Imitation of Life

R.E.M.

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|    |  |  |  | |    |       |    |      | Charades, pop skill Water hyacinth named by a poet Imita_tion of life    Like a koi in a frozen pond Like a goldfish in a bowl I don't want to hear you cry-y-y-y-y-y... That sugarcane, that tasted good That's cinnamon, that's Hollywood Come on, come on, no one can see you try-y-y-y-y-y... You want the greatest thing The greatest thing since bread came sliced You've got it all, you've got it si_zed     Like a friday fashion show teenager Freezing in the corner Trying to look like you don't try-y-y-y-y-y... That sugarcane, that tasted good That's cinnamon, that's Hollywood Come on, come on, no one can see you try-y-y-y-y-y... |     |     |     |     | |     |     |  (No one can see you cry-y-y-y-y-y) That sugarcane, that tasted good That's freezing rain, that's what you could Come on, come on, no one can see you cry-y-y-y-y-y    This sugarcane, this lemonade This hurricane, I'm not afraid Come on, come on, no one can see me cry-y-y-y-y-y This lightning storm, this tidal wave This avalanche, I'm not afraid Come on, come on, no one can see me cry-y-y-y-y-y That sugarcane, that tasted good That's who you are, that's what you could Come on, come on, no one can see you cry-y-y-y-y-y    That sugarcane, that tasted good That's who you are, that's what you could Come on, come on, no one can see you cry-y-y-y-y-y        

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La chanson aborde des thèmes de quête d'authenticité et d'apparence. Elle évoque la tension entre le désir de réussir et la pression de se conformer, tout en se concentrant sur les plaisirs simples et les douceurs de la vie qui apportent réconfort. Cela rappelle que, malgré les luttes et les tentations d'illusion, il est essentiel de rester authentique et de ne pas avoir peur de montrer ses émotions. Dans un monde où les attentes sont souvent écrasantes, les métaphores utilisées, comme la canne à sucre ou les tempêtes, reflètent le mélange de plaisir et de lutte que l'on peut ressentir. Le texte suggère une acceptation de soi, même face à la douleur ou à l'incertitude, soulignant que, parfois, il vaut mieux avancer sans se soucier du regard des autres. C'est un appel à vivre pleinement, sans craindre de montrer sa vulnérabilité.