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“OLV 26” is a commentary on the idea of heaven, or any paradise in the afterlife. It essentially states that this promise can lead people to becoming disconnected from life.
Instrumentally, the song is one of the more electronic-leaning tracks on Emperor Tomato Ketchup, featuring a pounding drum mac...
[Verse 1]
Depuis le temps que c'est promis
Nous irons tous au paradis
C'est un appel sourd une promesse
Aveuglante qui noie la conscience
Ce paradis me pèse
Son poids incommensurable abruti
Ancrée dans des strates profondes
Une pulsion des plus aliénantes
[Interlude]
Telle une fausse libération
Un état de pure dépendance
Le paradis est derrière moi
Dans le ventre de ma maman
[Verse 2]
Unchallenged myths, they lie heavy
L'imaginaire is our worst enemy
The paradise, what an idea
A guardian still on duty
Unchallenged myths, they lie heavy
L'imaginaire is our worst enemy
The paradise, what an idea
A guardian still on duty
OLV 26 was written by Lætitia Sadier & Tim Gane.
OLV 26 was produced by Stereolab & Paul Tipler.