Charlotte
The Young Gods Lyrics


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Quand Charlotte se touche
Le ciel ouvre la bouche
Et quand ses mains s'étendent...

Quand elle s'y attarde
Tous les enfants regardent
Et quand son dos se perle...
Charlotte, Charlotte
Quand Charlotte se touche

Et quand moi je m'en vais
Charlotte reste bouche bée
Mais le ciel pique du nez

Charlotte, Charlotte
Quand Charlotte se touche




Charlotte, Charlotte de mon coeur
Quand Charlotte se touche... le nez

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Young Gods's song Charlotte seem to be suggesting an erotic act performed by a woman named Charlotte. When Charlotte touches herself, the sky opens up, and the children watch. It appears that Charlotte is aware of the attention she's getting and enjoys it. The singer then speaks of leaving and how Charlotte is still mystified by what she's just done, causing the sky to "nose-dive". The chorus repeats, "When Charlotte touches herself," and then adds, "Charlotte, Charlotte of my heart," at the end.


The lyrics might suggest that Charlotte, through touching herself, has reached a point of intense ecstasy that causes the sky to open up, and children, often symbolizing innocence and purity, to stare in amazement. The song might allude to the power of female sexuality and the effect it can have on both men and nature. The singer, while not participating directly in the act, seems to be drawn to Charlotte and has strong feelings for her.


Overall, The Young Gods's song Charlotte is less straightforward than it appears on the surface, and the lyrics can be interpreted in various ways. The song might be about the beauty and power of female sexuality, a man's longing for a woman who is unattainable, or a combination of both.


Line by Line Meaning

Quand Charlotte se touche
When Charlotte touches herself


Le ciel ouvre la bouche
The sky opens its mouth


Et quand ses mains s'étendent...
And when her hands extend...


Quand elle s'y attarde
When she lingers there


Tous les enfants regardent
All the children look


Et quand son dos se perle...
And when her back beads with sweat...


Charlotte, Charlotte
Charlotte, Charlotte


Quand Charlotte se touche
When Charlotte touches herself


Et quand moi je m'en vais
And when I leave


Charlotte reste bouche bée
Charlotte stays speechless


Mais le ciel pique du nez
But the sky drops its nose


Charlotte, Charlotte
Charlotte, Charlotte


Quand Charlotte se touche
When Charlotte touches herself


Charlotte, Charlotte de mon coeur
Charlotte, Charlotte of my heart


Quand Charlotte se touche... le nez
When Charlotte touches... her nose




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