Kaas is currently on a world tour since the end of 2008 to promote her latest album kabaret. She represented France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia and finished 8th with the song et s'il fallait le faire. The song received positive reviews in several newspapers and polls and a clear majority of 62% of all voters in a questionnaire believed in her chances to win the competition.
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Patricia Kaas Lyrics
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Un chômeur en déroute, le fils de la pharmacienne
Un bassiste de Toulouse, un batteur looké Harlem
Un mélange de jazz and blues version new-wave africaine
Il a vendu sa mob et le cuir de son blouson
Sacrifié à la mode une musique sans concession
Depuis le temps qu'il rame sur le sable au fond d'une cave
Quand Jimmy dit "what'd I say"
"I love you baby"
C'est comme qui dirait
Toute la province qui chante en anglais
Quand Jimmy dit "what'd I say"
"Oh baby come on"
C'est comme qui dirait
Toute la province qui marche en Weston
Il chante dans les campagnes, dans les bals du samedi
Des rock 'n' roll banane, des reggae jalousie
Voyage en minibus, hôtel de troisième zone
Il a tout et même plus pour finir Rolling Stone
J'aime sa petite gueule d'amour, je le suis dans sa galère
Et je le suivrai toujours, lui je ne peux pas m'en défaire
J'ai caressé son jean, j'ai dormi sur sa guitare
Chaque fois que je l'imagine ça me fait bizarre bizarre
Quand Jimmy dit "what'd I say"
"I love you baby"
C'est comme qui dirait
Toute la province qui chante en anglais
Quand Jimmy dit "what'd I say"
"Oh baby come on"
C'est comme qui dirait
Toute la province qui marche en Weston
Il a vendu sa mob et le cuir de son blouson
Sacrifié à la mode une musique sans concession
Je savais depuis longtemps qu'il quitterait Montbéliard
Et si Paris me le prend c'est que c'est vraiment une star
Quand Jimmy dit "what'd I say"
"I love you baby"
C'est comme qui dirait
Toute la province qui chante en anglais
Quand Jimmy dit "what'd I say"
"Oh baby come on"
C'est comme qui dirait
Toute la province qui marche en Weston
Quand Jimmy dit "what'd I say"
"I love you baby"
C'est comme qui dirait
Toute la province qui chante en anglais
Quand Jimmy dit "what'd I say"
"Oh baby come on"
The song tells the story of a young musician named Jimmy, who formed a band two years ago with his friends. They play a blend of jazz, blues, and new wave African music. Despite facing financial struggles and sacrificing his possessions for the sake of his music, Jimmy remains dedicated and relentless in his pursuit of success. The singer of the song admires Jimmy's passion and accompanies him on his journey, supporting him through thick and thin, and describing him as a star in the making. The chorus portrays the essence of Jimmy's music, as when he sings "What'd I say," the whole province sings along in English, and every time he says "Oh baby come on," everyone marches to the rhythm in their Weston shoes.
The lyrics offer a portrayal of the arduous journey that a musician often takes to establish themselves in the industry. The song brings to light the sacrifices made to pursue a passion, the difficulties in building a career from scratch, and the immense amount of dedication and hard work required to be successful. The reference to Weston shoes highlights the unique fashion statement that musicians create, being the symbol of freedom and rock and roll.
Line by Line Meaning
Il a monté son groupe il y a deux ans à peine
He formed his band just two years ago
Un chômeur en déroute, le fils de la pharmacienne
With an unemployed guy as lead singer, and a pharmacy owner's son
Un bassiste de Toulouse, un batteur looké Harlem
With a bassist from Toulouse and a drummer who looks like he's from Harlem
Un mélange de jazz and blues version new-wave africaine
The band's sound blends jazz and blues with a New Wave twist and an African influence
Il a vendu sa mob et le cuir de son blouson
He sold his scooter and his leather jacket
Sacrifié à la mode une musique sans concession
In pursuit of fashion, he compromised on his uncompromising music
Depuis le temps qu'il rame sur le sable au fond d'une cave
After struggling for so long in the depths of a basement
Je peux vous dire, Messieurs, Dames qu'un de ces jours ça va faire grave
I can tell you, ladies and gentlemen, that one of these days he's going to make it big
Il chante dans les campagnes, dans les bals du samedi
He sings in rural areas and at Saturday dances
Des rock 'n' roll banane, des reggae jalousie
Singing rock 'n' roll hits and jealous reggae tunes
Voyage en minibus, hôtel de troisième zone
Traveling by minibus and staying in low-end hotels
Il a tout et même plus pour finir Rolling Stone
He has everything and then some to become a Rolling Stone
J'aime sa petite gueule d'amour, je le suis dans sa galère
I love his adorable face and I follow him in his struggles
Et je le suivrai toujours, lui je ne peux pas m'en défaire
And I will always follow him, I can't get rid of him
J'ai caressé son jean, j'ai dormi sur sa guitare
I've touched his jeans and slept on his guitar
Chaque fois que je l'imagine ça me fait bizarre bizarre
Every time I imagine him, it feels weird
Je savais depuis longtemps qu'il quitterait Montbéliard
I knew a long time ago that he would leave Montbéliard
Et si Paris me le prend c'est que c'est vraiment une star
And if Paris takes him away from me, it's because he's truly a star
Quand Jimmy dit "what'd I say"
When Jimmy says "what'd I say"
"I love you baby"
"I love you baby"
C'est comme qui dirait
It's like saying
Toute la province qui chante en anglais
The entire province singing in English
Oh baby come on
"Oh baby come on"
C'est comme qui dirait
It's like saying
Toute la province qui marche en Weston
The entire province walking in Weston shoes
Lyrics © SM PUBLISHING FRANCE
Written by: Didier Barbelivien, Francois Bernheim
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