St. Germain is the stage name of Ludovic Navarre, a Frenc… Read Full Bio ↴1993 - Present
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.
Soul Salsa Soul
St. Germain Lyrics
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I know you ain't the type to give up control
You talked way too much off the blunt I rolled
But I was picturing us under mistletoe
I love the sweater you wore, and underneath I know
Your heart is more precious than a bar of gold
I hope someone puts your love on a pedestal
'Cause I know you're walking 'round with a heavy soul
But that ship has sailed and everything is out of sight
I hope you find someone who's always gonna treat you right
'Cause that's what I would do if I could ever call you mine
You put your hand on my chest
The world disappeared just for a sec
The next morning before you left
I held you close and I could tell that you're
Walking around with a heavy soul
I know you ain't the type to give up control
You talked way too much off the blunt I rolled
But I was picturing us under mistletoe
I love the sweater you wore, and underneath I know
Your heart is more precious than a bar of gold
I hope someone puts your love on a pedestal
'Cause I know you're walking 'round with a heavy soul
That I would love to take just to make you feel alright
But that ship has sailed and everything is out of sight
I hope you find someone who's always gonna treat you right
'Cause that's what I would do if I could ever call you mine
You put your hand on my chest
The world disappeared just for a sec
The next morning before you left
I held you close and I could tell that you're
Walking around with a heavy soul
I won't waste your time 'cause we're getting old
I still see your eyes under heavy smoke
Just know, I think that you have a better soul than you know
The lyrics to St. Germain's song "Soul Salsa Soul" describe the pain and inner turmoil that comes with being a "tortured soul." The song describes a person who is struggling with past traumas, and who is haunted by their pain. Despite the pain that this person is dealing with, the lyrics describe a sense of hope and resilience. The singer of the song urges the "tortured soul" to keep going, and to keep fighting, because they are stronger than they know.
The lyrics to "Soul Salsa Soul" are incredibly powerful, and they speak to the human experience of struggle and resilience. The song acknowledges the pain and darkness that people can experience in their lives, but it also emphasizes the strength and courage that are required to keep going. Ultimately, the song is a message of hope and encouragement, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, we have the power to keep fighting and to overcome.
Line by Line Meaning
There’s a pain & it’s in your eyes
I can see that you're hurting
And it’s hiding behind your smile
But you're trying to hide it with a smile
But the smile’s gonna fade away
Eventually, that smile will disappear
In the darkness of the night
Especially when you're alone at night
While the tears running down your face
You're crying, and the tears won't stop
You’re praying it goes away
You're hoping that the pain will just magically disappear
Now you know that you’re broken
But you're starting to realize that you're not okay
Will you be okay
Can you overcome this pain on your own?
Tortured soul
You're someone who has been through a lot of pain
You’re so much more than you know
But you are strong and resilient, even if you don't realize it
You’ve been broken before
You've experienced pain and heartbreak in the past
Taken hell through your door
You've faced some really difficult and challenging times
You’re stronger now than before
But you've come out of those experiences even stronger
Now your will to keep going on
But sometimes it feels like you don't have the strength to keep going
Has broken down after oh so long
You've been feeling this way for a while, and it's becoming too much to bear
You close your eyes & you take a breath
You try to calm yourself down and take a moment to collect yourself
And now you’re hoping that it’s your last
But deep down, you're scared that you won't be able to handle this pain anymore
The pain inside you I know is real
I understand that the pain you're feeling is genuine
And there’s nothing that you can’t feel
You're not weak for feeling this pain, it's completely valid
And the scars that you’re hiding
You've been hurt in the past, and the scars are still there
Don’t know how to heal
And you're not sure how to move forward and heal from those wounds
I’ll keep fighting for your life
I want to be there for you and help you through this pain
The world really needs your light
Because you are an important and valuable member of this world
You gotta promise me you’ll stay
But I need you to promise me that you won't give up
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: John Stoker
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@ozo310sk8
Thanks for sharing! I'm amazed I didn't listen to this until about 2000...GOLD
@Piloti.
E jashtëzakonshme !
@elizabethresto4059
Love that conga solo.
@pynks2
a fave!! plays this mighty tune over and again....<3 this!!!!
@OscarEnriquedelaEspriellaPerez
Ritmo para el nuevo año .
@Morlacoish1
FELICITACIONES AMIGO.... MUY BUENA MÚSICA... SALUDOS DESDE ECUADOR....
@miraqueestoybueno
Genial, magnifico, bestial........
@Huevanation83
Excelente Artista!
@flair4crafts894
Gorgeousimo!!!
@victoriataylor7904
spectacular 🤗