Sophie-Tith is the third of a family of three daughters. She was born in Ambilly and grew up in a house in Ville-la-Grand, a town in the northern suburbs of Annemasse in Haute-Savoie. The second part of her name is Laotian for origin and reason, human feeling, or alternatively Tith pronounced teat means "small". She attended Pottières kindergarten, then the Centre elementary school and Paul Langevin middle school. She then went to Jean Monnet high school in Vétraz-Monthoux, specialising in economics and science. Having repeated a year because of the heavy workload imposed on her by La Nouvelle Star, and the preparation of her first album, she obtained her baccalaureate in 2015. She continued her studies at the Condé school in Paris.
She fell in love with music at the age of 7 and learned the saxophone and music theory. But gradually, she turned to rock music. With four friends, she founded the group Asmoday , an indie rock quintet who were an opening act for Rage Against The Marmots. Sophie-Tith eventually left the girl band She stopped studying music theory and saxophone at the age of 14 to focus on her schooling, but at high school, when she was 16, she and her friends founded the group Nova which had 5 members with Sophie on vocals.
In 2013 she took part in the talent show Nouvelle Star which she won on February 26, in a public vote against runner-up Florian Bertonnier. She won an album contract with Polydor First Encounters, a cover album produced in part by Sinclair, was released in 2013. On October 7, 2013, Aldebert's album Enfantillages 2 featuring Sophie-Tith was released. She sang a duet with him on the song Little angels.
On February 20, 2014, she made an appearance on the set of La Nouvelle Star, for a duet with the two finalists, Mathieu and Isolde. In April 2014 she released her second album I like it that contains a duet with Corson The album was co-written with the singers of BB Brunes and Skip the Use. Its sales were modest.
Sophie-Tith signed up for the show a week after her 16th birthday. She went to castings in Lyon and got 4 yes votes from the panel (André Manoukian, Sinclair, Maurane and Olivier Bas), letting her travel to Paris for the next round. She reached the round for singing in trios with a version of Bang Bang by Nancy Sinatra. She then performed It vexes me by Mademoiselle K for the orchestral playback round. But the choice was difficult for the judges who decided to set up a final test in a sudden death round. Sophie sang Mad World by Tears for Fears. She was one of 10 candidates selected for the live performance. To date, she is the youngest winner of La Nouvelle Star.
The A Team
Sophie-Tith Lyrics
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Breathing in snowflakes
Burnt lungs, sour taste
Light's gone, day's end
Struggling to pay rent
Long nights, strange men
And they say
Stuck in her daydream
Been this way since 18
But lately her face seems
Slowly sinking, wasting
Crumbling like pastries
And they scream
The worst things in life come free to us
'Cause we're just under the upperhand
And go mad for a couple of grams
And she don't want to go outside tonight
And in a pipe she flies to the Motherland
Or sells love to another man
It's too cold outside
For angels to fly
Ripped gloves, raincoat
Tried to swim and stay afloat
Dry house, wet clothes
Loose change, bank notes
Weary-eyed, dry throat
Call girl, no phone
And they say
She's in the Class A Team
Stuck in her daydream
Been this way since 18
But lately her face seems
Slowly sinking, wasting
Crumbling like pastries
And they scream
The worst things in life come free to us
'Cause we're just under the upperhand
And go mad for a couple of grams
But she don't want to go outside tonight
And in a pipe she flies to the Motherland
Or sells love to another man
It's too cold outside
For angels to fly
An angel will die
Covered in white
Closed eye
And hoping for a better life
This time, we'll fade out tonight
Straight down the line
And they say
She's in the Class A Team
Stuck in her daydream
Been this way since 18
But lately her face seems
Slowly sinking, wasting
Crumbling like pastries
They scream
The worst things in life come free to us
The lyrics of Sophie-Tith's song "The A Team" are a stark commentary on the struggles of addiction and the tragic stories of those who fall victim to it. The song paints a picture of a young woman who is caught up in the grips of addiction, struggling to survive in a world that seems to be pushing her further down. The opening lines describe her physical appearance, with white lips and a pale face, breathing in snowflakes, burnt lungs, and a sour taste. The second verse reveals the character's financial woes and desperate situation, as she has to resort to selling her body to survive.
The chorus of the song serves as a reminder that addiction is a harsh reality for many people, and that society often fails to recognize the struggles of those who are caught up in its grip. The lyrics state that "the worst things in life come free to us, 'cause we're just under the upper hand, and go mad for a couple of grams." The reference to being "under the upper hand" suggests that society often has the upper hand in determining one's fate, and those who are struggling with addiction are at a societal disadvantage. The chorus is punctuated by the image of the singer flying in a pipe to the "Motherland," a metaphor for the escape from harsh reality that drug use provides.
The final verse of the song is a somber reminder of the harsh reality of addiction. The lyrics describe an angel who dies, hoping for a better life, and the promise that "this time, we'll fade out tonight, straight down the line." The song serves as a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of addiction and the need for greater societal understanding and compassion towards those who are struggling.
Line by Line Meaning
White lips, pale face
She is very sick and weak, probably from drug use or malnutrition.
Breathing in snowflakes
She is inhaling drugs or smoke to ease her pain.
Burnt lungs, sour taste
She is suffering physically and emotionally.
Light's gone, day's end
Her life is dire, and there is no hope left for her.
Struggling to pay rent
She is impoverished and cannot afford basic needs.
Long nights, strange men
She is probably engaging in sex work to survive.
And they say
Others around her are aware of her situation and judge her for it.
She's in the Class A Team
She is involved with either the use or selling of Class A drugs.
Stuck in her daydream
She is detached from reality, using drugs to escape her problems.
Been this way since 18
She has been in this situation for a significant amount of time.
But lately her face seems
She is deteriorating, and it is becoming more evident.
Slowly sinking, wasting
Her health and life are gradually declining.
Crumbling like pastries
Her body, mind, and life are decayed and weak beyond repair.
The worst things in life come free to us
The things that harm us the most are often readily available or accessible.
'Cause we're just under the upperhand
She has little control over her situation and is at the mercy of others and circumstance.
And go mad for a couple of grams
People will do desperate things for drugs, even if it is harmful.
But she don't want to go outside tonight
She is afraid to face the world and prefers to stay in her current situation.
And in a pipe she flies to the Motherland
Drug use transports her to an imaginary or safe place in her mind.
Or sells love to another man
She engages in sex work and has to use her body to survive.
It's too cold outside
The world is harsh and unforgiving, and she does not want to face it.
For angels to fly
She is not an angel, but someone broken and hurt beyond repair.
Ripped gloves, raincoat
She is poorly clothed and not equipped for the harsh conditions.
Tried to swim and stay afloat
She is trying to survive but is not succeeding.
Dry house, wet clothes
Her living conditions are damp and inadequate.
Loose change, bank notes
She has no money saved, only enough for immediate needs.
Weary-eyed, dry throat
She is sleep-deprived, thirsty, and exhausted.
Call girl, no phone
She has no way to reach out for help, is lonely, and isolated.
An angel will die
She will not make it out of this situation alive.
Covered in white
She will die in the snow, symbolizing her cold and painful demise.
Closed eye
She will die alone and unacknowledged.
And hoping for a better life
She harbors dreams and hopes for a better life, but they will remain unfulfilled.
This time, we'll fade out tonight
Her life will fade out like a dying candle.
Straight down the line
Her life has been difficult and has only gone one way: downhill.
They scream
Others around her are making her situation worse through their actions or apathy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ED SHEERAN
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Redécouvrir cette version après toute ces années, me donne toujours autant de frissons. Cette voix et cette interprétation juste incroyable!!
blacknobell
Qu'elle voix magnifique... Sophie-Tith chante trop bien ! Elle méritait de énormément de gagner et j'espère que vous achèterez son 1er album !
Audrey Tirel
J'ai adoré cette version...juste sublime 😍
CharlotteTC
Absolument magnifique ! Cette chanson d'Ed Sheeran est incroyable et cette fille aussi !
Gana Esteve
Comment dire?...elle est magique, magnifique, belle,splendide, talentueuse...wowww! Merciii 😍🤩😘❤
Christian Guerrier
Trop top ... Elle a tout pour elle et quelle voix !!!!
melanie guerrier
C est la chanteuse preferee de Christophe !!! Et cette chanson ma préférée !!
jean-philippe Giroux
rien de plus a dire,si jeune et quel voix!
jean-philippe Giroux
parfait comme prestation!
Jem MEINNEL
Tu auras donné un immense bonheur à Maurane dans sa vie avant qu'elle nous quitte !