Past shows include: The Rodeo opened for My brightest diamond, Nina Nastasia, Declan Debarra, Ilene Barnes, Phoebe Killdeer (Nouvelle Vague), Sharko, Logh and many French acts (Constance Verluca, Valérie Leulliot, Jeanne Cherhal). More recently, she performed at SXSW Festival 2008 in Austin, Texas and in a few New York City club venues (Piano’s, Zebulon, Arlene’s Grocery…).
Modern Life
The Rodeo Lyrics
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Walking like two lonesome friends
The sky was our trophy
A beautiful dream
As far as the eye can see
You told me in a low voice:
“Heads or tails”,
“Tails” we can get away from it all
But I can’t get out
Of my modern life
Listening to the ocean
Curled up in your arms
I didn’t expect that much
I was not in the mood
For being back for good
You told me in a low voice:
“Why can’t you see, we could get away from it all”
But I can’t get out
Of my modern life
The lyrics of "Modern Life" by The Rodeo depict a nostalgic reminiscence of a past romance. The singer recalls a time spent with someone special, walking on a pier and feeling a deep connection between them. The sky serves as a symbol of endless possibilities and dreams, amplifying the beauty of their shared experience. In a moment of decision, one person suggests escaping from reality by flipping a coin, but the singer acknowledges their inability to break free from the constraints of their modern life.
The lyrics convey a sense of longing and yearning for a simpler, more carefree time. The ocean, often associated with tranquility and peacefulness, becomes a backdrop for the couple as they find solace in each other's arms. However, the singer confesses that they were not prepared to fully commit to being together forever, despite the allure of escaping their current reality. The repeated refrain of "But I can't get out of my modern life" conveys a feeling of being trapped, unable to escape the responsibilities and demands of their present-day existence.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember this pier where we were
I have fond memories of a pier where we once stood together
Walking like two lonesome friends
We traversed the area with a sense of solitude, despite being together
The sky was our trophy
We marveled at the vastness and beauty of the sky above us
A beautiful dream
It felt like a wonderful and enchanting vision
As far as the eye can see
Extending into the horizon, without any visible limit
You told me in a low voice:
Whispering softly, you conveyed your thoughts to me
“Heads or tails”
To make a decision, you proposed a coin toss
“Tails” we can get away from it all
If the coin lands on tails, we could escape from our current circumstances
But I can’t get out
Regrettably, I am unable to break free
Of my modern life
From the obligations and complexities of the contemporary world
Listening to the ocean
As we listened to the soothing sounds of the ocean waves
Curled up in your arms
Nestled and embraced within the safety and warmth of your embrace
I didn’t expect that much
I had not anticipated such overwhelming emotions and experiences
I was not in the mood
My mindset was not aligned or prepared
For being back for good
To permanently return to a certain place or state
You told me in a low voice:
Once again, you whispered softly to me
“Why can’t you see, we could get away from it all”
Questioning my inability to recognize the opportunity to escape our current realities
But I can’t get out
Regrettably, I am still trapped
Of my modern life
Bound by the demands and trappings of contemporary existence
Lyrics © CHRYSALIS EDITION FRANCE, BMG Rights Management, MUSIQWARE PUBLISHING GMBH
Written by: François VILLEVIEILLE, Dorothée HANNEQUIN, Robin LEDUC
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