Original Lyrics
Translation in French
verse
Sometimes when this place gets kind of empty
Des fois quand cette pièce devient presque pleine
Sound of their breath fades with the light
Le son des respirations s'atténue avec la lumière
I think about the loveless fascination, oh
Je pense à la fascination sans amour
Under the Milky Way tonight
Sous la Voie lactée ce soir
I lower the curtain down in Memphis
Baissez le rideau à Memphis
Lower the curtain down all right
Baissez le rideau complètement
I got no time for private consultation, ay
Je n'ai pas le temps pour une consultation privée, ouais
Under the Milky Way tonight
Sous la Voie lactée ce soir
chorus
I wish I knew what you were lookin′ for
J'aurai espéré savoir ce que tu cherchais
Might have known what you would find
J'aurais du savoir ce que tu allais trouver
verse
And there's something quite peculiar
Et il y a quelque chose d'assez particulier
Something that′s shimmerin' and white
Quelque chose qui est brillant et blanc
Leads you here despite your destination, oh
Vous mène ici malgré votre destination
Under the Milky Way tonight
Sous la Voie lactée ce soir
(Under the Milky Way tonight)
Sous la Voie lactée ce soir
chorus
I wish I knew what you were lookin' for
J'aurai espéré savoir ce que tu cherchais
Might have known what you would find
J'aurais du savoir ce que tu allais trouver
I wish I knew what you were lookin′ for
J'aurai espéré savoir ce que tu cherchais
I might have known what you would find
J'aurais du savoir ce que tu allais trouver
bridge
Under the Milky Way tonight
Sous la Voie lactée ce soir
Under the Milky Way tonight
Sous la Voie lactée ce soir
chorus
I wish I knew what you were lookin′ for
J'aurai espéré savoir ce que tu cherchais
I might have known what you would find
J'aurais du savoir ce que tu allais trouver
I wish I knew what you were lookin' for
J'aurai espéré savoir ce que tu cherchais
I might have known what you would find (the Milky Way tonight)
J'aurais pu savoir ce que tu trouverais (la Voie Lactée ce soir)
outro
Under the Milky Way tonight (ah)
Sous la Voie lactée ce soir
(Oh, under the Milky Way tonight) under the Milky Way tonight (ah, ah, ah)
Sous la voie lactée ce soir (sous la voie lactée ce soir)
Under the Milky Way tonight (under the Milky Way tonight)
Sous la voie lactée ce soir (sous la voie lactée ce soir)
Under the Milky Way tonight (under the Milky Way tonight)
Sous la voie lactée ce soir (sous la voie lactée ce soir)
Writer(s): Karin Gunilla Jansson, Steven John Kilbey
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Meaning
The song 'Under the Milky Way' by Sia talks about a sense of longing and mystery, symbolized by the Milky Way in the night sky. The lyrics convey a feeling of searching for something elusive and unknown, with references to shimmering lights and destinations, reflecting a journey of self-discovery and introspection.
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Themes
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• I wish I knew what you were lookin' for
• Might have known what you would find
Loneliness and isolation
• Sometimes when this place gets kind of empty
• Sound of their breath fades with the light
Mystery and wonder
• Something that's shimmerin' and white
• There's something quite peculiar
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Moods
Reflection, solitude, love, nostalgia, heartbreak
Rating: G
Lyrics are child-friendly and safe for all!
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Hygge Chillout
Album • 2017 • 27 tracks
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