For once, breaking with tradition, to conclude (though not entirely) this tribute to Brian, here is a monumental track with an evocative title, whose lyrics he wrote, inspired by an intense bout of existential crisis… It’s 1971, and Wilson is perhaps delivering his last great song.

Une fois n’est pas coutume, pour conclure (mais pas tout à fait) cet hommage à Brian, voici un immense morceau au titre évocateur, dont il a écrit les paroles, inspirées par une phase aiguë de crise existentielle… Nous sommes en 1971, et Wilson livre peut-être sa dernière grande chanson.

I’m a cork on the ocean
Floating over the raging sea
How deep is the ocean?
How deep is the ocean?
I lost my way, hey, hey, hey

I’m a rock in a landslide
Rolling over the mountainside
How deep is the valley?
How deep is the valley?
It kills my soul, hey, hey, hey

I’m a leaf on a windy day
Pretty soon, I’ll be blown away
How long will the wind blow?
How long will the wind blow?
Do-do, do-do-do-do-do-do, do-do
(Until I die) Until I die

These things I’ll be until I die
These things I’ll be until I die
These things I’ll be until I die
These things I’ll be until I die
These things I’ll be until I die
These things I’ll be until I die
These things I’ll be until I die
These things I’ll be until I die
These things I’ll be until I die…