Once in Paris, she spends her days in a design agency and her nights singing for electro and pop music projects. It is with Villeneuve’s album that Mélanie found her right voice. Sweet and touching with a voice midway between Astrud Gilberto and Kim Deal, Mélanie gains attention on a few tracks for M83 or Goom's label projects.
Nouvelle Vague: When Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux told her about Nouvelle Vague, she
accepted the idea without hesitating. Her version of Tainted Love with Villeneuve was a way for her to experience the pleasure of singing cult songs from a different generation.
Mélanie recorded the song "La Cigarette" for the compilation album Le Pop 4 (released April 2007)
Black Widow
Mélanie Pain Lyrics
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In the morning light he waits to strike,
Looking for the man with the two-tone shoes.
In the empty street that you left last
Down in your hall into his address
The cameras flash for the front page news
And when the liars rip the wheel
Ill keep my smile under the fade
Don't you worry 'bout your funeral, baby,
I felt like nothing when you left these arms
Don't you worry 'bout your funeral, baby,
I've got a coffin with your name in flowers.
Been called a black widow all the time
Don't matter with a heart as cold as mine.
With a red-haired dancer on his lap
He's driving himself to a heart attack
Up the road awaits the death proof car
Last thing he sees is a silhouette
And the glowing ember of a cigarette
She breaks the glass as he breaths his last
Just for today I like my dreams to be real
And when the liars rip the wheel
Ill keep my smile under the fade
Don't you worry 'bout your funeral, baby,
I've got a coffin with your name in flowers.
Don't you worry 'bout your funeral, baby,
I've got a coffin with your name in flowers.
Been called a black widow all the time
Don't matter with a heart as cold as mine.
Don't you worry 'bout your funeral, baby,
I've got a coffin with your name in flowers
Don't you worry 'bout your funeral, baby,
I've got a coffin with your name in flowers
Been called a black widow all the time
Don't matter with a heart as cold as mine.
The lyrics of Mélanie Pain's song "Black Widow" feature a story of revenge and murder. The song opens with the image of a man on the roof setting his sights on someone with two-tone shoes. As the story progresses, we see a woman seeking revenge on a man who has wronged her in the past, leaving her feeling like nothing. She refers to herself as a black widow because of her cold heart and her ability to kill without remorse. The man she seeks finally meets his end in a car crash, and she breaks the glass as he breathes his last. Throughout the song, the singer seems to revel in her ability to exact revenge and to plan for the death of her target, as evidenced by her "coffin with your name in flowers."
The lyrics of "Black Widow" paint a vivid picture of a woman who has been wronged and who seeks revenge. The story is told through a series of images that create a sense of tension and danger. From the man on the roof to the red-haired dancer on someone's lap, the singer's targets seem to be constantly moving and shifting, which only adds to the feeling of unpredictability. By the end of the song, the singer's sense of triumph is palpable, as she takes satisfaction in the fact that she has finally gotten her revenge.
Line by Line Meaning
On the top of the roof he sets his sights,
He aims to take action while standing at the roof's peak.
In the morning light he waits to strike,
He is patiently waiting for the right moment to attack.
Looking for the man with the two-tone shoes.
He is searching for a man with distinctive shoes.
In the empty street that you left last
The street is vacant, the last place you were seen.
Down in your hall into his address
He enters your building and heads towards his destination.
The cameras flash for the front page news
The cameras are capturing what could be a newsworthy event.
Just for today I like my dreams to be real
She wants her dreams to become reality, even for a day.
And when the liars rip the wheel
When others try to take control, she will hold on to her smile.
Ill keep my smile under the fade
She will maintain her positive attitude even as things get difficult.
Don't you worry 'bout your funeral, baby,
The artist is not concerned with the person's death.
I felt like nothing when you left these arms
The singer felt empty when the person left her.
I've got a coffin with your name in flowers.
She already has a coffin prepared for the person's funeral.
Been called a black widow all the time
She has been referred to as a black widow frequently.
Don't matter with a heart as cold as mine.
It does not matter because she has a cold heart.
With a red-haired dancer on his lap
He has a red-haired dancer sitting on his lap.
He's driving himself to a heart attack
He is driving himself to a potentially fatal condition.
Up the road awaits the death proof car
A death proof car is waiting for him up the road.
Last thing he sees is a silhouette
The last thing he sees is the shadow of the person.
And the glowing ember of a cigarette
The person is smoking, and the cigarette ember is illuminated.
She breaks the glass as he breaths his last
She shatters the glass as he takes his last breath.
Don't you worry 'bout your funeral, baby,
The artist emphasizes again that they are not stressed about the person's death.
I've got a coffin with your name in flowers.
The artist has already prepared the coffin.
Been called a black widow all the time
The singer has been called a black widow repeatedly.
Don't matter with a heart as cold as mine.
It does not concern her because she has a cold heart.
Don't you worry 'bout your funeral, baby,
Still, she reassures the person that they should not worry about their death.
I've got a coffin with your name in flowers
She has a coffin already prepared for the person's funeral.
Don't you worry 'bout your funeral, baby,
The singer emphasizes again that the person should not be stressed about their death.
Been called a black widow all the time
The artist has been referred to as a black widow frequently.
Don't matter with a heart as cold as mine.
It does not concern her because she has a cold heart.
Contributed by Nora P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jörn Weier
Same song sung by Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue would be a big hit - it's not fair.