Quentin Dupieux (French pronunciation: kɑ̃tɛ̃ dypjø, born 14 April 1974 in … Read Full Bio ↴Quentin Dupieux (French pronunciation: kɑ̃tɛ̃ dypjø, born 14 April 1974 in Paris, France), also known by his musical stage name Mr. Oizo (pronounced in French 'Monsieur Oiseau' / məsjø wazo) is a French filmmaker, electronic musician, and DJ.

Dupieux is most famous for his electro track "Flat Beat", which became a hit all across Europe in 1999 for being featured in a series of Levi's jeans TV advertisements. Dupieux also directed the ad, which featured a yellow puppet named Flat Eric nodding his head to the sound of the track while riding in a pickup truck. Flat Eric later appeared in the music video for "Flat Beat".

Dupieux released his first EP's "#1" and "M-Seq" on F Communications in 1997. After "Flat Beat", Oizo released his first album in 1999, Analog Worms Attack, featuring a single of the same name.

In 2005, Oizo released his second album entitled Moustache (Half a Scissor).

In 2006 and 2007, Oizo produced remixes for Kavinsky, Jamelia, Cassius, Scissor Sisters and, most recently, Calvin Harris.

Dupieux's first feature film, Steak, was released in France on June 20th, 2007. He also made the soundtrack in cooperation with Gaspard Augé from Justice.

In 2007, Mr. Oizo's Transexual EP was released on Ed Banger Records. The EP features a re-working of the 1979 disco track "Do It At The Disco" by Gary's Gang. The track appeared on Oizo's MySpace page in 2006 under the title Patrick122.

In 2008 Mr. Oizo released his third album, Lambs Anger, containing solid, hard, over-compressed, in-your-face dance tracks. The Positif EP was released in November, which featured remixes from Mr. Flash and LFO (Low Frequency Oscillation)

In March of 2009 Mr. Oizo released the Pourriture EP, featuring a remix of Erreur Jean by Arveene and Misk as well as some "radical reworks" by Oizo himself. A remix of the track "Z" was released as a Beatport exclusive. Also included in the download was a short film by Oizo, titled "Making Lamb's Anger".

In November of 2011, Mr. Oizo followed up Lambs Anger with Stade 2, a new release for Ed Banger Records. Slowly releasing the album through club nights and Twitter, Stade 2 further refines the style that he displayed on Lambs Anger, providing tracks for headphones and the dance floor.

In January of 2012 he started a music project with Boys Noize called Handbraekes.

In April of 2012 Mr. Oizo released an EP called Stade 3, which is available for free on the Internet. He also directed the Stade 3 Teaser where Flat Eric is starring again.

While in his time in America in November 2014, he produced a new album under the Brainfeeder Records called The Church.

He would return with Ed Banger Records in September of 2016 to make his sixth studio album All Wet featuring a pixelated Flat Eric as the cover art. This album features with artists like Tetanos, Peaches, Boys Noize, Phra, Skrillex, Siriusmo, Mocky, and Charli XCX.

A Nun
Mr. Oizo Lyrics

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Ain't life wonderful
Sinking everyday
I am getting old
My youth has gone away
It's all Fo-Nun
Now so it seems
Don't forget
I still have dreams

Running from my past and my childhood joys
Playing with the girls and being a boy
Running from my past and my childhood joys
Playing with the girls and being a boy
Where are all my friends
Grown up and rotting old
I'm so young
With no plans to fold
Let them grow
It won't bother me
I have myself
And the destiny
Running from my past and my childhood joys
Playing with the girls and being a boy
Running from my past and my childhood joys
Playing with the girls and being a boy
Running from my past and my childhood joys
Playing with the girls and being a boy

Running from my past and my childhood joys
Playing with the girls and being a boy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mr. Oizo's song "A Nun" explore themes of aging, nostalgia, and the longing for a lost youth. The opening lines, "Ain't life wonderful, sinking everyday, I am getting old, my youth has gone away," convey a sense of melancholy and resignation towards the passing of time. The repetition of the phrase "It's all Fo-Nun" suggests a play on words, blending the concept of "fun" with the word "nun," possibly alluding to a lack of excitement or adventure in the singer's life.

The lyrics continue with the line "Don't forget, I still have dreams," indicating that despite growing older, the singer still retains a sense of hope and ambition. This is further emphasized by the lines "I'm so young, with no plans to fold, let them grow, it won't bother me, I have myself and the destiny." Here, the singer suggests that they are content with their own company and have a strong belief in their own path and future.

The repetition of the lines "Running from my past and my childhood joys, playing with the girls and being a boy" reflects the desire to escape from the memories and pleasures of their youth. This could imply a longing to relive carefree times and a rejection of the responsibilities and burdens that come with adulthood. The lines also suggest a certain ambiguity in gender identity, as the singer mentions playing with girls while being a boy, hinting at a fluidity or exploration of identity.

Overall, "A Nun" delves into the bittersweet introspection one experiences as they age, reflecting on the passage of time and the longing for past joys and freedoms.

Line by Line Meaning

Ain't life wonderful
Life is amazing and full of wonders

Sinking everyday
Feeling like my life is deteriorating every day

I am getting old
I am growing older and losing my youthful vigor

My youth has gone away
My youthful days have passed and are now behind me

It's all Fo-Nun
Everything seems to be meaningless and empty

Now so it seems
At the moment, it appears this way

Don't forget
Remember to keep in mind

I still have dreams
I still have aspirations and desires

Running from my past and my childhood joys
Trying to escape the memories and happiness of my past

Playing with the girls and being a boy
Engaging in innocent activities and enjoying youthful experiences

Where are all my friends
Where have my companions and acquaintances gone?