Hugo Leclercq (born May 30, 1994), known by his stage name Madeon, is a self-described "electro-pop-house-whatever" producer from Nantes, France.
Leclercq started composing music at the age of 11, and adopted a nu-disco style under the name "Madeon" in 2010. In the fall of that year, at the age of just 16, he gained popularity for his award-winning remix of The Island by Pendulum which was praised by the likes of Skrillex and Pendulum front-man Rob Swire.
In 2011, he created a remix for Yelle's "Que veux-tu", and then went on to remix deadmau5's Raise Your Weapon which was praised by deadmau5 himself on Facebook and other social utilities. In the summer of 2011, a
YouTube video of his live mashup "Pop Culture" went viral, which combines 39 pop hits into one song. As of November 2012, it has approximately fifteen million hits.
Leclercq has been featured on 15 Minutes of Fame, a segment of Pete Tong's radio show on BBC Radio 1. Also on the 27th of January 2012 he played a 20 minute set as part of a show organised by Pete Tong to showcase up and coming stars in Electronic music. He included some of his own songs such as Pop Culture and Icarus, as well as merging songs together; These ranged from Shuriken alongside Que Veux Tu and DJ, to M83's Midnight City being played on top of a Madeon edit of Blitz by Digitalism.
Leclercq has cited The Beatles and Daft Punk as his greatest musical influences. He is also known to use Novation's Launchpad for his live performances, and FL Studio as his music production program of choice.
A debut EP was scheduled to be released in 2012, but then cancelled in favour of multiple singles, the first of which – Icarus – is planned to be released in February 2012.
Mid 2012 Madeon teamed up with one of EDM’s favorite voices, Ellie Goulding, to produce Stay Awake. The track was meant for Ellie’s Halcyon album, but wasn’t delivered in time. It made a standalone release in March 2013.
It wasn't until 2015 that Madeon's debut album, Adventure, was released by Columbia. The album reached number one on Billboard's Dance/Electronic Albums chart and featured hit singles such as Pay No Mind and Nonsense. Alongside the album's release were two headlining tours.
2016 gave way to a collaboration with artist Porter Robinson to create the animated single Shelter. The song has gained over thirty-five million views as of September 2018 and was played live alongside many others of the artist's previous tracks during the Shelter Live tour.
Nonsense
Madeon Lyrics
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Open up your eyes and don't look away
I'm dripping down from the fangs
When I hear your name, I feel the pain
And I'm crawling on the floor just thinking that
I'm a fool
But I'll wash myself and I'll stand again
After flying with angels, yeah
Don't you think that I'm a runner
I'll be coming with my guns up
Shooting at the moon to bring the sun up
Fall back and close your eyes
I'm at the bottom, we can hide and be forgotten
Come closer, say my name
Say it forever, we can run away together
And keep on crushing on our love like this
On our love like this, on our love like this
I'll keep on crushing on our love like this
We don't need to say the words cause we're speaking nonsense
Well, you said before
To let down and close my eyes
Well I am here
Grabbing at my chest with a broken heart, yeah
And I'm filled with fears
I've been ripped up and tossed like a mouse
Wrestled with the heavens and the devil himself
Your voice can break my bones
When you speak a force rushes in and slowly
Rips me to pieces, yeah
I would give my life to another
Just to prove I'm not a runner
I'll be coming with my guns up
Shooting at the moon to bring the sun up
Fall back and close your eyes
I'm at the bottom, we can hide and be forgotten
Come closer, say my name
Say it forever, we can run away together
And keep on crushing on our love like this
On our love like this, on our love like this
I'll keep on crushing on our love like this
We don't need to say the words cause we're speaking nonsense
Don't say anything at all
I'm drifting down
I don't wanna get pulled up
Just get close to me, close to me
Fall back
Fall back and close your eyes
I'm at the bottom, we can hide and be forgotten
Come closer, say my name
Say it forever, we can run away together
And keep on crushing on our love like this
On our love like this, on our love like this
I'll keep on crushing on our love like this
We don't need to say the words cause we're speaking nonsense
The song "Nonsense" by Madeon feat. Mark Foster explores the theme of being hopelessly in love with someone who may not feel the same way. The lyrics refer to the pain and heartache that comes with unrequited love, as well as the fear of being left alone. Madeon sings about crawling on the floor like a fool, but also about eventually washing himself and standing up again to continue fighting for his love. The chorus suggests an escape from reality, a desire to hide away and forget the outside world with someone. The phrase "we don't need to say the words cause we're speaking nonsense" symbolizes the idea that their love is unspoken, but it exists nonetheless. The verses are filled with comparisons to animals (dripping from fangs, wrestling with the devil) which give the song a more primal and emotional feel.
Overall, the lyrics of "Nonsense" convey a sense of vulnerability and desperation. The repeated refrain to "fall back and close your eyes" represents a desire to escape reality - to enter a dreamlike state where everything feels fleeting but euphoric. The song could be interpreted as a reminder that love is not always logical or rational, but it is still worth pursuing, even in the face of potential heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I am here for you
I'm here to support you
Open up your eyes and don't look away
Confront your problems and don't ignore them
I'm dripping down from the fangs
I'm feeling pain and betrayal
When I hear your name, I feel the pain
Thinking of you causes me distress
And I'm crawling on the floor just thinking that I'm a fool
I feel helpless and foolish
But I'll wash myself and I'll stand again
I'll rebuild myself and keep going
After flying with angels, yeah
After experiencing a high point
And I'm backing out the corner
I'm not afraid anymore
Don't you think that I'm a runner
I won't give up or run away
I'll be coming with my guns up, shooting at the moon to bring the sun up
I'll fight for what I believe in and make things right
Fall back and close your eyes
Take a break from reality
I'm at the bottom, we can hide and be forgotten
I'm feeling low and want to escape
Come closer, say my name, say it forever, we can run away together
Let's be together and forget about our problems
And keep on crushing on our love like this, on our love like this, on our love like this
Let's stay in this state of love
We don't need to say the words cause we're speaking nonsense
Our love is beyond words
Well, you said before to let down and close my eyes
You encouraged me to take a break and rest
Grabbing at my chest with a broken heart, yeah
I'm in pain and feeling devastated
And I'm filled with fears, I've been ripped up and tossed like a mouse
I'm afraid and feeling vulnerable
Wrestled with the heavens and the devil himself
I've been battling with inner demons
Your voice can break my bones, when you speak a force rushes in and slowly
Your words have a strong impact on me
Rips me to pieces, yeah
Your words hurt me deeply
I would give my life to another, just to prove I'm not a runner
I'm willing to make sacrifices to show my dedication
Don't say anything at all, I'm drifting down, I don't wanna get pulled up
Let me be in my own thoughts and emotions
Just get close to me, close to me, fall back
Come be with me and relax
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HUGO PIERRE LECLERCQ, MARK DEREK FOSTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cruiseyburr
I got the Lyrics :)
Look, I am here for you
Open up your eyes and don't look away
And I'm dripping down from the fangs
When I hear your name, I feel the pain
And I'm crawling on the floor just thinking that
I'm a fool
But I wash myself and I stand again
After flying with angels, yeah
And now I'm backing out the corner
And don't you think that I'm a runner
I be coming with my guns up
Shooting at the moon to bring the sun up
Fall back and close your eyes
I'm at the bottom, we can hide and be forgotten
Come closer, say my name
Say it forever, we can run away together
I keep on crushing all my love like this
All my love like this, all your love like this, yeah
I keep on crushing all my love like this
We don't need to say the words cause we're speaking nonsense
Well, you said before
To lay down and close my eyes
When I'm here
Grabbing at my chest with a broken heart, yeah
And I'm filled with fear
Like I've been ripped up and tossed like a mouse
Wrestled with the heavens and the devil himself
Your voice can break my bones
And when you speak a force rushes in and slow
It rips me pieces, yeah
I would give my life to another
Just to prove I'm not a runner
I be coming with my guns up
Shooting at the moon to bring the sun up
Fall back and close your eyes
I'm at the bottom, we can hide and be forgotten
Come closer, say my name
Say it forever, we can run away together
I keep on crushing all my love like this
All my love like this, all your love like this, yeah
I keep on crushing all my love like this
We don't need to say the words cause we're speaking nonsense
Don't say anything at all
I'm drifting out
I don't wanna get pulled out
Just get close to me, close to me
Fall back
I keep on crushing all my love like this
All my love like this, all your love like this, yeah
I keep on crushing all my love like this
We don't need to say the words cause we're speaking nonsense
Your Welcome :)
@projectnitefall8058
Lyrics :)(correct me if im wrong)
look i am after you
Open up your eyes and dont look away
And im dripping down from the fangs
When i hear your name i feel the pain
And im crawling on the floor just thinking that
Im a fool
But i wash myself and i stand again
After flying with the angels yeah
And now im backing out the corner
Dont you think that im a runner
I be coming with my guns up
Shooting at the to bring the sun up
Fall back and close your eyes
Im at the bottom we can hide and be forgetten
Come closer say my name
Say it forever we can run away together
I keep crushing all my love like this
All my love like this all your love like this yeah
I keep on crushing all my love like this
We dont need to say the words cause were speaking nonsense
Well you said before
to lay down and close my eyes
When im here
Grabbing at my chest with a broken heart yeah
And im filled with fear
Like ive been ripped up and tossed like a mouse
Wrestled with the heavens and the devil himself
Your voice can break my bones
And when you speak a force rushes in and slowly
It rips me to peices yeah
I would give my life to another
Just to prove im not a runner
I be coming up with my guns up
Shooting at the moon to bring the sun up
Fall back and close your eyes
Im at the bottom we can hide and be forgotten
Come closer, say my name
Say it forever we can run away together
I keep on crushing all my love like this all my love like this all my love like this
I keep on crushing all my love like this
We dont need to say the words cause were speaking nonsense
Dont say anything at all
Im drifting out
I dont wanna get pulled out
Just get close to me close to me
Fall back
I keep on crushing all my love like this
All my love like this all my love like this yeah
I keep on crushing all my love like this
We dont need to say the words cause were speaking nonsense
@MakeAcid
I don't even need to hear more
this is definitely one of my all time favorite albums
@anotherthursday6387
It's MakeAcid! :D
@DevouringComb64
This Song Is So AMAZING
@Wivbi
Same here!
This, Porter's "Worlds" and Mat Zo's "Damage Control"
@blockheadize
Amadis F Oh my god, Worlds is so overhyped. But other than that, I agree.
@TasteThatBass
danny dorito not over hyped. You haven't seen a live worlds tour act - I can tell by your stance on the "album". All due respect, but don't knock it till you try it.
@auralorifice
2015 - Adventure:Madeon
2014 - Worlds:Porter Robinson
2013 - RAM:Daft Punk
2012 - Clarity:Zedd
2011 - Immersion:Pendulum
@FrictionBassIgnition
+1 for Pendulum
@DjFulcrum
2012 - Rules Of Dada:Dada Life
2013 - Torus/Zeitgeist:Sub Focus/CamoKrooked
2010 - Galactic Melt/Immersion:Com Truise/Pendulum
@cdcm17
4x4=12!