Very early on, Stéphane was fascinated by different kinds of music, listening to pop, rock and new wave. The real trigger happened in the late 80s, when he discovered house. One day in 1997 in Paris, when he was already a fairly famous DJ, he met up with Jean-Louis Costes, who asked him to mix music at his hotel restaurant. Very soon they had the idea of a compilation which could spread worldwide the spirit of the Hôtel Costes, this mythic glamorous place. The first compilation quickly became an undeniable reference. Over a dozen more successful and intense compilations followed.
Then he was asked to deejay everywhere in the world by haute couture designers such as Gucci, actresses like Cameron Diaz, and eventually remixed "What It Feels Like for a Girl" for Madonna… Yet Stéphane Pompougnac is not only a DJ - he is also an accomplished musician, composing and producing his own songs, which he proved in 2003 with the release of his first album Living On The Edge that featured several talented artists, notably Michael Stipe from REM. Today, Stéphane Pompougnac remains one of the most recognized DJs in the world.
Pompougnac released his second album Hello Mademoiselle in early 2006 after his eighth Hôtel Costes compilation.
The Hôtel Costes series of compilations:
Hôtel Costes, Volume 1: France et Choiseul - (16 tracks) (FR, 1999)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 2: La Suite - (15 tracks) (FR, 1999)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 3: Etage 3 - (15 tracks) (FR, 2000.10.23)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 4 - (14 tracks) (FR, 2001.11.12)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 5 - (15 tracks) (FR, 2002.10.22)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 6 - (14 tracks) (FR, 2003.09.29)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 7 - (16 tracks) (FR, 2004.09.27)
Best of Costes - (16 tracks) (FR, 2004.12)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 8 - (16 tracks) (FR, 2005.09.26; US 2005.09.27)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 9 - (16 tracks) (FR, 2006.09.25)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 10 - (14 tracks) (FR, 2007.09.24)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 11 - (17 tracks) (FR, 2008.09)
Hôtel Costes, Volume 12 - (16 tracks) (FR, 2009.09.21)
Hôtel Costes: A Decade 1999-2009 - (2 CDs, 28 tracks) (FR, 2009.11.16)
- Hôtel Costes: A Decade 1999-2009 (disc 1) - (14 tracks)
- Hôtel Costes: A Decade 1999-2009 (disc 2: Bonus Mix) - (14 tracks)
Sunday Drive
Stéphane Pompougnac Lyrics
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We′re turning to go home
And the silence from the side of the car
Tells me everything and how we are
Cause there's no more trying to make this so right
There′s no more trying tonight
And you know it's not so easy when you're all alone
I know something is wrong, I just dont know what to do
You say it′s only me and that I'm so perfect for you
I don′t want to try no more, I dont want to make this right
I just want you to be true to me, one time
And you know it's not so easy when you′re all alone
And I wonder if I'm alone in your head
Twelve days gone by since I have saw you last
I′ll give this one more try, I'll give it all my best
And I'll ask "What could you be doing that is so much fun?
Without me by your side, without me by your side?"
And I will take a step back, and I′ll let you ahead
And I will take a step away and see if you come back
Because there′s no more trying to make this so right
There's no more trying, there′s no more trying tonight
We'll never be the same
We will never be the same
We will never be the same
We will never be the same until you′re done
The lyrics to Stephane Pompougnac feat. Charles Schillings's song "Sunday Drive" tell a story of a couple who are on their way home after spending time together. However, there is an air of tension and uncertainty as both parties are aware that something is not quite right between them. The silence in the car speaks volumes, as they both sense that their relationship is in trouble. The singer admits to feeling unsure about their partner's feelings towards them, and wonders if they are alone in their head. Despite their doubts and fears, they are willing to give the relationship one more try but there is an acknowledgement that it may never be the same again.
Line by Line Meaning
And we wait above a road
We are parked alongside a road, waiting to head back home.
We're turning to go home
We are about to start driving back home.
And the silence from the side of the car
The quietness from your side of the car speaks volumes about how things are between us.
Tells me everything and how we are
Your silence reveals everything I need to know about our relationship.
Cause there's no more trying to make this so right
I'm tired of trying so hard to fix things between us.
There's no more trying tonight
I've given up on trying to fix things between us for now.
And you know it's not so easy when you're all alone
It's difficult to be on your own, and I suspect that's how you feel right now.
And I wonder if I'm alone in your head
I'm curious about your thoughts and whether I'm on your mind.
I know something is wrong, I just don't know what to do
I have a sense that something is troubling you, but I don't know how to help.
You say it's only me and that I'm so perfect for you
You claim that I'm the only one for you and that I'm perfect, but something doesn't feel right.
I don't want to try no more, I don't want to make this right
I've had enough of trying to fix things; I just want you to be honest with me.
I just want you to be true to me, one time
I need you to be honest with me for once and tell me how you really feel.
Twelve days gone by since I have saw you last
It's been twelve days since I last saw you.
I'll give this one more try, I'll give it all my best
I'm willing to try once more and give it my all.
And I'll ask "What could you be doing that is so much fun?
I'm curious about what you've been up to that's been so enjoyable without me around."
Without me by your side, without me by your side?"
It makes me wonder what you find so fun without me there to share it with.
And I will take a step back, and I'll let you ahead
I'll take a step back and let you lead for a change.
And I will take a step away and see if you come back
I'll distance myself a bit and see whether you'll come back to me.
Because there's no more trying to make this so right
I'm done trying so hard to fix things between us.
There's no more trying, there's no more trying tonight
I'm giving up on trying to fix things between us for now.
We'll never be the same
Things will never be the same between us.
We will never be the same
Our relationship has changed and it won't be the same again.
We will never be the same
I'm certain that our relationship will never be the same again.
We will never be the same until you're done
Things will never be the same again until you're ready to be honest and communicate with me.
Writer(s): Marc Ricci, Stephane Pompougnac, Pierre Antoine Zito, Charles Max Germain Schillings
Contributed by Jacob K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.