‘Fleur Philosophale’ by Saurme is a touching alternative neo-retro track that puts a slow yet bright spin on unrequited love. Its soundscape is minimal, with elements that feel isolated in little pockets through the song. The melodies of the piano, percussion and synths weave together to tell a story through sounds and movement.
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‘Fleur Philosophale’: Endless, Selfless Love
‘Fleur Philosophale’ or ‘Philosopher’s Flower’ in French is a story about an ordinary man who falls for a cinema star. The love is one-sided, unrequited, but the man isn’t bitter. He holds onto the feeling of being in love, appreciating the lovely feeling for what it is.
This sentiment is reflected in the main, looped piano melody. Simple, yet full of emotion, the trickling melody serves as the song’s center weaving through the song at regular intervals. Synth melodies and percussion counter this simplicity, almost joining the main vocal in a duet of sorts. There’s an almost ethereal sense of push and pull, which gives ‘Fleur Philosophale’ this bright yet sweet quality.
The lyrics of the song are flowery, yet earnest. They reflect on the scariness, the heaviness of falling hard and fast, while attempting to soothe. The first two lines when translated reflect this sentiment.
“My soul is yours to hold, dearest,
no tears nor pain at all, fearless…”.
The rest of ‘Fleur Philosophale’ is an ode to the cinema star, an ebb and flow of selfless love that is moving and warm. The last verse of the song reflects a selfless sentiment that resolves these warm feelings.
“…Only love without greed lets us keep a peaceful heart…”.
In those moments of ebb and flow, ‘Fleur Philosophale’ by Saurme holds in its lyrics the truest essence of love. Or atleast a perception of that sentiment, making for a moving listen.
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