Dorémus wrote his first pieces of poetry before the age of ten. He also began to learn to play the guitar.
He spent his first years between Metz and Avignon to finally settle down in Paris at 21, after passing a cinematographic Performing Arts bachelor's degree in 2001, and finishing his first novel.
He had his first concerts in 2003 within the very close Parisian fields. His songs, mostly influenced by Eminem or the famous French singer-songwriter Renaud, very popular since the '70s, often describe his bipolarity between music and literature, Philippe Djian being his favourite author concerning the latest. The texts regularly deal with a recurring character called "Benito" or "Adesias Benito", a hardly hidden allegory for himself.
His first album, Pas en parler (french for "[I'd rather] Not talk about it"), came to be known by the professionals, and among them, Renaud in 2005, thanks to the singer Sarclo, who introduced him to him. Renaud enjoyed it and decided to produce it (label EMI).[citation needed] He also did a personal cover of Rien à te mettre (french for Nothing to wear) in his 2006 album Rouge sang.
In October 2007, his last album Jeunesse se passe (french for The Youth is passing by, label Ceci-Celà, EMI Group) receives good critics, especially from the daily newspaper Libération.
Pas à me plaindre
Benoît Dorémus Lyrics
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Y a cent fois trop d'bruit
La télé cause
Même la nuit
Oubliés, pas encore
Les crétins furieux
Quand je ferme les yeux
J'entends les sirènes passées à toutes blindes
Pour moi
On a rien traduit
Je l'ai assez constaté
Aujourd'hui
Intégrée, pas encore
La marche du monde
Je décroche en deux secondes
Mais j'ai qu'à tendre la main pour l'éteindre
Et ben j'ai pas à m'plaindre
Pas à me plaindre
Et ben j'ai pas à m'plaindre
J'ai pas à m'plaindre
Pas à me plaindre
Et ben j'ai pas à m'plaindre
Bien sûr
Je l'attends mon heure
L'arrosé arroseur
Envolées, pas encore
Mes mauvaises pensées
Moi la sérénité,
Heureux rien qu'à l'idée de l'atteindre
Bien sûr
Je suis pas où je voudrais
Je voudrais
Défoncer les murs
Retombée, pas encore
Ma colère salée
Mais le prix est payé
Pour une semaine au moins, rien à craindre
Et ben j'ai pas à m'plaindre
Pas à me plaindre
Et ben j'ai pas à m'plaindre
J'ai pas à m'plaindre
Pas à me plaindre
Et ben j'ai pas à m'plaindre
Entre nous
La liste est trop longue
Effacée, pas encore
Trop profonde.
Plus ou moins la même
En plus ou moins grave
Mais toujours
La marave
Les mots qui volent, et pas des moindres
Entre nous
Je préfère en rire
Elle me fabrique
Des souvenirs
Fatigué, pas encore
La vie coule à flots
Elle dort sur le dos
Et j'ai toute la nuit pour la rejoindre
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The lyrics of Benoît Dorémus's song "Pas À Me Plaindre" delve into themes of personal contentment, self-reflection, and acceptance of one's circumstances. The singer expresses a sense of overwhelming noise and chaos in the world around him, symbolized by the constant noise of television even in the quiet of the night. Despite the difficulties and frustrations he faces, he closes his eyes to block out the external disturbances but is still haunted by the echoes of sirens rushing by, emphasizing the relentless pace of modern life.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of feeling disconnected or out of sync with the world, as the singer laments that many things remain untranslated or unexplained to him, highlighting a sense of alienation or lack of comprehension. He struggles to come to terms with the complexities of the world and feels like he can easily detach himself from it, with a simple act of reaching out to turn off his source of stress. This serves as a metaphor for the singer's desire for simplicity and a reprieve from the overwhelming noise and confusion around him.
Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of acceptance and gratitude for the present moment, despite not being exactly where he wants to be. The singer acknowledges his imperfections, negative thoughts, and frustrations but also finds solace in the idea of being content with what he has. He acknowledges the potential for anger and desire to break down barriers but ultimately realizes that there is a price to pay for such actions and opts for a temporary respite from worry and fear.
The final verses of the song speak to finding humor and creating memories in the face of adversity and challenges. The singer embraces the imperfections and challenges of life with a sense of resilience and humor, choosing to find joy and connection in the moments shared with others. Ultimately, the message of the song revolves around finding peace and contentment in the midst of life's ups and downs, accepting the flaws and obstacles along the way while cherishing the simple pleasures and connections that bring a sense of fulfillment and joy.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENOIT DOREMUS, AYMERIC WESTRICH
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