This duo combines the french roots with the typical wavey sounds that remind of the classical new-wave such as The Cure or And Also The Trees, melted with shoegaze or ethereal wave influences and so, they form a sound image that you won’t hear everyday.
With her vocals, Ophelia lies somewhere between Cocteau Twins and All About Eve ; she comes up with a lot of passion and draws the listener away from reality with ease while the other instruments build an astounding wall of sound to perfect the whole.
With bands such as Les Modules Etranges, Joy/Disaster or Soror Dolorosa, France is one of the congested areas of extraordinary post-punk and gothic rock.
Borealis
Saigon Blue Rain Lyrics
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a frozen curtain hides your world
overhanging the tops
moon dust shall mend my heart
overhanging the tops...
The undergrowth with its diaphanous white
keeps calling
still whispering
the starry dome is my ceiling at night
the blazing sun is my chimney outside
and boreal wind by my side, by my side...
overhanging the tops
moon dust shall mend my heart
overhanging the tops...
The lyrics to Saigon Blue Rain's song "Borealis" speak of a desire to enter someone's world, which is hidden behind a "frozen curtain." The singer longs to be let inside, and believes that the moon dust shall mend their heart. There is a sense of mystery and longing in these words - the "overhanging tops" and "starry dome" suggest a vast expanse beyond our reach, while the image of snowy owls in "divine wisdom" adds a mystical dimension to the song. The singer reflects on their own place in the world, with the "blazing sun" as their chimney and the "boreal wind" by their side, and alludes to the allure of the natural world in its beauty and power.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me enter inside your world
Allow me to be a part of your life and understand your experiences
a frozen curtain hides your world
There is something blocking the true nature of your world, making it difficult to fully comprehend
overhanging the tops
The scenery is so picturesque and captivating that it overshadows everything around it
moon dust shall mend my heart
The beauty of the moon's glow and aura has the capability to heal one's innermost pain
The undergrowth with its diaphanous white
The plants and foliage beneath the snow provide a translucent white texture
keeps calling
The natural world is constantly reaching out and drawing us closer to it
and snowy owls in their divine wisdom
The wise nature of the snowy owl is an indication of the vast knowledge present in the wild
still whispering
The owl's call for attention is gentle, yet ever present in the background
the starry dome is my ceiling at night
The beautiful night sky is a source of wonder and awe that captivates and inspires us
the blazing sun is my chimney outside
The sun provides warmth and sustenance to all life forms
and boreal wind by my side, by my side...
The cool, refreshing breeze of the arctic is a constant companion in this natural setting
overhanging the tops
The natural beauty present is so overwhelming that it overshadows everything in the vicinity
moon dust shall mend my heart
The celestial light of the moon has the power to heal and rejuvenate our inner selves
overhanging the tops...
The beauty of nature is omnipresent and ever present, filling everything with its grace and charm
Contributed by Landon K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.