In 1992, the singles "Paris", also the title track of his fourth album, and "L'Amour de trente secondes" gained success. In 1993, Lavoine released his fifth album Faux Rêveur. Lavoine's sixth album Lavoine-Matic, released in 1996, included the single "C'est ça la France", which is a song of tolerance and was awarded Best Video from the Victoire de la Musique. In 1999, his seventh album Septième Ciel was released, with the first single as "Les Tournesols"
Lavoine's eighth album, which did not have a title, was released in 2001. Like former albums, this featured duets with female singers, including Italian singer and actress Cristina Marocco, singer Françoise Hardy and actress Claire Keim. In 2003, he released the single "Dis-moi que l'amour" and a live album entitled Olympia Deux Mille Trois. Lavoine's ninth albulm L'Heure d'été, included singles "Je me sens si seul", "Toi mon amour" and "J'espère", a duet with Belgian singer of Vietnamese descent Quynh Anh.
Pour Une Biguine Avec Toi
Marc Lavoine Lyrics
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Tous les diners chez Maxime
Tous les cinq étoiles de la ville,
Avec terrasse et piscine
Je donne ma Rolex, mon smoking
Et mes paires de boots en lézard
Un Mystère 20 et deux B'ing
Tout l'or, tout l'argent, tout l'ivoire
Pour une biguine avec toi,
Envie d'une biguine avec toi
Pour une biguine avec toi,
Envie d'une biguine avec toi
Je donne toutes les iles désertes
Et tous les palmiers sur la côte
Et la combinaison secrète
Pour ouvrir du coffre la porte
Je donne les villas bord de mer
Et toutes les toiles de Picasso
Je donne à tort et à travers
Mon temps, ma vie et mon cerveau
Pour une biguine avec toi,
Envie d'une biguine avec toi
Pour une biguine avec toi,
Envie d'une biguine avec toi
Pour une biguine avec toi,
Envie d'une biguine avec toi
Pour une biguine avec toi,
Envie d'une biguine avec toi
Je donne mon paquet de cigarettes
Ma chemise à fleurs, mon kimono
Mes plans secrets et mes plantes vertes
J'offre croisière avec radeau
Je donne mon lit, ma brosse à dents
Mon esprit tordu mais sincère
Mes tickets de bus et restaurant
Je donne tout devant moi derrière
Pour une biguine avec toi,
Envie d'une biguine avec toi
Pour une biguine avec toi,
Envie d'une biguine avec toi
In Marc Lavoine's song "Pour une biguine avec toi" (For a Biguine With You), he expresses his deep, passionate desire to dance a biguine with his lover. The lyrics illustrate the extent to which he is willing to go to fulfill this desire, as he offers up all of his possessions, including his Cadillac Seville, his Rolex, and his villas, as well as his time, life, and brain. He even offers up his wardrobe, with his smoking and boots made of lizard skin, and his favorite possessions, including his plane Mystère 20, his boat, and his treasures made of gold, ivory, and silver.
The biguine dance originates from the French Caribbean, and is characterized by its quick tempo and syncopated rhythm. This light-hearted, playful dance style is perfect for a romantic exchange, with its improvisational qualities and high energy that allows for spontaneous fun.
In the song, Lavoine sings "Je donne" which means "I give" in French, and it is important to note that the giving he speaks of is purely symbolic, a way to convey his love and admiration for his partner. The lyrics also highlight the luxurious lifestyle he leads, with references to expensive restaurants and five-star hotels, but these material possessions ultimately don't bring him as much joy and fulfillment as dancing the biguine with his lover.
Overall, "Pour une biguine avec toi" is a catchy and sweet love song that celebrates the joy of dance and the strength of love, and its upbeat rhythm and playful lyrics make it a delightful addition to any playlist.
Line by Line Meaning
Je te donne toutes les Cadillac Séville
I offer you all the luxurious cars that I own, with no exceptions
Tous les diners chez Maxime
All of the meals we'll have together at the exclusive restaurant Maxime
Tous les cinq étoiles de la ville,
Avec terrasse et piscine
All of the five-star hotels in the city, with terraces and swimming pools
Je donne ma Rolex, mon smoking
Et mes paires de boots en lézard
Un Mystère 20 et deux B'ing
Tout l'or, tout l'argent, tout l'ivoire
I give away my expensive watch, suit, and lizard skin boots, along with Mystère 20 and two B'ing planes, and all of my gold, money and ivory possessions
Je donne toutes les iles désertes
Et tous les palmiers sur la côte
Et la combinaison secrète
Pour ouvrir du coffre la porte
I offer all of the uninhabited islands and palm trees along the coast, and the secret combination to open the safe
Je donne les villas bord de mer
Et toutes les toiles de Picasso
Je donne à tort et à travers
Mon temps, ma vie et mon cerveau
I give away all the seaside villas and all the paintings by Picasso, and exhaustively, my time, life, and brain
Je donne mon paquet de cigarettes
Ma chemise à fleurs, mon kimono
Mes plans secrets et mes plantes vertes
J'offre croisière avec radeau
Je donne mon lit, ma brosse à dents
Mon esprit tordu mais sincère
Mes tickets de bus et restaurant
Je donne tout devant moi derrière
I give my pack of cigarettes, floral shirt, kimono, secret plans, and green plants. I offer a cruise with a raft, my bed, toothbrush, twisted yet sincere mind, and bus and restaurant tickets. Anything in front and behind of me, I give it all for a biguine dance with you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Lavoine Marc, Chapuis Fabrice
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