In 1796 Napoleon Bonaparte married Josephine De Beauharnais. They had a 15 year tempestuous relationship. It is said that when he died in 1821 Napoleon's final words were "Army, France, Josephine"
One man band experimenting in the basement.
The Bad Hawaiian Shirts is a solo project but I am open to bringing in other musicians to collaborate from time to time. I record for the fun of it, in the basement"Almost all the early recordings were instrumentals but I am now experimenting with vocals.
Story behind the song
This is a song about the relAtionship between Napoleon and Josephine. Many of the lyrics are taken from the translations of the hundreds of letters that Napoleon wrote to Josephine throughout their 15 year relAtionship.
Lyrics
Josephine, Josephine, where do I begin Josephine,
Josephine, Josephine, empress of my heart Josephine
I was taken by surprise, captured by your misty eyes,
Sweet and incomparable Josephine
I was drawn in by your smile, could not run and could not hide
Accept a thousand kisses Josephine
Josephine, Josephine, forgive me my sins Josephine
Josephine, Josephine, empress of my heart Josephine
I have travelled half the world, conquered armies, taken thrones,
But you robbed me of my senses Josephine
I forget my foolish pride, all my armies swept aside,
A kiss upon your heart Josephine
Josephine, Josephine, I love you too distraction Josephine,
Josephine, Josephine, why don't you reply Josephine
Josephine, Josephine, empress of my heart Josephine
The veil is torn, I lost the score, my lust for glory is no more,
I detest and hate you Josephine,
I can't forget although I try, I will love you till I die,
Your name upon my lips Josephine
Josephine, Josephine, where do I begin Josephine
Josephine, Josephine, empress of my head Josephine
Josephine, Josephine, in death we'll never part, Josephine
