French Movie Theme
The Smashing PumpkinsĀ Lyrics
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Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
Bonjour!
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
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Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
Bonjour!
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
Bonjour!
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
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Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah.
The lyrics to The Smashing Pumpkins' song French Movie Theme are quite simple and repetitive, but they manage to create a dreamy and atmospheric mood that perfectly fits the name of the track. The song starts with several repetitions of "yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah," which serves as a catchphrase that the listener can hold onto while the ethereal instrumental melodies take over. This repetition of "yeah yeah yeah" is then followed by the French word "Bonjour," which translates to "hello" in English, signaling a greeting and a new beginning.
As the song progresses, it continues with the same cycle of "yeah yeah yeah" and "Bonjour" phrases, and the dreamy instrumental arrangement gradually becomes more intricate and layered, building up into a climactic ending. Although the lyrics themselves are quite simple, the song manages to capture the listener's attention and imagination through the use of elegant instrumentation and atmospheric production.
Overall, French Movie Theme is the perfect example of how music can create a mood and a feeling without relying on complex lyrics or vocal delivery. The song draws the listener in through its ethereal instrumentals and repetitive yet captivating lyrics, resulting in an immersive and dream-like experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
Repetitive sounds implying excitement and eagerness
Bonjour!
A greeting in French, signaling the beginning of the song
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
More repetitive sounds implying excitement and eagerness
Bonjour!
Another greeting in French to emphasize the song's theme
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
Continued excitement and anticipation
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
More of the same
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
And more of the same
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
Reinforcing the enthusiastic tone of the song
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
Continuing to build excitement
Bonjour!
Returning to the French greeting to stay true to the song's title
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
Building excitement once again
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
Continuing to set the tone for the song
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
Reiterating the same idea
Bonjour!
A final French greeting to cap off the song
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah,
A final burst of excitement and energy
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WILLIAM PATRICK CORGAN
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