The band was founded in the mid-80's by songwriters Eric Fettweis and Pierre Béraud-Sudreau. Although they wrote all of the band's material together, both felt that a band "had to have 3 members" so a third member, Dominique Delaby, was added to the line-up. However, he left the band quickly after the release of their first 7" to pursue a career in advertising. He was briefly replaced by another "third guy", Laurent Letrillard, for the release of their second 7", but things didn't work out with him either, so the band decided to finally stick to their initial two-person lineup.
The band's career began when their first 7", aptly called "Partenaire Particulier", became one of the big hits of the year 1985 in France, going platinum and reaching position 3 in the charts. The track defined the style of the band: upbeat pop, with prominent use of synthesizers and drum machines.
A second single entitled "Je N'Oublierai Jamais" was released in 1986, following the lineup change. It was less suscessful than "Partenaire Particulier" but still did well in the charts and reinforced the band's fame.
Later that year, they released their first LP, "Jeux Interdits", which comprised the two hit singles and added 6 more songs, the highlight of the album being certainly the New Order-esque closer "Seul Ce Soir".
To promote this first album, the band chose to release its opening track, "Elle Est Partie", as a 7". As catchy as the previous singles, the song was illustrated by a clip shot in black and white. Incidentally, it was also the last of the band's single to chart in France.
Indeed, their fourth single, "Tiphaine", didn't chart. Still, in 1988, Partenaire Particulier released their second studio album, "Le Chant Des Vautours", but, like its two singles ("L'Armée" and a reworked version of "L'Amour A Trois"), it flopped completely and that lack of success meant the end of Partenaire Particulier.
In the early 90s, Eric Fettweis and Pierre Béraud-Sudreau released a bunch of dance tracks under alternative aliases. In 2003, a project of reunion spawned several new tracks but nothing was officially released.
In 2007, Partenaire Particulier resurfaced thanks to a tour organised by a French radio to "revive" French artists from the 1980s. The band appeared on TV again to perform old songs. Following this reappearance, the band announced that they were going to release a 3-cd set containing their first two albums, as well as an extra CD of rarities and/or new content. The release date has yet to be announced.
Two "best-of" compilations of the band were released, respectively in 1993 and 1999. The CD versions of their albums are hard to find and are sold at a very expensive price on used goods sites.
Despite their disappearance and meteoric success, Partenaire Particulier has remained popular thanks to the renewed success of their first single, which has been featured countless times on various 80s/new wave/synthpop compilations.
Partenaire particulier
Partenaire Particulier Lyrics
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Non pas de la vérité
Mais simplement d'une aventure
Qui sorte un peu de la banalité
J'en ai assez de ce carcan
Qui m'enferme dans toutes ces règles
Ils me disent de rester dans la norme
Alors je cherche et je trouverai
Cette fille qui me manque tant
Alors je cherche et je trouverai
Cette fille qui me tente tant
Qui me tente tant
Partenaire particulier
Cherche partenaire particulière
Débloquée, pas trop timide
Et une bonne dose de savoir-faire
Savoir-faire
Vous comprendrez que de tels péchés
Parfois sont difficiles à avouer
Ils sont autour de moi si coincés
Ce n'est pas parmi eux que je trouverai
Je dois trouver de nouveaux horizons
Mais je finis parfois par tourner en rond
Alors je cherche et je trouverai
Cette fille qui me manque tant
Alors je cherche et je trouverai
Cette fille qui me tente tant
Qui me tente tant
Partenaire particulier
Cherche partenaire particulière
Débloquée, pas trop timide
Et une bonne dose de savoir-faire
Savoir-faire
Alors je cherche et je trouverai
Cette fille qui me manque tant
Alors je cherche et je trouverai
Cette fille qui me tente tant
Alors je cherche et je trouverai
Cette fille qui me manque tant
Alors je cherche et je trouverai
Cette fille qui me tente tant
Qui me tente tant
Partenaire particulier
Cherche partenaire particulière
Débloquée, pas trop timide
Et une bonne dose de savoir-faire
Savoir-faire
Partenaire particulier
Cherche partenaire particulière
Débloquée, pas trop timide
Et une bonne dose de savoir-faire
Partenaire particulier
Cherche partenaire particulière
Débloquée, pas trop timide
Et une bonne dose de savoir-faire
Partenaire particulier
Cherche partenaire particulière
Débloquée, pas trop timide
Et une bonne dose de savoir-faire
Partenaire particulier
Cherche partenaire particulière
The song "Partenaire particulier" by the French band Partenaire Particulier speaks of the desire to break free from conformity and embrace adventure. The singer of the song seeks not truth, but excitement, something out of the ordinary that will break the routine of daily life. Frustrated with the restrictions of societal norms and rules, the singer seeks someone who is not shy or reserved, but confident and skilled, to share in a special partnership.
The lyrics express a yearning for something more, something different, and someone who will understand this desire. The repetition of the chorus, "Partenaire particulier, cherche partenaire particulière," emphasizes this search for someone unique and special. The lyrics also subtly suggest a desire for intimacy, with the emphasis on finding a partner who is not shy or reserved.
The song's upbeat synthpop sound and catchy chorus made it a hit in France and garnered international attention. "Partenaire particulier" was particularly popular in dance clubs and discotheques, where its catchy beat and fun lyrics inspired dancing and celebration. Its enduring popularity even led to a French film adaptation, titled "Partenaire particulier," released in 1984.
Line by Line Meaning
Je suis un être à la recherche
I am a person who constantly seeks.
Non pas de la vérité
Not necessarily for the truth.
Mais simplement d'une aventure
But just for the thrill of an adventure.
Qui sorte un peu de la banalité
Something that breaks away from the mundane.
J'en ai assez de ce carcan
I am fed up with being trapped.
Qui m'enferme dans toutes ces règles
Living within the confines of these rules.
Ils me disent de rester dans la norme
They tell me to conform to society's norms.
Mais l'on finit par s'y ennuyer
But eventually, it becomes boring.
Alors je cherche et je trouverai
So, I keep searching and I will find it eventually.
Cette fille qui me manque tant
That girl I am missing so much.
Cette fille qui me tente tant
That girl who tempts me so much.
Qui me tente tant
She is someone I cannot resist.
Partenaire particulier
Special partner.
Cherche partenaire particulière
Looking for a special partner.
Débloquée, pas trop timide
Open-minded, not too shy.
Et une bonne dose de savoir-faire
And must have a good amount of savoir-faire.
Vous comprendrez que de tels péchés
You will understand that such sins.
Parfois sont difficiles à avouer
Are sometimes hard to confess.
Ils sont autour de moi si coincés
Those around me are so uptight.
Ce n'est pas parmi eux que je trouverai
I won't find what I'm looking for among them.
Je dois trouver de nouveaux horizons
I need to find new horizons.
Mais je finis parfois par tourner en rond
But sometimes I end up going in circles.
Lyrics © CHRIS MUSIC
Written by: Pierre Beraud Sudreau, Eric Fettweis, Thierry Durbet
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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