The Berlin duo STEREO TOTAL has created a colourful and fascinating universe. Oscillating between the essential punk rock, disco and electro garage chanson and genious diletantism, the songs dazzle us for an instant (most of them not for longer than two minutes), leaving us stunned by their intensity.
At the beginning of this ever-expanding musical universe (pleasantly enough!): a woman, a man, and an inexhaustible, sparkling imagination. Françoise Cactus, (who was born Van Hove in Burgundy and has chosen Berlin as her home for something like a generation now) a writer, local diva, who has performed, among other things, as drummer and singer of the "Lolitas" in the eighties. Then there is Brezel Göring, an inexplicable mixture of the hyperspeedy "Grand Duduche" and the elegant, unobtrusive crooner, with a soft voice and a lively rhythm. Bent over his synthesizer, happy as a young boy, he reminds one of the hallucinated inventor Géo Trouve-tout.
To sum up STEREO TOTAL's short history, which began with the single "allo j'écoute", let us list the different elements characteristic of their musical art: a minimalistic production (in a positive sense), meaning a home-made-trash-garage-sound crossed with underground, authentic as well as amateurish, ironic as well as effective, pop as well as...political. An untiring creative energy, as if it could never suffice, "Oh, but you haven't heard this one!" and wop! here we go again, hardly leaving time to draw a deep breath. A brilliant sense of composition as well as for covering other's material, whatever the source, combined with an excessive love for French chanson (the main weak spot being an evident admiration for the master Gainsbourg). A mystery of words resulting from the French-German/ male-female bilingualism, words in which accents are merrily blended and become more and more exotic from album to album (Japanese, Turkish, Spanish, English). And finally, an explicit and surprising sensitivity for electronic effects and a thrilling beat. A gift of pop music and its everlasting history.
The unexpected combination of two traditions - French chanson and German electronica (which not only relates to Kraftwerk, but also to the uniquely German sound of "Neue Deutsche Welle", popular in the eighties, and the emergence of electrogroove, a sound which has flourished over the past ten years in numerous clubs in Berlin is again at its best, enchanting its listeners.
Just as the German audience adores Françoise Cactus charming French pronunciation of the German lyrics, her French collection of texts, poetic and playful, solemn and cheeky, anarchistic and light, makes her the most unknown composer and singer of French chansons - and it is high time that she be discovered. Fragile and irresistible, she stands behind her tiny drum kit and hammers the songs to a sequence in a devilish rhythm. In a matter of seconds she passes from a romantic ballad (No! Do not listen! It's a sad song!) to pure and simple rock, animating Brezel Göring (as well as the crowd) to leap. Indefatigable accomplice and perfect entertainer, Brezel Göring is at her side, stepping on the gas, his fingers working the knobs of his machine or the cords of his rectangular guitar.
Nationale 7
Stereo Total Lyrics
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celle que je préfère, c'est celle qui conduit
en auto ou en autostop
vers les rivages du midi
nationale 7
il faut la prendre près de la garonne à sètes
que l'on soit 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ou 7
pour tes vacances
qui traverse la bourgogne et le provence?
qui fait paris, un petit faubourg, valence
et la banlieue de saint-paul de vence?
le ciel d'été remplit mon cur de sa lucidité
chasse les aigreurs et les hostilités
qui font le malheur en quantité
tout excité
on chante en fête
les oliviers sont bleus ma petite lisette
l'amour est là joyeux qui fait risette
on est heureux nationale 7
nationale 7
il faut la prendre près de la garonne à sètes
que l'on soit 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ou 7
c'est une route qui fait recette
pour tes vacances
qui traverse la plus belle partie de la france?
qui fait paris, un petit faubourg, valence
et la banlieue de saint-paul de vence?
le ciel d'été ...
on chante en fête ...
on est heureux nationale 7 ...
The lyrics to Stereo Total's song "Nationale 7" express the singer's love for the road that leads to the southern coast of France, known as the Midi. The song mentions all the other roads in France and Europe, but the singer says that National 7 is her favorite. She describes it as a popular route for people going on vacation and lists the different places it goes through, including Bourgogne, Provence, Paris, Valence, and Saint-Paul de Vence. The line "le ciel d'été remplit mon cœur de sa lucidité" translates to "the summer sky fills my heart with its clarity," conveying the sense of excitement and joy that comes with traveling and being on the road. The singer also expresses how singing and celebrating on this road brings happiness and love.
Overall, the lyrics of the song are nostalgic and romantic, capturing the feeling of freedom and adventure associated with a road trip. The National 7 road is seen as a symbol of escapism from everyday life and a path towards happiness and love.
Line by Line Meaning
de toutes les routes de france, d'europe
Out of all the roads in France and Europe.
celle que je préfère, c'est celle qui conduit
The one I prefer is the one that leads.
en auto ou en autostop
By car or by hitchhiking.
vers les rivages du midi
Toward the shores of the South.
nationale 7
National 7.
il faut la prendre près de la garonne à sètes
You have to take it near the Garonne in Sètes.
que l'on soit 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ou 7
Whether you are 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7.
c'est une route qui fait recette
It's a popular road.
pour tes vacances
For your vacations.
qui traverse la bourgogne et le provence?
That crosses Burgundy and Provence?
qui fait paris, un petit faubourg, valence
That goes from Paris to a small suburb and Valence.
et la banlieue de saint-paul de vence?
And the suburb of Saint-Paul de Vence?
le ciel d'été remplit mon cur de sa lucidité
The summer sky fills my heart with its clarity.
chasse les aigreurs et les hostilités
Drives away the bitterness and hostility.
qui font le malheur en quantité
That cause so much unhappiness.
tout excité
Feeling all excited.
on chante en fête
We sing in celebration.
les oliviers sont bleus ma petite lisette
The olive trees are blue, my little Lisette.
l'amour est là joyeux qui fait risette
Love is here, joyful and smiling.
on est heureux nationale 7
We are happy, National 7.
Contributed by Riley O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maxwell Johnson
From all the roads of France, Europe
The one I prefer is the one that drives
By car or hitchhiking
Towards the shores of the south
National 7
You have to take it near the garonne
Whether one is 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7
It's a recipe
For your holidays
Who goes through Burgundy and Provence?
Who makes paris, a small suburb, valence
And the suburbs of Saint-Paul de Vence?
The summer sky fills my heart with lucidity
Chase away sourness and hostilities
Who make the misfortune in quantity
All excited
We sing in celebration
The olive trees are blue my little lily
Love is there merry who is risette
We are happy national 7
National 7
You have to take it near the garonne
Whether one is 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7
It's a recipe
For your holidays
Who crosses the most beautiful part of France?
Who makes paris, a small suburb, valence
And the suburbs of Saint-Paul de Vence?
The summer sky ...
We sing in celebration ...
We are happy national 7
Gruftie Sw
De toutes les routes de france, d'europe
Celle que je préfère, c'est celle qui conduit
En auto ou en autostop
Vers les rivages du midi
Nationale 7
Il faut la prendre près de la garonne à sètes
Que l'on soit 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ou 7
C'est une route qui fait recette
Pour tes vacances
Qui traverse la bourgogne et le provence?
Qui fait paris, un petit faubourg, valence
Et la banlieue de saint-paul de vence?
Le ciel d'été remplit mon cur de sa lucidité
Chasse les aigreurs et les hostilités
Qui font le malheur en quantité
Tout excité
On chante en fête
Les oliviers sont bleus ma petite lisette
L'amour est là joyeux qui fait risette
On est heureux nationale 7
Nationale 7
Il faut la prendre près de la garonne à sètes
Que l'on soit 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ou 7
C'est une route qui fait recette
Pour tes vacances
Qui traverse la plus belle partie de la france?
Qui fait paris, un petit faubourg, valence
Et la banlieue de saint-paul de vence?
Le ciel d'été ...
On chante en fête ...
On est heureux nationale 7 ...
spharktasm
Thanks for uploading. I was lucky enough to see them (for free!) at a book fair in Mexico. Really talented individuals :)
German Enriquez
Es en serio que vinieron a México?;-; qué suerte la tuya
Maxwell Johnson
From all the roads of France, Europe
The one I prefer is the one that drives
By car or hitchhiking
Towards the shores of the south
National 7
You have to take it near the garonne
Whether one is 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7
It's a recipe
For your holidays
Who goes through Burgundy and Provence?
Who makes paris, a small suburb, valence
And the suburbs of Saint-Paul de Vence?
The summer sky fills my heart with lucidity
Chase away sourness and hostilities
Who make the misfortune in quantity
All excited
We sing in celebration
The olive trees are blue my little lily
Love is there merry who is risette
We are happy national 7
National 7
You have to take it near the garonne
Whether one is 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7
It's a recipe
For your holidays
Who crosses the most beautiful part of France?
Who makes paris, a small suburb, valence
And the suburbs of Saint-Paul de Vence?
The summer sky ...
We sing in celebration ...
We are happy national 7
Maxwell Johnson
Sorry if i translated it wrong
Gruftie Sw
De toutes les routes de france, d'europe
Celle que je préfère, c'est celle qui conduit
En auto ou en autostop
Vers les rivages du midi
Nationale 7
Il faut la prendre près de la garonne à sètes
Que l'on soit 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ou 7
C'est une route qui fait recette
Pour tes vacances
Qui traverse la bourgogne et le provence?
Qui fait paris, un petit faubourg, valence
Et la banlieue de saint-paul de vence?
Le ciel d'été remplit mon cur de sa lucidité
Chasse les aigreurs et les hostilités
Qui font le malheur en quantité
Tout excité
On chante en fête
Les oliviers sont bleus ma petite lisette
L'amour est là joyeux qui fait risette
On est heureux nationale 7
Nationale 7
Il faut la prendre près de la garonne à sètes
Que l'on soit 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ou 7
C'est une route qui fait recette
Pour tes vacances
Qui traverse la plus belle partie de la france?
Qui fait paris, un petit faubourg, valence
Et la banlieue de saint-paul de vence?
Le ciel d'été ...
On chante en fête ...
On est heureux nationale 7 ...
TheWeirdestSalad
"Just you and me. Could live a life in perfect harmony"
Emmanuel Garnier
Excellent!!!!_
Ne connaissait pas ce Groupe!.
Me fait penser.. un peu à ''Kas Product'!!.
Vérsion Nationale 7...Méga Cool/bien Délirante!!!!!!!
TOPppppp👍💥💥👍
Matias Peruyera
Merci pour la recommandation, Kas Product est cool. Malheuresement la chanteuse de Stereo Total, Françoise, est dejá partu. Cherchez leur autre chansons, c'est sont trés variés.
pablo palma
Merci pour tout, Francoise!
Le métèque
La RN 7 c'est la vie !