From a series of minor parts, Pagny moved from cinema to TV. In 1985, he got co-writing credits for Michel Gerard's film "Blessure". Two years later, he recorded its first single "N'importe quoi". The success was immediate for this non-conformist.
He won a Victoire, a prestigious French music award, in 1989, yet the following year his second album bombed following a media boycott. "Don't bite the hand that feeds you"!
After a long period of reflection, he came back on top with his album "Rester Vrai" in 1994. In 1997, his album "Savoir aimer" brought him enormous popularity.
He now spends his time between France and Patagonia where he lives with his wife on a 4000 hectare farm pursuing his two passions: motor biking and fishing.
In 2004, Pagny took on an ambitious project: "Baryton", an album made up of titles of the traditional repertory with an amazing 70 member string orchestra and a 60 member choir under the direction of Yvon Cassar. This album was a true success.
In 2006 with the album "Abracadabra" Pagny returned to more of a pop style and delivered a superb album with poignant lyrics "Le Mur" or "Là où je t'emmènerai".
In 2007, "Pagny Chante Brel", launched a tribute album containing eleven songs by the great singer Jacques Brel.
In 2009, "C'est comme ça" came out as a spanish language album. Recorded in Miami with latin composers and musicians, this worthwhile effort showed the extend of his talent across language barriers.
On Nov 12th 2010, "Tout et son contraire" is Pagny's lucky 13th album. With a french album with songs penned by Grégoire, Calogéro, Pascal Obispo and Marc Lavoine, this album is more conventional fare for this now Miami Resident.
In 2010, Pagny also released Baryton. Gracias a la vida his first of two Spanish albums.
In 2013, Viellir avec toi, 2016 Habana his second spanish album, 2017 Le présent d'abord, 2018 Tout Simplement and 2019 Aime La vie.
Remarquably, since 1990 Pagny's albums have always reached the top 5 in the French market, a remarkable 30 year run.
Pagny is a recurring figure as a judge of the French version of the Voice.
Si tu veux m'essayer
Florent Pagny Lyrics
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Même une semaine
Si tu veux m'essayer
C'est pas un problème
Si tu veux m'essayer
Ma tête et mes veines
Mon corps et mes idées
Je me ferai tendre
Pour t'apprivoiser
Pour te garder, pour te défendre
S'il le faut je me ferai sorcier
Si tu veux m'essayer
Sans jurer toujours
Juste pour y goûter
Sans parler d'amour
Si tu veux m'essayer
Mes mots mes caresses
Me prendre ou me jeter
Sans que l'on se blesse
Si tu veux m'essayer
Si ça t'intéresse
Sans vraiment t'engager
Mensonges et promesses
Je serai le plus doux
Pour te décider
Le plus inspiré, le plus fou
Tu ne pourras jamais m'oublier
Si tu veux m'essayer
Sans risque ou contrat
Juste quelques journées
Ça ira ou pas
Je me ferai géant
Pour t'impressionner
Je nous construirai des moments
Comme des morceaux d'éternité
Si tu veux m'éprouver
Sans cri et sans discours
Me jauger, me juger
Sans parler d'amour
Si tu veux m'essayer
Si tu veux m'essayer
Me jauger, me juger
Juste quelques journées
Si tu veux m'essayer
Mon corps et mes idées
Juste quelques journées
Juste pour y goûter
Si tu veux m'essayer
The lyrics of Florent Pagny's song "Si Tu Veux M'Essayer" translate to "If You Want to Try Me". The song is about a man who is expressing his willingness to be tried out for a short period of time by a woman who is unsure about committing to a long-term relationship. He is telling her that he is open to being tested and explored, and is willing to offer himself up to her in every way possible, including his body, mind, fears, and desires. He is assuring her that he will do his best to win her over and make her feel comfortable, and will be a devoted and protective partner if she decides to continue with him.
The lyrics of the song suggest that the man is confident in his ability to impress and seduce the woman, but he is also realistic about the possibility of rejection or disappointment. He is willing to take the risk of being hurt or used for the chance to be closer to her, even for just a few days. He is urging her to try him out without any pressure or expectation, and to judge him based on her own experiences and emotions.
Overall, the song is a plea for a short-term trial of a potential relationship, with no strings attached and no promises made. It is a bold and honest admission of the man's desire to be with the woman, but also a respectful acknowledgment of her own uncertainty and reservations. The song's melody and instrumentation reflect the romantic and sensual mood of the lyrics, with a soft guitar accompaniment and Pagny's smooth, soulful vocals.
Line by Line Meaning
Si tu veux m'essayer
If you want to try me out
Même une semaine
Even for a week
C'est pas un problème
It's not a problem
Ma tête et mes veines
My mind and my veins
Mon corps et mes idées
My body and my ideas
Mes peurs et mes haines
My fears and my hates
Je me ferai tendre
I will be gentle
Pour t'apprivoiser
To tame you
Pour te garder, pour te défendre
To keep you, to defend you
S'il le faut je me ferai sorcier
If necessary, I will become a sorcerer
Sans jurer toujours
Without always swearing
Juste pour y goûter
Just to taste
Mes mots mes caresses
My words, my caresses
Me prendre ou me jeter
To take me or throw me away
Sans que l'on se blesse
Without hurting each other
Si ça t'intéresse
If it interests you
Sans vraiment t'engager
Without really committing
Mensonges et promesses
Lies and promises
Je serai le plus doux
I will be the gentlest
Pour te décider
To make you decide
Le plus inspiré, le plus fou
The most inspired, the most crazy
Tu ne pourras jamais m'oublier
You will never be able to forget me
Sans risque ou contrat
Without risk or contract
Juste quelques journées
Just a few days
Ça ira ou pas
It will work or not
Je me ferai géant
I will become giant
Pour t'impressionner
To impress you
Je nous construirai des moments
I will build moments for us
Comme des morceaux d'éternité
Like pieces of eternity
Me jauger, me juger
To evaluate me, to judge me
Juste pour y goûter
Just to taste
Si tu veux m'essayer
If you want to try me out
Mon corps et mes idées
My body and my ideas
Juste quelques journées
Just a few days
Juste pour y goûter
Just to taste
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, JRG MUSICALES
Written by: Eric Benzi, Sam Brewski
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Maria Thomas
1987 et moi je la découvre seulement maintenant cette chanson. J'adore
Michelle Clarisse
Sublimes paroles, j adore c est doux, Florent, tu prends soin avec gentillesse pour t essayer, moi je veux bien essayer avec plaisir, de savourer ces moments de respect, bravo et bravo, j adore et j adore superbe chanson Best bisous bye
Nicole Bonaventure
Ce serait avec plaisir certainement , mais on a plus 20 ans 🤗 magnifique et tendre muzik , chanson française ! 💐♥️♥️♥️♥️🌹🌹♥️🌹😅
Daniele Robache
Waouh j'adore merci Monsieur Florent Pagny
Val Fleur
On t'aime Florent Pagny ❤
LAMBERT Armelle
J'adore cette chanson trop belle
ennis delmar
sa meilleure avec BIENVENUE CHEZ MOI
Benjamin ritt
Merci Florent pour cette chanson et l'intégralité de vos albums, chansons et de l'être spirituel qui vous guide !!! Merci à vous !!!
kristine Godon
j'adore les paroles de Florent
Maryse Augris
Joli souvenir de 1987