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.
Ibuprofène
Malajube Lyrics
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À combler mes envies
J'ai frôlé la folie
Sans me faire mal
Et si c'est comme ça
Je croise les doigts
Car je n'ai pas le choix
J'ai creusé sans remords
J'ai trouvé les trésors
J'ai aperçu mon corps
Dans les mains de la mort
Et si c, est comme ça
Je croise les doigts
Car je n'ai pas le choix
J'ai brulé mon record
J'ai goûté la victoire
J'ai accepté mon sort
Pour contourner la mort
Et si c'est comme ça
Je croise les doigts
Car je n'ai pas le choix
Le venin dans mes veines
Calme les migraines
J'ai crié faux et fort
J'ai trouvé un accord
J'ai vaincu sans efforts
L'avant-goût de la mort
Et si c'est comme ça
Je croise les doigts
Car je n'ai pas le choix
The lyrics of Malajube's song "Ibuprofène" speak of a person who has searched tirelessly to fulfill their desires, and even dabbled in madness without getting hurt. The person has dug without remorse, finding treasures and glimpses of their own mortality. Despite this, they accept their fate and have even tasted victory, finding a way to overcome death.
The chorus of the song, "Et si c'est comme ça, je croise les doigts car je n'ai pas le choix" which translates to "And if it's like that, I cross my fingers because I don't have a choice," stresses the idea that the person has no other option but to accept their circumstance and hope for the best. The final line of the song, "Le venin dans mes veines calme les migraines" or "The venom in my veins soothes the migraines," alludes to the pain and struggle the person has endured and how they have found some sort of relief or coping mechanism.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ibuprofène" discuss themes of acceptance, mortality, and hope in the face of adversity. It's a poignant and introspective take on the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
J'ai cherché sans merci À combler mes envies J'ai frôlé la folie Sans me faire mal
I relentlessly searched for ways to satisfy my desires, even to the point of almost losing my mind, but managed to avoid injury.
Et si c'est comme ça Je croise les doigts Car je n'ai pas le choix
If things continue this way, I'm hoping for the best but am powerless to change them.
J'ai creusé sans remords J'ai trouvé les trésors J'ai aperçu mon corps Dans les mains de la mort
I dug deep without any remorse until I found my treasures, despite glimpsing my own mortality.
J'ai brulé mon record J'ai goûté la victoire J'ai accepté mon sort Pour contourner la mort
I broke my own record and tasted victory, but only by accepting that death is an inevitable fate.
Le venin dans mes veines Calme les migraines
The poison in my veins is ironically soothing my headaches.
J'ai crié faux et fort J'ai trouvé un accord J'ai vaincu sans efforts L'avant-goût de la mort
I put up a strong false front, eventually finding a way to make peace with my fate and conquering my fear of death without much effort.
Contributed by Gianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.