Sphynx Lyrics in English by La Femme
Farandole refers to a lively, traditional Provençal chain dance. It's a specific cultural reference that isn't commonly found in everyday French vocabulary or modern song lyrics.
In the song, the narrator describes women taking them by the hand to "faire la farandole" (do the farandole), evoking a sense of communal joy, freedom, and connection to ancient traditions, fitting the song's mystical and timeless atmosphere.
La Femme’s “Sphynx” feels like a technicolor dream set to music. The lyrics invite us to slip into a psychedelic trance where we dance “sous acide,” float like a feather in the wind, and stride across plains that lead from mythical Babylon to biblical Bethlehem. In this surreal landscape borders disappear: strangers become “frères et soeurs,” humans merge with the universe, and the ancient Sphinx watches over it all. The song paints unity as a cosmic rave, suggesting that when we surrender to rhythm and imagination we can outlast time itself and feel as timeless as the Sphinx.
At its core, the track is a celebration of freedom, connection, and cosmic curiosity. Characters like Blaise and Alcazar whirl beneath the stars, sniffing “les fleurs de l’âme” and urging the Sphinx to guide them “à mille et une années lumière.” It is equal parts mystical pilgrimage and carefree dance floor anthem, reminding listeners that music can be a portal. Press play, let the bass line carry you, and you might just find yourself dancing among the stars with the guardian of eternity smiling down.
