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.
Pop égérie O.
Étienne Daho Lyrics
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Let's play
Règle d'or, motus
Bouche cousue nos corps à corps
Règle d'or, mystères et boules de gomme
En somme
Liaison dangereuse, let's play, let's play
Ma muse ignore le péché, s'amuse
Le jeu prime
Séduction pour jeu de peau, puis elle déprime
Belle et amorale, let's play, let's play
Parfum de scandale, let's play
Parfum de scandale, ouh, baby let's play
Maquillons nos crimes, crimes
Crimes, crimes, crimes
Crimes, crimes, crimes, crimes, crimes
Zigzag dans Paris, la nuit, se griser
Jazz à gogo ongles rouges et talons hauts
Dans les mains un verre d'alcool
Un bol de coco arrogante et verbe haut
Zigzag dans Paris, la nuit, égérie O．
Règle d'or, motus
Bouche cousue nos corps à corps
Règle d'or, mystères et boules de gomme
En somme
Puisque l'on se plait, let's play, let's play
Puisque l'on se plait, let's play
Puisque l'on se plait, ouh, baby let's play
Nos amours que l'on grime
Grime, grime, grime, grime
Grime, grime, grime, grime, grime
Zigzag dans Paris, la nuit, se griser
Jazz à gogo ongles rouges et talons hauts
Dans les mains un verre d'alcool
Un bol de coco arrogante et verbe haut
Zigzag dans Paris, la nuit, égérie O．
T'es ma pop égérie, let's play
Y a qu'toi qui m'étonne, let's play
Mais ma poupée chérie, let's play
La nuit pour la galerie, t'en fais des tonnes
Let's play, let's play, let's play
Let's play
Zigzag dans Paris, la nuit, se griser
Jazz à gogo ongles rouges et talons hauts
Dans les mains un verre d'alcool
Un bol de coco arrogante et verbe haut
Zigzag dans Paris, la nuit, égérie O．
In Étienne Daho's song "Pop égérie O.," the lyrics depict a playful and thrilling night out in Paris. The phrase "Let's play" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing a sense of adventure and freedom. The "Règle d'or" or "golden rule" suggests a mutual understanding between two people, where secrets are kept and bodies intertwine in passionate moments. The mention of "mystères et boules de gomme" (mysteries and chewing gum) adds to the enigmatic and seductive nature of the encounter.
The lyrics also allude to a muse who indulges in sin, finding pleasure in the game. This muse is described as beautiful and amoral, exuding a scandalous perfume. The phrase "Maquillons nos crimes" (let's disguise our crimes) implies a willingness to explore forbidden desires without remorse or consequence. The song celebrates a hedonistic and intoxicating journey through the streets of Paris, where jazz music, red nails, high heels, and alcohol fuel the night's adventures.
Overall, "Pop égérie O." paints a picture of a vibrant and seductive Parisian nightlife, filled with mystery, passion, and a sense of rebellion.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's play, let's play, let's play
Come on, let's have some fun and play
Règle d'or, motus
Golden rule, keep quiet
Bouche cousue nos corps à corps
Silent our intimate moments
Règle d'or, mystères et boules de gomme
Golden rule, mysteries and gum balls
En somme
In the end
Liaison dangereuse, let's play, let's play
Dangerous affair, let's play, let's play
Passions orageuses, let's play, let's play
Stormy passions, let's play, let's play
Ma muse ignore le péché, s'amuse
My muse ignores sin, amuses herself
Le jeu prime
The game takes precedence
Séduction pour jeu de peau, puis elle déprime
Skin game of seduction, then she becomes depressed
Belle et amorale, let's play, let's play
Beautiful and amoral, let's play, let's play
Parfum de scandale, let's play
Scent of scandal, let's play
Parfum de scandale, ouh, baby let's play
Scent of scandal, oh, baby let's play
Maquillons nos crimes, crimes
Let's disguise our crimes, crimes
Crimes, crimes, crimes, crimes, crimes
Crimes, crimes, crimes, crimes, crimes
Zigzag dans Paris, la nuit, se griser
Zigzag through Paris, at night, getting intoxicated
Jazz à gogo ongles rouges et talons hauts
Jazz galore, red nails and high heels
Dans les mains un verre d'alcool
In their hands a glass of alcohol
Un bol de coco arrogante et verbe haut
A bowl of arrogant coconut and loud speech
Zigzag dans Paris, la nuit, égérie O．
Zigzag through Paris, at night, muse O.
Puisque l'on se plait, let's play, let's play
Since we enjoy each other, let's play, let's play
Puisque l'on se plait, let's play
Since we enjoy each other, let's play
Puisque l'on se plait, ouh, baby let's play
Since we enjoy each other, oh, baby let's play
Nos amours que l'on grime
Our love that we disguise
Grime, grime, grime, grime, grime
Disguise, disguise, disguise, disguise, disguise
Zigzag dans Paris, la nuit, se griser
Zigzag through Paris, at night, getting intoxicated
Jazz à gogo ongles rouges et talons hauts
Jazz galore, red nails and high heels
Dans les mains un verre d'alcool
In their hands a glass of alcohol
Un bol de coco arrogante et verbe haut
A bowl of arrogant coconut and loud speech
Zigzag dans Paris, la nuit, égérie O．
Zigzag through Paris, at night, muse O.
T'es ma pop égérie, let's play
You're my pop muse, let's play
Y a qu'toi qui m'étonne, let's play
Only you amaze me, let's play
Mais ma poupée chérie, let's play
But my darling doll, let's play
La nuit pour la galerie, t'en fais des tonnes
The night for the gallery, you overdo it
Let's play, let's play, let's play
Come on, let's have some fun and play
Zigzag dans Paris, la nuit, se griser
Zigzag through Paris, at night, getting intoxicated
Jazz à gogo ongles rouges et talons hauts
Jazz galore, red nails and high heels
Dans les mains un verre d'alcool
In their hands a glass of alcohol
Un bol de coco arrogante et verbe haut
A bowl of arrogant coconut and loud speech
Zigzag dans Paris, la nuit, égérie O．
Zigzag through Paris, at night, muse O.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ETIENNE DAHO, XAVIER GERONIMI
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