Zazie (born Isabelle de Truchis de Varennes on 18 April 1964 in Boulogne-Bi… Read Full Bio ↴Zazie (born Isabelle de Truchis de Varennes on 18 April 1964 in Boulogne-Billancourt) is a French singer and songwriter who also co-produces her own albums.

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.

Faut pas s'y fier
Zazie Lyrics

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Oh mais qu'est-ce qu'il leur prend
A se battre tout le temps
Vas-y que je te pousse
Que je te cogne
Faut que ça dégaine
Que ça dégomme

Faut qu'on les embrasse

Qu'on les enlace
Faut que ça leur passe
Oui tous, tous, tous, tous les hommes
Les caresses valent bien des armées
Toute la force que ça donne
D'être leur faiblesse, faut pas s'y fier
Pas s'y fier

Maintenant qu'est-ce qu'on leur apprend
Depuis la nuit des temps
Aller au combat p'tit soldat
Faites du mâle dominant

Voyez où ça nous mène

Où ça nous mène
Faut-il qu'on les aime
Oui tous, tous, tous, tous les hommes
Les caresses valent bien des armées
Toute la force que ça donne
D'être leur faiblesse, faut pas s'y fier
Faut pas s'y fier
Pas s'y fier

Et pour les fortes têtes, fortes têtes
L'amour c'est l'arme secrète
Oui tous, tous, tous, tous les hommes
Les caresses valent des armées
Couchés, couchés les hommes
Les faiblesses font l'humanité
Oui tous, tous les hommes
Faisons des câlins pour les calmer
Toute la force que ça donne
D'être leur faiblesse
Faut pas s'y fier

Faut pas s'y fier
Pas s'y fier

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Zazie's song "Faut pas s'y fier" highlight the constant battles between men, their aggression, and the traditional emphasis on being a dominant, male soldier. The song questions this mentality and instead proposes a solution of embracing and hugging each other to overcome conflicts. Zazie accentuates the need for men to understand the power of love and affection, which can be stronger than any army. She sings that everyone should embrace all men, even the stubborn ones who refuse to be vulnerable, because love is the secret weapon.

In the first verse, Zazie expresses frustration with the constant fighting between men. She emphasizes how it only takes a small push or shove to start a conflict, and how it seems like everyone is constantly on edge, ready to attack. The chorus emphasizes the need for embracing and hugging, and how these actions can be more effective than violence. The second verse references the traditional emphasis on being a dominant male soldier and the emphasis on going to war. Zazie questions whether this kind of mentality has led us anywhere positive, and instead emphasizes the power of peace.

Overall, the song emphasizes the idea that love and affection can overcome aggression and conflict. It encourages men to embrace their vulnerability and understand that strong displays of affection are not a weakness, but a source of strength.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh mais qu'est-ce qu'il leur prend
What's gotten into them?

A se battre tout le temps
Fighting all the time

Vas-y que je te pousse
Pushing each other around

Que je te cogne
And hitting each other

Faut que ça dégaine
Drawing their weapons

Que ça dégomme
And firing at each other

Faut qu'on les embrasse
But we need to kiss them

Qu'on les enlace
And hold them tight

Faut que ça leur passe
To calm them down

Oui tous, tous, tous, tous les hommes
Yes, all men

Les caresses valent bien des armées
Caring touch is stronger than weapons