Martin Solveig then moved to another famous Paris nightclub Les Bains Douches where he worked with famous DJs such as Todd Terry, Roger Sanchez and Bob Sinclar. His popularity further increased with the Pure parties at the Queen Club either as a DJ or as an art director.
He started producing at an early stage of his career. Through his own Mixture label, he released two 12-inch singles, "Heart of Africa" and "Come With Me". These singles combined dance music with musicians playing traditional instruments. Bob Sinclar then asked him to join the Africanism project combining African music and electronic music. He later released the "Edony" single which received airplay worldwide.
In 2002, he released the album Sur La Terre, which contains both "Heart of Africa" and "Edony". The album was released internationally through Universal Music. Another notable track on the album is "Linda" where he plays tribute to Fela Kuti and Serge Gainsbourg. The album was released in 2004 in the US. In 2003, he worked with Salif Keita on "Madan" which made the charts across Europe, notably France, Italy and Greece. "Rocking Music", which features a punk rock guitar riff (and also known for having Justin Timberlake style vocals), has also made the top 40 in Australia in February 2004. "Madan" and "Rocking Music" have both been featured in his second album, Suite. Following singles included "I'm A Good Man", and "Everybody".
c'est la vie
Martin Solveig Lyrics
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you will look so!
You have to practice!
Never let yourself go!
But are you ready?
It's not a new!
Before i watching,
what the shave in the noon?
I just wanna be free.
c'est la vie!
You have to break eye,
buy me a drink,
from there your seem eyes,
i don't care what you think!
if feel something,
but let it show,
before i watching really get her on the floor!
I just wanna be free.
c'est la vie!
You have to write this!
you will look so!
You have to practice!
Never let yourself go!
If you get something
Don't let it show!
Before i watching,
Realy get her on the floor!
I just wanna be free.
c'est la vie!
Be like this, don't do that!
don't gone too far,
give me a big smile,
if she drive a better car!!
don't give me distance,
you talk too much!
Before I'll watching what you thing 'bout us...
I just wanna be free.
I just wanna be free
c'est la vie!
The song "C'est la vie" by Martin Solveig is a catchy dance-pop tune that is infused with several layers of meaning. The lyrics seem to be about a person who wants to be free to live their life as they choose while others try to impose their ideas and expectations on them. The song has a frenetic quality that matches the energy of the lyrics, making it an excellent choice for a dance track.
The first verse of the song seems to be encouraging someone to write and practice something. The lines "You have to write this! You will look so! You have to practice! Never let yourself go!" give the impression that someone is pushing the singer to achieve a particular goal. However, the following lines suggest that the person is not entirely confident about what they are doing: "But are you ready? It's not a new! Before I watching, what the shave in the noon?" These lyrics could be interpreted in several ways, but it seems that the singer is questioning whether the person they are addressing is ready to take a risk or embrace something new.
The chorus of the song features the lyrics "I just wanna be free. C'est la vie!" This could be seen as a metaphor for someone who wants to break free from their constraints and live life on their own terms. The phrase "c'est la vie" is French for "that's life" and is often used to convey a sense of acceptance or resignation. In this context, however, it suggests a more positive sentiment, one of liberation and self-determination.
Overall, "C'est la vie" is a song about breaking free from the expectations of others and living life on your own terms. The lyrics are open to interpretation but suggest a sense of defiance and a desire for personal freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
You have to write this!
You must express your thoughts and feelings.
you will look so!
It will make you look great and attractive.
You have to practice!
You have to continuously improve your skills.
Never let yourself go!
Always strive for better things in life.
But are you ready?
Are you prepared for what's to come?
It's not a new!
It's not something that you haven't heard before.
Before i watching, what the shave in the noon?
Before I start observing your actions, what are you up to?
I just wanna be free. c'est la vie!
I just want to live my life freely and that's how it is.
You have to break eye, buy me a drink, from there your seem eyes.
You have to first make an impression by buying me a drink and looking into my eyes.
i don't care what you think!
I am not interested in your opinion.
if feel something, but let it show, before i watching really get her on the floor!
If you feel something, don't hide it, because I'm watching and waiting.
If you get something Don't let it show! Before i watching, Realy get her on the floor!
If you achieve something great, don't show it off until I'm watching and then unleash it on the dance floor.
Be like this, don't do that!
Do things the right way and avoid the wrong things.
don't gone too far, give me a big smile, if she drive a better car!!
Don't go overboard, just give me a smile if you see someone driving a nice car.
don't give me distance, you talk too much! Before I'll watching what you thing 'bout us...
Don't stay away from me, talk to me but not too much! I'm observing what you think about us.
I just wanna be free. I just wanna be free c'est la vie!
I just want to be free, that's my idea of life.
Contributed by Alaina E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@muckslain
Pour une fois qu'on prend un vrai plaisir à regarder un clip en entier, en suivant attentivement, avec un son comme celui là!! les danseurs sont époustouflants!! RESPECT, 2min29 (l) Merci Martin Solveig et toute l'équipe!
@ad34500
Martin tu reste fidele a toi même !!! Toujours une musique aussi eclectique et le petit coté chic qui te caracterise !!!! Un clip debordant de creativité, tu montre a chaque morceau que tu n'est pas un simple Dj mais un veritable artiste. Que de chemin parcouru depuis tes premiers titre tel que heart of africa !!! Bravo et Encore Merci pour tout le plaisir que tu nous procure !!! En esperant te voir cet ete à l'amnesia au cap d'agde !!!
@Lunachica87
I love love love this video. The concept with the egg and the chicken references is very creative and the dancing is great. It looks like one big party.
@joselira15
i played this song like 20 times today.... never get tired of it..
@TH2714
Je les ai vus au NRJ Tour à Toulouse, et franchement ça déchire! Surtout avec les instruments, et le chanteur il a une voix exceptionnel! Bravo!
@Squireforhire2003
WOW the more this track the more I love it! It is only rated number 20 on MTV dance currently. It should be up there at number one no doubt.
@Clanmemberkalvin
This was awesome! Everything about this vid makes me think of Michael Jackson. Even the implication that the lil boy was sitting in the egg while Martin was *suspiciously* standing in front of him. lol. Great vid. those dancer dudes have been in a lot of vids... they're so cool.
@lounge84
trooooopppppo glamour!!! ti adoro martin!!
@batglace
I loooove this song and these dancers ^^
@soulfire64
the song is saying "I just wanna be free, c'est la vie" c'est la vie meaning this is life