1) Philippe Katerine (… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Philippe Katerine (known as Katerine for his artistic work) is a French singer and composer, who published eight records since the beginning of his career in 1991.
He was born in 1968.
2) Katerine Avgoustakis is a Belgian singer and was the winner of the 2005 Belgian Star Academy, similar to American Idol in the United States. She was born on September 16, 1983, to a Greek father and a Belgian mother.
Currently, she lives in Maasmechelen. Avgoustakis used to be a beauty specialist and before that a saleswoman. During the third quarter of 2005, it was announced that Avgoustakis had been dating Pim Symoens, who was #4 in Star Academy and who also works for JIMtv, a popular Flemish music channel.
Avgoustakis plays the piano and used to be in a choir. She was also a member of her first band Indiana, with whom she participated with for Eurovision Song Contest a couple of years ago, with the song Imitation Love.
Due to the failure of Indiana, she entered Star Academy in Flanders. In 2005, she worked her way to the finale and won the contest and a record contract. Avgoustakis's debut single New Day, released in July 2005 in Belgium, peaked at #2 in the Belgian UltraTop 50 chart. "New Day" was written and produced by Regi Penxten & Filip Vandueren, the team behind Milk Inc. Three months later, she received the TMF Flanders award for Best New National Artist for the song. Also the song was certified gold in Belgium. Her selfnamed debut album Katerine was released on November 14, 2005 in Belgium. The album is to be released in May in the Netherlands. Due the 'unexpected' sudden death of her mother, her second single, Here Come All the Boys, was delayed to be released in October 2005. This is the first single she also released in the Netherlands, that peaked at #89 in the Dutch Mega Singles Top 100. The song is also featured on the hits compilation HitBox, which was released on March 13, 2006, containing hits like Ricky Martin's I Don't Care, Rihanna's If It's Lovin' That You Want and the Michael Jackson cover Say Say Say (Waiting 4 U) by Hi_Tack.
Avgoustakis won the first Belgian pre-selection for Eurosong 2006 on January 8, 2006 with the song Watch Me Move. Because of this, she was sure to have a place in the pre-finale rounds, however the judges thought her voice wasn't powerful enough to win. Despite being considered as one of the finalists, Katerine remained in the semi.
The third single from her album Katerine, Take Me Home, was released on April 4th 2006 in Belgium, with Watch Me Move as B-side.
These days, Katerine is back with a new single called 'Livewire'. Despite the high hopes, the single hasn't done as well as expected.
100% VIP
Katerine Lyrics
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Ça le fait, ça le fait, ça le fait, ça le fait
Grave
T'es vraiment VIP et
Tu le sais, tu le sais, tu le sais, tu le sais
Rolex et bottes Gucci, c'est trop frais
Week-end en Ferrari, c'est cadeau VIP
100% VIP
Super, génial, trop top, inouï
Trop beau, groovy, trop frais, cheesy
Classieux, stylé, ok, funky
Trop drôle, ça m'dit, trop cool, extra
Sympa, puissant, dément, piscine
Villa, champagne, taxi, hi-fi
Dolby, botox, glamour, sexy, crazy
T'es Trop VIP
VIP
T'es Trop VIP
VIP
C'est vraiment trop groovy
C'que tu fais, c'que tu fais, c'que tu fais, c'que tu fais
En t-shirt Armani
T'es ok, t'es ok, t'es ok, t'es ok
Pascal Nègre et Johnny, tu connais
Et tu dis V
Et tu dis I
Et tu dis P
Et tu dis VIP
Au carré VIP c'est fou comme tu te la joues complètement VIP
Complètement VIP...
Ça le fait, ça le fait, ça le fait, ça le fait...
Super, génial, trop top, inouï
Trop beau, groovy, trop frais, cheesy
Classieux, stylé, ok, funky
Trop drôle, ça m'dit, trop cool, extra
Sympa, puissant, dément, piscine
Villa, champagne, taxi, hi-fi
Dolby, botox, glamour, sexy, crazy
T'es Trop VIP
VIP...
V
I
P
VIP
The song "100% VIP" by Katerine is a satirical take on the culture of celebrity and excess that has become prevalent in society. The lyrics, sung in a playful and upbeat tone, highlight the obsession that many people have with fame, fortune, and luxury. The repetition of the phrase "ça le fait" (it's cool) emphasizes the superficiality of this culture and the constant need for validation through material possessions.
The lyrics describe a person who is "too VIP" and is aware of their status, flaunting expensive items such as Rolex watches and Gucci boots, as well as enjoying luxurious experiences like weekends in a Ferrari. The song lists various characteristics that define being VIP, from being groovy and stylish to cheesy and crazy. The person in question is portrayed as someone who is completely immersed in the VIP lifestyle, from knowing Pascal Nègre and Johnny to being a regular in the VIP section.
Despite the song's catchy beat and light-hearted tone, it critiques the societal values that prioritize wealth and status over substance and genuine connection. It exposes the illusion and emptiness of chasing VIP status, encapsulated in the repeated letters V, I, and P.
Line by Line Meaning
Toi t'es trop VIP
You're too important and exclusive
Ça le fait, ça le fait, ça le fait, ça le fait
It's happening, it's happening, it's happening, it's happening
Grave
Absolutely
T'es vraiment VIP et
You are truly important and exclusive and
Tu le sais, tu le sais, tu le sais, tu le sais
You know it, you know it, you know it, you know it
Rolex et bottes Gucci, c'est trop frais
Rolex and Gucci boots, it's too fresh
Week-end en Ferrari, c'est cadeau VIP
Weekend in a Ferrari, it's VIP gift
100% VIP
100% important and exclusive
Super, génial, trop top, inouï
Super, great, too top, extraordinary
Trop beau, groovy, trop frais, cheesy
Too beautiful, groovy, too fresh, cheesy
Classieux, stylé, ok, funky
Classy, stylish, okay, funky
Trop drôle, ça m'dit, trop cool, extra
Too funny, I'm into it, too cool, extra
Sympa, puissant, dément, piscine
Nice, powerful, crazy, swimming pool
Villa, champagne, taxi, hi-fi
Villa, champagne, taxi, hi-fi
Dolby, botox, glamour, sexy, crazy
Dolby, botox, glamour, sexy, crazy
T'es Trop VIP
You're too important and exclusive
VIP
Important and exclusive
T'es Trop VIP
You're too important and exclusive
C'est vraiment trop groovy
It's really too groovy
C'que tu fais, c'que tu fais, c'que tu fais, c'que tu fais
What you do, what you do, what you do, what you do
En t-shirt Armani
In Armani t-shirt
T'es ok, t'es ok, t'es ok, t'es ok
You're okay, you're okay, you're okay, you're okay
Pascal Nègre et Johnny, tu connais
Pascal Nègre and Johnny, you know
Et tu dis V
And you say V
Et tu dis I
And you say I
Et tu dis P
And you say P
Et tu dis VIP
And you say VIP
Au carré VIP c'est fou comme tu te la joues complètement VIP
In the VIP square, it's crazy how you completely play the VIP
Ça le fait, ça le fait, ça le fait, ça le fait...
It's happening, it's happening, it's happening, it's happening...
V
V
I
I
P
P
VIP
Important and exclusive
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