The Ladybug Transistor is an indie pop band from Brooklyn, NY associated wi… Read Full Bio ↴The Ladybug Transistor is an indie pop band from Brooklyn, NY associated with The Elephant 6 Collective.
The band was started in 1995 by Gary Olson, Edward Powers and Javier Villegas with an album called "Marlborough farms". Adding and subtracting a couple of members they have recorded five albums since then:

With Jeff Baron and Jennifer Baron added to the lineup they released Beverley Atonale in 1997.

Powers left the band, and the remaining members, with San Fadyl and Sasha Bell of The Essex Green and solo act Finishing School, embarked on a United States tour.

With a more stable lineup, the band released The Albemarle Sound in 1999, as well as added violinist Julia Rydholm, also of The Essex Green, to the lineup. In 2001, Argyle Heir was released, and the band released a self-titled album in 2003, which was recorded in their own Marlborough Farms studio.

In April 2006, Fadyl began fighting serious asthma attacks. On the 26th of April 2007, he passed away due to one such attack.

The band released their sixth album, Can't Wait Another Day, on June 5, 2007.

Puis-Je
The Ladybug Transistor Lyrics

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J'etais perdu dans la rue
fatigue et mal au cul
J'ai vu un petit cafe
avec une fille dedans
et je lui disais

'Puis-je m'asseoir aupres de toi
pour te regarder?

J'aimerais la compagnie de ton soleil.

Je ne veux pas plus que ca
Non, ca n'est pas une grande histoire
Encore un beau sourire
et apres ca je peux partir

'Puis-je m'asseoir aupres de toi

pour te regarder?
J'aimerais bien la compagnie de ton soleil.

Overall Meaning

The Ladybug Transistor's song "je?" is a romantic ballad sung in French. The lyrics describe a lost and tired narrator who sees a small cafe with a girl inside. He asks her if he can sit next to her to keep her company, and simply enjoy her presence. He desires nothing more than her smile, and after that, he can leave.

The song depicts a feeling of being lost and looking for a connection with another person. The singer finds solace in the girl's presence and simply wants to be around her. The lyrics also convey a sense of vulnerability and a desire for human connection, which is relatable to many listeners.

The song's melody and instrumentation add to the emotional depth of the lyrics. The slow-paced melody and use of strings contribute to the romantic atmosphere of the song. Overall, "je?" is a beautiful and emotional love song that captures the essence of human longing and desire for connection.

Line by Line Meaning

J'etais perdu dans la rue
I was lost in the streets

fatigue et mal au cul
tired and sore

J'ai vu un petit cafe
I saw a small coffee shop

avec une fille dedans
with a girl inside

et je lui disais
and I said to her

'Puis-je m'asseoir aupres de toi pour te regarder? J'aimerais la compagnie de ton soleil.
'May I sit next to you to watch you? I would like the company of your sunshine. I don't want anything more than that. No, it's not a big deal. Just another beautiful smile and after that, I can leave.'

'Puis-je m'asseoir aupres de toi pour te regarder? J'aimerais bien la compagnie de ton soleil.
'May I sit next to you to watch you? I would really like the company of your sunshine.'

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEVIN CAWLEY AYERS

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