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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Jacno Lyrics
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Où tu voudras, quand tu voudras
Tous ces mots-là, on ne les dit pas, on ne les dit pas
Je ne sais pas, je ne sais pas, je ne sais pas
Des sentiments, ce désamour
Qui nous effleure ou qui nous leurre
Et tout à l'heure ?
Je ne sais pas, je ne sais pas, je ne sais pas
Je mets les voiles, tu te dévoiles
Et je reviens, tu te retiens
On se promène pour dire qu'on s'aime, dire qu'on s'aime
Je ne sais pas, je ne sais pas
Et si c'est non, c'est oui quand même
Quelques tortures, pour que tu m'aimes
Quelques brûlures, pour dire "je t'aime, t'aime"
Et pourquoi pas, et pourquoi pas ?
The song "Tous Ces Mots Là" by Jacno is a melancholic tune that speaks of a complicated relationship. The opening lines "C'est où tu veux, c'est quand tu veux, où tu voudras, quand tu voudras" suggest a flexible and elusive nature of the relationship that can happen anytime, anywhere. However, the following line "Tous ces mots-là, on ne les dit pas, on ne les dit pas" indicates that there are emotions and words left unsaid, that there is a certain level of emotional distance between the partners.
The following stanza talks about the confusion and ambiguity of their feelings towards each other. The lines "Je ne sais pas, je ne sais pas, je ne sais pas, des sentiments, ce désamour, qui nous effleure ou qui nous leurre" discuss the lack of clarity and certainty in the relationship. There is an ongoing battle between their true feelings and their illusions or delusions about love. The last line "Et tout à l'heure?" suggests that the uncertainty and confusion may continue even in the immediate future.
The chorus repeats the line "Je ne sais pas" which means "I don't know" in French. It reiterates the idea that the singer is unsure of their emotions and the direction the relationship is headed. The second part of the chorus talks about their dynamics as a couple. They have moments when one is distant while the other is vulnerable ("Je mets les voiles, tu te dévoiles, et je reviens, tu te retiens"). However, they still find ways to express their love for each other by taking walks together and saying "dire qu'on s'aime" (to say that we love each other).
Overall, "Tous Ces Mots Là" is a song about the complexities of love and the difficulties of maintaining a relationship. It highlights the struggles of two individuals who are trying to find their way towards each other while dealing with their own emotional baggage.
Line by Line Meaning
C'est où tu veux, c'est quand tu veux
I am willing to meet you anywhere, anytime at your convenience.
Où tu voudras, quand tu voudras
You can choose the time and place of our meeting as per your preferences.
Tous ces mots-là, on ne les dit pas, on ne les dit pas
Some words are left unsaid because they are difficult to express or imply.
Je ne sais pas, je ne sais pas, je ne sais pas
I'm not sure, I'm unsure, I'm uncertain about what to say/do next.
Des sentiments, ce désamour
There are feelings of love, but also feelings of disaffection.
Qui nous effleure ou qui nous leurre
It's hard to tell if the feelings we sense are true or just a deception.
Qu'allons-nous faire la prochaine heure ?
What shall we do next? Time is fleeting, and we need to make a choice.
Et tout à l'heure ?
What about the immediate future? What do we have planned for then?
Je mets les voiles, tu te dévoiles
I am leaving the scene, but you are revealing more of yourself.
Et je reviens, tu te retiens
I return, but you are holding back, perhaps not ready to give all of yourself.
On se promène pour dire qu'on s'aime, dire qu'on s'aime
We take walks and bide our time, expressing our love in subtle ways.
Et si c'est non, c'est oui quand même
Even if it's a 'no', it's still a 'yes' at some level, given the complexities of love.
Quelques tortures, pour que tu m'aimes
Love can be hard, with its share of obstacles and challenges that must be overcome.
Quelques brûlures, pour dire "je t'aime, t'aime"
Love can also leave us with scars and burns, but the expression of love is still worth it.
Et pourquoi pas, et pourquoi pas ?
Why not? Why not take the risk, embrace love, and see where it takes us?
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