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.
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.
L'inconstant
Étienne Daho Lyrics
Bien sûr j'ai voulu partir, mais c'est toi que je voulais fuir, dans l'inconscience
La licence, le plaisir et les substituts de toi, plonger cent fois
Apaiser la crainte du vide, dans l'erreur, mon inaptitude au bonheur
Bien sûr, si j'ai fais le con, tu as mille fois raison, de perdre confiance
Mais je dompterai l'orgueil et braverai mes peurs,
et cette fièvre que l'on pardonne à la jeunesse
Désapprendre tout pour me réapprendre tout
Et ce que l'on pensera de moi
Je veux faire exploser mes chaînes
Et tous les boulets que je traîne
Je réapprendrai tout de toi
Je réapprendrai tout de toi
Bien sûr, si j'ai fais le con, éternellement vagabond, en déroute
Je t'ai dans la tête et dans le sang, ailleurs, je ne cherchais que toi,
et dans les bras, délesté du poison du doute
Désapprendre tout pour me réapprendre tout
Réapprendre tout de toi
Dans ta lumière et dans tes pas
Je me fous de ce que l'on dira
Et ce qu'on pensera de moi
Je veux faire exploser mes chaînes
Et tous les boulets que je traîne
Je réapprendrai tout de toi, tout de toi
Je réapprendrai tout de toi
La licence, le plaisir et les substituts de toi, plonger cent fois
Apaiser la crainte du vide, dans l'erreur, mon inaptitude au bonheur
Bien sûr, si j'ai fais le con, tu as mille fois raison, de perdre confiance
Mais je dompterai l'orgueil et braverai mes peurs,
et cette fièvre que l'on pardonne à la jeunesse
Désapprendre tout pour me réapprendre tout
Et ce que l'on pensera de moi
Je veux faire exploser mes chaînes
Et tous les boulets que je traîne
Je réapprendrai tout de toi
Bien sûr, si j'ai fais le con, éternellement vagabond, en déroute
Je t'ai dans la tête et dans le sang, ailleurs, je ne cherchais que toi,
et dans les bras, délesté du poison du doute
Désapprendre tout pour me réapprendre tout
Réapprendre tout de toi
Dans ta lumière et dans tes pas
Je me fous de ce que l'on dira
Et ce qu'on pensera de moi
Je veux faire exploser mes chaînes
Et tous les boulets que je traîne
Je réapprendrai tout de toi, tout de toi
Je réapprendrai tout de toi
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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