By the age of six Calogero had already taken an interest in music. He quickly learned to play several instruments, including the flute, piano and bass, and in 1986 became the lead singer and song-writer for the band Charts. He started it together with his brother, Gioacchino, and a childhood friend, Francis Maggiulli. Between 1989 and 1997, "Charts" released 5 albums : "L'océan sans fond" (1989), "Notre monde à nous" (1991), "Hannibal" (1994), "Acte 1" (1995), and "Changer" (1997).
As the band began to lose its momentum, Calogero decided to launch himself as a solo artist and gathered important connections by writing songs and collaborating with already popular artists, such as Zazie and Pascal Obispo. The latter helped produce Calogero's first solo album Au milieu des autres (2000). His second album, Calogero (2002) was a huge success with the hit singles "En apesanteur", "Aussi libre que moi", "Tien an men" and "Prendre racine". Finally, in 2004, Calogero released .calog3ro, containing "Face à la mer", a duet with French rapper Passi, and several other top singles such as "Yalla" and "Si seulement je pouvais lui manquer".
Calogero's moving lyrics and frail, tender voice have made him one of France's top pop/rock singers.
Game Over
Calogero Lyrics
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Lancée à 200 à l'heure
J'ai pas peur, pas le droit à l'erreur.
Je vis des bas dans la vie
Des peines et des pannes de coeur
Le bonheur est parti, Game Over !
Game over ! Game over ! Game Over !
Je suis un fou du volant,
Je frole la mort à chaque tournant
A ce jeu là, je suis le meilleur.
Je vis des bas dans la vie,
Je ne suis qu'une tombe raider
Rien qu'un james bond d'ordinateur
Game over ! Game over ! Game over !
Je vis des bas pour de vrai,
Sur ma console je m'envole.
Et pour de faux, je vis des hauts.
Je vis des hauts !
Game over ! Game over ! Game over !
In Calogero's song "Game Over," he compares himself to a car that's speeding at 200 kilometers per hour, indicating that he's not afraid of taking risks and willing to pay the price. It's evident that the singer has faced many challenges in life, of which some have caused deep emotional pain. He sings about driving like a madman, flirting with death at every turn, indicating that he enjoys living on the edge. Calogero believes that he's the best at playing the game, and he thrives in the chaos and unpredictability of life.
The second verse shows the difference between Calogero's real life and the virtual world. Calogero is a "tombe raider," who apparently enjoys playing video games. In the game, he's a "James Bond" of computers and loves to live through the high of it, even though it's untrue. The game world provides a temporary escape from the harsh realities of life. Calogero realizes that life is not easy, but he's determined to take it head-on, find happiness, and win the game of life.
The repetitive chorus "Game Over" reinforces the idea that there are always going to be setbacks, and sometimes it feels like the game of life is already over. Still, the singer's perseverance is admirable as he keeps pushing through.
Line by Line Meaning
Je suis une automobile
I am a person who moves fast and recklessly through life, like a car driving at 200 kilometers an hour.
Lancée à 200 à l'heure
I am moving at a breakneck speed, without any fear or hesitation.
J'ai pas peur, pas le droit à l'erreur.
I am not afraid to take risks, but I know that I cannot afford to make any mistakes.
Je vis des bas dans la vie
Life has its ups and downs, and I have experienced many lows.
Des peines et des pannes de coeur
I have had my fair share of heartbreak and emotional pain.
Le bonheur est parti, Game Over !
I have lost my happiness, and it feels like the game is over.
Game over ! Game over ! Game Over !
It's all over now, and I have lost the game of life.
Je suis un fou du volant,
I am a reckless driver, who lives life on the edge.
Je frole la mort à chaque tournant
I am always flirting with danger, and am on the brink of death at every turn.
A ce jeu là, je suis le meilleur.
Despite the risks, I believe that I am the best at this game of life.
Je ne suis qu'une tombe raider
While I may not be a real-life adventurer, I feel like I am constantly risking everything I have.
Rien qu'un james bond d'ordinateur
I am just like a video game character, living in a world of my own creation.
Je vis des bas pour de vrai,
The lows I face in life are very real, and are not just a game.
Sur ma console je m'envole.
While I may escape to a virtual world on my console, I cannot truly escape my problems.
Et pour de faux, je vis des hauts.
In the game, I may experience highs, but they are not real.
Je vis des hauts !
I crave those highs, but I know that they are only temporary.
Game over ! Game over ! Game over !
In the end, it's all over, and I am forced to face the reality of my life.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Zazie, Maurici Calogero
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