Several of the group's albums were produced by Gordon Gano, lead singer of Violent Femmes, a band which Louise Attaque often cite as an influence and for whom their own band is named: "Louise" is a feminine name, taken from Louise Michel –a french anarchist militant in France in the nineteenth century– and "attaque" connotates violence, it literally means "attack" in French –in reference of the Violent Femmes.
History
Climb to the top (1990-2001)
Caravage (1990-1994)
Lead singer and guitarist Gaëtan Roussel and bassist Robin Feix met in high school in Montargis. They moved to Paris after graduation where they met drummer Alexandre Margraff and formed a rock band : Caravage (named after the famous Italian painter Caravaggio). After briefly hiring a lead guitarist, the band met violinist Arnaud Samuel while recording in a Parisian studio.
Louise Attaque's phenomenal success (1997-2001)
Louise Attaque was formed in 1994. The name means "Louise Attacks" in French and is in reference of Louise Michel, a 19th century anarchist, and of the American rock band The Violent Femmes (which means "violent women" in French). The Violent Femmes leader, Gordon Gano, has agreed to produce Louise Attaque's debut self-titled album.
Louise Attaque was released in april 1997, receiving a strong positive critical response. Despite low initial radio airplay, the reputation of the group spread rapidly, garnering particular praise for its innovative violin-based folk/rock compositions and witty lyrics. By the end of the year, Louise Attaque had already become a phenomenon, and with the help of a highly successful tour throughout France, the band had sold more than 400 000 units. Louise Attaque eventually went on to sale an impressive 2.5 million copies in France, a record for any French rock album (even outselling Noir Désir's highly popular 666667 Club album, released in 1996).
It took almost three years until Louise Attaque 's sophomore album Comme On A Dit was released (in january 2000), still produced by Gordon Gano. The album met expectations of fans and critics alike, a complex and daring effort that still evoked Louise Attaque 's now famous trademark. It was noted, however, that Comme On A Dit was darker than the debut album, and consequently less radio friendly. It still sold 700 000 copies in France. Yet in 2001, after touring for five months and appearing in various rock festivals, the band split up, explaining that they were temporarily out of inspiration and tired of the hype and pressure surrounding them.
From separation to reunion (2001-2005)
Tarmac & Ali Dragon
Louise Attaque actually broke in two different groups. Singer Gaëtan Roussel and violinist Arnaud Samuel formed Tarmac, while bassist Robin Feix and drummer Alexandre Margraff formed Ali Dragon. Tarmac is the name of a building products company, whose name is often used to refer to asphalt (bitume in French). The group aims to explore the starker sounds of acoustic instruments, while Ali Dragon has turned towards underground experimental music featuring jam sessions (mostly electro and hip-hop).
À Plus Tard Crocodile
The four members of the group reunited in 2003 to pen a few songs, though at this point they didn't know whether they would release their material. After recording for a few weeks in the Electric Ladyland studios in New York, Louise Attaque finally decided to release a (highly anticipated) third album. À Plus Tard Crocodile was released in september 2005. The title is in reference of the rock and roll song See You Later Alligator (funnily enough, "à plus tard crocodile" is a calque of the American catchphrase, which gives an unidiomatic expression in French).
À Plus Tard Crocodile was said to be quite a departure from Louise Attaque 's previous work, a lighter and more varied album. Still, the group met with critical and chart success once again.
La Nuit
Louise Attaque Lyrics
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La nuit on s'aimera aussi
Le jour, on s'aimera toujours
La nuit on s'aimera aussi
Le jour, on s'aimera toujours
La nuit on s'aimera aussi
Le jour, on s'aimera toujours
La nuit on s'aimera aussi
Le jour, on s'aimera toujours
La nuit on s'aimera aussi
Le jour, on s'aimera toujours
La nuit on s'aimera aussi
Le jour, on s'aimera toujours
La nuit on s'aimera aussi
Le jour, on s'aimera toujours
La nuit on s'aimera aussi
Le jour, on s'aimera toujours
La nuit on s'aimera aussi
At first glance, the lyrics of Louise Attaque's song "La Nuit" may seem simple and repetitive, but upon closer inspection, they reveal a deeper message about the nature of love. The repetition of "Le jour, on s'aimera toujours, la nuit on s'aimera aussi" (We'll love each other during the day, we'll love each other at night too), emphasizes the enduring and constant nature of love, whether it's in the light of day or the darkness of night. The song suggests that love transcends time and place, and that it can thrive even in the most unlikely circumstances.
However, it's important to note that the recurring phrase occurs in the chorus, while the verses paint a vivid picture of a nighttime rendezvous between two lovers. The contrast between the intimate atmosphere of the verses and the universal message of the chorus is a subtle but effective way to convey that while the love story is unique and personal, it is also universal and relatable.
In conclusion, "La Nuit" is a beautifully crafted song that manages to be both poetic and accessible, highlighting the timelessness of love while telling a story that anyone can understand.
Line by Line Meaning
Le jour, on s'aimera toujours
During the day, our love will always remain strong and enduring
La nuit on s'aimera aussi
And during the night, we will love each other just as much
Le jour, on s'aimera toujours
During the day, we will continue to care deeply for each other
La nuit on s'aimera aussi
And during the night, our love will be just as strong
Le jour, on s'aimera toujours
Throughout the day, we will always be in love
La nuit on s'aimera aussi
And during the night, our love will be just as powerful
Le jour, on s'aimera toujours
No matter what happens during the day, our love will persist
La nuit on s'aimera aussi
And even in the darkness of night, our love will remain strong
Le jour, on s'aimera toujours
Every day, we will cherish and love each other deeply
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (FRANCE)
Written by: ROBIN FEIX, ALEXANDRE MARGRAFF, GAETAN ROUSSEL, ARNAUD SAMUEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
metalheadedtothemax
J'vis toujours des soirées parisiennes
Et j'voudrais vivre des soirées belles à Sienne
Et vivre au vent, à feu, à sang
M'ouvrir aux sentiments
Commencer par voir si l'amour bat son plein
Et si Lucien, il a perdu son chagrin
J'voudrais t'emmener au-dessus d'un volcan
Brûler mes os faire transpirer mes sentiments
Et j'vis toujours des soirées parisiennes
Et j'voudrais vivre des soirées brésiliennes
Et t'emmener haut, te saluer bas chanter des chansons
Chanter tout bas notre amour pour les quatre saisons
Commencer par voir si c'est pour aujourd'hui
Ou bien tout ça si c'est pas compris
J'voudrais bénéficier de ton absence
J'voudrais savoir pour ce soir
Et j'vis toujours des soirées parisiennes
Et j'voudrais vivre des soirées brésiliennes
Et moi j'vis toujours des soirées parisiennes
Et j'voudrais vivre des soirées belles à Sienne
J'vis toujours des soirées parisiennes
J'voudrais vivre des soirées belles à Sienne
J'vis toujours des soirées parisiennes
Et j'voudrais vivre des soirées belles à Sienne
Moi j'vis toujours des soirées parisiennes
Et j'voudrais vivre des soirées belles à Sienne
Et j'vis toujours des soirées parisiennes
Et j'voudrais vivre des soirées belles à Sienne
Et j'vis toujours des soirées parisiennes
Et j'voudrais vivre des soirées belles à Sienne
Et j'vis toujours des soirées parisiennes
Et j'voudrais vivre des soirées belles à Sienne
Tabazox
Jadore lire les commentaire de tout ceux qui dise "sa me rappele mon adolescence " et apres ya moi qui a axtuellement 14ans et qui ecoute aussi je trouve super que meme avec ma difference de génération on aie les meme idoles :)
princesse hautdefrance
Toute mon adolescence...je chantais cet album entier à tue tête !
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Solo Sky
Ma nouvelle chanson :) Merci pour ton écoute et abonne toi a ma chaîne youtube si tu aimes ma chanson svp : https://youtu.be/sGLCeAvd1zw
Arnaldo Sampaio de Moraes Godoy
Au même temps que cette chanson peut-être une piece douce de memoire, elle est aussi une larme heureuse que jette de mes yeux amoreuses. Que belle!!!
la bikette
Trop de souvenir sur cette chanson, mon adolescence. Merci.
Solo Sky
Ma nouvelle chanson :) Merci pour ton écoute et abonne toi a ma chaîne youtube si tu aimes ma chanson svp : https://youtu.be/sGLCeAvd1zw
Le joueur buveur : Greg
bonjour tout le monde :D
rooooooooooh, ça me rappel mon adolescence ! J'écoutais du Lousie Attaque non stop !
je connais cet album par coeur ;-) ^^
merci pour ce partage nostalgique !
Solo Sky
Ma nouvelle chanson :) Merci pour ton écoute et abonne toi a ma chaîne youtube si tu aimes ma chanson svp : https://youtu.be/sGLCeAvd1zw
Sous commandant Chénier
Moi aussi ! Populaire au Québec