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.

Le Dimanche
Zazie Lyrics

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Lundi j'étais seule au monde
La terre était ronde
Plongée dans les ténèbres
Froides et funèbres
Pour moi, c'était clair
Il fallait que soit la lumière
Lundi pour tromper mon ennui
J'ai fait le jour et la nuit

La nuit

Mardi je me rappelle la lumière était belle
J'ai fait de la déco
Quelques vagues mais pas trop
J'ai fait des bas et des hauts
Et des ombres au tableau
Mardi, j'ai fini le ciel
Et c'est au ciel que je vis
Que je vis

Après je me souviens
Juste que c'était bien
J'ai semé la pluie
Mis la graine dans le fruit
Qu'elle soit féconde
Puisque cette terre est ronde
Mercredi, oui c'est bien le jour
Où j'ai fait l'amour
Je m'en souviens toujours

Oui mais le dimanche
Qu'ai-je fait?
Qu'ai-je fait?
Oui mais le dimanche
Qu'ai-je fait?
Qu'ai-je fait?

Jeudi, je te l'ai dit
Tout ça n'est plus très clair
En manque de chaleur
J'étais accroc à la lumière
Il a fallu que j'allume
Le soleil et la lune
Histoire de briller un peu
J'ai sorti le grand jeu
Le grand jeu

Vendredi, je ne sais plus
Avant ma garde-à-vue
Quel crime ai-je commis?
Si ce n'est toi, mon ami
Il fallait qu'on arrête
Avant d'avoir fait l'animal
Pour l'empêcher de nuire
Car vendredi j'étais en plein délire
En plein délire

C'était la fin de la semaine
La terre, pourtant était pleine
Mais qu'est-ce qui m'a pris ce jour là?
Te vouloir à l'image de moi
Je t'ai fait mal, dominant
Coulent les larmes et le sang
Samedi, que la terre me pardonne
Si j'ai fait les hommes
Si j'ai fait les hommes

Oui mais le dimanche
Qu'ai-je fait?
Qu'ai-je fait?
Oui mais le dimanche
Qu'ai-je fait? (Mais le dimanche)
Qu'ai-je fait?

J'ai fait un petit somme (qu'ai-je fait?)
Un serpent à la pomme (qu'ai-je fait?)
Que je me pardonne (qu'ai-je fait?)
Si je fais les hommes

Oh mon Dieu
Mon jeu
Oh mon dieu
Qu'ai-je fait
Mais le dimanche
Qu'ai-je donc fait?

Je n'avais pas droit au repos
J'avais pas fini le boulot
(Qu'ai-je donc fait?)
J'ai failli donner un cerveau
Sans te dire comment t'en servir
J'aurais pas dû te prévenir (qu'ai-je fait?)
Que tu allais mourir (qu'ai-je fait?)
D'où le malaise (qu'ai-je fait?)
L'effort me pèse
De cette erreur de Genèse
De cette erreur de Genèse

Prononcer le nom Dieu
Prononcer le nom Dieu

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Zazie's song "Le Dimanche" depict a metaphorical journey through the days of the week, exploring themes of creation, reflection, and responsibility. The singer reflects on her actions and emotions as she navigates through the days, using vivid imagery and allegorical storytelling to convey deeper meanings.

In the first stanza, the singer describes feeling isolated and engulfed in darkness on Monday, symbolizing a sense of emptiness and confusion. She longs for light and clarity, and through her creative endeavors, she attempts to bring balance and order to her world, playing with the concepts of day and night.

As the week progresses, she recalls the beauty of Tuesday and the creative process of shaping and molding her surroundings. The references to light and shadows suggest a sense of artistic exploration and introspection, as she considers the duality of existence and the complexities of life.

The lyrics then shift to a more introspective tone as she reminisces about the joy and fulfillment of Wednesday, symbolized by the act of love. This day symbolizes emotional connection and intimacy, highlighting the importance of human relationships and vulnerability in the face of uncertainty.

The final verses of the song delve into deeper existential questions, as the singer grapples with the repercussions of her actions and decisions on Sunday. The references to biblical motifs such as Adam and Eve, sin, and the burden of knowledge add layers of complexity to the narrative, inviting listeners to reflect on themes of creation, morality, and the human experience. Ultimately, the singer's musings on the nature of existence and the consequences of her choices on Sunday resonate with themes of self-discovery, accountability, and the complexities of life's journey.

Lyrics © SOC MBAD PUBLISHING, LA ZIZANIE, SCHERZO CONCERTS
Written by: Isabelle De Truchis De Varenne, Philippe Michel Paradis

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