Sliimy was discovered on myspace by Perez Hilton in December 2008 with his cover of Britney Spears' Womanizer.
His first single 'Wake Up' was released in February 2009 and quickly picked up by radio stations and available for download on multiple platforms. His first album 'Paint Your Face' was recorded in Saint-Etienne in January 2009. It was mixed in NYC by Bryce Goggin at Trout Recording Studios, who has already worked with Antony and the Johnsons, Bishop Allen, Nada Surf, Joan As Police Woman, Herbie Hancock, Phish, Spacehog, The Lemonheads, Akron/Family, Swans and Pavement. The album is planned to be released April 6 2009 with Warner.
Due to his androgynous silhouette, XXL glasses, colourful and retro clothing, high voice and English accent he's often compared to Mika.
when life
Sliimy Lyrics
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You can say shut up and to the universe « Stop! »
When you cry and when you can’t prove
You try to find, try, but you have nothing
When you lose and when you’re confused
Nobody helps you, nobody cares for you
Forget about time, forget that’s right
Right here and...
Smiling, laughing, you just try to hide your whole life
Laughing and smiling, you just try to feel fine
And lie...
When life put it's fingers on me
I try to say stop but people don’t understand
I’m just me, just living in my dream
But maybe they’re jealous ‘cause they haven’t got it
When I’m in peace and serenity, my mother’s suicide comes and breaks it all
And Daddy left home, now I’m alone
Right here and...
Smiling, laughing, you just try to hide your whole life
Laughing and smiling, you just try to feel fine
And try to…
To take a new way, but I will stay in my fairytale
Nothing on my shoulders
I’m not going to cry for us
I don’t want to apologize
You can go ahead, that’s right
You can go ahead, that’s right
You can go ahead, that’s right
You can go ahead, that’s right
When life
When life put its fingers on me
I try to say stop.
The lyrics of Sliimy's song "When Life" explore the challenges and struggles that one faces in life. The song delves into the moments when life seems overwhelming, when one feels alone, and when nothing seems to go their way. It reflects on the feelings of helplessness, confusion, and loss that can be experienced in difficult times.
The lyrics convey a message of resilience and the importance of not letting life's hardships bring you down completely. It suggests that even when life puts its fingers on you and things seem unbearable, you can choose to stand up and tell the universe to stop. The song encourages the listener to hide their pain behind a smile, to try to feel fine even when they're not, and to keep trying to find a way to move forward.
The lyrics touch upon personal experiences, such as the mention of a mother's suicide and a father leaving home. These experiences serve to highlight the singer's own struggles and the additional weight they carry. Despite the difficulties, the song suggests that the singer refuses to give up on their dreams and will remain in their own fairytale, not letting the burdens of life bring them down.
Overall, "When Life" is a song about facing adversity and finding the strength to keep going, even when everything seems to be falling apart. It emphasizes the need to maintain hope, resilience, and a positive outlook in the face of life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
When life put it's fingers on you
When life presents its challenges and hardships to you
You can say shut up and to the universe « Stop! »
You have the power to reject the negativity and ask the universe to cease the struggles
When you cry and when you can’t prove
In times of sadness and when you cannot provide evidence or justification
You try to find, try, but you have nothing
You attempt to search for solutions, but come up empty-handed
When you lose and when you’re confused
In moments of defeat and uncertainty
Nobody helps you, nobody cares for you
You feel abandoned and unsupported, with no one showing concern for you
Forget about time, forget that’s right
Disregard the constraints of time and the expectations imposed upon you
Right here and...
In this moment and...
Smiling, laughing, you just try to hide your whole life
Putting on a cheerful facade, attempting to conceal the struggles and challenges you face in life
Laughing and smiling, you just try to feel fine
Through laughter and smiles, you seek to create a sense of well-being
And lie...
And pretend...
When life put it's fingers on me
When life presents its challenges and hardships to me
I try to say stop but people don’t understand
I attempt to voice my desire for the difficulties to cease, but others fail to comprehend
I’m just me, just living in my dream
I am simply being myself, living within the confines of my own aspirations
But maybe they’re jealous ‘cause they haven’t got it
Perhaps they feel envious because they do not possess what I have
When I’m in peace and serenity, my mother’s suicide comes and breaks it all
During moments of tranquility and calmness, the tragedy of my mother's suicide disrupts everything
And Daddy left home, now I’m alone
Furthermore, my father abandoned our family, leaving me feeling isolated
Right here and...
In this moment and...
Smiling, laughing, you just try to hide your whole life
Putting on a cheerful facade, attempting to conceal the struggles and challenges one faces in life
Laughing and smiling, you just try to feel fine
Through laughter and smiles, you seek to create a sense of well-being
And try to…
And strive to...
To take a new way, but I will stay in my fairytale
To explore a different path, yet I choose to remain within my whimsical fantasy
Nothing on my shoulders
Having no burdens or responsibilities weighing me down
I’m not going to cry for us
I refuse to shed tears for the situation we find ourselves in
I don’t want to apologize
I have no desire to express remorse or ask for forgiveness
You can go ahead, that’s right
You are free to proceed as you please, that's correct
When life
During experiences in life
When life put its fingers on me
When life presents its challenges and hardships to me
I try to say stop.
I attempt to put an end to the difficulties
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHLOE BAREL, YANN PLANFORET, YANIS SAHRAOUI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Maiily x
Sliimy est enfin sur youtube. C'est bien mérité :) Superbe chanson, comme toutes les autres :)
fairy life
quel talent!!!! je le trouve formidable!! j'espere qu il aura la reconnaissance du metier , qu il merite 100 000 fois!!! une voix en or!!!!
Entre Terre et Ciel Corinne
Bonjour ! Elle est super ta vidéo et merci de nous faire partager ce bon moment avec cette magnifique chanson !! Bye
Clara Larcher
C'est également ma préférée de Sliimy. Ce qu'il fait est vraiment super =)
Zineb Sangar
J'addoooorrre !!! Tout simplement magnifique. (l)
shedancesalone
can't wait for his album!
anthoGt90
Vraiment genial, ca fait penser à Mika mais un style different encore, un peu plus pop rock! Album en avril? j'y serais!
lilaloll
ma préféré je l'écoute en boucle =)
Nina Petre
Pff . J'adore vraiment tout ce qu'il fait ! (l)
pepperjane123
très belle chanson! et oui, Sliimy est français (et stéphanois), mais son anglais est parfait! Quant à sa personnalité, ça m'énerve de voir l'intolérance de certains... et alors?!!! on s'en fout, il fait du bon boulot et est bourré de talent! continue, sliimy, il y a plus de gens qui t'aiment que de cons qui essaient de te faire du tort!