Nantes Lyrics
Beirut
Lyrics
Well it's been a long time, long time now
since I've seen you smile
And I'll gamble away my fright
and I'll gamble away my time
And in a year, a year or so
this will slip into the sea
Well it's been a long time, long time now
since I've seen you smile
Nobody raise your voices
just another night in Nantes
Nobody raise your voices
just another night in Nantes
Oh non je t'en prie, nous ne sommes pas chez nous.
Oh je t'assure que ce n'est pas grave.
Non laisse moi!
Mais qu'est-ce que tu as aujourd'hui?
J'ai que les hommes me dégoûtent. Vous ne pensez qu'à ça.
Well it's been a long time, long time now
since I've seen you smile
And I'll gamble away my fright
and I'll gamble away my time
And in a year, a year or so
this will slip into the sea
Well it's been a long time, long time now
since I've seen you smile
Info
Beirut's song "Nantes" was released on July 10, 2007 as a single from their debut album Gulag Orkestar. The band is led by frontman Zach Condon and the track was written solely by him.
The lyrics of this beautiful indie-folk tune tell the story of a man's longing for his lover who has gone away to Nantes. With its unique combination of Balkan folk music and pop melodies, the song became an instant hit among Beirut fans. The heartfelt lyrics are sung in both English and French, making it even more special. The song continues to be one of Beirut's most beloved tracks and remains a fan favorite to this day.