From: “Elysium” (2012) TaA#ed by: maguri Fmaj7 1-3-3-2-1-0 F6 1-3-x-2-3-1 Ebmaj7 x-x-1-3-3-3 Bb7sus4 x-1-3-1-4-1 Bb7 x-1-3-1-3-1 Bb/D x-x-0-3-3-1 Bb7sus2 x-1-3-1-1-1 ------------ [Intro] | | % | % | % | | | | | | | [Verse 1] I thought it was like a film Reviewed but never seen Where everybody played themselves As a drama king or queen [Verse 2] The music was overwhelming Glittering and thin Solemn and shabby like a requiem In denim and leopardskin [Verse 3] I visualised the flashbacks: School punk rock success Parties too much of everything The clichés the candles the mess [Pre-Chorus] Lucien in the scene with David Brian in a tux A copy of Blitz in Zanzibar Old Hollywood redux Ossie’s last collection Biba’s closing sale A little more rouge on the powdered cheeks But the base is pale [Chorus] This is our last chance for goodbye Let the music begin Shining and soaring like a requiem In denim and leopardskin [Verse 4] It ended with a motorbike A search for evidence Poring over old photographs To make it all fake sense Glamorous in its own way Shouting above the din Solemn and shabby like a requiem In denim and leopardskin [Pre-Chorus] Johnny’s wearing brothel-creepers Malcolm’s round the block Adam’s in a Jarman film The look is "Let It Rock" A Johnson’s leather jacket Hair by Keith at Smile All you need to make it big Is sex and style [Chorus] This is our last chance for goodbye Let the music begin Shining and soaring like a requiem In denim and leopardskin [Chorus] This is our last chance for goodbye Let the music begin Shining and soaring like a requiem In denim and leopardskin [Interlude] | | % | / | % | Requiem In denim and leopardskin | | % | % | % | | | % | / | % | [Pre-Chorus] | Ebmaj7 | Bb7sus2 Bb7 | | Ebmaj7 | Bb7sus2 Bb7 | | Ebmaj7 | Bb7sus2 Bb7 | | Ebmaj7 | Bb7sus2 Bb7 | [Chorus] | | % | | | | | % | | | [Chorus] This is our last chance for goodbye Let the music begin Shining and soaring like a requiem In denim and leopardskin [Chorus] This is our last chance for goodbye Let the music begin Shining and soaring like a requiem In denim and leopardskin [Chorus] 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + (stop)

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À propos de la chanson

La chanson évoque une réflexion nostalgique sur des souvenirs de vie, où le narrateur se remémore des moments marquants d'un passé brillant mais chaotique. Les descriptions de fêtes, d'amis et de style évoquent une image vivante et même surréaliste d'une époque de glamour, tout en soulignant une certaine tristesse liée à ces souvenirs. L'atmosphère mêle la joie et la mélancolie, comme un adieu à une époque révolue. Le contexte semble associer la mode, la musique et la culture pop, tout en rendant hommage à des figures emblématiques. Il y a une volonté de célébrer ces instants fugaces et authentiques, dans un cadre où tout semble à la fois scintillant et éphémère. Cette dualité entre l’éclat et la désillusion permet de saisir pleinement l’émotion qui traverse cette œuvre.