Jacno is also the name of a graphic artist who designed the gallic helmet logo of Gauloises brand cigarettes, which the musician smokes infamously. He was a founding member of the first French punk band The Stinky Toys. In the early 1980's, after the group disbanded, he teamed up with former Stinky Toys singer Elli Medeiros to form the pop duo Elli et Jacno. Jacno has also released a number of solo albums since 1979.
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l'homme de l'ombre
Jacno Lyrics
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Il te suce le sang, c'est de l'amour
Tout ce qui est bon, il le prend, c'est de l'humour
Redingote en satin, doublйe de soie rouge
Il t'attrapera avant que tu bouges
Il te donnera des ailes, il te rendra immortelle et tu verras que tu es belle
Mкme pas de Hongrie, c'est un escroc, c'est de l'humour
Il te donnera des ailes, il te rendra immortelle et tu verras que tu es belle
Et il dira "Viens dans ma cave dans mon cercueil, au bon accueil
Mets un pieu dans mon cњur, dernier baiser en ta faveur"
Il te donnera des ailes, il te rendra immortelle et tu verras que tu es belle
Surtout pas de glace dans son whisky, зa lui brise le cњur.
Vidйe de tout ton sang, il t'aura par les sens, tu sauras ce qu'est l'amour
Il te donnera des ailes, il te rendra immortelle et tu verras que tu es belle
"Viens dans ma cave dans mon cercueil, au bon accueil
Mets un pieu dans mon cњur, dernier baiser en ma faveur"
Si t'es pas sage, il te coupera les ailes
Il te rendra mortelle mais tu sauras que tu es belle
Le bon vampire, c'est l'homme de l'ombre
Un gars du soir (c'est de l'amour)
Long, beau, vampire (c'est de l'amour)
Long, beau, vampire (c'est de l'amour).
The song "L'Homme de L'Ombre" by Jacno is about a vampire, an elusive and enigmatic creature of the night. The lyrics describe the allure of the vampire figure, who draws people in with romantic gestures and promises of immortality. The vampire in the song is a seductive and charming character, who can make anyone feel beautiful and powerful. However, this love is twisted and dangerous since it's dependent on the victim's blood, which makes them feel desired and entranced.
The vampire, depicted as an "homme de l'ombre" or man of the shadows, is cunning and manipulative, taking everything that's good and turning it into a joke. The vampire's decadent attire, the red-lined satin coat, and silk shirt, highlight his stylishness and otherworldliness. The vampire's power is emphasized further, as he'll be able to catch you even before you try to escape, giving the impression he is in control of the situation. The lyrics suggest that the vampire has a long history of seducing and manipulating women, so much so that he's almost proud of his actions.
Overall, the song is a warning about the seductiveness of vampires and their dangerous charm. It shines a light on the allure of romanticism and desire, which can eventually lead to someone's misery and/or death.
Line by Line Meaning
C'est un vampire, un homme de l'ombre
He's a vampire, a man of the shadows
Il te suce le sang, c'est de l'amour
He sucks your blood, it's love
Tout ce qui est bon, il le prend, c'est de l'humour
He takes everything good, it's a joke
Redingote en satin, doublйe de soie rouge
Satin overcoat, lined with red silk
Il t'attrapera avant que tu bouges
He'll catch you before you move
Il ne voit que toi dans le miroir, c'est de l'amour
He only sees you in the mirror, it's love
Mкme pas de Hongrie, c'est un escroc, c'est de l'humour
Not even from Hungary, he's a fraud, it's a joke
Et il dira "Viens dans ma cave dans mon cercueil, au bon accueil
And he'll say "Come to my cave in my coffin, for a warm welcome
Mets un pieu dans mon cњur, dernier baiser en ta faveur"
Put a stake in my heart, last kiss for you"
Surtout pas de glace dans son whisky, зa lui brise le cњur.
Especially no ice in his whiskey, it breaks his heart.
Vidйe de tout ton sang, il t'aura par les sens, tu sauras ce qu'est l'amour
Drained of all your blood, he'll have you through your senses, you'll know what love is
"Viens dans ma cave dans mon cercueil, au bon accueil
"Come to my cave in my coffin, for a warm welcome
Mets un pieu dans mon cњur, dernier baiser en ma faveur"
Put a stake in my heart, last kiss for me"
Si t'es pas sage, il te coupera les ailes
If you're not good, he'll cut off your wings
Il te rendra mortelle mais tu sauras que tu es belle
He'll make you mortal but you'll know you're beautiful
Le bon vampire, c'est l'homme de l'ombre
The good vampire is the man of the shadows
Un gars du soir (c'est de l'amour)
A man of the evening (it's love)
Long, beau, vampire (c'est de l'amour)
Tall, handsome vampire (it's love)
Long, beau, vampire (c'est de l'amour)
Tall, handsome vampire (it's love)
Contributed by Elliot N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.