monochrome
Yann Tiersen avec Dominique A Lyrics
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Anything it's the same circle
That leads to nowhere and I'm tired now.
Anyway, I've lost my face,
My dignity, my look,
Everything is gone
And I'm tired now.
But don't be scared,
I found a good job and I go to work
Every day on my old bicycle you loved.
I am pilling up some unread books under my bed
And I really think I'll never read again.
No concentration,
Just a white disorder
Everywhere around me,
You know I'm so tired now.
But don't worry
I often go to dinners and parties
With some old friends who care for me,
Take me back home and stay.
Monochrome floors, monochrome walls,
Only absence near me,
Nothing but silence around me.
Monochrome flat, monochrome life,
Only absence near me,
Nothing but silence around me.
Sometimes I search an event
Or something to remind,
But I've really got nothing in mind.
Sometimes I open the windows
And listen people walking in the down streets.
There is a life out there.
But don't be scared,
I found a good job and I go to work
Every day on my old bicycle you loved.
Anyway, I can try
Anything it's the same circle
That leads to nowhere and I'm tired now.
Anyway, I've lost my face,
My dignity, my look,
Everything is gone
And I'm tired now.
But don't worry
I often go to dinners and parties
With some old friends who care for me,
Take me back home and stay.
Monochrome floors, monochrome walls,
Only absence near me,
Nothing but silence around me.
Monochrome flat, monochrome life,
Only absence near me,
Nothing but silence around me
The lyrics of Yann Tiersen avec Dominique A's song "Monochrome" depict the malaise and exhaustion of the singer, who feels trapped in a repetitive cycle. The first verse introduces the frustration of not being able to escape this circle that leads to nowhere. The second verse reinforces this sense of hopelessness by describing a loss of identity and purpose. Despite these feelings of emptiness, the singer has found some stability in their job and routines, represented by the old bicycle they continue to ride.
The song's chorus highlights the theme of absence and loneliness in the singer's life. The monochrome floors and walls are emblematic of the lack of color and vitality, the silence representing the absence of meaningful connections or experiences. The singer tries to break free from this monotony by searching for events or reminiscing about the past, but ultimately can't find anything that brings them fulfillment or joy. The third stanza ends with a glimmer of hope, however, as the singer acknowledges the existence of life outside their four walls and the comfort of old friends.
Line by Line Meaning
Anyway, I can try
Anything it's the same circle
That leads to nowhere and I'm tired now.
Despite my efforts, life seems to be cyclical and pointless, leaving me feeling exhausted and drained.
Anyway, I've lost my face,
My dignity, my look,
Everything is gone
And I'm tired now.
I feel completely stripped of my sense of self and self-worth, leaving me exhausted and defeated.
But don't be scared,
I found a good job and I go to work
Every day on my old bicycle you loved.
Despite my struggles, I have managed to find steady employment and still cherish the simple joys in life.
I am piling up some unread books under my bed
And I really think I'll never read again.
I am accumulating books that I have no intention of reading, reflecting my lack of focus and motivation.
No concentration,
Just a white disorder
Everywhere around me,
You know I'm so tired now.
I struggle to maintain my focus amidst the chaos and emptiness of everything around me, feeling utterly exhausted.
But don't worry
I often go to dinners and parties
With some old friends who care for me,
Take me back home and stay.
Despite my struggles, I still have a support network of friends who care for me and offer me comfort and companionship.
Monochrome floors, monochrome walls,
Only absence near me,
Nothing but silence around me.
My world feels devoid of color, stimulation or meaning, with only emptiness and silence surrounding me.
Monochrome flat, monochrome life,
Only absence near me,
Nothing but silence around me.
My life feels monotonous and devoid of meaning, with only emptiness and silence surrounding me.
Sometimes I search an event
Or something to remind,
But I've really got nothing in mind.
I try to find meaning or significance in life, but I am left feeling directionless and empty.
Sometimes I open the windows
And listen people walking in the down streets.
There is a life out there.
Occasionally, I try to connect with the world around me and acknowledge the existence of life beyond my own struggles and emptiness.
Writer(s): Yann Pierre Tiersen
Contributed by Joseph N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mynmyself
dios mio, menuda puesta en escena... de los grandes musicos de hoy en dia, que lastima que no tenga el credito que se merece, el publico ya no se preocupa por el sentimiento...y la musica realmente, es sentimiento
@Sarace2e
eh bien moi je suis fière que ce clip ait été mis par un "portos" ça justifie le coté sans frontière de la musique de Tiersen et de dominique A
et que cette musique soit écoutée partout dans le monde ça permettra d'éviter des commentaires très cons!
@jorgecastillo9736
Toreto cantando junto a Tiersen.
Epico!!!
Maravilhoso
Wonderfull
Grandiozo
@TomasBrukner
Great song... Instrumental masterpiece with voice perfoming as another instrument... Excelent
@marjoriecrestamichel8579
Un instant suspendu... Onirique et lumineux. Somptueux
@felixselwa
en boucle jour et nuit sans jamais se lasser.
@MrHermes17
Sus instrumentos cantan por el, es increible ver el domínio que tiene y la emoción que vierte sobre ... el piano en este caso . Larga vida a Tiersen !
@liloobop31
So pure
@MarioRolsenDag
another one great song of tiersen...the lyrics are perfect and the music as well...the video is so emotional..hail to yann tiersen!
@arrancusi
chapeaux... chapeaux... chapeaux... realmente genial!!!!...