He achieves some fame in 1997 with fellow artist and friend Pierpoljak when the song Agitateur is aired on several local radios, as well as with a french cover of Bob Marley's Natural Mystic. In 2000, Nuttea achieves even more fame with his album Un signe du temps, sold at 700 000 copies.
Nuttea contributed to several songs from IAM: he contributed to the chorus parts in the song Un cri court dans la nuit on the album L'école du Micro d'Argent, as well as La 25e image on the La Haine soundtrack. Those aren't his only collaborations with rap artists from Marseilles, as Akhenaton (IAM) is featured on one song from Un signe du temps, N (Haine).
Nuttea is also well known for his contributions to the Taxi 2 movie soundtrack, released on March 2000, and his collaboration with UB40 on the song Cover Up in 2001.
silhouette
Nuttea Lyrics
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Silhouette, yeah
Je marche seul dans cette rue, un peu fly
L'esprit meurtri, le coeur à nu, ma vie défaille
Elle est parti sans préavis, a résilier le bail
Sans détail, au loin j'ai vu disparaître
Sa silhouette, silhouette, silhouette
Oh yeah
Sa silhouette, silhouette, silhouette, silhouette
Silhouette oh oh
Elle m'a laissé comme un goût d'inachevé
J'aurais pu mourir sur le coup, mais Dieu soit loué
A la terrasse d'un café, un autre ange c'est posé
Sur mon âme, j'aurais pu suivre à genou
Sa silhouette, silhouette, silhouette
Oh yeah
Sa silhouette, silhouette, silhouette, silhouette
Oh yeah
Silhouette yeah
Sans jamais jouer de ses atouts naturels
Sans voir qu'elle m'avait rendu fou, que je ne voyais qu'elle
Elle est reparti sans un mot, m'a laissé sur ce radeau,
La mort d'en l'âme, au loin j'ai vu disparaître
Sa silhouette, silhouette, silhouette
Oh yeah
Sa silhouette, silhouette, silhouette, silhouette
Oh oh
Même si je ne saurais jamais son prénom
Cet ange m'a fait retrouver la raison
L'âme légère, je marche enfin même si parfois je guette
Au coin d'une rue, apparaîtra peut-être
Sa silhouette, silhouette, silhouette
Oh yeah
Sa silhouette, silhouette, silhouette, silhouette
Oh oh yeah
Silhouette
In Nuttea's song "Silhouette," the singer expresses his pain and heartbreak after his lover abruptly leaves him. He walks alone in the streets, feeling lost and incomplete without her. He sees her silhouette disappearing into the distance, and it haunts him. He compares her departure to a bail termination without any details being provided, leaving him with nothing but unanswered questions. Yet, in time, the singer finds solace in the presence of another woman who helps him move on from his past relationship. He acknowledges that he may never know his ex-lover's name, but her absence has caused him to find inner peace and regain his sense of purpose.
This song is a powerful reflection on the many emotional ups and downs one can experience during a breakup. It underscores the sense of loss, confusion, and heartache that can come with the end of a relationship, as well as the potential for growth and healing that comes with time.
Line by Line Meaning
Silhouette, yeah
Repetitive chorus line that emphasizes the central theme of the song: the image of the woman's silhouette that lingers in Nuttea's mind.
Je marche seul dans cette rue, un peu fly
I walk alone in the street, feeling a little bit high/drunk. This line sets the tone of the song: Nuttea is feeling down and distraught after a recent breakup.
L'esprit meurtri, le coeur à nu, ma vie défaille
My spirit is bruised, my heart is exposed, my life is failing. Nuttea is feeling the effects of the breakup on his mental and emotional wellbeing.
Elle est parti sans préavis, a résilier le bail
She left without warning, terminated the lease. Nuttea's ex-partner left him suddenly and without explanation.
Sans détail, au loin j'ai vu disparaître
Without details, I saw her disappear in the distance. Nuttea watched as his ex-partner walked away, leaving him bewildered and heartbroken.
Elle m'a laissé comme un goût d'inachevé
She left me with a taste of unfinished business. Nuttea feels like his relationship with his ex-partner never really came to a satisfying conclusion.
J'aurais pu mourir sur le coup, mais Dieu soit loué
I could have died right then and there, but thank God. Nuttea is expressing his relief at not having completely fallen apart after the breakup.
A la terrasse d'un café, un autre ange c'est posé
At a café terrace, another angel landed. Nuttea encounters another woman who catches his attention and lifts his spirits.
Sur mon âme, j'aurais pu suivre à genou
I could have fallen to my knees and followed her soul. Nuttea is emphasizing the power of this new woman to captivate him and make him forget his pain temporarily.
Sans jamais jouer de ses atouts naturels
Without ever playing her natural assets. Nuttea's ex-partner didn't have to try hard to make him fall in love, he was captivated by her naturally.
Sans voir qu'elle m'avait rendu fou, que je ne voyais qu'elle
Without realizing that she made me crazy and that I only saw her. Nuttea recognizes that his ex-partner had a hold on him even though he didn't fully understand it at the time.
Elle est reparti sans un mot, m'a laissé sur ce radeau
She left without a word, leaving me on this raft. Nuttea's ex-partner left him adrift and alone after their breakup.
La mort d'en l'âme, au loin j'ai vu disparaître
The death of my soul, I saw her disappear in the distance. The breakup left Nuttea feeling like a part of him died along with the end of the relationship.
Même si je ne saurais jamais son prénom
Even if I never knew her name. Nuttea accepts the fact that he may never fully understand why his ex-partner left him or who she truly was as a person.
Cet ange m'a fait retrouver la raison
This angel made me find my way again. Nuttea is grateful for having encountered this new woman who reminded him that there are other people and opportunities out there, even after heartbreak.
L'âme légère, je marche enfin même si parfois je guette
With a light soul, I finally walk even if sometimes I wait. Nuttea is feeling lighter and more hopeful after meeting someone new, but he knows that he still has moments where he misses his ex-partner and doubts the future.
Au coin d'une rue, apparaîtra peut-être
On the corner of a street, maybe she'll appear. Nuttea ends the song on a bittersweet note, wondering if he'll ever run into his ex-partner again and what might happen if he did.
Contributed by Eliana E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lulu Popo
Chapeau bas MR Nuttea car je suis bien placé pour savoir que vous êtes et fait partie de ceux qui sort du lot 👍🏿👌🏿👍🏿
Lulu Popo
Super excellent extra quoi dire de plus que grand frère merci d'avoir fait de la musique comme tu as su le faire⛑💎⛑
Olivier Lara
UN ARTISTE UNIQUE!!!
Prof Breuil
Je la fais découvrir à ma fille qui apprend le mot "silhouette" parce que depuis que je l'ai entendue je trouve cette chanson parfaite d'équilibre, Dennis est un maître et Nuttea un excellent disciple les man!!! Yeeees I
Great baba
Qui est Dennis ?
Aline Désirée Jimbuem Aline
Cmt il fait pour avoir la meme voix et tjrs etre aussi jeune ???
Olivier Lara
@brainsickkido moi en tant que reggeadict, je trouve qu'il s'en sort plutot très bien....
jordan abauzit
PERFECT. No comments
Psykoman91
AYAYAYA!!!! Sa silouhette.... ... *silouhette*.... silouhette ! haha sa me régale
Guillaume Gungiah
Comment certains peuvent ne pas aimer Oo ??? Comprends pas !