Zazie's mother was an architect and her father a music teacher. Her songs range from upbeat rock or pop songs to languid downtempo tunes and are characterised by the wit of their lyrics based on puns, alliterations, homophones and double-entendres.
Zazie debuted in 1992 with the album "Je Tu Ils" and the single "Sucré salé".
In 1995, she released her sophomore album Zen, which was co-written and co-produced with Vincent-Marie Bouvot. It included the singles "Zen" and "Homme Sweet Homme". Her 1996 single "Un point c'est toi" from the same album was discussed on Canada's MuchMusic TV program Too Much 4 Much due to its controversial content. Ultimately, the discussion panel deemed the video okay for audiences. In the video, a group of four smitten women, including Zazie, follow a pair of men down to a lake. There, the two men strip off their clothes and swim in the water. Zazie fantasizes about undressing one of the men and kissing him. To shock of the women, however, the two men kiss each other.
In 1997, Pascal Obispo and Zazie released the single "Les Meilleurs Ennemis".
Her 1998 album Made in Love was co-produced by Ali Staton, Pierre Jaconelli, and herself. The album photos were taken by fashion designer Jean-Baptiste Mondino. The songs "Ça Fait Mal Et Ça Fait Rien", "Tous des anges", and "Tout Le Monde" were released as singles. This album was followed by a live album, Made in Live, the next year. In 1999 she also wrote a song for Jane Birkin in Jane Birkin's album .
In 2001, Zazie dueted with Axel Bauer on the single "A Ma Place". It was her most successful single in France, reaching number four on the French charts.
Zazie once again addressed gay content on her 2002 single "Adam et Yves" from her 2001 album La Zizanie. This album was produced solely by Pierre Jaconelli. Other singles included "Rue de la paix" and "Danse avec les loops". In 2003, she released another live album, Ze Live.
Her 2004 album Rodéo was co-produced and co-written with Jean-Pierre Pilot and Philippe Paradis. A short film "Rodéo indien" was made using songs from the album as a soundtrack. Zazie played the role of an Indian woman who leaves her cheating husband. She followed this album up with a live album, Rodéo Tour in 2006.
In 2007 her sixth studio album "Totem" was released and debuted at number 1. The second single (but first commercially released) was "Je Suis Un Homme" which became Zazie's first solo top ten hit in France. In Winter 2008 a best of album "Zest of Zazie" was released which as well as past hits contained two new songs "Fm Air" and "Un peu beaucoup" and live recordings.
Double Axel
Zazie Lyrics
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C'est qu'on est doués
Grand écart en smoking dans la baignoire
Pour un dernier verre
Et tant mieux s'il se fait tard
On fera le salto arrière dans le noir
Nous, on dormira quand on sera mort
Oui, la vie nous est chère mon cher ami
Puisqu'un jour ou l'autre, elle nous quitte
Autant se divertir, en jouir, sans se retenir
Et si on le perd tant pis, autant partir en vrille
À voir, vois comme elle est belle
En vrille, en live quitte ou double Axel
On va dans le mur qu'est-ce que tu crois?
Que cette folle allure, ça durera
On va dans le mur pas question de ralentir
On sera mort, oui, mais mort de rire
On va dans le mur
C'est sûr, sûr que c'est de loin
La plus belle imposture
Posture, de l'être humain
Puisque rien ne dure, c'est rien
Je te garde une place près de moi
Quand tes ailes se froissent
Et mes îles se noient
Allons fêter ça
Rire aux éclats
Et nous moquer du monde
Qu'on ne changera pas
Partir en vrille
En vrac, vois comme elle est belle
(Qu'on ne changera pas) en vrille, en live
Quitte ou double Axel
Partir en vrille
En vrac, vois comme elle est belle
(Qu'on ne changera pas) en vrille, en live
Quitte ou double Axel
(Et nous moquer du monde)
En vrille
Vois comme elle est belle
En vrac (mais qu'est-ce que tu dis?)
Quitte ou double Axel
Double axel
Allons fêter ça allons fêter ça
Allons fêter ça
The lyrics of Zazie's song Double Axel explore themes of living life to the fullest, embracing the moment, and not conforming to societal norms or expectations. The song encourages the idea of enjoying life's pleasures without restraint and not worrying about the consequences.
The opening lines "Pour brasser de l'air, C'est qu'on est doués, Grand écart en smoking dans la baignoire" suggest a sense of confident defiance. It implies that the singer is adept at creating chaos and taking risks, symbolized by performing a grand split in a tuxedo in the bathtub. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for living life on one's own terms and finding joy in unexpected places.
The lyrics continue with "Pour un dernier verre, Et tant mieux s'il se fait tard, On fera le salto arrière dans le noir." Here, the idea of indulging in pleasures, such as having a final drink, is celebrated. The mention of doing a backward somersault in the dark signifies taking bold and daring actions without fear or hesitation.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "À quoi ça nous sert d'aller dormir, Nous, on dormira quand on sera mort," which means "What's the point of going to sleep, we'll sleep when we're dead." This line emphasizes the belief that life is precious and should be fully embraced, rather than wasting time on sleep. It conveys a sense of urgency to live in the present moment and make the most of every opportunity.
The latter part of the song expresses a sense of inevitability and acceptance of life's transience. The lyrics state, "On va dans le mur pas question de ralentir, On sera mort, oui, mais mort de rire," which translates to "We're heading towards the wall, no question of slowing down, we'll be dead, yes, but dying of laughter." This suggests that despite the knowledge that life will eventually come to an end, the singer chooses to face it with humor and joy rather than fear or regret.
Overall, the lyrics of Zazie's song Double Axel celebrate a rebellious and carefree spirit, urging listeners to live life passionately, embrace spontaneity, and find beauty in chaos. The song encourages breaking free from societal constraints and enjoying the journey, regardless of where it leads.
Line by Line Meaning
Pour brasser de l'air
To stir up some air
C'est qu'on est doués
It means we are talented
Grand écart en smoking dans la baignoire
Doing a split in tuxedo in the bathtub
Pour un dernier verre
For one last drink
Et tant mieux s'il se fait tard
And it's even better if it gets late
On fera le salto arrière dans le noir
We'll do a backflip in the dark
À quoi ça nous sert d'aller dormir
What's the point of going to sleep
Nous, on dormira quand on sera mort
We'll sleep when we're dead
Oui, la vie nous est chère mon cher ami
Yes, life is dear to us my dear friend
Puisqu'un jour ou l'autre, elle nous quitte
Since one day or another, it will leave us
Autant se divertir, en jouir, sans se retenir
Might as well have fun, enjoy without holding back
Et si on le perd tant pis, autant partir en vrille
And if we lose it, too bad, might as well go crazy
À voir, vois comme elle est belle
To see, see how beautiful it is
En vrille, en live quitte ou double Axel
In a spin, live, quit or double Axel
On va dans le mur qu'est-ce que tu crois?
We're headed for disaster, what do you think?
Que cette folle allure, ça durera
That this crazy pace will last
On va dans le mur pas question de ralentir
We're going towards the wall, no way of slowing down
On sera mort, oui, mais mort de rire
We'll be dead, yes, but dying of laughter
On va dans le mur
We're heading towards the wall
C'est sûr, sûr que c'est de loin
It's sure, sure that it's from far away
La plus belle imposture
The most beautiful imposture
Posture, de l'être humain
Posture, of the human being
Puisque rien ne dure, c'est rien
Since nothing lasts, it's nothing
Je te garde une place près de moi
I'll save a seat for you next to me
Quand tes ailes se froissent
When your wings are crumpled
Et mes îles se noient
And my islands are drowning
Allons fêter ça
Let's celebrate that
Rire aux éclats
Laugh out loud
Et nous moquer du monde
And mock the world
Qu'on ne changera pas
That we won't change
Partir en vrille
To go crazy
En vrac, vois comme elle est belle
In a mess, see how beautiful it is
(Qu'on ne changera pas) en vrille, en live
(That we won't change) in a spin, live
Quitte ou double Axel
Leave or double Axel
Double axel
Double Axel
Allons fêter ça allons fêter ça
Let's celebrate that let's celebrate that
Allons fêter ça
Let's celebrate that
Lyrics © LA ZIZANIE, SOC MBAD PUBLISHING, SCHERZO CONCERTS
Written by: Isabelle Anne De Truchis De Varenne, Philippe PARADIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@leptprince2
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@fahdtchutchu4847
la compo de zazie est cool mais axel baueur il chante toujours la meme chanson franche ment zazie a cent fois plus de talent que lui