1) A post-punk band from Ra… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands called Tarmac:
1) A post-punk band from Ramsgate, England
2) Tarmac is a french rock band, created by two former members of the band Louise Attaque in 2001.
Je Cherche
Tarmac Lyrics
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Une palette et son moyen d'expression
Je cherche un doute un ton
Une boîte et son adéquate dimension
(Que por todas partetio soy)
(Puerdo soy tambien loco yo no soy malogrado)
Je cherche un souffle un son
Je cherche une pause un pont
Une porte et son illustration
(Que por todas partetio soy)
(Puerdo soy tambien loco yo no soy malogrado)
Je cherche un fil du fond
Une silhouette portant mon nom
(Que por todas partetio soy)
(Puerdo soy tambien loco yo no soy malogrado)
(Que por todas partetio soy)
(Puerdo soy tambien loco yo no soy malogrado)
In Tarmac's song "Je Cherche," the singer seeks to find and express their identity in several ways. The title "Je Cherche" translates as "I search," and the first two lines express the singer's search for "a title, a name" and "a palette and means of expression." These lines suggest that the singer is unsure of their own identity, perhaps searching for a way to define themselves through an artistic outlet. The mention of a palette and means of expression suggest that the singer is looking for a way to create art to express themselves.
In the second stanza, the singer continues to search for ways to express themselves, from "a breath, a sound," to "a pause, a bridge," to "a door and its illustration," indicating that the singer is approaching their search for identity from many different angles. They are extremely determined to find the right way to reflect who they are through their art. The repeated line "Que por todas partetio soy, Puerdo soy tambien loco yo no soy malogrado" translates to "That I am everywhere I went, I'm lost too but I'm not cursed," which may suggest the singer's confusion and uncertainty in their search for identity.
Overall, "Je Cherche" is a deeply introspective song about the search for one's identity that showcases Tarmac's skill at creating thought-provoking and poetic lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Je cherche un titre un nom
I am searching for a title or a name that defines me.
Une palette et son moyen d'expression
Searching for a medium of expression and a way to convey my emotions and thoughts.
Je cherche un doute un ton
Searching for a tone or a doubt that will help me question everything and seek new perspectives.
Une boîte et son adéquate dimension
Looking for the perfect container or space to fit my creative vision.
(Que por todas partetio soy) (Puerdo soy tambien loco yo no soy malogrado)
Despite being everywhere, I'm still searching for myself. I might be crazy, but I'm not broken.
Je cherche un souffle un son
I'm searching for a sound or a breath that will carry me forward and keep me going.
Une étincelle et sa continuation
I'm searching for that one spark that will ignite my creativity and keep it burning.
Je cherche une pause un pont
I'm searching for a pause or a bridge that will help me connect my thoughts and bring clarity to my mind.
Une porte et son illustration
I'm searching for a door that will lead me to new opportunities and a clearer understanding of myself.
Je cherche un fil du fond
I'm searching for a thread that connects me to the deeper meaning of life.
Une silhouette portant mon nom
I'm searching for a silhouette that carries my identity and my legacy.
(Que por todas partetio soy) (Puerdo soy tambien loco yo no soy malogrado)
Despite being everywhere, I'm still searching for myself. I might be crazy, but I'm not broken.
(Que por todas partetio soy) (Puerdo soy tambien loco yo no soy malogrado)
Despite being everywhere, I'm still searching for myself. I might be crazy, but I'm not broken.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (FRANCE), BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: YVES ABADI, PHILIPPE ALMOSNINO, JOSEPH DAHAN, GAETAN ROUSSEL, ARNAUD SAMUEL
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