The group made itself known in 2004 with the release of its first album, "Le Compte Complet." Critics welcomed the disc with positive reviews, which allowed the group to become instantly famous in the Québécois music scene. Several of its songs, such as "Le Métronome" and "La Valérie," were prominent mainstays on several Québec radio stations. For the production of the album, the group turned to Martin Pelland from fellow Montreal band The Dears.
In the months that followed the release of their first album, Malajube launched a tour across Québec, participating in several major festivals, such as Les FrancoFolies de Montréal.
In February 2006, the quartet released its sophomore album, Trompe-l’œil, which also received a warm welcome on the part of Québec media. Collaborations with singer Pierre Lapointe, Québecois rap group Loco Locass, and the use of a wide variety of instruments has contributed to the album's success. Trompe-l'œil also began to attract attention in English Canada in July, when it was shortlisted for the inaugural Polaris Music Prize, and in the United States in October, when it was a featured review on Pitchfork Media. In 2006, they won three Félix Award at the 28th edition of the Gala de l'ADISQ: two for Trompe-l’œil, "Best alternative album" and "Best cover art" while they were proclaimed "Revelation of the year 2006".
Their third album, Labyrinthes, was released on February 10th 2009.
Their song "Montreal -40° C" was featured in a Rogers Wireless commercial, and Ton Plat Favori was in a Zellers commercial.
Casse-cou
Malajube Lyrics
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Nom d'un chien
Haaaan-han-han !
Tu chantes comme un chat
Patientes encore un jour tu pourras
Sourire comme moi
Nom d'un chien
Haaaan-han-han !
Tu chantes comme un chat
Jésus crie encore plus fort encore plus fort encore plus fort
J'ai du mal à t'entendre
Nom d'un chien tu fais chier !
Nom d'un chien j'ai du mal à t'entendre
Haaaan-han-han !
Nom d'un chien
Haaaan-han-han !
Tu chantes comme un chat
The lyrics to Malajube's song Casse-cou seems to be mocking or teasing someone for their singing abilities. The repeated phrase "Haaaan-han-han!" may be imitating the nasally or off-key singing style of the person being referred to. The line "Tu chantes comme un chat" translates to "You sing like a cat," further emphasizing the lack of talent in the person's singing. However, towards the end of the song, there seems to be a shift in tone. The line "Patientes encore un jour tu pourras sourire comme moi" translates to "Just wait one more day, you'll be able to smile like me," which may be interpreted as a message of hope or encouragement to the person being teased.
Additionally, there is a reference to Jesus in the line "Jésus crie encore plus fort encore plus fort encore plus fort," which can be interpreted in different ways. It could be a plea for divine intervention to drown out the bad singing or a sarcastic remark on the ridiculousness of the situation. The overall tone of the song is playful and lighthearted, with a hint of underlying compassion.
Line by Line Meaning
Haaaan-han-han !
Expressing frustration and annoyance
Nom d'un chien
An exclamation expressing surprise or frustration
Tu chantes comme un chat
Your singing is unpleasant and grating
Patientes encore un jour tu pourras
Just wait a little longer and things will get better
Sourire comme moi
You will be able to smile like me and feel happy
Jésus crie encore plus fort encore plus fort encore plus fort
An exaggerated way of saying 'I can't hear you'
J'ai du mal à t'entendre
I'm having trouble hearing you
Nom d'un chien tu fais chier !
An exclamation expressing frustration and annoyance
Nom d'un chien j'ai du mal à t'entendre
An exclamation expressing frustration at not being able to hear you
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Audrey Ducharme
J'ai eu une envie folle de réécouter Trompe-l'oeil ces derniers jours et WOW, cette chanson... Je l'avais un peu oubliée et c'est un plaisir immense de la retrouver. :)
Tom Tac
Incroyable
Charles5431
spas un plaisir immense, spas incroyable, c'est malajube
Sarah Manyar
ok charles
Charles5431
@Sarah Manyar OKAY SARAH
Tom Tac
Cest parce que une toune de malajube cest une toune de malajube. TRÉS PROFOND.
Sergio H. Mandujano
3:14 Wuuuu