The musical combination is pretty surprising too! Groups like the Klaxons might be getting lauded for their originality these days, but never forget that Vive La Fête were some of the first to dare to merge two seemingly incompatible musical trends and make of them something wild.
Vive La Fête is kind of like, if you took an 80’s pop sample, a bit of cold wave, the best kind of electronica, a smidgen of rock and the voice and lyrics of 60s French songstresses under the influence of Serge Gainsbourg… and then shook them all up. The resultant cocktail is one hell of a unique explosion! A true shot of pure eroticism. Add the fact that Danny and Els are hot with an innate sense of sexy showmanship (Make up? Check! Costumes? Check! Energy? Check!) success had to be just round the corner…
After their first full albums (2000’s Attaque Surpriseand 2001’s Republique Populaire ) Vive La Fête were soon spotted by Karl Lagerfeld, who went on to declare himself their number one fan! He convinced them to do the music to accompany the 2002 Chanel shows in Paris, Tokyo and Las Vegas, were invited by the Royal Family of Monaco to play at their prestigious Bal De La Rose and played hip clubs and cool festivals worldwide. They quickly gained media and public recognition with their outrageous live show and honest music. Then came more albums ( Nuit Blanche in 2003, Grand Prix in 2005, Jour De Chance in 2007), and tours and releases all over the world, and passion ... wherever they go.
With every new album comes a new live show ! VLF plays all major European festivals like Roskilde, Gurten, Benicassim, Arvika, Lowlands, Paleo, Pinkpop and was invited to play at the prestigious Montreal & Montreux Jazz Festivals.
Check them out if you get the chance, Vive La Fête live is lots of positive energy on stage and very rock’n roll.
Discography
Albums
Attaque Surprise (Surprise Records, 2000).
Republique Populaire (Surprise Records, 2001).
Nuit Blanche (Surprise Records, 2003).
Attaque Populaire, compilation (Surprise Records, 2004).
Grand Prix (Surprise Records, 2005).
Vive les Remixes, remix album (Surprise Records, 2006).
Jour de Chance (UWe, 2007).
10 ANS DE FETE (FDD, 2008)
Disque D'Or (Firme de Disque, 2009)
EP's
Paris - Je Ne Veux Pas (Kinky Star, 1998)
Tokyo (Surprise Records, 2000)
Laisse-moi / Limo (Surprise 2001)
Maquillage / Horror Movies ( Surprise 2002)
Noir Désir + remixes (Surprise 2003)
Schwarzkopf Remix (Surprise Records, 2004)
Hot Shot / Banana Split (Surprise 2005)
La Vérité (Surprise Records, 2006)
Liberté + remixes (Surprise 2006)
Child in Time + Andy Asshole (Surprise 2006)
Jour De Chance remixes (Uwe 2007)
Touche Pas
Vive La Fête Lyrics
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Si tu veux regarder ça ne me gêne pas
Et tu peux écouter si tu restes la-bas
Tu l'as vu tu le veux mais le truc est à moi
Oui je sais dans tes rêves tout le monde est à toi
C'est à moi
Si tu veux regarder ça ne me gêne pas
Et tu peux écouter si tu restes la-bas
Tu l'as vu tu le veux mais le truc est à moi
Oui je sais dans tes rêves tout le monde est à toi
Pourquoi pas
Donne moi ça
Ne touche pas
Si tu veux regarder ça ne me gêne pas
Et tu peux écouter si tu restes la-bas
Tu l'as vu tu le veux mais le truc est à moi
Oui je sais dans tes rêves tout le monde est à toi
Si tu veux regarder ça ne me gêne pas
Et tu peux écouter si tu restes la-bas
Tu l'as vu tu le veux mais le truc est à moi
Oui je sais dans tes rêves tout le monde est à toi
The song "Touche Pas" by Vive La Fête is sung entirely in French and its lyrics speak of the need for boundaries and respect. The singer asserts her ownership of something, possibly a lover or a possession, and warns the listener not to touch it. She allows them to look and listen from a distance, but makes it clear that they cannot have what belongs to her. She acknowledges the listener's desire for what she has, but reminds them that in reality, not everything can belong to everyone.
The lyrics possess a sense of assertiveness and confidence, as the singer is unapologetic about protecting what is hers. The repetition of the phrase "Ne touche pas, c'est à moi" ("Don't touch it, it's mine") reinforces this notion of ownership and control. At the same time, the singer also appears somewhat resigned to the fact that people will always want what they can't have, as seen in the line "Oui je sais dans tes rêves tout le monde est à toi" ("Yes, I know in your dreams everyone belongs to you").
Overall, "Touche Pas" is a catchy and empowering song that encourages listeners to set their boundaries and stand up for what they believe is theirs. It is a celebration of self-possession and independence, and a reminder that not everything can be shared or taken.
Line by Line Meaning
Ne touche pas
Do not touch
Si tu veux regarder ça ne me gêne pas
If you want to watch, it doesn't bother me
Et tu peux écouter si tu restes la-bas
And you can listen if you stay there
Tu l'as vu tu le veux mais le truc est à moi
You saw it, you want it, but the thing is mine
Oui je sais dans tes rêves tout le monde est à toi
Yes, I know in your dreams everyone is yours
Pourquoi pas
Why not
Donne moi ça
Give me that
C'est à moi
It's mine
Contributed by Declan C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.