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Avril 14th song meanings
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    Well like nickbuddy said Avril is April in french, and i did a quick search on France history April 14 and it said April 14 1792 France declared war on Austria causing many revolutionary wars in the kingdom. Just thought i might add that.

    liger411on February 08, 2011   Link
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    I think liger411 hit the nail on the head with the date. That is the day that France declared war on Austria (Marie Antoinette's home country, whom she was married to a French dauphin to create a peace treaty with), and this begin the entire French revolution and cemented the fall of Marie Antoinette and her husband, King Louis. The common population of France blamed her and the king for their state of poverty and desperation, which had become so great that they felt they had to start a revolution. About a year later, she was beheaded. Assuming that Aphex Twin did indeed write this song for the Marie Antoinette soundtrack (as I assume the instrumentation is a nod to), I think this explains the title.

    Skilletteon April 19, 2011   Link
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    amazing.

    infamykillsson December 10, 2007   Link
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    Quite frankly a piece that makes me break down in tears or appreciate a melancholic moment.

    Foreverdelayedon April 23, 2008   Link
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    This song has such a sad mood to it, yet the melody points to relief and almost an optimistic view on what could be to come. I love how well it antagonizes yet compliments the other half of the album's chaotic vibe.

    Cedstickon April 24, 2008   Link
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    i agree with cedstick and this is one of the best songs ive ever heard

    alexandraqwertyon August 05, 2008   Link
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    A beautiful song that makes you stop in your tracks and reflect. My only complaint is that it is too short, wish it was at least 4 minutes long.

    tpsullyon May 10, 2010   Link
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    Avril 14th is french, which translates into April 14th. A significant event that happened on April 14th is the Titanic sinking, I think the song may be about that.

    nickbuddy111on July 30, 2010   Link
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    One of the best pieces of music written in recent history. It hurts my soul.

    Also, referenced in Kanye's "Blame Game" on the album "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy".

    noahcoburnon January 19, 2011   Link

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