Russians play " I'm gonna eat your soul "
Heaven plays to hide you in the sky
Won't you say it's just another role?
Souviens toi c'est l'amour véritable
We don't play
Cause you you you you you you you you realize
You you you you you you why?
Russians play " I'm gonna eat your soul "
Heaven plays to hide you in the sky
Won't you say it's just another role?
Souviens toi c'est l'amour véritable
faenor
loving the choral backing singers! BIG sound
SuperThierry
Just amazing ! Well done !
Ryuku Jordison
this song needs to be in a future 007 movie
Ryuku Jordison
@Alex Sands Hollywood is impredictable
Alex Sands
although it would be cool, the cold war is over, so I doubt they will ever make a film relevant enough to this song...
Alain PETITJEAN
Bravo, wonderful song !
Anna Rbc
Never a song has been so well matched with a drink ... Vodka !
Andreea Santa
i'm hypnotized by this song <3 i LOVE it <3