After his first album Maxim Nucci in 2006, Maxim went on tour. He has been Vanessa Paradis' supporting act in Brussels & at Paris' Européen and Ilene Barnes' supporting act at Paris' Elysée-Montmartre.
In 2008, it was the redemption, the turning or the revolution. Yodelice came in, a new artist. With his hat, he looks like characters that inspired Tom Waits & Bob Dylan. With his voice, we think about magnificent artists like Cat Stevens or Ray LaMontagne. Maxim went to a house in Spain to write songs. Ethnic/folk songs came to him, between JJ Cale & America. "Sincerity goes through words & English-speaking themes. There's a more natural side in English, that's not my native language. But it's really my culture, Anglo-Saxon. I just wanted to record an album & be proud of it, to play it on stage." The house was named La Casa Yodelice, he borrowed this name. This English-speaking singer, unknown by Maxim Nucci's fans, became Yodelice. Maxim & Sébastien Grandgambe performed the songs in a guitar/cello version. To find the right words, Maxim worked with a Canadian actress, Marianne Groves. She understood stories in his melodies... Maxim called director Bastien Duval to build Yodelice's universe. Bastien drew Maxim's guitar with a skull. For his album Tree Of Life, Maxim recorded the rhythm section in Los Angeles, took the bass & hired drummer Abraham Laboriel Jr. Other musicians came to play brass & Sébastien Grandgambe came with his cello. Back in France, he played electric guitar & also used his skull guitar. He didn't want to leave the stage, he loved it. Like a new birth, Yodelice was born.
The Answer
Yodelice Lyrics
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Not sure I can, just who I am
Changing up my names
Sailor′s still me, just who I am
I have an answer,
You are my answer
Rising in the sky
Flying overseas
Got more daily in everything
Just need an answer
You are my answer
I see you like a lighthouse in my mind
Rising to your side
Taking your breathless mind again
Ordinary moments, time that we spent, cry again
Just one question
Just one answer
Real day in my life,
I see you rise to meet me there
Choices like voices
Inside my head, they take me there
No more questions
Only answers
The pursued peace I never thought I′d find.
All your ghosts right here and next to mine
Rising with the vibes
I will save on if I can
Chasing the morning
I feel the love like any man
Such an answer
From where you answer
Rise until the end of hard times
The lyrics in Yodelice’s “The Answer” explore themes of self-discovery and finding purpose. The opening verse discusses the singer's uncertainty about their identity, wanting to change their name and knowing they are a sailor, but unsure of who they really are. The chorus repeats the phrase “You are my answer”, suggesting that the singer finds clarity through someone else. This person serves as a lighthouse in the singer's mind, guiding them towards the peace they never thought they'd find. The second verse highlights the singer's journey and choices. They have found their answer and treasure their moments with this person, "taking your breathless mind again".
In the third verse, the singer reflects on challenges they have faced and their pursuit of inner peace. They have found their answers and are no longer plagued with questions. The final lines mention "all your ghosts right here and next to mine", a possible reference to a shared past or difficult experiences that the singer and their companion have overcome together. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer vowing to rise until the hard times end.
Overall, "The Answer" is a contemplative song that explores themes of identity, purpose, personal growth, and finding peace through connection with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Rising with a tide
Ascending with the inevitable ebb and flow of life
Not sure I can, just who I am
Unsure if one's identity is set in stone
Changing up my names
Switching between different personas
Sailor's still me, just who I am
Despite the changes, the core essence of oneself remains the same
I have an answer,
You are my answer
Someone or something has provided clarity and purpose in life
Rising in the sky
That's just how it got to be
Life's journey involves constantly moving upwards
Flying overseas
Got more daily in everything
Travel and adventure lead to personal growth and enlightenment
Just need an answer
You are my answer
I see you like a lighthouse in my mind
The person or thing that provides clarity and purpose shines brightly in one's thoughts
Rising to your side
Taking your breathless mind again
Being reunited with someone has a powerful effect
Ordinary moments, time that we spent, cry again
Just one question
Just one answer
Reflecting on past memories can lead to a single important question
Real day in my life,
I see you rise to meet me there
The person or thing that provides clarity and purpose is present in everyday life
Choices like voices
Inside my head, they take me there
No more questions
Only answers
Internal struggles and doubts are resolved with newfound clarity
The pursued peace I never thought I'd find.
The search for inner peace has been realized
All your ghosts right here and next to mine
Past experiences and memories are shared with another person
Rising with the vibes
I will save on if I can
Chasing the morning
I feel the love like any man
Such an answer
From where you answer
Rise until the end of hard times
Positivity and love provide the strength to keep moving forward
Writer(s): Paul Shaffer, Shawn Scott Pelton, Tom Malone, Al Chez, Michele Collins Felicia, Will Lee, Michael Muller, Andrew Snitzer
Contributed by Elliot J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kevin Aylward
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this french musician is awesome check him out