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.
St-Fortunat
Malajube Lyrics
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Un fantôme dans ton salon
C'est bien assez pour perdre la raison
Pour faire pleurer les moucherons
Pour refroidir les saisons
Un requiem oua-oua-oua-ouaron
Et si ce soir c'est le cauchemar
Qui cuvent aussi un sang noir
Pour d'autres raisons
Un squelette dans ton placard
Un fantôme dans ton salon
C'est bien assez pour perdre la raison
Pour faire pleurer les moucherons
Pour refroidir les saisons
Un requiem oua-oua-ouaron
Quand tu dis qu'il y a le mal
Dans les murs de ta maison
J'ai jamais su remonter l'moral
J't'en prie mon ami tiens bon
Et si ce soir c'est le cauchemar
Pense à tes amis garçons
Qui cuvent un sang noir
Pour d'autres raisons
Un squelette dans ton placard
Un fantôme dans ton salon
C'est bien assez pour perdre la raison
Pour faire pleurer les moucherons
Pour refroidir les saisons
Un requiem oua-oua-ouaron
Quand tu dis qu'il y a le mal
Dans les murs de ta maison
J'ai jamais su remonter l'moral
J't'en prie mon ami tiens bon
The song "St-Fortunat" by Malajube is a hauntingly beautiful composition that explores themes of grief, loss, and the struggle to hold on to hope in the face of overwhelming despair. The lyrics are sung in French, adding an extra layer of mystery and intrigue to the song's already enigmatic tone. The opening lines, "Un squelette dans ton placard, un fantôme dans ton salon" (A skeleton in your closet, a ghost in your living room), set the stage for a tale of emotional turmoil and inner demons.
The song seems to be addressing a friend or loved one who is struggling with their own personal demons. The lines "C'est bien assez pour perdre la raison, pour faire pleurer les moucherons, pour refroidir les saisons, un requiem oua-oua-oua-ouaron" (It's enough to lose your mind, to make the midges cry, to cool the seasons, a requiem oua-oua-oua-ouaron) suggest that the person's struggles are affecting not only themselves but also those around them. The repeated use of the word "requiem" adds a sense of finality and mourning to the song, as if the struggles will never truly be overcome.
The song ends with a plea for the person to hold on and to remember their friends who are also struggling. The lines "J'ai jamais su remonter l'moral, j't'en prie mon ami tiens bon" (I've never been able to lift your spirits, please my friend hold on) reveal the singer's own sense of helplessness in the face of someone else's suffering, but also their deep love and concern for the person.
Overall, "St-Fortunat" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the complexities of human suffering and the bonds of friendship that can help us endure even the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Un squelette dans ton placard
Having a deep, dark secret or hidden aspect of yourself that you are trying to avoid or hide from others.
Un fantôme dans ton salon
Feeling like a haunting presence, an unresolved issue, or a negative memory is constantly looming over you and affecting your daily life.
C'est bien assez pour perdre la raison
These intense emotions and struggles are enough to make a person feel like they are losing their grip on reality or becoming overwhelmed.
Pour faire pleurer les moucherons
Even the smallest and seemingly insignificant things can feel like too much to handle when already dealing with a lot of stress and anxiety.
Pour refroidir les saisons
These negative feelings and experiences can have a damaging impact not only on a person's mental state, but also on the connections and relationships they have with others.
Un requiem oua-oua-oua-ouaron
A musical nod to the darker and somber themes of the song, referencing a funeral song or dirge.
Et si ce soir c'est le cauchemar
Acknowledging that sometimes the negative emotions and experiences can feel overwhelming, especially at night when everything seems more daunting and hopeless.
Pense à tes amis garçons
Remember that you are not alone in your struggles and that there are people who care about you and want to support you through difficult times.
Qui cuvent aussi un sang noir
Acknowledging that everyone has their own struggles and secrets, and that it's important to lean on each other and support one another.
Pour d'autres raisons
Although their struggles may be different, it's important to remember that everyone has their own demons to face and that it's important to support each other through them.
Quand tu dis qu'il y a le mal
Acknowledging that sometimes the negative feelings can be overwhelming and feel like they are taking over your life.
Dans les murs de ta maison
Feeling like the negative emotions and experiences are inescapable and are encroaching on every aspect of your life.
J'ai jamais su remonter l'moral
Admitting that it can be difficult to know what to say or do to help someone who is struggling with their mental health or facing difficult times.
J't'en prie mon ami tiens bon
Encouraging the listener to hold on and keep fighting through their struggles, and reminding them that they are not alone.
Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)
Written by: FRANCIS MINEAU, JULIEN HYACINTHE MINEAU, MATHIEU COURNOYER, THOMAS AUGUSTIN
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Un squelette dans ton placard
Un fantôme dans ton salon
C'est bien assez pour perdre la raison
Pour faire pleurer les moucherons
Pour refroidir les saisons
Un requiem oua-oua-oua-ouaron
Et si ce soir c'est le cauchemar
Pense à tes amis garçons
Qui cuvent aussi un sang noir
Pour d'autres raisons
Un squelette dans ton placard
Un fantôme dans ton salon
C'est bien assez pour perdre la raison
Pour faire pleurer les moucherons
Pour refroidir les saisons
Un requiem oua-oua-ouaron
Quand tu dis qu'il y a le mal
Dans les murs de ta maison
J'ai jamais su remonter l'moral
J't'en prie mon ami tiens bon
Et si ce soir c'est le cauchemar
Pense à tes amis garçons
Qui cuvent un sang noir
Pour d'autres raisons
Un squelette dans ton placard
Un fantôme dans ton salon
C'est bien assez pour perdre la raison
Pour faire pleurer les moucherons
Pour refroidir les saisons
Un requiem oua-oua-ouaron
Quand tu dis qu'il y a le mal
Dans les murs de ta maison
J'ai jamais su remonter l'moral
J't'en prie mon ami tiens bon