Étienne Daho (born January 14, 1956 in Oran, Algeria) is a French singer-so… Read Full Bio ↴Étienne Daho (born January 14, 1956 in Oran, Algeria) is a French singer-songwriter and musician. Since the early 1980s, he has had an extensive and successful career in the French-speaking world, with a synth-driven and rock-influenced pop sound. He is known for his low, whispery singing style, similar to Leonard Cohen and Benjamin Biolay, and for his innovative and creative music videos. His main influence is Francoise Hardy.

Daho is best known in Britain for his appearence on the number 11 Saint Etienne hit single "He's On The Phone", which is an English-language adaptation of his 1984 French-language hit "Weekend à Rome". He also collaborated with Saint Etienne on the Resurrection EP, his album Eden, and his single "Le Premier Jour", itself based on the track "Ready or Not" from Sarah Cracknell's 1997 solo album "Lipslide".

He has worked with many other artists, such as Chris Isaak, Marianne Faithfull, Elli Medeiros, Astrud Gilberto, Vanessa Daou, the Swingle Singers, and more. His duet with Charlotte Gainsbourg, titled "If", was released in 2004.

His 1996 album Eden featured a mix of electronic-oriented songs, ranging from downtempo ballads to drum 'n' bass-influenced tracks, and HiNRG dance. Corps & armes (2000) saw Daho return to a more orchestral sound fuelled by traditional instruments, such as piano, acoustic guitar, and horns. In 2004, he released Réévolution, which featured a guitar-heavy rock sound.

In 2012, he produced and composed songs for French comedian/singer Lou Doillon for her first album Places.

Étienne Daho is one of the most influential French pop singers of the last four decades. His extensive work has seen him collaborate with many artists, and explore a wide range of musical styles.

Au Jack Au Mois D'avril
Étienne Daho Lyrics

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C'était au Jack au mois d'avril
Je m'étais découvert d'un fil
Etait ce le hasard ou l'instinct
Ou bien le clin d'œil du destin ?
Confirmant l'oracle annoncé
La chance vient toujours frapper
Lorsque l'on s'y attend le moins
Et le meilleur arrive enfin

La bière à un goût de miel, de vanille et caramel
Traverser paris en courant
Sur la seule magie de l'instant
Du message clair de tes yeux
Quand l'amour fait signe, suivez le
Toujours trop long à m'attacher
Et si long à ma détacher
Mon cœur sauvage et arrogant
Se découvre tendre et confiant
La bière à un goût de miel, de vanille et caramel
C'était au Jack au mois d'avril
Je m'étais découvert d'un fil

Et le meilleur m'arrive enfin
Souffrir n'aura pas été vain...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Étienne Daho's song Au Jack Au Mois D'avril conveys the story of a person who has found love unexpectedly. The singer finds themselves in the Jack bar during the month of April, where they had an epiphany about their life that changed everything. They had uncovered some sort of a feeling that was either chance or instinct, and they wonder if it was fate's wink. The experience confirms a prophecy that chances come when least expected and that the best things come at the right time.

In the second verse, the singer describes how their beer tasted like honey, vanilla, and caramel, and they decided to run across Paris purely on the magic of the moment. They were motivated by a clear message in their lover's eyes that told them to follow love when it beckons. The singer always takes too long to commit, but this time is different. They reveal their previously untamed and overbearing heart, which is now calm, trusting, and loving. This moment of surrendering to love has made every experience of heartbreak and pain worthwhile, as they finally find happiness with that person.

The lyrics reveal the power of intuition, chance, and destiny attributing to finding true love. Sometimes, the best things happen when least expected, and it is not always easy to recognize them. Love is worth surrendering our fears and reservations for and makes all the past sorrows worth it. The lyrics tap into the idea of not holding back to follow our hearts and take risks as it might be the key to finding true fulfilment in life.

Line by Line Meaning

C'était au Jack au mois d'avril
It was at Jack in April

Je m'étais découvert d'un fil
I had opened up a thread

Etait ce le hasard ou l'instinct
Was it by chance or instinct

Ou bien le clin d'œil du destin ?
Or perhaps a wink from fate?

Confirmant l'oracle annoncé
Confirming the announced oracle

La chance vient toujours frapper
Luck always comes knocking

Lorsque l'on s'y attend le moins
When you least expect it

Et le meilleur arrive enfin
And the best finally arrives

La bière à un goût de miel, de vanille et caramel
The beer has a taste of honey, vanilla, and caramel

Traverser paris en courant
Running through Paris

Sur la seule magie de l'instant
On the magic of the moment alone