The majority of Lisa LeBlanc's first album was written from the heart of Rosaireville, her native village of 40 people in New Brunswick, in Granby during her studies at l'École nationale de la chanson as well as in Montreal, where she has been living for a year. Available in March on Bonsound Records, the album was recorded by Louis-Jean Cormier (Karkwa) at Studio Piccolo.
The Acadian, who composed her first pieces five years ago, comes from a family of music lovers. Outstanding guitarist and a promising singer-songwriter, Lisa LeBlanc was the winner of the Festival international de la chanson de Granby in September 2010, this conveyed award gave her high visibility within the country's French media. She has also played at the 2011 edition of Coup de coeur francophone, at the FrancoFolies of Montreal and at the Festival d'Été de Québec.
5748 KM
Lisa LeBlanc Lyrics
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You're in Vancouver and I'm in New Brunswick
That makes 5,748 kilometers
We're talking two different oceans, four time zones apart
A seven-hour plane ride, plus connections
A six-day drive if you don't stop to pee too much
It's probably the dumbest idea I've ever had
But I love you, yes, I really do
That's a lot of writing about your day
And sending letters by pigeon
That's a lot of "I miss you"s
And "I wish you were here"s
A lot of Xs on the calendar and Xs for kisses
A life of hellos and a life of goodbyes
It's probably the dumbest idea that I've ever had
But I love you, yes, I really do
Well, maybe we're crazy or just plain stupid
But, God, it feels good, my God, it feels nice
Just try to enjoy it without thinking too much
I don't know, just go with the flow
It's probably the dumbest idea that I've ever had
But I love you, yes, I really do
So let's get this straight
You're in Vancouver
And I'm in New Brunswick
That makes 5,748 kilometers
We're talking two different oceans, four time zones apart
A seven-hour plane ride, plus connections
A six-day drive if you don't stop to pee too much
It's probably the dumbest idea that I've ever had
But I love you, yes, I really do
Well, I love you, yes, I really do
Well, I love you, yes, I really do
The lyrics of Lisa LeBlanc's "5748 KM" paint a picture of a long-distance relationship. The songstress is in New Brunswick, while her lover is in Vancouver. This is an enormous distance, spanning two oceans and four different time zones. Despite these odds, the artist declares her love for her significant other. The theme of the song is the challenges of long-distance relationships. The singer acknowledges that the idea may be foolish, but still, she is committed to making it work.
The lyrics also point out the various hardships of a long-distance relationship. Communication becomes an essential tool, with the artist referencing the sending of letters by pigeon. The distance necessitates a lot of conversation and demonstration of affection, with "I miss you"s and "I wish you were here"s mentioned. The song continues with a portrayal of a life filled with "hellos" and "goodbyes," where the lovers must deal with the pain that comes with being apart. The artist concludes by urging her lover to enjoy the moment, regardless of the challenges, and to go with the flow in their relationship.
Overall, Lisa LeBlanc's "5748 KM" is a heartfelt acknowledgment of the challenges of long-distance relationships. The song speaks of the difficulties while still acknowledging the importance of love and commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
So, let's get this straight
Let's clarify the distance between us.
You're in Vancouver and I'm in New Brunswick
We're living in two different places.
That makes 5,748 kilometers
The distance between us is over 5000 kilometers.
We're talking two different oceans, four time zones apart
We're separated by two oceans and four time zones.
A seven-hour plane ride, plus connections
It would take us seven hours to fly to each other's place, including connecting flights.
A six-day drive if you don't stop to pee too much
It would take us six days to drive to each other's place if we don't make too many stops.
It's probably the dumbest idea I've ever had
This might not be the smartest thing to do.
But I love you, yes, I really do
But I love you enough to take the risk.
That's a lot of writing about your day
We'll have to write a lot to keep ourselves updated.
And sending letters by pigeon
We'll have to communicate by any means possible, even by sending letters by pigeon.
That's a lot of "I miss you"s
We'll miss each other a lot.
And "I wish you were here"s
We'll wish to be with each other all the time.
A lot of Xs on the calendar and Xs for kisses
We'll mark the days we're apart and send kisses through Xs.
A life of hellos and a life of goodbyes
Our lives will consist of saying hello when we meet and goodbye when we part.
Well, maybe we're crazy or just plain stupid
Maybe we're being irrational or foolish.
But, God, it feels good, my God, it feels nice
But it feels right, and it feels good.
Just try to enjoy it without thinking too much
Let's enjoy this without overthinking it.
I don't know, just go with the flow
We don't have to plan everything, let's just take it as it comes.
But I love you, yes, I really do
But again, I love you enough to take the risk.
Well, I love you, yes, I really do
This decision is based on love.
Well, I love you, yes, I really do
Once again, love is the basis of this decision.
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Written by: Lisa LeBlanc
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Sam Halsall
I love the way the lyrics don't quite flow properly. It gives them a sense of awkwardness that makes the song feel more powerful.
Forrest Gresham
MegaHentai00 I love it simply for that fact. It makes it sound more like a love letter or a phone call, I love the organic way it flows rocky like the emotion of the song is keeping it from flowing like a normal song
Matt
It's because it's real. Hard to find these days...
Sam Thomas
I agree completely
Forrest Gresham
I cry every time I hear this song. I love everything about this song. I can’t overstate how much this song is my favorite example of my favorite kind of music. I simply die a little every time I hear it.
geoffrey wilson-harrington
me too
Steve Mattiussi
This is phenomenal
Jake Walton
Beautiful song. Just beautiful.
DiskoXmas
I wish I lived in Canada. Lisa Leblanc, Tragically Hip, Rural Alberta Advantage, y'all have some great music that doesn't seem to slip in to the USA's conscious. Hell, PUP is pretty popular here, but even they should get more recognition from ppl here
Ken of a Certain Age
American here, too. I've been a Hip fan since 1989. I discovered Lisa watching Letterkenny a few years back. Dead South is one of my more recent Canadian obsessions.
But when I was younger I was all about Blue Rodeo, Northern Pikes, Tea Party, OLP... It was awesome growing up on Lake Erie.