Ouverture
William Sheller & le Quatuor Stevens Lyrics
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Au jeu de la seconde coupole,
Nous chantons tous d'une même voix,
Initiés maître et seigneur armé de Toholl.
Nous élèverons notre combat
Sur le mystère de notre école.
Nous sommes du rang des soldats,
Initiés maître et seigneur armé de Toholl.
The "Ouverture" by William Sheller & le Quatuor Stevens begins with the lyrics "Au livre des trois immédiats, Au jeu de la seconde coupole." These lines translate to "In the book of the three immediates, in the game of the second dome." This opening verse sets the tone for the entire song as a mystical and esoteric journey through the realms of the unknown.
The second verse further adds to the sense of mystery and symbolism, as the group collectively sings "Nous chantons tous d'une même voix, Initiés maître et seigneur armé de Toholl." In English, this line means "We all sing with one voice, initiated master and lord armed with Toholl." The use of the word "Toholl" is particularly interesting, as it is not a known word in the French language. It is likely a made-up term by the songwriter, but its exact meaning is unknown and left to the listener's interpretation.
The overall theme of the song seems to be a celebration of an unknown entity, possibly a deity or an esoteric philosophy. The use of words like "initiated" and "master" further reinforce the sense of a secret society or an exclusive circle of individuals who are privy to a higher truth. While the exact meaning of the lyrics may be elusive, the overall effect of the song is to transport the listener to a world of mystery and wonder.
Line by Line Meaning
Au livre des trois immédiats,
In the book of the immediate three, referring to a mystical text that contains knowledge beyond time and space,
Au jeu de la seconde coupole,
In the game of the second dome, suggesting a challenge or competition for power,
Nous chantons tous d'une même voix,
We all sing with one voice, emphasizing the unity and solidarity of the group,
Initiés maître et seigneur armé de Toholl.
Initiated masters and lords armed with Toholl, a mythical weapon that represents strength and power,
Nous élèverons notre combat
We will elevate our fight, indicating a struggle or battle ahead,
Sur le mystère de notre école.
On the mystery of our school, suggesting that the group's knowledge and teachings are profound and secret,
Nous sommes du rang des soldats,
We are of the rank of soldiers, implying a sense of duty and loyalty to the cause,
Initiés maître et seigneur armé de Toholl.
Initiated masters and lords armed with Toholl, emphasizing the strength and power of the group once again.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM SHELLER
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