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.
The Salad
Mr. Oizo Lyrics
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In the same place of shame
It's been some days since I called Your name
I feel alone again
Take me from this place I'm in
Help me Lord, cuz my search is failing
After the rain falls
And after my voice calls
You take me by the hand
Chorus:
Searching every day
Help me find Your way
Here I am won't You lead me
Purify my heart
Show me where to start
Take my hand won't You
Lead me, lead me
Here I stand
Not alone
I hear Your voice now
It's clearer
You are leading me
To the place I wanna be
A perfect plan for eternity
Chorus
No doubt in my mind
Jesus is real
If you feel what I feel - c'mon
Put them hands up
Put 'em up
Get 'em up
Yeah, you know He's real
Let me hear you sing
Chorus
Every day it's the same ol' thang
I'm on my knees crying Daddy please
I need You to lead me
I'm no hope on my own
When I'm all alone
It's a tragedy
Daddy, please would you lead me
I need you to lead me
The lyrics of Mr. Oizo's song The Salad reflect a sense of shame and loneliness that the singer is experiencing. The song begins with the singer acknowledging their struggle to call on God, and their feelings of being lost and alone. They are seeking help from the Lord as their search is failing. The chorus echoes their plea for guidance and purification, as they ask God to lead them and show them where to start.
The second verse indicates a shift in the singer's perspective, as they hear the voice of God leading them to a place they want to be, with a perfect plan for eternity. The singer's personal testimony of faith is shared in the bridge, where they declare that Jesus is real and express their hope that others will join them in praising God.
The overall message of the song resounds with a message of hope and redemption, with the singer ultimately finding comfort in God's guidance and plan. The unique fusion of electronic beats and gospel-influenced vocals creates a powerful and emotional experience for the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am
I am in a state of vulnerability and asking for guidance
In the same place of shame
I am in a state of regret and guilt, feeling stuck in the same negative cycle
It's been some days since I called Your name
I have been feeling distant from my faith and have not been actively seeking guidance recently
I feel alone again
Despite being surrounded by people, I am feeling isolated and craving connection
Take me from this place I'm in
I am asking for divine intervention to help me move past my current mental state
Help me Lord, cuz my search is failing
I feel lost and overwhelmed in my search for meaning and purpose
After the rain falls
After experiencing hardships and difficulties
The sun will shine again
There is hope for a brighter future ahead
And after my voice calls
After I reach out and ask for guidance
You take me by the hand
God will lead me on the right path and provide me with support
Searching every day
I am actively seeking guidance and direction in my life
Help me find Your way
I am asking for God's guidance in leading me towards the right path
Here I am won't You lead me
I am constantly open and willing to be guided by God
Purify my heart
I am asking for God's help in cleansing and renewing my soul
Show me where to start
I need direction in beginning my journey towards a better life
Take my hand won't You Lead me, lead me
I am asking God to guide me through every step of my journey
Here I stand
I am no longer feeling lost or isolated
Not alone
I am acknowledging the presence of a higher power and support system
I hear Your voice now
I am in tune with God's guidance and listening for his direction
It's clearer
I am gaining more clarity and direction in my life
You are leading me
I am confident that God is guiding me towards a better life
To the place I wanna be
I am successfully moving towards my goals and aspirations
A perfect plan for eternity
I trust that God has a divine plan for my life and am confident in my future
No doubt in my mind
I have complete faith and trust in the existence of God
Jesus is real
I believe in the existence and teachings of Jesus Christ
If you feel what I feel - c'mon
If you believe in God and share my experiences and emotions
Put them hands up
Express your faith and gratitude
Get 'em up
Raise your hands in worship and praise
Yeah, you know He's real
God's existence and presence is undeniable
Let me hear you sing
Express your love and devotion to God through music and worship
Every day it's the same ol' thang
I am struggling with a repeating cycle of negative thoughts and behavior
I'm on my knees crying Daddy please
I am actively seeking divine intervention and guidance in my life
I need You to lead me
I am relying on God to provide me with guidance and direction
I'm no hope on my own
I recognize that I cannot overcome my problems without the support of God
When I'm all alone
I feel isolated and unsupported in my struggles
It's a tragedy
My struggles and hardships are negatively impacting my life
Daddy, please would you lead me
I am humbly asking God to guide me through my struggles
Contributed by Elijah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.