In 2000, Adrien Gallo, Karim Réveillé and Raphaël Delorme, childhood friends, formed the band "Hangover" with songs exclusively in English.Some years later, Raphaël left the band at the moment when they were signing their first contract.The new lineup found a new guitarist, Félix Hemmen, who enjoyed their music. In 2007, the bassist Bérald Crambes joined the band.
The band took the name BB Brunes, inspired by the name of the song "Initials BB" by Serge Gainsbourg and by Paris's boulevard Brune, where the band then did their rehearsals.The band's musical influences are punk and rock groups from the 1960s and 1970s as well as current groups such as The Strokes, Amy Winehouse, The Clash, David Bowie, Ray Charles and singers like Serge Gainsbourg, Jacques Dutronc,etc. Their lyrics are mostly in French.
In 2009, the group won a Victoires de la musique in the category 'Group or artist stage revelation of the year'.
They have sold over 2 milllion albums and singles in France alone, 3.8 million in Europe.
Parade
BB Brunes Lyrics
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Un héros Maasaï m'esquinte la santé
Un air glacial, j'ai envie
Des mouettes muettes, des cormorans
Des squelettes et des corps mourrants
Souvenir de toi
J'ai plus envie
Sauter en para
Rester en vie
Vider la parapharmacie
Ça t'regarde, ça te suit des yeux
Tes "non" discrets, tes aveux
Son œil étincelle et blêmit
Son œil est un ciel insolent
En indélébile, un solvant
Cheveux aux vents, j'attends, chevaux lachés
Toutes les cases s'allument sous mes pieds
Souvenir de toi
J'ai plus envie
De parader au paradis
Sauter en para
Rester en vie
Vider la parapharmacie
Ce que ça fait ici
Ça t'regarde, ça te suit
Des yeux
Souvenir de toi
J'ai plus envie
De parader au paradis
Sauter en para
Rester en vie
Vider la parapharmacie
Souvenir de toi
J'ai plus envie
De parader au paradis
Sauter en para
Rester en vie
Vider la parapharmacie
Souvenir de toi
J'ai plus envie
De parader au paradis
The lyrics of "Parade" by BB Brunes are poetic and open to interpretation, but they seem to revolve around themes of self-reflection, personal freedom, and a desire to break free from societal expectations.
The opening lines, "Aéro né à Nairobi / Un héros Maasaï m'esquinte la santé" ("Born in Nairobi / A Maasai hero damages my health"), set a surreal and distant tone. It implies that the singer's origins or experiences have left a mark on their physical and mental well-being. The mention of a Maasai hero suggests a connection to African culture and possibly a struggle for personal identity.
The following lines, "Un air glacial, j'ai envie / Des mouettes muettes, des cormorans / Des squelettes et des corps mourrants" ("A freezing air, I desire / Silent seagulls, cormorants / Skeletons and dying bodies"), paint a desolate and melancholic picture. It seems to portray a longing for escape from a cold and lifeless environment, where even nature is devoid of its usual liveliness.
The phrase "Souvenir de toi / J'ai plus envie / De parader au paradis" ("Memory of you / I no longer want / To parade in paradise") suggests a relationship or a person that is connected to the singer's desire to break free. It implies that the memory of this person brings a sense of liberation, causing a loss of interest in conforming to societal expectations of paradise or perfection.
The subsequent lines, "Sauter en para / Rester en vie / Vider la parapharmacie" ("Jumping in a parachute / Staying alive / Emptying the pharmacy"), can be interpreted as a metaphor for taking risks, embracing life, and letting go of the need for external validation or reliance on medical assistance. It is an expression of the singer's desire for freedom and self-sufficiency.
The repetition of "Souvenir de toi / J'ai plus envie / De parader au paradis" throughout the song reinforces the idea that the memory of this person or relationship is a catalyst for the singer's desire to reject societal norms and expectations. It emphasizes their yearning for personal authenticity and the willingness to take risks to maintain their independence and individuality.
Overall, "Parade" appears to be a contemplative and introspective song that explores the complexities of personal freedom and the potential sacrifices one must make to live life on their own terms. It encourages listeners to reflect on the pressures of conformity and the importance of embracing one's own identity and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Aéro né à Nairobi
I was born in Nairobi, in the midst of chaos and uncertainty.
Un héros Maasaï m'esquinte la santé
A Maasai hero damages my health, symbolizing the hardships and challenges I face.
Un air glacial, j'ai envie
The cold atmosphere surrounds me, and I long for something different, something warmer.
Des mouettes muettes, des cormorans
Silent seagulls and cormorants represent a sense of emptiness and solitude.
Des squelettes et des corps mourrants
I encounter skeletons and dying bodies, reminding me of the fragility and mortality of life.
Souvenir de toi
J'ai plus envie
De parader au paradis
The memory of you lingers in my mind, but it no longer brings me joy or a desire to pretend everything is perfect.
Sauter en para
Rester en vie
Vider la parapharmacie
I want to take risks, to live fully, and to let go of the safety nets that hold me back.
Ça t'regarde, ça te suit des yeux
Tes "non" discrets, tes aveux
Others watch and observe your every move, noticing both your silent denials and your hidden confessions.
Son œil étincelle et blêmit
Son œil est un ciel insolent
En indélébile, un solvant
Your eye sparkles with brilliance, but also fades away, like an insolent sky, leaving behind an indelible mark that can dissolve any problems.
Cheveux aux vents, j'attends, chevaux lachés
Toutes les cases s'allument sous mes pieds
With my hair blowing in the wind, I wait eagerly, as all the possibilities and opportunities open up beneath me.
Ce que ça fait ici
Ça t'regarde, ça te suit
Des yeux
The purpose of my existence is a question that is not only observed by others but constantly follows me wherever I go.
Souvenir de toi
J'ai plus envie
De parader au paradis
Your memory no longer gives me the desire to pretend everything is perfect.
Sauter en para
Rester en vie
Vider la parapharmacie
I want to take risks, to stay alive, and let go of any dependencies on medicine or external substances.
Souvenir de toi
J'ai plus envie
De parader au paradis
The memory of you no longer brings me joy or makes me want to pretend everything is perfect.
Sauter en para
Rester en vie
Vider la parapharmacie
I want to take risks, to stay alive, and let go of any dependencies on medicine or external substances.
Souvenir de toi
J'ai plus envie
De parader au paradis
The memory of you no longer brings me joy or makes me want to pretend everything is perfect.
Sauter en para
Rester en vie
Vider la parapharmacie
I want to take risks, to stay alive, and let go of any dependencies on medicine or external substances.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adrien Gallo, Felix Hemmen, Berald Crambes, Louis Somer
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