From The Hollywood Reporter · Nicole Fell · · 40s
Carly Rae Jepsen's Versailles Song
Carly Rae Jepsen's new single 'Versailles' draws from Sofia Coppola's film and her vacation.
In brief
Carly Rae Jepsen's new single 'Versailles' draws from Sofia Coppola's film and her vacation. Carly Rae Jepsen released a single inspired by Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette film and her vacation. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
New Single Release
Carly Rae Jepsen released her double album Day and Night.
Song Inspiration
She says the song 'Versailles' was inspired by Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette film.
Song Lyrics
The song opens with lyrics about partying in Versailles to feel alive.
“We'll go all night just to feel / Just to feel something / And then we'll lose our heads / For the people we've forgotten / Marie Antoinette but modern / Running naked through the garden just to feel alive”
Creative Process
Jepsen explains she finds many entry points for her music.
“I don't always go in the same way for a song”
Song Meaning
The song reflects her modern take on Marie Antoinette's story.
What matters most
Carly Rae Jepsen released a single inspired by Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette film and her vacation.
