Jeanne Added (born 25 September 1980 in Reims) is a French singer songwrite… Read Full Bio ↴Jeanne Added (born 25 September 1980 in Reims) is a French singer songwriter singing mainly in English. After starting as a jazz interpreter with various musicians, she launched her solo EP EP#1 in 2011 followed by an independent album Yes is a Pleasant Country also in 2011. She has released three albums and three EPs and a number of singles.
She was nominated for Album Revelation of the year category during Victoires de la musique for her debut album Be Sensational. Jeanne Added won the award of Best Female Artist during Victoires de la musique in 2019 and her album Radiate won Best Rock Album during the same event.

Enemy
Jeanne Added Lyrics

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I'm rushing down the stairs
Oh oh, something is happening
I feel it in the air
Oh oh, tonight is reaching

I'll sit down. if I dare
Your role in the making, making
Now I feel I should care

I feel I should listen, listen

Feel like an enemy
Kiss like an enemy
Shout like an enemy
For like an enemy
This like an enemy
Like an enemy

Feel like an enemy
Kiss like an enemy
Shout like an enemy
For like an enemy
This like an enemy
Like an enemy

I'm getting on my nerves
Oh oh have no choice but to face it
Got more than I deserve
I order myself to frame this

I'll sit down if I dare
Your role in the making, making
Now I feel I should care
I feel I should listen, listen

Feel like an enemy
Kiss like an enemy
Shout like an enemy
For like an enemy
This like an enemy
Like an enemy

Feel like an enemy
Kiss like an enemy
Shout like an enemy
For like an enemy
This like an enemy
Like an enemy

Feel like an enemy
Kiss like an enemy
Shout like an enemy
For like an enemy
This like an enemy
Like an enemy

Feel like an enemy
Kiss like an enemy
Shout like an enemy
For like an enemy
This like an enemy
Like an enemy

Like
Like you

Like an enemy
Like an enemy (no)
Like an enemy
Like an enemy (just)
Like an enemy
Like an enemy (like you)

Like an enemy
Like an enemy (no)
Like an enemy
Like an enemy (just)
Like an enemy
Like an enemy (like you)

Like an enemy
Like an enemy (no)
Like an enemy
Like an enemy (just)
Like an enemy
Like an enemy (like you)

Like an enemy
Like an enemy (no)
Like an enemy
Like an enemy (just)
Like an enemy
Like an enemy (like you)

Feel like an enemy
Kiss like an enemy
Shout like an enemy
For like an enemy
This like an enemy
Like an enemy

Feel like an enemy
Kiss like an enemy
Shout like an enemy
For like an enemy
This like an enemy

Like an enemy (like you)
You look just

Overall Meaning

like an enemy

In Jeanne Added's song "Enemy," the lyrics describe a feeling of discomfort and conflict within oneself. The persona feels something is happening and rushing down the stairs, indicating a sense of urgency and anticipation. As the song progresses, she realizes that she needs to listen and care about the actions and behaviors that have been making her feel like an enemy. The repetition of the line "Feel like an enemy, kiss like an enemy, shout like an enemy, for like an enemy, this like an enemy, like an enemy," highlights the internal conflict and the various ways in which the persona is feeling like an enemy towards someone or something.

The persona seems to be frustrated with herself and feels like she is getting on her own nerves. She states that she has no choice but to face it and order herself to frame this situation. By the end of the song, the persona finally realizes that the person who has been making her feel like an enemy is none other than herself. The repeated line "like an enemy (like you)," emphasizes the connection between feeling like an enemy and realizing the source of the problem is within oneself.

Overall, "Enemy" is a powerful song that highlights the difficulty of self-reflection and internal conflict. The lyrics show how easy it is to project our feelings onto others, without realizing that we may be the cause of our own discomfort.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm rushing down the stairs
I am hurrying down the stairs

Oh oh, something is happening
I sense that something is going on

I feel it in the air
I can feel it around me

Oh oh, tonight is reaching
Tonight is making a big impact

I'll sit down. if I dare
I might sit down if I am brave enough

Your role in the making, making
You play a role in what's happening

Now I feel I should care
Now I believe I should pay attention

I feel I should listen, listen
I think I should listen closely

Feel like an enemy
I feel like an adversary

Kiss like an enemy
I kiss like an opponent

Shout like an enemy
I shout like a rival

For like an enemy
I perform actions as if I am an antagonist

This like an enemy
I behave like a foe

Like an enemy
I am resembling an adversary

I'm getting on my nerves
I am starting to bother myself

Oh oh have no choice but to face it
I have no option but to confront it

Got more than I deserve
I have received more than I am entitled to

I order myself to frame this
I instruct myself to interpret this

Like you
Similar to you

Like an enemy (no)
I am not a friend

Like an enemy (just)
Simply like a foe

Like an enemy (like you)
Resembling you as an adversary

You look just
You only look

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Alexander Hershenow, Jeanne Added

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Jeanne Added

hey guys, ça y est RADIATE (LIVE) est dispo 🔥
👉 https://jeanneadded.ffm.to/radiatelive.dgh
merci à gilles, chab et toute la team on et off stage
quelle belle belle belle tournée 🤩 love you