ODE À L’APESANTEUR (WOODKID / MYLÈNE FARMER)

ODE À L’APESANTEUR is a song by Mylène Farmer from her twelfth studio album, “L’Emprise,” released in November 2022. The song’s lyrics were written by Mylène Farmer herself, with the music composed by Woodkid. Woodkid, along with Tanguy Destable, also worked on the artistic production, and Sally Herbert collaborated on string arrangements. The song is available in both an album version and an instrumental version released in 2023.

The song is described as a lyrical tribute to weightlessness and sensuality, blending a sense of existential uncertainty with a longing for new beginnings and hope. It repeatedly invokes the theme of “weightlessness,” suggesting a desire to break free from earthly constraints and the gravity of life’s burdens. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of embracing sensuality, physical and emotional pleasure, and the hope for new possibilities and dreams. The phrase “empire of the senses” in the song further accentuates this theme. The song concludes with a wish for a “double miracle” and a renewed sense of faith, reinforcing the idea of ongoing hope and the potential for wonder in life despite uncertainties. (source: Songtell.com)

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The “Ode à l’Apesanteur” graced the Nevermore tour as an instrumental interlude, seamlessly following “Oui mais… non.” This segment was brought to life with stunning computer-generated visuals, featuring a female figure reminiscent of Mylène Farmer herself, navigating through desolate snowy landscapes. This mesmerizing piece showcases a piano solo, exquisitely performed by the renowned Yvan Cassar. It stands out as a poignant and evocative composition, drawing the audience into a deeply introspective and mystical journey. Furthermore, this interlude served a practical purpose, providing Mylène with the perfect opportunity to transition into a new outfit, enhancing the theatrical experience of the performance.

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lyrics with translation

Ode à l'apesenteur et bien au-dedans
La lueur et si l'on vit encore des lendemains
Permettre au ruisseau de naître
Permettre au ruisseau de naître

Ode à l'empire des sens et son âme emplie
D'une essence et si l'on vibre encorе
Entre tes mains
Permеttre aux rêves de naître
Un double miracle
Un pan de vie toute entière

Ode à toutes les lèvres et bien au-dedans
Les rivières et si l'on vit encore des lendemains
Permettre aux désirs de naître
Permettre aux désirs de naître

Ode à l'apesenteur là, je peine à voir
Dans mon cœur mais si je vis encore
Des lendemains
Permettre à la foi de naître
Un double miracle et ainsi soit mon rêve

Ode to weightlessness and well-being within
The glow and if we still live of the tomorrows
Allow the stream to be born
Allow the stream to be born

Ode to the empire of the senses and its core filled
Of an essence and if one vibrates still
In your hands
Allow the dreams to be born
A double miracle
A whole life's worth

Ode to all lips and well within
The rivers and if we still live tomorrows
Allow desires to be born
Allow desires to be born

Ode to weightlessness there, I struggle to see
In my heart but if I still live
Tomorrows
Allow faith to be born
A double miracle and so be my dream