Her independently released second album "Monday's Ghost" (2008) stayed at the top of the swiss charts for several weeks and caught the attention of critics abroad. The Guardian described her as "Laura Marling, Beth Orton and Björk in one folk-rocking package".
The Swiss singer spent parts of her youth abroad, living in England and Germany. Her cosmopolitan biography is reflected in her multilingual songwriting. While most songs are in English or German language, each album contains one song in a Swiss German dialect. Her third studio album 1983 (2010) also includes a cover version of Noir Désir's Le Vent Nous Portera in French language.
Hunger has always worked in a collaborative spirit, and her many musical interests have led her to a fascinating geographic and personality mix. While she had recorded her solo début "Sketches On Sea" at home in just a few days, her latest album "The Danger Of Light" evolved over three sessions abroad. In Los Angeles she was joined by Josh Klinghoffer (Red Hot Chilli Peppers, PJ Harvey), Nathaniel Walcott (Bright Eyes) and Steven Nistor (Danger Mouse); in Montréal Howard Bilerman (Arcade Fire), singer/songwriter Mark Bérubé, Brad Barr (The Barr Brothers) und David Payant (A Silver Mt. Zion) jammed along. That last session from Hotel2Tango-Studio in Montréal is included on the Deluxe Edition of her latest release.
Rapidly gaining a reputation as an electrifying live performer, Hunger has been sharing stages with some of Switzerlands’s most successful artists, like Erik Truffaz, The Young Gods, Kutti MC or Stephan Eicher and appearing at locations such as Olympia in Paris, Miles Davis Hall at the Montreux Jazz Festival or the John Peel Stage at Glastonbury Festival.
The musical directions of Sophie Hunger are limitless, from traditional folk songwriting bathed in jazzy moods to soul balladry. Her musical universe is very flourished, nourished by an exceptionally fragile yet mature voice as well as an ability to cross genres. For Sketches On Sea, she collaborated with a great number of musicians, from a trombone player to a flamenco guitarist. Sophie’s technical prowesses can lead her anywhere and allow her to do things that nobody else could get away with.
Sophie Hunger also contributed the soundtrack to the documentary "Zimmer 202" and the movie "Der Freund" by Micha Lewinsky.
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Coucou
Sophie Hunger Lyrics
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Coucounis coucou je me souviens de tout
I'm not your mom i'm not your friend
But I know your voices miles up the wind
I know when you're friend
By the glow on your cheeks
I know if you're worried
Coucounis coucou je me souviens de tout
Coucounis coucou
C'est triste et c'est beau
I'm not your sister i'm not your mate
I washed your hair and I know what you hate
I came with flowers i left with their seeds
In the dark of the night
It's not me that you need
Coucounis coucou je me souviens de tout
Coucounis coucou
C'était juste et c'était fou
It's like going so fast on the highway
That you can't read the signs
Or falling asleep in the playground
'Cause you've been up all night
We buy the tickets, you take the ride
Coucounis coucou je me souviens de tout
Coucounis coucou je me souviens de tout
The lyrics of Sophie Hunger's song "Coucou" delve into themes of familiarity and closeness in relationships, while also exploring the limitations and boundaries that exist within those connections. The repeated refrain "Coucounis coucou je me souviens de tout" serves as a nostalgic recollection of memories and experiences shared with the other person.
The singer acknowledges that they are not a mother, friend, sister, or mate to the person being addressed in the song, highlighting the complexity of their relationship. Despite not fitting into conventional roles, the singer reveals a deep understanding of the other person, recognizing their unique traits and behaviors. This intimate knowledge is conveyed through observations such as recognizing the sound of their voice from afar and being able to tell their emotional state by small cues like the glow on their cheeks or their eating habits.
The chorus of the song, "Coucounis coucou c'est triste et c'est beau," encapsulates the bittersweet nature of the connection being described. The relationship is both sad and beautiful, with moments of joy and pain intertwined in a complex tapestry of emotions. The singer reminisces about past moments shared together, acknowledging the depth and intensity of the bond they once had.
The imagery of speeding down a highway without being able to read the signs or falling asleep in a playground after staying up all night captures the feeling of being swept away by life's unpredictable twists and turns. The line "We buy the tickets, you take the ride" suggests a sense of surrender to fate or destiny, letting go of control and allowing oneself to be carried along by the journey. Overall, the lyrics of "Coucou" evoke a sense of wistfulness and reflection on the dynamics of human relationships, emphasizing the enduring impact of shared experiences and memories.
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