LJ Idol LPF Week 4

[encrefloue]

Topic:  "Ghosting"

Note: You can turn on English captions in the YouTube player. Hopefully I'll get a moment to put the French captions in as well, should that interest anyone.

"Le Trapéziste" (Watch on YouTube)

Le Trapéziste Regarde comment je monte Regarde comment j'affronte le sommet d'un souffle, d'un rêve, d'un cri, d'une vie Regarde la terreur, la joie des autres Regarde ce paradis, cette parodie plus haute que l'amour, que la guerre que les rois, que moi, que toi Rattrape-moi Rattrape-moi Rattrape-moi J'suis ton trapéziste Je saute, je tombe pour ta rêverie Échappe-toi Échappe-toi Échappe-toi T'es mon équilibriste Échappons-nous dans la griserie Écoute comment je frappe le ciel Écoute déraper tes pieds inertiels sur le fil, sur le vent, sur les nuages en toi et moi Écoute le tonnerre, le silence d'horloge, Écoute la foule mugir fort son éloge qu'on hait, qu'on aime qu'on suit quand même sans y croire Bazarde-moi Bazarde-moi Bazarde-moi J'suis ton alarmiste Je t'emmène vers l'Au-delà et l'apocalypse Hasarde-toi Hasarde-toi Hasarde-toi T'es mon survivaliste Hasardons la chute On s'éclipse Bienvenue Bienvenue au cirque du tourbillon On espère On préfère que vous restiez assez longtemps Rattrape-moi Je suis ton trapéziste Je saute, je tombe pour toi Échappe-toi T'es mon équilibriste Échappe-toi de ce monde avec moi

The Trapeze Artist Watch how I ascend Watch how I endure the summit of a breath, of a dream, of a shriek, of a life Look at the terror, the joy of the others Look at this paradise, this parody higher than love, than war, than kings, than me, than you Catch me Catch me Catch me I'm your trapeze artist I jump, I fall for your reverie Slip away Slip away Escape You're my tightrope walker Let's escape into euphoria Listen to how I strike the sky Listen to your sluggish feet slipping on the wire, on the wind, on the clouds within you and me Listen to the thunder, the silence of the clock, Listen to the mob loudly braying their praise that we hate, that we love, that we follow even so with no conviction Sling me Chuck me Throw me away I'm your alarmist I'm bringing you towards the Other Side and the apocalypse Risk it Risk it Risk yourself You're my survivalist Let's try out a downfall Let's slip away and vanish Welcome Welcome to the whirlwind circus We hope We prefer that you all stay long enough Catch me I'm your trapeze artist I jump, I fall for you Slip away You're my tightrope walker Escape this world with me

Comments

[tonithegreat]

This is awesome!! Love your singing in French. And I love the subject. And I really appreciate the translation there. It makes me think of Honnold and the Free Solo movie. Have you seen it? Soooo good.

[encrefloue]

Aww, thanks Toni! <3 I just finished putting English captions into the YouTube video, so hopefully that makes the experience smoother. I really want to see Free Solo! I was so jealous of the pics of all the TRG folks at the screening. It's not showing anywhere in Paris :(

[tatdatcm]

I really enjoy your gift for song and the poetic story. The translation to English was great to help my understanding, but the performance in French was really beautiful, even though I didn't understand the French words.

[encrefloue]

That's incredibly kind; thank you! I just finished putting in English captions into the YouTube video, so hopefully that helps people's viewing experience.

[daisysparrow]

"The translation to English was great to help my understanding, but the performance in French was really beautiful, even though I didn't understand the French words." This, exactly!! I mean, I understood maybe half of the French words, but yes -- I valued the English translation, but I also valued the performance in French. So incredibly beautiful!!

I also particularly valued the occasions where you used more than one word in English to describe the same word in French -- like giving the word life, colour, extra dimensions.

[adoptedwriter]

I will have that tune in my head all day now...and that's a good thing! It's beautiful!

[bleodswean]

Your poetic lyrics are always a symbolic joy! Hermes as a trapeze artist!

[static_abyss]

Wow, that was incredibly lovely!

[the_eternal_overthinker]

Lovely rendition! Thanks for the translation...I enjoyed the video more of course...loved the tune and your voice is amazing!

[rayaso]

What a great song! Singing in French was a good idea. I always enjoy your entries.

[murielle]

I don't speak French so I read it through in English first, then I just sat back and enjoyed it. The warmth and depth in your voice is so beautiful. You really sounded wonderful!

Bravo!

(I subbed to your channel, hope that's okay. If not, I understand and will unsub.)

[halfshellvenus]

I liked the tune of the chorus quite a bit, and the rhyming in the French worked very well. It was great to have them side-by-side, to see the original and then the meaning!

Is French your first language or your second? Or are they on equal footing?

[reidharriscooper]

I have always loved your musical entries. This is as strong as anything. Thank you for giving it to us.

[bellatrixe]

I look forward to your songs every week :D This is such a beautiful melody and the lyrics+subject are perfect.
Your singing in french sounds amazing too!

[sonreir]

You blow me away every week, and this is no exception. Well-done!

[dmousey]

Thank you so much for the translation's! You have a lovely tone to your voice! Thank you for sharing your talent with us! 🎃✌😊~~~d

[bewize]

this was very cool!!!

[moretta]

Tu me fait toujours penser avec tes paroles, tes melodies. Et je veux toujours chanter avec! Such a wonderful song, et j'adore le bilinguisme qui se révèle !