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.
Quand Une Fille Me Plait
Eddy Mitchell Lyrics
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Chaque fois, j'aime bien la siffler
Et si elle s'est retournée
Alors, je peux l'aborder
Pourquoi, quand je l'ai abordée
Pourquoi, me fait-elle marcher ?
Vraiment, c'est mal fait !
Les filles c'est comme ça
Elles ont des idées
Souvent opposées
Pourquoi, quand une fille me plaît
Pourquoi, lorsque je l'ai sifflée
Pourquoi, si elle s'est retournée
Pourquoi me fait-elle marcher ?
Pourquoi, les filles, moi, je les aime ?
Pourquoi ça me pose des tas de problèmes ?
Pourquoi ? Je ne sais pas moi-même
Pourquoi, les filles, moi, je les aime ?
Pourquoi ?...
The lyrics to Eddy Mitchell's song "Quand Une Fille Me Plaît" (When I Like a Girl), talk about the singer's interest in girls and his attempts to approach them. He enjoys whistling at them and if they turn around, he feels confident enough to approach them. However, he finds it frustrating when he's been given the "run-around" by a girl he likes. The song suggests that girls are complicated and full of contrary ideas that make it difficult for him to understand them. Despite the many problems he faces in his interactions with them, the singer still finds himself attracted to girls, and even though it is difficult for him to express why this is so, he enjoys their company.
The song highlights some common misunderstandings between men and women. From the singer's perspective, girls seem unpredictable and confusing to deal with. He seems frustrated by the way they behave when he tries to initiate conversation with them. However, it's also possible to interpret the lyrics as a playful expression of the singer's appreciation for the opposite sex. The song is upbeat and catchy, suggesting that the singer is having fun chasing after girls, even if it leads to frustration.
Overall, "Quand Une Fille Me Plaît" is an enjoyable song that highlights the complexities of relationships between men and women. It's a reminder that the pursuit of love can be challenging, but also exciting and rewarding.
Line by Line Meaning
Chaque fois qu'une fille me plaît
Every time I find a girl attractive
Chaque fois, j'aime bien la siffler
Every time, I enjoy whistling or calling out to her
Et si elle s'est retournée
And if she turns around
Alors, je peux l'aborder
Then I can go talk to her
Pourquoi, quand je l'ai abordée
Why is it that when I approach her
Pourquoi, me fait-elle marcher ?
Why does she play hard to get?
Vraiment, c'est mal fait !
Honestly, it's not fair!
Les filles c'est comme ça
That's just how girls are
Elles ont des idées
They have their own ideas
Souvent opposées
Often opposing
Pourquoi, quand une fille me plaît
Why is it that when I find a girl attractive
Pourquoi, lorsque je l'ai sifflée
Why is it that when I call out to her
Pourquoi, si elle s'est retournée
Why is it that if she turns around
Pourquoi me fait-elle marcher ?
Why does she play hard to get?
Pourquoi, les filles, moi, je les aime ?
Why is it that I love girls?
Pourquoi ça me pose des tas de problèmes ?
Why does it cause me so many problems?
Pourquoi ? Je ne sais pas moi-même
Why? I don't even know myself
Pourquoi, les filles, moi, je les aime ?
Why is it that I love girls?
Pourquoi ?...
Why?...
Contributed by Samuel P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.