Abandoning the idea of an acting career, Clarika enrolled at the "Studio des Variétés" in rue Ballu, deciding to concentrate on her singing instead. It was during this period that she met one of the most influential figures in her early career, making the acquaintance of a Belgian singer and musician by the name of Jean-Jacques Nyssen.
Clarika's debut album, "J'attendrai pas cent ans", was released on Boucherie Production in 1994. The photo on the album cover confirmed Clarika's alternative image, picturing a punky-haired girl, standing hands on hips, staring defiantly at the world.
Clarika went on to release a follow-up album entitled "Ça s'peut pas" in 1996. Thanks to a bigger recording budget and the aid of Dominique Blanc-Francard as artistic producer, this second album saw her musical talent blossom and gain a certain depth.
Clarika returned to the music news in 2005, performing as a support act to Zazie on the latter's "Rodeo Tour." The tour included dates from June through to September. But it was Clarika's new album, "Joker", that really put her back on the musical map.
Patricia
Clarika Lyrics
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Le cendrier
Faudrait l'vider
Mais y a un arbre au plafond
Qui fait qu'ca va, qui fait qu'ca va
Au carreau un autocollant
Pour se garer n'importe comment
Est recouvert de plein d'affaires
Entassées à sa facon
Qui fait qu'ca va qui fait qu'ca va
Des boites avec des flacons
Des lotions, des solutions
Et sur la boite à gants
Une boite à gants
Patricia n'a pas peur des piqûres
Elle sait comment ca fait
Elle en fait à tous les patients patients
Patricia n'a pas l'temps
Elle ne fait jamais de couture
A part des points de suture
Patricia aime bien les gens
Dans le studio de Patricia
La déco fait un peu défaut
Un vieux poster de Folon
Qui fait qu'ca va qui fait qu'ca va
Elle avait deux poissons avant
Patricia n'est pas là souvent
L'ordinateur de Patricia
Est infecté, faudrait l'soigner
Y a son neveu en fond d'écran
Qui fait qu'ca va qui fait qu'ca va
Il a bientôt deux ans
Patricia aime les enfants
Elle a envie des fois
Et puis finalement pas
Patricia n'a pas peur des piqûres
Elle sait comment ca fait
Elle en fait à tous les patients patients
Patricia n'a pas l'temps
Elle ne fait jamais de couture
A part des points de suture
Patricia aime bien les gens
Patricia s'en va vendredi
Pour une mission au Burundi
Dès qu'elle peut elle va là-bas
C'qui fait qu'ca va, qui fait qu'ca va
Dans la p'tite poche de sa banane
La photo de Souleymane
Sera-t-il fiancé?
Aura-t-il oublié?
Patricia n'a pas peur de partir
Un nouveau jour l'attend
Elle le sent
Loin des patients impatients
Patricia n'a plus le temps
Peut-etre trouvera-t-elle ailleurs
Ce qui manque à son coeur
Patricia s'en va
Patricia n'a pas peur de mourir
Elle sait comment ca fait
Elle en a vu partir des patients patients
Qui n'ont pas eu le temps
Alors juste un aller cette fois
Et qui vivra verre
Patricia s'en va
Dans le bagage de Patricia
Un sac à dos plein de cadeaux
Y a un petit colis de moi
Qui fait qu'ca va
Qui fait qu'ca va
Qui fait qu'ca va
Qui fait qu'ca va
The song "Patricia" by Clarika tells the story of a woman named Patricia, who is depicted through a series of descriptions of her car, her studio, and her character. The first verse describes her car, with a full ashtray and a tree hanging from the ceiling. Despite the mess, Patricia seems content with the state of her car. The second verse takes us to Patricia's studio, which is lacking in decoration except for an old Folon poster. We also learn that she had two fish before, but she is rarely there. In the chorus, we hear that Patricia is unafraid of needles and administers injections to all of her patients. She also never has time for sewing, except for stitching up wounds. Despite her busy schedule, Patricia loves people.
In the third verse, we learn that Patricia is leaving for a mission in Burundi, and she often goes there. She carries a photo of Souleymane in her pocket - possibly a loved one she will visit or someone she meets on her missions. In the fourth verse, we hear that Patricia is not afraid to die, having seen many patients pass away. She carries a backpack full of gifts, and even a little package from the singer. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "Qui fait qu'ca va," which can be loosely translated to "which makes it okay" or "which makes it all right."
Overall, the song seems to celebrate Patricia's resilience and dedication to helping others, even if she does not have everything in her own life perfectly organized. It highlights her practicality and her selflessness, and even hints at her own desire for more in her life. It is a tribute to those who work tirelessly to improve the lives of others, despite their own challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Dans la voiture de Patricia
We are introduced to Patricia's car, where there is a full ashtray that needs to be emptied, but there is a tree hanging from the ceiling that prevents it. There's also a bumper sticker on the window that says she can park however she likes.
Le siège arrière de Patricia
Patricia's backseat is covered in her belongings that are piled up in her unique fashion. There are boxes with bottles, lotions, solutions and even a box inside the glove compartment.
Patricia n'a pas peur des piqûres
Patricia is not afraid of needles and is very experienced in administering injections to all her patients. She is very busy and does not have time to do any sewing except in emergency cases that require stitches. Patricia has affection for people and enjoys spending time with them.
Dans le studio de Patricia
Patricia's studio is not well decorated, with only an old Folon poster on the wall. She had two fish tanks in the past, but she is not there very often anymore.
L'ordinateur de Patricia
Patricia's computer is infected and needs to be fixed, but her two-year-old nephew on the desktop wallpaper makes her feel better. Patricia loves children, but sometimes she wants them and other times she doesn't.
Patricia s'en va vendredi
Patricia is leaving for a mission in Burundi on Friday. She goes there every chance she gets because it makes her feel good. In her pocket, she keeps a picture of Souleymane and wonders if he has forgotten her or if they will be engaged soon.
Patricia n'a pas peur de partir
Patricia is not afraid to leave and start a new day because she knows that there is a lot waiting for her. She is tired of impatient patients, so she seeks new adventures that will complete her heart.
Patricia n'a pas peur de mourir
Patricia is not afraid of dying because she has seen so many patients who passed away without experiencing everything they wanted to. Patricia has one-way ticket this time, and maybe she can finally find what's missing in her life.
Dans le bagage de Patricia
In Patricia's luggage, there is a backpack full of gifts, and there is even a small package from someone that helps her feel alright.
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