His songs are politically charged combination of acoustic and electric guitar and voice, dance and psychodaelic rock. He is mostly known for the song "Jeune et Con" which did exceptionally well in the french charts.
He has published numerous songs for free, including the song 'Fils de France' which was written and recorded in just 8 hours to protest against the lack of young people voting in the presidential elections, where a right wing candidate, Jean-Marie Le Pen, won a huge proportion of the popular vote.
Other notable facts about Damien Saez are his lack of TV appearances (appeared once at "Les Victoires de la Musique" but he didn't sing the song he was meant to sing, and critisized rudely television and the consumers society with the song "solution" mixed with "Jeune et Con" and "Thank You" (by Dido), he also has no official website, or news source. Various fan sites exist and follow him religiously.
His concerts are emotionally charged, with lots of audience participation. In true rocker style, he chain smokes on stage, and is often refered to as the continuation of French rock,a modern day Serge Gainsbourg.
He has published a book of poems entitled 'A Ton Nom', and has participated in many movements dedicated to the preservation of French music. Notably singing the song 'La priere' on the George Brassens tribute album.
He is acclaimed by many as a controversial artist, especially with titles such as 'God Blesse (America)' which can be taken in two meanings depending which language you say it in (God Bless America, or God Hurts America) He has also shown amazing compassion with a series of dedicated songs to the WTC attacks in 2001, with the song titled WTC, which is an emotionally charged classical piece.
His new triple album Varsovie, L'Alhambra and Paris is just out in France...
Hallelujah
Saez Lyrics
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Ou see'était peut-être demain
Je ne sais plus vraiment
La nuit s'allume doucement
Et mes yeux s'ouvrent lentement
Comme deux bougies dans le vent
Chevauchant mon vélo volant
A toute allure je tue le temps
Hallelujah
Si seulement see'était réel
J'verrais combien la vie est belle
Si je sortais do lit
Et je suivrais les hirondelles
Loin de cette chambre d'hôtel
Où je finis ma vie
The lyrics of "Hallelujah" by Saez describe the singer's struggle with his current state of being. The song begins with the singer unsure of what time it is, or even what day it is. He describes the slow dawn of a new day and how his eyes open like two candles in the wind. He then describes riding his bike at top speed, killing time until he arrives at his destination.
The chorus of the song, "Hallelujah", serves as an ironic interjection to the darker tone of the verses. The singer is admitting that he is not in a good place, but also acknowledges that life is beautiful - if only he could see it. The hallelujahs feel almost sarcastic, as if he is mocking those who believe things are simple and easy.
The final verse of the song is particularly despairing, as the singer dreams of being free from his current entrapment in a hotel room. He wishes he could leave and follow the swallows, but feels stuck where he is. The song captures a sense of hopeless longing that is both relatable and haunting.
Line by Line Meaning
Maman m'a levé ce matin
My mother woke me up this morning
Ou see'était peut-être demain
Or maybe it was tomorrow
Je ne sais plus vraiment
I don't really know anymore
La nuit s'allume doucement
The night slowly comes to life
Et mes yeux s'ouvrent lentement
And my eyes slowly open up
Comme deux bougies dans le vent
Like two candles in the wind
Chevauchant mon vélo volant
Riding my flying bike
A toute allure je tue le temps
At full speed, I kill time
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Si seulement see'était réel
If only it was real
J'verrais combien la vie est belle
I would see how beautiful life is
Si je sortais do lit
If I got out of bed
Et je suivrais les hirondelles
And followed the swallows
Loin de cette chambre d'hôtel
Far from this hotel room
Où je finis ma vie
Where I'll end my life
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