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St. Germain is the stage name of Ludovic Navarre, a French musician whose style merges jazzy house music with acid jazz. His album Boulevard was released in July 1995 and has sold over 300,000 copies worldwide. His United States debut, Tourist, was released in 2000 and sold over 4 million copies worldwide. Bob Marley, Toots and the Maytals, Miles Davis and Kool & the Gang are among Ludovic's early influences. He composed his first work under the name of Sub System with friend Guy Rabiller. He has released EPs under a number of aliases, among them Deepside, LN's, Modus Vivendi, Hexagone, Nuages and Soofle.
Ludovic Navarre (French pronunciation: [lydovik navaʁ], born 10 April 1969), known by his stage name St Germain, is a French musician. His style has been described as being a combination of house and nu jazz music.
Navarre's album Boulevard was released in July 1995 and has sold over one million copies worldwide. His United States debut, Tourist, was released in 2000 and sold 300,000 copies in the USA and four million copies worldwide. Bob Marley, Toots & the Maytals, Miles Davis and Kool and the Gang are among Ludovic's early influences. He composed his first work under the name of Sub System with friend Guy Rabiller. He has released EPs under a number of aliases, among them Deepside, LN'S, Modus Vivendi, Nuages and Soofle.
St Germain is not associated with the Saint-Germain-des-Prés Café compilation series, though his song "Deep in It" is featured on its "Volume 1".
His song "Rose Rouge" was featured in the official movie trailer for Joss Whedon's 2013 Much Ado About Nothing.
His eponymous album, released on 9 October 2015, was recorded with the participation of African musicians, the album features traditional Malian instruments such as kora, balafon and ngoni, that mingle with electric guitars, pianos, saxophones and electronic loops. The first single, “Real Blues”, sets the voice of Lightnin' Hopkins to the beat of wild, fiery drums and percussion.
The original single sleeve is decorated with a 3D mask conceived by Urban Art creator Gregos, known for his smiling and frowning faces stuck on walls throughout Paris and Europe.
St Germain was included in the line-up for Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2016.
Land of
St. Germain Lyrics
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Restless lover, spread your wings as the day begins.
It's just the sun rising.
It's just the sun rising.
It's shining.
It's just the sun rising.
It's just the sun rising.
Oh...
Learn to love your secret life, your still calm and gentle life.
Your resolution comes too fast, now the night is past.
It's just the sun rising.
It's just the sun rising.
It's shining.
It's just the sun rising.
It's just the sun rising.
Ahhh...
Smiling, gliding, breathless, you're riding.
Love is just a state of mind that we leave behind.
It's just the sun rising.
It's just the sun rising.
It's shining.
It's just the sun rising.
It's just the sun rising.
Chicka, chickaaahhh...
Let yourself go.
It's just the sun rising.
It's just the sun rising.
It's shining.
It's just the sun rising.
It's just the sun rising.
It's shining.
It's just the sun rising.
It's just the sun rising.
It's shining.
It's just the sun rising.
It's just the sun rising.
Life, life.
Life, life.
Life, life.
Life, life.
(Shining...)
Life, life.
(Shining...)
It's just the sun rising.
(Rising.)
It's rising...
The lyrics of St. Germain's "Land of" evoke a sense of movement and stillness, of restlessness and contentment. The first verse describes the contrast between movement outside and silence inside, and encourages the listener to "spread your wings" as the day begins. The repetition of "it's just the sun rising" suggests that this is a routine, an everyday occurrence that should be embraced with a sense of wonder and appreciation. The second verse continues this theme of finding joy in simple things, urging the listener to "learn to love your secret life, your still calm and gentle life" and to move past any resolution or hesitation that may arise. The final verse speaks of the ephemeral nature of love, that it is "just a state of mind that we leave behind". The message is one of mindfulness, of finding beauty and happiness in the present moment and embracing the impermanence of all things.
Line by Line Meaning
Movement, outside, silence inside, Restless lover, spread your wings as the day begins.
The start of a new day, where the world wakes up and begins to buzz with activity. Yet, a person can still find peace and stillness in themselves by embracing the new day with open arms.
Learn to love your secret life, your still calm and gentle life. Your resolution comes too fast, now the night is past.
Take a moment to appreciate the calm, quiet moments of life. Sometimes change comes too quickly, leaving one surprised by the new day.
Smiling, gliding, breathless, you're riding. Love is just a state of mind that we leave behind.
Enjoy the journey of life and love. Love can be fleeting and often the memories of it are all that remain, but the experience is worth it all the same.
Let yourself go.
Relax and let yourself embrace the excitement of a new day. Don't hold back and fully experience all that life has to offer.
Life, life.
Life is all-encompassing, with its ups and downs, but it's worth it.
(Shining...)
The sun shining brightly is a symbol of a new beginning, a new start. It's a positive, hopeful message.
It's just the sun rising.
Everything will be okay. The world keeps turning, and each day brings new opportunities to experience the richness of life.
It's rising...
A reminder that time doesn't wait for anyone. The sun keeps rising, life keeps moving forward, and it's important to keep up with it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LUDOVIC NAVARRE
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