Xolotl

from Ikiaika by Les Manivelles

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“Won’t you take a handful of napkins? A couple straws, or better: eight?
Here’s a little more plastic for your convenience!”
When we’ll be back from that bad dream, I’ll switch on our perked up light
And the heartening presence of our boons will dull my distress

Paperclips and envelopes
Bubble wrap, a few playing cards
Some stranger’s hip X-ray
And 18 meters of rope

I don’t know yet what I will do
With these little nothings
Waiting for their triumphant entrée
But one day, they could save us

“Are you sure you don’t want a big indegradable bag?
To shelter the few seconds that it’ll take to eat your snack!”
How much time does it take for a thing to create itself?
The only plastic that I like is the Plastic Ono Band

Not so dry rubber bands
Silicon sachets, just in case
Fridges, colorful vials, crates
And broomsticks until I die

I’m keeping my trash in a safe place
Because my treasures
Are worth way more than any currency
Well yes, one day they will save us

Like a cork
In the hole
Of our boat

credits

from Ikiaika, released August 15, 2023
Elise Maciol > music, lyrics, lead vocals, alto sax
Mariano Alarcón Sturla > music, lyrics, percussion arrangement, vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass guitar
Hernán Calvo > percussion arrangement
Pablo La Porta > percussions
Hernán Maximov > electric guitar

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Les Manivelles Buenos Aires, Argentina

Born all over the globe (Buenos Aires, Montreal, Rio de Janeiro and Paris), this duo weaves a sonic and poetic tapestry that draws from various ecosystems, transcending borders and firmly embedding itself in the contemporary popular culture and singer-songwriting community. ... more

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