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".
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Renaud Lyrics
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Ben c'est parce que dans le ciel y a des p'tits anges comme toi
Eux aussi ont deux ailes dans l'dos et deux p'tits bras
Ils s'accrochent aux nuages comme tu t'accroches à moi
Dans ton nom y a un "O" et tu m'demandes pourquoi
C'est l'eau de la rivière qui s'écoule et qui va
Rejoindre l'océan et le ciel qui fera
L.O.L.I.T.A
Lolita
L.O.L.I.T.A
Dans ton nom y a un "I" et tu m'demandes pourquoi
C'est parce que t'es un arbre qu'un nid s'est trouvé là
Pour protéger l'oiseau qui chante dans ta voix
Qui s'envole dans ton rire lorsque tu ris de moi
Dans ton nom y a un "T" et tu m'demandes pourquoi
C'est le cuivre de ta peau qui te répond Lola
Que tu aimes l'été et qu'il n'aime que toi
Qu'le soleil est jaloux chaque fois qu'il te voit
L.O.L.I.T.A
Lolita
L.O.L.I.T.A
Lolita
Lolita
Dans ton nom y a un "A" et tu m'demandes pourquoi
C'est toi ce petit tas d'amour
Blotti tout contre moi
Ce petit tas de bois qui réchauffe mon toit
Pour toi ma Lolita
Je serai toujours là
L.O.L.I.T.A
Lolita
L.O.L.I.T.A
Lolita
L.O.L.I.T.A
Je serai toujours là
The song "Lola" by Renaud features a playful and affectionate narration to his lover, Lola. Each letter in her name is explored and given significance, attributing her with the qualities of a free-spirited angel, an organic river, a flourishing tree, a sun-kissed summer lover, and a comforting presence. The repetition of her name through the song adds to this emphasis on her importance to Renaud, and the repetition of the acronym 'Lolita' at the end perhaps references the infamous novel by Vladimir Nabokov, a story of an older man's obsession with a young girl. However, Renaud's interpretation of his Lola is far from this disturbing plot, instead choosing to celebrate her individuality, warmth, and love.
The opening verse plays with the sound of Lola's name itself, drawing attention to the two L's, which Renaud links to the image of angels with wings. This approach to language continues through the rest of the lyrics, using phonetics to build a romantic and whimsical tone. Renaud also plays with the color imagery, invoking Lola's 'copper' skin and her association with summer and sunshine. It is apparent that Lola is the focal point of the song and the source of Renaud's joy and comfort. Overall, the song is a passionate tribute to a loved one, using metaphors to describe their relationship and the wonderful qualities that make Lola special.
Line by Line Meaning
Dans ton nom y a deux "L" et tu m'demandes pourquoi
Your name has two "L's" and you ask me why, well, it's because in the sky there are little angels like you, and they too have two wings in their back and two little arms that cling to the clouds, just as you cling to me.
Dans ton nom y a un "O" et tu m'demandes pourquoi
Your name has an "O" and you wonder why, well, it's the water from the river that flows and joins the ocean and the sky that will make it all fall as rain on your hair, Lola.
L.O.L.I.T.A
Lolita.
Dans ton nom y a un "I" et tu m'demandes pourquoi
Your name has an "I" and you ask me why, it's because you are a tree where a nest has been found, to protect the bird that sings in your voice and flies away in your laughter when you laugh at me.
Dans ton nom y a un "T" et tu m'demandes pourquoi
Your name has a "T" and you ask me why, it's the copper of your skin that answers you Lola, that you love summer and it loves only you. And every time it sees you, the sun gets jealous.
L.O.L.I.T.A
Lolita.
Dans ton nom y a un "A" et tu m'demandes pourquoi
Your name has an "A" and you ask me why, well, it's you, this little pile of love, snuggled up against me. This little pile of wood that warms my roof. For you, my Lolita, I will always be there.
L.O.L.I.T.A
Lolita.
L.O.L.I.T.A
Lolita. I will always be there.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Renaud Sechan
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