During its early years, Triumvirat initially played Top 40 songs at local venues in Cologne. The Nice and Emerson, Lake & Palmer heavily influenced Triumvirat’s musical direction and the band incorporated some of Nice/ELP music into their repertoire (Rondo among others).
In the early 1970s, the band sent a demo tape to EMI Records in Cologne and won their first record contract. Triumvirat subsequently produced modestly successful albums during the early to mid-1970s, including Mediterranean Tales (Across The Waters) and Illusions on a Double Dimple, and toured the United States with Fleetwood Mac to support Illusions on a Double Dimple, playing the album in its entirety. In 1975, Triumvirat reached the apex of their commercial success with the release of Spartacus.
The band underwent numerous personnel changes over the course of its life and eventually disbanded in 1980 with the release of their final album Russian Roulette.
Rien Ne Vas Plus
Triumvirat Lyrics
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Your sex appeal is nonchalant
Your herbal essence shampoo shine
Sends shivers down my pimpled spine
Your decolleté is never loud
Your wardrobe is most talked about
You drive a new Mercedes Benz
You think in dollars, not in cents
You hide behind that phony grace
Your eyes are like the dying stars
They’re a darker shade of Laura Mars
You trap your victims with a smile
And simply take them home a while
And they melt away like a
Cheddar cheese fondue
Hold your smile
Rien ne vas plus - it's all over
Rien ne vas plus - it's all over
Rien ne vas plus - it's all over now
You fly to have your hair restyled
You never look dressed up or wild
Your make-up is a work of art
You own a golden credit card
The way you hold a champagne glass
Is nothing but pure elegance
You always choose the right hors d'ouvres
You have more class than Cath Deneuve
But all your style is in disgrace
You start to scream and hide your face
The eyes that were like stars before
They have died -
And they will shine no more
‘Cos someone simply takes your arm
And you are trapped and all your charm
Is melting like a
Cheddar cheese fondue
Hold your smile
Rien ne vas plus - it's all over
Rien ne vas plus - it's all over
Rien ne vas plus - it's all over now
But all your style is in disgrace
You start to scream and hide your face
The eyes that were like stars before
They have died -
And they will shine no more
‘Cos someone simply takes your arm
And you are trapped and all your charm
Is melting like a
Cheddar cheese fondue
Hold your smile
Hold your smile a little while
Rien ne vas plus...
The lyrics to Triumvirat's song "Rien Ne Vas Plus" describe an individual who is very put together on the surface, but ultimately lacks true substance or authenticity. The singer seems to be enamored with this person's outward appearance, noting their sex appeal, fashion sense, and material possessions. However, they also recognize that this individual is shallow and manipulative, using their charm to trap others and hide their true feelings. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "rien ne vas plus" (which roughly translates to "nothing more goes"), suggests that a breaking point has been reached and that the facade can no longer be maintained.
The song appears to be a criticism of superficiality and materialism, suggesting that these things ultimately cannot bring true happiness or fulfillment. The metaphor of the melting cheese fondue represents the gradual breakdown of this character's carefully constructed persona. The repeated instruction to "hold your smile" could be interpreted as a warning that the truth will eventually come out and that one's true self will be revealed.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rien Ne Vas Plus" explore themes of appearance versus reality, expressing a skepticism toward those who present themselves as flawless and perfect on the outside but may be hiding deeper flaws and insecurities beneath the surface.
Line by Line Meaning
You're soothing and extravagant
You are comforting and lavish
Your sex appeal is nonchalant
You exude sexuality effortlessly
Your herbal essence shampoo shine
Your hair shines from the use of herbal shampoo
Sends shivers down my pimpled spine
It gives me goosebumps
Your decolleté is never loud
Your neckline is subtle
Your wardrobe is most talked about
Your clothing is a topic of conversation
You drive a new Mercedes Benz
You own a new Mercedes Benz car
You think in dollars, not in cents
You value money more than small things
But money won't disguise the face
Money cannot hide the true nature
You hide behind that phony grace
You pretend to be graceful
Your eyes are like the dying stars
Your eyes are dimming and losing their brightness
They’re a darker shade of Laura Mars
They resemble those of a fictional character
You trap your victims with a smile
You lure your victims with a smile
And simply take them home a while
And spend some time with them at home
And they melt away like a
And they give in like a
Cheddar cheese fondue
Melted Cheddar cheese in a pot for dipping
Hold your smile
Keep up the fake smile
Rien ne vas plus - it's all over
Nothing goes anymore, it's all finished
You fly to have your hair restyled
You travel to get your hair done
You never look dressed up or wild
You don't look fancy or rebellious
Your make-up is a work of art
Your makeup is intricately done
You own a golden credit card
You have a credit card with high status
The way you hold a champagne glass
Your grip on a champagne glass is elegant
Is nothing but pure elegance
Is complete refinement
You always choose the right hors d'ouvres
You always pick the perfect appetizer
You have more class than Cath Deneuve
You have more sophistication than Catherine Deneuve
But all your style is in disgrace
All your elegance is lost
You start to scream and hide your face
You scream and try to hide
The eyes that were like stars before
The once bright and shining eyes
They have died -
They have lost their essence
And they will shine no more
And will never shine again
‘Cos someone simply takes your arm
Because someone takes you by the arm
And you are trapped and all your charm
And you are stuck and lose your appeal
Is melting like a
Is disintegrating like a
Cheddar cheese fondue
A pot of melted Cheddar cheese for dipping
Hold your smile
Keep pretending to smile
Hold your smile a little while
Hold the fake smile for a bit longer
Rien ne vas plus...
Nothing goes anymore...
Contributed by Jasmine W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Augusto Barros
linda canção
Wolfgang Fehlauer
long ago, but still fantastic. I am looking for the full album, but find it. Do you have more?