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 blizzard
Malajube Lyrics
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Le blizzard viendra te chercher mais entretemps, savoure les derniers instants
[Refrain] - 0: 29 sec
De la victoire de la vie, victime de la vie, le blizzard viendra te chercher mais entretemps savoure les derniers instants
Hanté par le passé, le temps s'est ecoulé, dans 15 min de trop, nous sommes bien inspirés
Pour avoir laisser la rue pour les grands,
Le blizzard viendra te chercher tôt ou tard, entretemps remet moi ton étoile
Remet moi l'or et ne remet plus les pied
Le blizzard viendras te chercher, mais entretemps savoure les derniers instants
Hanté par le passé, le temps c ecouler, dans 15 min de trop ... nous somme bien inspirer
Pour avoir vendu ton âme à ton gérant
Le blizzard viendra te chercher mais entretemps, savoure les derniers instants
The song "Le blizzard" by Malajube talks about the consequences of our actions and decisions. The first verse refers to selling one's soul to Satan, suggesting that making the wrong choices can lead to a harsh reckoning in the future. The line "le blizzard viendra te chercher" which translates to "the blizzard will come to get you" is repeated in every verse, indicating that a reckoning is inevitable for everyone.
The chorus talks about savoring the last moments before the blizzard arrives. It implies that we should enjoy life while we can, despite the harsh reality that awaits us. The second verse talks about the regret of abandoning one's roots and succumbing to the pressure of conforming to the elite. It suggests that one should hold onto their identity and not let go of their individuality just to fit into society.
Overall, the song tells us to be mindful of the choices we make and to hold onto our true selves. The impending blizzard is not necessarily a physical one, but rather a metaphor for the consequences of our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Pour avoir vendu ton âme à satan
You made a deal with the devil
Le blizzard viendra te chercher mais entretemps, savoure les derniers instants
Death is coming for you but enjoy life while you still can
[Refrain] - 0: 29 sec
De la victoire de la vie, victime de la vie, le blizzard viendra te chercher mais entretemps savoure les derniers instants
Life can be both a victory and a victim, death awaits but make the most of the present
Hanté par le passé, le temps s'est écoulé, dans 15 min de trop, nous sommes bien inspirés
Haunted by the past, time has passed too quickly, let's make the best of the last 15 minutes
Pour avoir laisser la rue pour les grands,
You left the streets for the big dreams
Le blizzard viendra te chercher tôt ou tard, entretemps remet moi ton étoile
Death will come sooner or later, give me your star in the meantime
Remet moi l'or et ne remet plus les pied
Give me the gold and never come back
[Refrain] - 1: 25 min
Le blizzard viendras te chercher, mais entretemps savoure les derniers instants
Death is coming, enjoy the time you have left
Hanté par le passé, le temps c ecouler, dans 15 min de trop ... nous somme bien inspirer
Haunted by the past, time has flown by, let's use the last 15 minutes wisely
Pour avoir vendu ton âme à ton gérant
You sold your soul to your manager
Le blizzard viendra te chercher mais entretemps, savoure les derniers instants
Death is coming for you but make the most of the time you have left
Writer(s): Mathieu Cournoyer, Julien Hyacinthe Mineau, Francis Mineau, Thomas Augustin Copyright: Third Side America O.B.O. Third Side Music Inc.
Contributed by Oliver T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lagopede
Merci Malajube pour un autre beau clip
hidektol
Bravo!
MysteryOfMyBrain
Je vais mettre ma veste rouge et vais courir dans le bois pour recréer ça à l'instant!! No joke!!
dani_ca
Belle video! Salutation du Brésil! :)
Marie-Eve Racicot
Malajube je recommence ca n'importe quand <3
Etienne Cossette
Je sais pas qui vient au show le 14 decembre au métropolis, mais moi c'est certain que j'met un hoodie rouge!!! Imaginez que tout le monde arrive de même! :P
Ophélie
Je ne comprends pas que cette chanson aie si peu de vues... ?!
The Never
so good
ScreamingxCookie
Très bien, mais il faisait vraiment chaud avec nos vestes sur le dos.. C'était près du golf sur l'île Bizzard
s h a d ø w b a n n e d
I love seeing my companies clothes everywhere!