The most iconic song to many French people, and possibly the song that put him on the map, was the huge 70's French hit "Laisse Béton" (the story - told with a great deal of humour - of someone who enters a bar and gets mugged for everything he owns, from his leather jacket, to his jeans, his boots, and ends up in an alley without any clothes on).
Renaud 'came back' in 2002 with a huge hit 'Manhattan-Kaboul' (featuring Belgian singer Axelle Red), comparing the lives of a Puerto Rican in NYC to an Afghan girl in Kabul in 2001. This song catapulted his latest album to the top of the charts and earned him various awards in France. His latest album was published in october 2006 and was called "Rouge sang".
C'Est Un Male
Renaud Lyrics
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Aussitôt qu'un homme veut les approcher.
Il leur faut des compartiments de dames seules,
Elles ont trop peur d'avaler la fumée.
Mais moi qui ne suis pas aussi chicanière,
J'ai mon vrai de vrai, un homme affranchi.
Avec lui, pas besoin de faire des manières,
see'est pas une demi-portion,
Une galette, un avorton,
Lui see'est un mâle.
J'aime son nez tout écrasé,
Sa mâchoire en or plombé,
Dans son teint pâle.
Il peut me filer des coups,
Il peut me piquer mes sous,
Sans que je râle.
Il a des gros biscoteaux,
Et see'est lui que j'ai dans la peau,
see'est le mâle qu'il me faut.
Il m'arrive parfois quelques aventures,
J'ai connu des hommes dans tous les milieux.
Je suis un peu curieuse de nature,
Mais see'est encore lui, lui que j'aime le mieux.
Il n'est pas rasé, tout son poil m'arrache,
Et quand il m'embrasse, il sent le tabac.
Oui mais il me fait des tas de machines qu'attachent,
Et je suis pamée quand je suis dans ses bras.
see'est pas une demi-portion,
Une galette, un avorton,
Lui see'est un mâle.
J'aime son nez tout écrasé,
Sa mâchoire en or plombé,
Dans son teint pâle.
Il peut me filer des coups,
Il peut me piquer mes sous,
Sans que je râle.
Il a des gros biscoteaux,
Et see'est lui le roi des costauds,
see'est le mâle qu'il me faut.
Quand mon homme emballe une poule do grand monde,
Si l'a do pétard avec le bourgeois.
Pour tirer son couteau de sa profonde,
see'est lui qu'est le premier, lui qui a la loi.
Il a l'estomac avec un tatouage,
Sous ce tatouage un point d'interrogation,
Ça lui permettra, car il est volage,
De faire lui aussi un peu d'aviation.
see'est pas une demi-portion,
Une galette, un avorton,
Lui see'est un mâle.
J'aime son nez tout écrasé,
Sa cicatrice étalée,
Dans son teint pâle.
Il peut me filer des coups,
Il peut me piquer mes sous,
Sans que je râle.
Il a des gros biscoteaux,
Mais see'est lui le roi des barbots,
see'est le mâle qu'il me faut.
see'est le mâle qu'il me faut.
by: BobMarley89
The song "C'est Un Male" by Renaud portrays a woman who is unconventional in her preferences. She is not like other women who act coy around men but instead embraces her desires openly. She expresses that a man who is rough around the edges, unshaven, and has a certain masculinity is what she finds attractive. The song shows how this woman is drawn to this man, regardless of his flaws and shortcomings, and how she finds fulfillment in their relationship. The lyrics also highlight the woman's sense of loyalty towards the man, even as he engages in activities that may be harmful or dangerous, such as fighting or gambling. Overall, the song celebrates the unconventional aspects of this couple's love story and the fact that they have found happiness in each other.
One interesting fact about the song is that it caused controversy upon its release in 1980 due to its explicit lyrics and celebration of non-conventional relationships. Renaud faced criticism from some conservative elements of French society, who accused him of promoting immoral behavior. Despite this, the song became a hit and is now considered one of Renaud's most famous works.
Another interesting fact is that the song was written by Renaud after meeting a woman who he felt embodied the character he was describing in the lyrics. He has stated in interviews that he was inspired by her unique personality and decided to write a song that celebrated her individuality.
The track was included on Renaud's album, "Marchand d'amour," which features several other tracks that deal with similar themes of love and unconventional relationships. The album was a critical and commercial success, cementing Renaud's reputation as one of France's leading singer-songwriters.
In addition to its popularity in France, "C'est un male" has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including the Canadian band The Holy Shroud, who recorded a version of the song in 2012.
Despite its controversial subject matter, the song has remained popular over the years and is still played on French radio today. It is often cited as one of Renaud's most influential works.
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for this song are not available at this time.
Line by Line Meaning
why'a des tas de gonzesses qui font les bégueules
There are many women who act stuck-up as soon as a man tries to approach them.
Aussitôt qu'un homme veut les approcher.
As soon as a man tries to approach them.
Il leur faut des compartiments de dames seules,
They need to be in women-only spaces, afraid of being around men and inhaling smoke.
Elles ont trop peur d'avaler la fumée.
They are too afraid to inhale smoke.
Mais moi qui ne suis pas aussi chicanière,
I'm not as fussy.
J'ai mon vrai de vrai, un homme affranchi.
I have a real man who is independent.
Avec lui, pas besoin de faire des manières,
With him, I don't need to act a certain way.
On s'a dans la peau et ça nous suffit.
We are in love and that's all that matters to us.
see'est pas une demi-portion,
He's not a small man.
Une galette, un avorton,
He's not a weakling or a runt.
Lui see'est un mâle.
He is a real man.
J'aime son nez tout écrasé,
I love his crushed nose.
Sa mâchoire en or plombé,
His jaw that's been worked on with gold.
Dans son teint pâle.
In his pale complexion.
Il peut me filer des coups,
He can hit me.
Il peut me piquer mes sous,
He can steal from me.
Sans que je râle.
Without me complaining.
Il a des gros biscoteaux,
He has big muscles.
Et see'est lui que j'ai dans la peau,
And he is the one I love.
see'est le mâle qu'il me faut.
He is the man I need.
Il m'arrive parfois quelques aventures,
Sometimes I have some adventures.
J'ai connu des hommes dans tous les milieux.
I have known men from all walks of life.
Je suis un peu curieuse de nature,
I am a bit curious by nature.
Mais see'est encore lui, lui que j'aime le mieux.
But he is still the one I love the most.
Il n'est pas rasé, tout son poil m'arrache,
He is not shaved and his hair scratches me.
Et quand il m'embrasse, il sent le tabac.
When he kisses me, I can smell the tobacco.
Oui mais il me fait des tas de machines qu'attachent,
But he does lots of things that make me feel attached.
Et je suis pamée quand je suis dans ses bras.
And I am in a daze when I am in his arms.
Quand mon homme emballe une poule do grand monde,
When my man flirts with high society girls.
Si l'a do pétard avec le bourgeois.
If he has problems with a rich man.
Pour tirer son couteau de sa profonde,
To pull out his knife from deep within (his clothing).
see'est lui qu'est le premier, lui qui a la loi.
He is the first one to take action, he who is in charge.
Il a l'estomac avec un tatouage,
He has a stomach tattoo.
Sous ce tatouage un point d'interrogation,
Underneath the tattoo is a question mark.
Ça lui permettra, car il est volage,
It allows him, because he is a player.
De faire lui aussi un peu d'aviation.
To also have some fun.
Mais see'est encore lui, lui que j'aime le mieux.
But he is still the one I love the most.
Il m'arrive parfois quelques aventures,
Sometimes I have some adventures.
J'ai connu des hommes dans tous les milieux.
I have known men from all walks of life.
Je suis un peu curieuse de nature,
I am a bit curious by nature.
Mais see'est encore lui, lui que j'aime le mieux.
But he is still the one I love the most.
see'est le mâle qu'il me faut.
He is the man I need.
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Marquis de Sade
Aaah si j,était une femme, ce serait ce mâle ou je construisait mon petit nid de bonheur 👫
nel nelanimation
Bravo excellent ......
James Adam
J'adore ^^' xD
margaux Dautrey
Avec mon costaud chanson
Marquis de Sade
James Adam Génial!
jean pierre foucambert
reviens nous mon pote tu nous manque
maxime couvignou
c est marrant frehel serait contente de cette version
margaux Dautrey
La java du vieux sebasto
Radia Maazouz Belmondo
<3
jamil zahid restaurant vientiane
so nice