Multi-instrumentalist and self-taught, Victor Marc is a complete artist off… Read Full Bio ↴Multi-instrumentalist and self-taught, Victor Marc is a complete artist offering a surprising and rich indie-pop music.

Inspired by the percussive sounds of urban music and the effervescence of old-school rock, we hear in his music the echo of a nonchalant spring-reverb, the warmth of summer evenings, and above all his airy, playful and colourful voice. Using different instruments with a looper, the live set moves skilfully between danceable hits and soaring melodies.

This one-man-band takes us on a journey through his paradoxical world, uniting intoxication and fever in a joyful meditative mix of explosive pop and vintage sounds.

Imagination
Victor Marc Lyrics

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I know you thought, you thought you saw me the other day
But it was not, it wasn't me the thing you saw
You think your life is better than mine and I see it in your eyes
But this my friend is just your imagination
Cause you've never been so alone man
I know you thought, you thought you had it right
But it was not, it wasn't me who acted like a child
You think you don't need no medication and I see it in your eyes

But this my friend is just your imagination
Cause you've never been so alone man
And I wish I could say it's gonna be okay but the weight of time would betray me if I lie
And I wish I could say one goddamn word but I can't
And your eyes they cry on those wrinkled cheeks
Yeah your eyes they cry on those wrinkled cheeks
And it's way too late to let go
Ain't too hard to pick up the phone and dial your name
We could make up for the time lost but I ain't got much to say
You think your generation was better than mine and I see it your eyes
But this my friend is just your imagination
Cause you've never been so alone man
And I wish I could say it's gonna be okay but the weight of time would betray me if I lie
And I wish I could say one fucking word but I can't
And your eyes they cry on those wrinkled cheeks

Yeah your eyes they cry on those wrinkled cheeks
And it's way too late to let go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Imagination" by Victor Marc seem to be about a person who feels misunderstood and judged by someone else. The singer of the song believes that their actions and intentions have been misinterpreted by another person, who thinks they are better and knows more about life than the singer. The chorus of the song, "this my friend is just your imagination, cause you've never been so alone man," reinforces the idea that the other person's judgement is not based on reality, but rather on their own projections onto the singer.

The second verse seems to delve deeper into the other person's insecurities, implying that they might need medication but refuse to acknowledge it. The singer again points out that their judgement is based on their imagination rather than reality. The bridge of the song is especially poignant, as the singer expresses their wish to console the other person and offer words of hope, but feels unable to do so due to the weight of time and the complexities of their relationship. The final lines of the song depict the other person as an elderly individual crying, perhaps suggesting that they have missed out on opportunities to connect with others.

Overall, "Imagination" explores themes of isolation, misunderstanding, and the damaging effects of projecting one's insecurities onto others. The song challenges us to consider who we judge and why, and reminds us that our perceptions are often tinged with our own biases and projections.

Line by Line Meaning

I know you thought, you thought you saw me the other day
The person speaking is clarifying that the individual thought they saw them but it was not them, it was something else.

But it was not, it wasn't me the thing you saw
The person confirms it was not them the other individual saw.

You think your life is better than mine and I see it in your eyes
The person believes the other individual thinks they have a better life than them and this idea is evident in their eyes.

But this my friend is just your imagination
The person asserts that the idea of the other individual having a better life is not true, it is just their imagination.

Cause you've never been so alone man
The reason the other individual thinks they have a better life is because they have never been so alone.

I know you thought, you thought you had it right
The person acknowledges the other individual thought they were correct.

But it was not, it wasn't me who acted like a child
The person clarifies that they were not the one who acted like a child, as the other individual thought.

You think you don't need no medication and I see it in your eyes
The person believes the other individual thinks they do not need medication and this belief is evident in their eyes.

But this my friend is just your imagination
The person asserts that the belief that the other individual does not need medication is not true, it is just their imagination.

And I wish I could say it's gonna be okay but the weight of time would betray me if I lie
The person wants to assure the other individual that everything will be alright, but they cannot as time may prove them wrong if they lie.

And I wish I could say one goddamn word but I can't
The person wishes they could say something, anything to make the situation better, but they cannot.

And your eyes they cry on those wrinkled cheeks
The other individual is crying and their tears are falling on their wrinkled cheeks.

Yeah your eyes they cry on those wrinkled cheeks
The person repeats that the other individual is crying and their tears are falling on their wrinkled cheeks.

And it's way too late to let go
It is too late to change the situation.

Ain't too hard to pick up the phone and dial your name
It is not difficult to call the other individual.

We could make up for the time lost but I ain't got much to say
They could make up for the lost time, but the person speaking does not have much to say.

You think your generation was better than mine and I see it your eyes
The other individual thinks their generation was better than the person speaking's generation, and this belief is evident in their eyes.

Cause you've never been so alone man
The reason the other individual thinks their generation was better is that they have never been so alone.

And I wish I could say it's gonna be okay but the weight of time would betray me if I lie
The person wishes they could say everything will be alright, but they cannot as time may prove them wrong if they lie.

And I wish I could say one fucking word but I can't
The person wishes they could say something to make the situation better, but they cannot.

And your eyes they cry on those wrinkled cheeks
The other individual is crying and their tears are falling on their wrinkled cheeks.

Yeah your eyes they cry on those wrinkled cheeks
The person repeats that the other individual is crying and their tears are falling on their wrinkled cheeks.

And it's way too late to let go
It is too late to change the situation.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Victor Gonthier

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