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.
Les collemboles
Malajube Lyrics
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J'irais voir les collemboles
Mais je t'en prie, reste en vie
Pour la vie
Ton cœur est celui qui ne s'arrêtera jamais
Non jamais
J'ai soigné ton langage
J'ai poli ta coquille
Pour les collemboles
The song "Les collemboles" by Malajube has deep emotional lyrics. It starts with the singer expressing a desire to witness a certain phenomenon known as 'collemboles' at some point in time, but also pleading with someone else to stay alive. The lyrics suggest that the person referred to as 'you' has an unbreakable heart and will never give up on life.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer has been taking care of this person and refining their personality. They have polished their exterior image and tried to better their language. The last line of the chorus "Pour les collemboles" which translates to "For the springtails" is left open to interpretation but could be seen as an explanation of the efforts being made for the person's betterment.
Overall, "Les collemboles" portrays a sense of care and concern for someone who means a lot to the singer, and his efforts to keep them alive and well amidst turbulent times.
Line by Line Meaning
Je sais qu'un jour
I have a feeling that someday
J'irais voir les collemboles
I'll go see the springtails
Mais je t'en prie, reste en vie
But please, stay alive
Pour la vie
For your life
Ton cœur est celui qui ne s'arrêtera jamais
Your heart is the one that will never stop
Non jamais
No, never
J'ai soigné ton langage
I have taken care of your language
J'ai poli ta coquille
I have polished your shell
Pour les collemboles
For the springtails
Contributed by Ethan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.