La règle (the rule)
by @ambroise
Liner Notes
I love the cards of the #oraclechallenge for their witchy tone. I was feeling wicked… But the one I was dealt seems to impersonate justice but takes the name obedience.
In greek mythology, justice is linked to Astrée (Astraea) a young woman disappointed by the realm of the living who became the virgo constellation. She’s supposed to weigh the soul in her balance (which is the constellation just next to her) and apply punishment with her sword.
My trouble with that is I see a measuring tool, and more Ockham’s razor than a sword. Plus the blindfold ? Not the blindness of justice enforcing the law, rather the subtle intelligence that doesn't trust its first sight and tries to understand what’s happening below.
(Maybe I was nudge into that by the line describing the card ? "There are rules for everything. The sun rises and the moon sets, and they dance together in perfect steps. ")
So Justice became Science. One could say I’m not obedient with the title of the card. Well I’m not sure about that, because if there is one law you can’t disobey it’s the laws of physics & mathematics.
modal challenge easy mistake : I almost forgot the aeolian mode...
#modal-challenge #aeolian #chanson #french #withtranslation #oraclechallenge
Lyrics
(english translation below)
Il y a des procédures au coeur de l’univers Et chaque particule a quelques scripts possibles Je sais les proportions et la cause dernière Je permets le hasard s’il passe par mon crible
Ne t’équarquille pas les yeux myopes et surfaits Qui ne voient qu’en surface, embrouillent les symptômes J’ai plongé mon savoir implacable et parfait Au bout des galaxies et au coeur de l’atome
Chorus: Appelle-moi Astrée Si tu dois m’appeler Mais il te faudra interpréter Appelle-moi Astrée Si tu dois m’appeler Car mes réponses sont chiffrées
Tu ne cherches que moi si tu ne comprend pas Je sais l’explication de toutes tes erreurs Je formule les lois que tu ne connais pas Mais que tu suis quand même en tout lieu en toute heure
Tout change dans ce monde tout progresse et s’éteind À cette obsolescence on ne peut échapper Immuable principe exerçant le destin Je suis l’inexorable unique éternité
Musical bridge
Chorus
There are procedures at the heart of the universe And every particle has only few possible scripts I know the proportions and the final cause I allow chance only if it passes my sieve
Don't square your myopic and overrated eyes That only see the surface, confuse the symptoms I have plunged my relentless, perfect knowledge To the ends of galaxies and the heart of the atom
Chorus: Call me Astrée If you must call me But you'll have to interpret Call me Astrée If you must call me For my answers are encrypted
If you don't understand, it’s me you’re looking for I know the explanation of all your errors I formulate the laws you don't know But you still follow them in every place at every time
Everything changes in this world everything progresses and fades away There's no escaping this obsolescence Immutable principle exercising destiny I am the inexorable unique eternity
Musical bridge
Chorus
Comments
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What a great introduction with the guitar and harmonica. The melody very good and your vocal is perfect for delivering these really interesting lyrics.
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I appreciate the liner notes for this! That's a very interesting and neat dissection. My first French song on FAWM, and what a lovely language it is. Your voice is warm and conversational, I feel like I'm being confided to by a friend. Also, sweet harmonica! I wasn't expecting that!
I'm particularly intrigued by the line "I have plunged my relentless, perfect knowledge To the ends of galaxies and the heart of the atom" Great imagery! #tit4tat
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Great lyrics here, and the guitar and harmonica work is excellent. Je l'aime beaucoup!
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Wow! What a fabulous lyric. I really like this message, and this bluesy melody. Beautifully sung and performed too. This has it all. Love it!
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Absolutely beautiful guitar work sets a lovely mood for the philosophical meditations of the lyric. Harmonica blasts a treat!
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The spoken word feel above the music is great. The french language fits this like a charm. Sounds warm, like the old sweater that is worn in just the right way. Comforting almost.
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Such a clever take on the subject. Somehow the chorus sends shivers down my spine, lyrics and music together. The whole song song is brilliant, really.
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Merveilleuse texte et le son de ta musique est géniale!
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harmonica délicieux sur une couche d’harmonie passionnante! belle permutations des sens en dessous du bandeau aussi! vivent les femmes fortes et intelligentes :)
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I love the quiet heat you generate with the subtle guitar playing. The whole thing is gently catchy and rather hypnotic. There's a lot to ponder in that rather philosophical lyric, too
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Your harmonica work is absolutely incredible! I truly appreciate the historical insights you shared in your liner notes about Astrée. The line, '...one law you can’t disobey is the law of physics and mathematics,' rings so true! The complexity of your lines is beautifully executed. Thank you for taking the time to transcribe everything into English and for participating in the challenge. Outstanding work on the Obedience card! 😄
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You are a master of playing the harmonica to me! It sounds so groovy and haunting! Enjoyed this very much!
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This song starts already nice with the soft guitar and the piercing harmonica. Good lyrics. You deliver them with stance, convincing. Oh the harmonica is so nice! You play it very well. Well done! #tit4tat