Alain Souchon (born May 27, 1944, Casablanca, Morocco) is a French pop sing… Read Full Bio ↴Alain Souchon (born May 27, 1944, Casablanca, Morocco) is a French pop singer, songwriter and actor. He has released 15 albums and has played roles in seven films.

Souchon signed his first contract in 1971, but had no success until he began to collaborate with composer/arranger Laurent Voulzy ; they would write together, but each released albums under his own name. Souchon's first hit was "J'ai 10 ans" (1974), from the album of the same name. Souchon's biggest hit was probably "Foule Sentimentale" from 1995's C'est Deja ca. His recent album is from 2005, called La Vie Theodore which features his song "Et si en plus, y'a personne" [What if, even more, there is no one], a song condemning religious intolerance.

He wrote the theme for François Truffaut's 1979 film Love on the Run (L'amour en fuite).

Jonasz
Alain Souchon Lyrics

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Tourne, la vie des gens sur le périphérique.
Il faut remonter souvent ces souris mécaniques.
Heureusement qu'ils nous passent "clic" un peu de musique,
Une chanson de Jonasz.

C'est comme un pansement sur le cœur qu'on a :
Cet homme qui pleure sa vie,
On se dit

"Tiens, y a pas que moi."
C'est l'âme à l'âme qui colle,
Ces Jonasz paroles.

Y a le monde à changer,
Mais par où commencer?
Y a Flore qui pleure
Et Rose qui voudrait s'en aller.
Y a les yeux de la terre qui piquent
Dans cette Jonasz musique.

Funky blues, Rimbaud,
Tout ce qui dit c'est beau.
Dans le cœur, ce grand vent
Tellement émouvant.
Quelle chanson fiévreuse
Dit cette face de lune chanteuse?

Tourne, la vie des gens.
Y faut remonter souvent.
Heureusement qu'ils nous passent
Une chanson de Jonasz.

Chanson de Jonasz

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Alain Souchon's song Jonasz talks about the monotony of people's lives, represented by the circular nature of the périphérique highway in Paris, where they need to rely on mechanical mice (possibly referring to cars) to get around. However, the saving grace amidst this mundanity is the passing of music, specifically a song by Jonasz. The song seems to have the power to heal and soothe, with its lyrics connecting people on a deeper level. It's a reminder that everyone goes through struggles and emotions, and it's comforting to know we're not alone in these feelings, which are expressed in Jonasz's music.

The second verse talks about the weight of the world's problems, and the sense of overwhelm that can come with wanting to change things for the better. Even within the particular characters mentioned in the song, there are struggles, with Flore crying and Rose wanting to leave. Yet amidst all this, there's something magical and moving about Jonasz's music. The lyrics mention the genres of funky blues and the words of poet Rimbaud, noting how everything beautiful is encapsulated within Jonasz's songs, which have the ability to stir up raw emotions and connect people's spirits.

Overall, Souchon's song Jonasz is a tribute to one of France's most beloved musicians, Michel Jonasz. It's a celebration of the power of music to unite, heal, and uplift people, even amidst the struggles of life.

Line by Line Meaning

Tourne, la vie des gens sur le périphérique.
Life for people goes around in circles, just like the circular freeway around Paris.

Il faut remonter souvent ces souris mécaniques.
People often have to go back to their monotonous lives and mind-numbingly boring routine.

Heureusement qu'ils nous passent "clic" un peu de musique, Une chanson de Jonasz.
Luckily, music and especially a Jonasz song can save people's day.

C'est comme un pansement sur le cœur qu'on a : Cet homme qui pleure sa vie, On se dit "Tiens, y a pas que moi." C'est l'âme à l'âme qui colle, Ces Jonasz paroles.
Listening to Jonasz's songs is like bandaging the wound of the heart. Hearing an individual crying through a song and relating to it makes one feel connected to one another at a soulful level.

Y a le monde à changer, Mais par où commencer? Y a Flore qui pleure Et Rose qui voudrait s'en aller. Y a les yeux de la terre qui piquent Dans cette Jonasz musique.
There are many problems in the world, and it's hard to know where to begin. Here, Flore cries and Rose longs to leave, and the world cries along with them through Jonasz's music.

Funky blues, Rimbaud, Tout ce qui dit c'est beau. Dans le cœur, ce grand vent Tellement émouvant. Quelle chanson fiévreuse Dit cette face de lune chanteuse?
Funky music, Rimbaud's poetry, and anything beautiful resonate deeply in people's hearts, and Jonasz's music has a similar effect. Which feverish song is this moon-faced singer singing?

Tourne, la vie des gens. Y faut remonter souvent. Heureusement qu'ils nous passent Une chanson de Jonasz. Chanson de Jonasz
Life is a cycle, and people often have to go back to their daily grind. Jonasz's music comes to their rescue in such moments of monotony.

Lyrics © LES EDITIONS ALAIN SOUCHON
Written by: ALAIN SOUCHON, LAURENT VOULZY

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