Malajube are an indie rock band from Montréal, Québec, Canada. They sing in… Read Full Bio ↴Malajube are an indie rock band from Montréal, Québec, Canada. They sing in French and have three albums out on Dare to Care Records.

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.

Le Tout-Puissant
Malajube Lyrics

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Laisse couler ta salive
Laisse parler ton cœur
Tous les gens que tu aimes
Finiront par souffrir

Si tu cries assez fort
Que ta gorge explose
Tu pourrais lui faire peur

Ou lui faire part de ta peur

Quel genre de cancer se cache au fond de mon cœur?
Quel genre de concert se cache au fond de mon cœur?

Des millions de raisons d'encaisser et de rire
Des millions de raisons qui nous poussent à survivre

Quel genre de cancer se cache au fond de mon cœur?
Quel genre de concert se cache au fond de mon cœur?

Overall Meaning

In Malajube's song Le Tout-Puissant, the lyrics delve into the complexities of emotions and relationships. The opening line "Laisse couler ta salive" (Let your saliva flow) speaks to the idea of letting everything out, not holding back. This sentiment is carried through the rest of the lyrics, encouraging the listener to let their heart speak and not shy away from their feelings. However, the song also highlights the painful reality that those we love will inevitably suffer.

The second stanza emphasizes the power of expression and the potential impact it can have. If one screams loud enough, they could either scare someone or inform them of their own fear. The underlying question of "Quel genre de cancer se cache au fond de mon cœur?" (What kind of cancer lies at the bottom of my heart?) suggests a deeper, more personal struggle that is being addressed. This question is repeated again at the end of the song, as if emphasizing its importance.

Line by Line Meaning

Laisse couler ta salive
Allow yourself to speak freely and say what's on your mind

Laisse parler ton cœur
Let your heart guide you and speak up for what you believe in

Tous les gens que tu aimes
Everyone you care about

Finiront par souffrir
Will eventually experience pain and hardship

Si tu cries assez fort
If you shout loud enough

Que ta gorge explose
Until your throat is raw

Tu pourrais lui faire peur
You might scare them off

Ou lui faire part de ta peur
Or you might share your own fears with them

Quel genre de cancer se cache au fond de mon cœur?
What kind of illness or problem is buried deep within me?

Quel genre de concert se cache au fond de mon cœur?
What kind of music or passion lies deep within me?

Des millions de raisons d'encaisser et de rire
There are countless reasons to endure hardship and find joy