His atypical group, mixing Delta blues and the "Main" also includes Benoit Paradis with the trombone, Éric Villeneuve at the drums, Taï Nguyen with the banjo and guitar. They are sometimes joined by Sylvain Delisle with the contra-bass.
Bernard Adamus is inspired by old American blues, Montréal daily life, gospel music, love, country music and Quebecer lyricism.
Launched Mai 4th, 2009 at Cheval Blanc in Montréal his first album, Brun, is well received.
In 2010, he participated in Francouverte and won first prize.
Les p'tits mardis
Bernard Adamus Lyrics
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Mais l'souvenir qui s'fait pâle
Une belle grande femme à côté d'toé
Mais t'as l'désir qui stall
Flashback dans l'cerveau
Mais l'souvenir qui s'fait pâle
Une belle grande femme à côté d'toi
Tu sais qu'c'est plate, un p'tit mardi
Quand tu t'astiques à t'tuer dans nuit
Tu sais qu'c'est plate, un p'tit mardi
Quand tu t'astiques à t'tuer dans nuit
In the lyrics of Bernard Adamus's song "Les p'tits mardis," the artist expresses a sense of nostalgic reflection and longing for something more despite being in the presence of a beautiful woman. The repeated lines "Flashback dans l'cerveau, Mais l'souvenir qui s'fait pâle" suggest that the singer is experiencing flashes of memories in their mind, yet these memories are fading and becoming less vivid over time. The juxtaposition of the memory of a "belle grande femme" next to the feeling of desire that stalls conveys a sense of internal conflict and dissatisfaction.
The repetition of the same lines with slight variations emphasizes the internal struggle and the inability to fully connect with the present moment. The mention of a beautiful woman next to the singer indicates a potential romantic interest or companion, yet the lingering feeling of unfulfilled desire suggests a disconnect or emotional distance. This juxtaposition highlights the theme of yearning for something more, perhaps a deeper connection or fulfillment that is currently lacking in the singer's life.
The following lines, "Tu sais qu'c'est plate, un p'tit mardi, Quand tu t'astiques à t'tuer dans nuit," further emphasize a sense of ennui and mundanity that the singer experiences on a typical Tuesday (un p'tit mardi). The use of colloquial language and imagery, such as "t'astiques à t'tuer dans nuit," evokes a feeling of aimlessness and self-destructive behavior that the singer engages in, possibly as a means of coping with their dissatisfaction or emotional turmoil.
Overall, the lyrics of "Les p'tits mardis" convey a complex emotional landscape where the singer grapples with fleeting memories, unfulfilled desires, and a sense of discontentment despite being in the presence of a beautiful woman. The repetition of certain lines and the contrast between past memories and present reality underscore the theme of internal conflict and the yearning for something more meaningful or fulfilling in life, ultimately painting a poignant picture of disillusionment and longing.
Lyrics © Dare To Care (Les éditions)
Written by: Bernard Adamus
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