Heavily influenced by American rock & roll, Mitchell (who went solo in 1963) has often recorded outside France, at first in London, but later in Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee. Guitarist Jimmy Page and drummer Bob Graham were among the British session musicians who regularly supported him in London.
Harcelez-Moi
Eddy Mitchell Lyrics
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Je n'suis pas l'profil, pas la cible
Cadre ou pas, j'travaille je suis soumis
Mais mon chiffre d'affaires est tout p'tit
Sexuellement, j'suis pas trop regardant
Réussir mérite un élan
Passez sur mon corps
J'balancerai pas
Hey, harcelez-moi
J'prendrai tous les torts
Même l'avocat, ha
J'suis prêt à tout, j'peux apprendre la grande cuisine
Proxénète le jour, et la nuit devenir drag-queen
Ou bien speakerine pour vendre au télé-achat
Ou faire la nurse pour enfants, les chiens, les chats
Être homme de main, d'compagnie, ou valet d'pied
Y en a même qui l'prennent sans vouloir s'leur payer
Moi, tout c'que j'veux, c'est qu'je sois déclaré
Urssaf, fiches de paye, j'veux tout collectionner
J'me mets sur l'marché d'la vie active
Je prends conscience, j'positive
Crise ou pas, j'espère, je suis confiant
J'vais pas glander très longtemps
Relancer notre économie
Mais avant tout, me faire crédit
Hey, harcelez-moi
Passez sur mon corps
J'balancerai pas
Hey, hey, harcelez-moi
J'prendrai tous les torts
Même l'avocat
Oh, j'suis prêt à tout, j'peux apprendre la grande cuisine
Proxénète le jour, et la nuit devenir drag-queen
Ou bien speakerine pour vendre au télé-achat
Ou faire la nurse pour enfants, les chiens, les chats
Être homme de main, d'compagnie, ou valet d'pied
Y en a même qui l'prennent sans vouloir s'leur payer
Moi, tout c'que j'veux, c'est qu'je sois déclaré
Urssaf, fiches de paye, j'veux tout collectionner
Harcelez-moi
Passez sur mon corps
J'balancerai pas
Hey, harcelez-moi
J'prendrai tous les torts
Même l'avocat
Hey, hey, hey, hey, harcelez-moi
Oh, passez sur mon corps
J'balancerai pas
Hey, hey, hey, hey, harcelez-moi
Oh, j'prendrai tous les torts
Même l'avocat
Hey, harcelez-moi
The song "Harcelez-Moi" by Eddy Mitchell explores themes of societal pressure and the willingness to conform in order to succeed. The lyrics convey a sense of dissatisfaction and resignation towards the current state of the singer's life. He expresses that things are not going well for him at the moment, highlighting his lack of success and the small size of his business.
The singer also mentions his sexual outlook, stating that he is not too picky or concerned about it. He believes that success requires a certain level of determination and effort. The phrase "Réussir mérite un élan" suggests that he is willing to go to great lengths to achieve success and recognition.
In the chorus, the singer repeats the phrase "Hey, harcelez-moi" which can be interpreted as a call or plea to be harassed. This implies that he is desperate for attention and recognition, even if it means being subjected to criticism or judgment. He expresses a willingness to endure any consequences, even taking the blame for all wrongs, including the need for an attorney.
The singer goes on to explore different roles or professions that he is willing to take on, regardless of their nature. He mentions becoming a pimp during the day and a drag queen at night, highlighting his flexibility and adaptability. He even mentions becoming a TV salesperson, a nanny for children or pets, and a personal assistant. These examples reflect his willingness to do whatever it takes to secure a stable income and be recognized by society.
The repeated phrase "J'veux tout collectionner" emphasizes the singer's desire for official recognition and validation. He mentions wanting to be declared and have all the necessary paperwork, such as social security and pay slips. This implies that he seeks stability and security in his life, possibly due to the volatile nature of his current situation.
In summary, "Harcelez-Moi" explores the singer's dissatisfaction with his current circumstances and his willingness to conform and adapt in order to succeed. The song emphasizes the singer's desperate desire for attention and recognition, even at the cost of enduring criticism or taking blame. Ultimately, the lyrics reflect his longing for stability and a sense of belonging in society.
Line by Line Meaning
En c'moment, pour moi, c'est pas terrible
Right now, things aren't going well for me
Je n'suis pas l'profil, pas la cible
I don't fit the mold, I'm not the target
Cadre ou pas, j'travaille je suis soumis
Whether I'm a manager or not, I work and I'm submissive
Mais mon chiffre d'affaire est tout p'tit
But my turnover is very small
Sexuellement, j'suis pas trop regardant
Sexually, I'm not very selective
Réussir mérite un élan
Succeeding requires a push
Hey, harcelez-moi
Hey, harass me
Passez sur mon corps
Step on my body
J'balancerai pas
I won't make a fuss
J'prendrai tous les torts
I'll take all the blame
Même l'avocat, ha
Even the lawyer
J'suis prêt à tout, j'peux apprendre la grande cuisine
I'm ready for anything, I can learn fine cuisine
Proxénète le jour, et la nuit devenir drag-queen
Pimp during the day, and become a drag queen at night
Ou bien speakerine pour vendre au télé-achat
Or become a female TV presenter to sell products
Ou faire la nurse pour enfants, les chiens, les chats
Or work as a nanny for children, dogs, and cats
Être homme de main, d'compagnie, ou valet d'pied
Be a henchman, a companion, or a footman
Y en a même qui l'prennent sans vouloir s'leur payer
Some even take it without wanting to pay them
Moi, tout c'que j'veux, c'est qu'je sois déclaré
All I want is to be declared
Urssaf, fiches de paye, j'veux tout collectionner
Urssaf, pay stubs, I want to collect everything
J'me mets sur l'marché d'la vie active
I'm putting myself on the job market
Je prends conscience, j'positive
I become aware, I stay positive
Crise ou pas, j'espère, je suis confiant
Whether there's a crisis or not, I hope, I am confident
J'vais pas glander très longtemps
I won't slack off for long
Relancer notre économie
Revive our economy
Mais avant tout, me faire crédit
But above all, give me credit
Hey, harcelez-moi
Hey, harass me
Oh, j'prendrai tous les torts
Oh, I'll take all the blame
Oh, j'suis prêt à tout, j'peux apprendre la grande cuisine
Oh, I'm ready for anything, I can learn fine cuisine
Proxénète le jour, et la nuit devenir drag-queen
Pimp during the day, and become a drag queen at night
Ou bien speakerine pour vendre au télé-achat
Or become a female TV presenter to sell products
Ou faire la nurse pour enfants, les chiens, les chats
Or work as a nanny for children, dogs, and cats
Être homme de main, d'compagnie, ou valet d'pied
Be a henchman, a companion, or a footman
Y en a même qui l'prennent sans vouloir s'leur payer
Some even take it without wanting to pay them
Moi, tout c'que j'veux, c'est qu'je sois déclaré
All I want is to be declared
Urssaf, fiches de paye, j'veux tout collectionner
Urssaf, pay stubs, I want to collect everything
Harcelez-moi
Harass me
Passez sur mon corps
Step on my body
J'balancerai pas
I won't make a fuss
J'prendrai tous les torts
I'll take all the blame
Même l'avocat
Even the lawyer
Hey, hey, hey, hey, harcelez-moi
Hey, hey, hey, hey, harass me
Oh, passez sur mon corps
Oh, step on my body
J'balancerai pas
I won't make a fuss
Hey, hey, hey, hey, harcelez-moi
Hey, hey, hey, hey, harass me
Oh, j'prendrai tous les torts
Oh, I'll take all the blame
Même l'avocat
Even the lawyer
Hey, harcelez-moi
Hey, harass me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, kap
Written by: Claude Moine, Pierre Papadiamandis
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