Manu Chao, born José-Manuel Thomas Arthur Chao on June 21, 1961, in Paris, … Read Full Bio ↴Manu Chao, born José-Manuel Thomas Arthur Chao on June 21, 1961, in Paris, France, is a multifaceted musician celebrated for his eclectic musical style and socially conscious lyrics. Chao's musical journey began in the vibrant Parisian music scene, where he immersed himself in diverse influences ranging from punk and rock to reggae and salsa. Co-founding the band Mano Negra in 1987, Chao showcased his knack for blending genres, resulting in international acclaim with albums like "Patchanka" (1988) and "Casa Babylon" (1994). Following the dissolution of Mano Negra in 1995, Chao embarked on a prolific solo career, marked by albums such as "Clandestino" (1998) and "Próxima Estación: Esperanza" (2001), where he continued to push musical boundaries while addressing social and political issues. Incorporating elements of street music and bar scenes from various cultures, Chao formed Radio Bemba Sound System, collaborating with musicians from Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina to create a vibrant fusion of sounds. His innovative use of technology, including recording exclusively on a laptop, reflects his commitment to artistic experimentation. Through his music, Chao has championed themes of cultural diversity, social justice, and global solidarity, earning him a revered status as a visionary musician and cultural ambassador.

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Discography
Clandestino (1998)
Próxima Estación: Esperanza (2001)
Radio Bemba Sound System (2002)
Sibérie m'était contéee (2004)
La Radiolina (2007)
Baionarena (2008)

100.000 Remords
Manu Chao Lyrics

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Je me tue à te dire
Il fait si froid dehors
Les enfants sont couchés
Ta valise étalée
Si tu devais partir
C'est du pareil au pire
À la vie, à la mort
Rue des 100.000 remords

100.000 remords
100.000 remords

Au feu des souvenirs
Le miroir s'est brisé
C'est un bien triste sort
Rue des 100.000 remords

100.000 remords
100.000 remords

Si tu devais partir

100.000 remords
100.000 remords

Si l'on doit se quitter
C'est un bien triste sort
Le miroir s'est brisé
Il a tué ton sourire

Je me tue à te dire
Si tu devais partir
À la vie, à la mort
Il fait si froid dehors

100.000 remords
100.000 remords
100.000 remords
100.000 remords

Si l'on doit se quitter
C'est un bien triste sort
Au feu des souvenirs
Que pourrait-on se dire
Au feu des souvenirs
C'est un bien triste sort
Rue des 100.000 remords
C'est un bien triste sort
Rue des 100.000 remords

Au feu des souvenirs

Au feu des souvenirs
Au feu des souvenirs

Overall Meaning

Manu Chao's "100.000 Remords" is a song about a failing relationship and the pain of parting ways. The singer is desperately trying to convince their partner to stay, even though the situation is bleak and the mirror of their memories has shattered. The opening lines express the singer's frustration with the coldness and distance of their partner by saying, "I am dying to tell you, it's so cold outside/ The children are asleep, your suitcase is spread out/ If you were to leave, it's just as bad/ On the street of 100.000 regrets."

The repetition of the phrase "100.000 remords" throughout the song adds to the sense of regret and sadness, emphasizing the weight of the singers' pain. The line, "If we have to part ways, it's such a sad fate/ The mirror has shattered, and it killed your smile" laments the loss of what once was and the inevitability of change. The singer continues to plead with their partner to stay, hoping to preserve what they have left together.

Towards the end of the song, the fire of their memories is mentioned again, further emphasizing the pain and loss felt by both parties. Ultimately, the song is an honest and raw exploration of the emotions and struggles faced in a failing relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Je me tue à te dire
I am killing myself to tell you

Il fait si froid dehors
It is so cold outside

Les enfants sont couchés
The children are asleep

Ta valise étalée
Your suitcase spread out

Si tu devais partir
If you had to leave

C'est du pareil au pire
It's all the same

À la vie, à la mort
For life, for death

Rue des 100.000 remords
Street of 100,000 regrets

100.000 remords
100,000 regrets

Au feu des souvenirs
In the fire of memories

Le miroir s'est brisé
The mirror has broken

C'est un bien triste sort
It is a very sad fate

Si l'on doit se quitter
If we must part

Il a tué ton sourire
It killed your smile

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Dante Ariass

5y↑9

LETRA- Lyrics-
Je me tue a te dire
il fait si froid dehors
les enfants sont couchés
ta valise etalée
si tu devais partir
c’est du pareil au pire
à la vie a la mort
rue des 100.000 remords…

100.000 remords… X2

Au feu des souvenirs
le miroir c’est brisé
C’est un bien triste sort
rue des 100.000 remords…

100.000 remords… X2

Si tu devais partir

100.000 remords… X2

Si l’on doit se quitter
c’est un bien triste sort
le miroir c’est brisé
il a tué ton sourire

je me tue a te dire
si tu devais partir
à la vie à la mort
il fait si froid dehors

100.000 remords… X4

si l’on doit se quitter
c’est un bien triste sort

au feu des souvenirs
que pourrait on se dire

au feu des souvenirs
c’est un bien triste sort

rue des 100.000 remords

c’est un bien triste sort

rue des 100.000 remords

au feu des souvenirs…
au feu des souvenirs…
au feu des souvenirs…

All comments from YouTube:

Estefi Negrete

4y↑16

Amor eterno a manu los escucho desde que tenía 13 años y ya tengo 31 y sigo con este mismo sentimiento al escuchar sus canciones

ANA

3y↑6

Las cuerdas de la guitarra resuenan en mi corazón y despiertan una extraña nostalgia situada en lo más profundo de mi

Agilucho Clandestino

6y↑12

Ese sonido me hace extrañar mis tiempos de viajero

Dante Ariass

5y↑9

Muhammad Ramone

i dont speak french, and i guess i could easily google this answer, but how do you spell “100.000” in french and why does it sound like “zombie remord”