Their lyrics are mainly about fantasy.
They've recorded a few full albums:
Sortilège - 1983
- Métamorphose - 1984
- Larmes De Héros - 1985
- Sortilège 1983-1986 - 2004 (Best-of compilation)
- Phoenix - 2021
these albums are also available with English lyrics.
- Metamorphosis
- Hero's Tears
Group was formed in 1981
Current status: split-up
Chuck Shuldiner (Death, Control Denied) frequently cited them as his personal favorite metal group.
The band refused to reform in 2007 when asked to play the Paris Metal France Festival with other reformed French heavy-metal legends such as ADX, Blasphème or Still Square.
In 2012 their singer, Christian 'Zouille' Augustin, released an album along with Satan Jokers' Renaud Hantson under the name Zouille & Hantson , simply called Zouille & Hantson .
Civilisation Perdue
Sortilège Lyrics
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bâtit des routes géantes
afin de reçevoir leurs divinités
bâtit des pyramides
une cité l'Atlantide
alors pourquoi ne sont ils pas restés
vous qui nous observez
où êtes vous nichés
vous détenez le secret
il est bien gardé
vous ne trahirez jamais
seul reste des vestiges
qui donnent le vertige
si on se donne la peine d'observer
malgré nos connaissances
face à une telle science
on ne peut seulement que s'incliner
vous qui nous observez
de la voie lactée
où êtes vous nichés
vous détenez le secret
il est bien gardé
vous ne trahirez jamais
seul reste des vestiges
qui donnent le vertige
si on se donne la peine d'observer
malgré nos connaissances
face à une telle science
on ne peut seulement que s'incliner
vous qui nous observez
de la voie lactée
où êtes vous nichés
vous détenez le secret
il est bien gardé
vous ne trahirez jamais
The lyrics of Sortilège's song "Civilisation Perdue" speak to the awe and mystery of ancient civilizations and the secrets they hold. The opening lines describe the remarkable feats of these civilizations, who built grand temples and giant roads as a means of welcoming their deities. They also constructed pyramids and cities like Atlantis. Despite these great constructions, however, the question remains as to why these civilizations ultimately did not endure.
The song then speaks to those who observe us from the Milky Way galaxy, asking where they are hidden and what secrets they may hold. The sense of cosmic mystery is palpable, as the lyrics note that these observers certainly possess knowledge that is beyond our own. Even with modern technological advancements and research, we can only marvel at the impressive accomplishments of these lost civilizations.
Overall, "Civilisation Perdue" is a tribute to the grandeur of ancient civilizations and the sense of wonder and mystery that has surrounded them for millennia. The song conveys a sense of admiration and respect for the remarkable achievements of these civilizations, while acknowledging the depths of their secrets that remain shrouded in mystery.
Line by Line Meaning
ils ont construit des temples
They built temples
bâtit des routes géantes
Constructed giant roads
afin de reçevoir leurs divinités
In order to receive their deities
bâtit des pyramides
Constructed pyramids
une cité l'Atlantide
A city called Atlantis
alors pourquoi ne sont ils pas restés
So why did they not stay?
vous qui nous observez
You who observe us
de la voie lactée
From the Milky Way
où êtes vous nichés
Where are you hiding
vous détenez le secret
You hold the secret
il est bien gardé
It is well guarded
vous ne trahirez jamais
You will never betray
seul reste des vestiges
Only remnants remain
qui donnent le vertige
That give vertigo
si on se donne la peine d'observer
If we take the trouble to observe
malgré nos connaissances
Despite our knowledge
face à une telle science
In the face of such science
on ne peut seulement que s'incliner
We can only bow down
Contributed by Eliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.