Living on the Côte d’Azur with her younger brother, Jonathan, her Jewish Algerian father (Michel Dadouche) and her half-Corsican, half-Belgian mother (Christine Bartoli), Jenifer came to inherit her family’s love of music. Her father got her listening to James Brown, Stevie Wonder and Janis Joplin while her mother introduced her to the ‘chanson’ classics of Jacques Brel, Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour and Serge Gainsbourg. Meanwhile, Jenifer’s maternal grandmother initiated her into the art of Corsican polyphonic music.
When Jenifer turned seven, her parents treated her to her first course of singing lessons. And the budding young singer took whatever opportunity she could to exercise her vocal talent, singing in the shower, with street buskers and at all the talent contests organised in the region. In 1993, Jenifer got to support C.Jérôme in concert when the latter performed at a Bastille Day firemen’s ball in Corsica (where the family holidayed every summer). By the age of thirteen, Jenifer had vowed to become a professional singer one day. She participated in the Graines de star television broadcast in 1997, but this was a failure.
Jenifer decided to go to Paris and attend the casting for the first series of Star Academy in France . She was selected, and eventually won. The hit single "J'attends L'amour" (I'm waiting for love) soon followed. After the tour with her band that followed her victory, she went on the road as a solo artist from October 2002 until January 2003, and eventually performed at the Paris Olympia, which she had dreamed of as a child.
Her debut self-titled album went on to sell over three quarters of a million copies. The album featured a song written by Marc Lavoine and a duet with fellow Star Academy student Mario. The second single "Au Soleil" became one of the "tubes de l'été" (Summer hits) of 2002 in France. The album was re-released later to include two new tracks: "Entre Humains" and "Des Mots Qui Résonnent". The latter became her third top ten single in France and Jenifer stated that it was more her style of music, being more pop/rock. Finally a fourth song, the ballad "Donne Moi Le Temps" was released. The re-released album sold over a million copies.
In 2004 Jenifer returned onto the scene with her second, more personal, melancholy album "Le Passage". Among others, this album contained songs written by Calogero, Kyo, Tina Arena and one song Jenifer co-wrote. This album contains the singles "Ma Révolution" (My Revolution), "Le Souvenir De Ce Jour" (The Memory of This Day), "C'est De L'Or" (It's Golden) and "Serre Moi" (Hug me). The album was supported by an extensive tour across France and was followed by the release of a live album "Jenifer Fait Son Live" and an accompanying DVD.
Jenifer previously lived with Maxim Nucci, the author-composer with whom she has had one child, named Aaron, who was born on 5 December 2003. The couple separated around the end of 2005 but have since reunited. She has stated that she also wants to produce music in English outside of France.
2006 was a quiet year for Jenifer, the singer making only a few public appearances at award ceremonies, “Enfoirés” concerts and other charity fund-raising shows. That summer, she dubbed the female lead in the French version of the animated film “Over the Hedge”, posing for a series of promotional photos with the American actor Bruce Willis who was involved in dubbing the American version.
Jenifer’s third album, "Lunatique", a vibrant mix of pop, reggae, ska and ‘60s rock, hit record stores on 12 November 2007. The 24-year-old singer was joined in the studio by two VIP collaborators: the French actor Guillaume Canet (who guested on "Nos futurs") and her friend, the singer and musician M who added his famous pink guitar to "Touche-moi" and the album’s title track.
What If
Jenifer Lyrics
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Spending time like I spend money on beer
I used to be that way, expected too much, I guess
Two days then get me out of this mess
Come on now, let's catch an aeroplane, fly
Don't be afraid and trouble will stay out of sight
But what if the plane crashed down, what if the sky grows too dark
What if the wind's too strong, what if the pilot does something wrong?
Burnt once, now I'm sore
I'd rather stay outside and have fun while you're opening doors
I used to be that way, expected too much, I guess
Two days then get me out of this mess
Come on now, let's catch an aeroplane, fly
Don't be afraid and trouble will stay out of sight
But what if the plane crashed down, what if the sky grows too dark
Will you ever see the spark?
What if the wind's too strong, what if the pilot does something wrong?
Love... You're so, you're so, you're so afraid my baby
Love, love, I will be there, I will be there
But what if the plane crashed down
But what if the plane crashed down, what if the sky grows too dark
Will you ever see the spark?
What if the wind's too strong, what if the pilot does
What if the plane crashed down, what if the sky grows too dark
Will you ever see the spark?
What if the wind's too strong, what if the pilot does something wrong?
The lyrics of Jennifer's song "What if" explore the themes of fear, trust and the unpredictability of life. The first verse sets the scene for the song, describing someone who has spent too much time alone and seems to be apprehensive about making a change. The next verse, however, communicates a desire to do something new and take a risk, suggesting that the singer is ready to break free from their current situation.
The chorus then becomes introspective and asks the listener to consider what might happen if their plans go wrong. It highlights the fear that people often have when it comes to trying new things, and the sense of vulnerability that accompanies this. The chorus is almost a warning to the listener to think twice before making any big decisions, highlighting that there is always a chance of things going wrong.
Overall, the lyrics of "What if" suggest that while taking risks can be scary, it is important to do so in order to grow and move forward. The song encourages listeners to embrace change rather than being fearful of it, while also acknowledging that life is unpredictable and nothing is guaranteed.
Line by Line Meaning
He spent too many years, walking alone
He spent a long time being alone and isolated from others.
Spending time like I spend money on beer
He spent his time in a way that was not productive or fulfilling.
I used to be that way, expected too much, I guess
The singer used to have the same mindset, but now realizes it was unrealistic.
Two days then get me out of this mess
The singer feels a sense of urgency to escape negative situations.
Come on now, let's catch an aeroplane, fly
The singer wants to take bold, spontaneous actions.
Don't be afraid and trouble will stay out of sight
The singer believes that taking risks without fear will lead to a better outcome.
But what if the plane crashed down, what if the sky grows too dark
Despite her optimism, the singer acknowledges that there is always a risk in taking chances.
Will you ever see the spark?
If something goes wrong, will you still be able to find the positive in the situation?
What if the wind's too strong, what if the pilot does something wrong?
The singer is worried that something could go wrong that is outside of her control.
Burnt once, now I'm sore
The singer has been hurt before and is still feeling the pain.
I'd rather stay outside and have fun while you're opening doors
The singer is content with her current situation and doesn't want to pursue something that might ultimately hurt her again.
Love... You're so, you're so, you're so afraid my baby
The singer is addressing someone she cares about who is afraid to take risks in love or life.
Love, love, I will be there, I will be there
The singer is assuring the person she loves that she will be there to support them, no matter what happens.
Contributed by Claire E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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