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.
Na
Zazie Lyrics
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Qui a mangé tous mes bon becs?
Qui a dormi dans mon lit et
Qui m'a trompée aussi sec?
Qui c'est qui m'a dit tout est fini
C'est pas moi je regrette
C'est celui qui dit, qui est
Oh, oh
Na-na, na-na-na, na-na, na-na-na, na
Oh, oh
N'allez pas me dire que c'est ça le bonheur, oh-oh
J'ai déjà connu le pire autant que le meilleur
Mais qui est heureux en amour?
Allez, j'attends, levez le doigt
Qui c'est qui l'attend toujours?
C'est pas moi, mais si, c'est moi
Qui n'a que ses yeux pour pleurer?
Moi na, na-na-na, na-na, na-na-na, na
Oh, oh
Na-na, na-na-na, na-na, na-na-na, na
Oh, oh
N'allez pas me dire que c'est ça le bonheur, oh-oh
J'ai déjà connu le pire autant que le meilleur
Mais qui voudrait d'une fille en colère
Qui a perdu tous ses hommes à la guerre?
Le charme n'opère que sur un cœur ouvert
Ouvert
Mais qui va se retrouver bientôt
Toute seule devant sa télé?
Célibataire, sait plus quoi faire
Pour se faire remarquer
Qui c'est qui va crier sur les toits
Aimez-moi
C'est celui qui crie, qui est
Na-na, na-na-na, na-na, na-na-na, na
Oh, oh
Na na, na na na, na na, na na na, na
Oh, oh
N'allez pas me dire que
C'est ça le bonheur, oh-oh
Quand on a vécu le pire
On veut le meilleur
Na, na, na, na
The lyrics of Zazie's “Na” portrays somebody who is questioning the events of their life, specifically, their ambiguous love life. They're asking themselves who took their school bag, who ate all their sweets, who slept in their bed, and who cheated on them. They're also contemplating who is really happy in love and waiting for someone to raise their hand. Additionally, they question who would want a girl who is angry and has lost all her men in battles, but they also realize that the charm only works on an open heart. The lyrics don't necessarily provide answers, but they express a sense of confusion, sadness and loneliness that comes with heartbreak and being unable to find love.
The chorus of "Na-na, na-na-na, na-na, na-na-na, na" serves as a self-affirmation, a way to heighten one's spirits when one is feeling low. It's almost like an incantation that wards off negative thoughts and emotions, and instead replaces them with confidence and optimism. It's not just a meaningless repetition of sounds, it's an emotional boost.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was a big commercial success, reaching the top of the charts in France in 1993. It is also one of Zazie's most well-known songs, and it has been covered by several artists over the years. Another fun fact is that the song's title, "Na" can either mean "no" or be interpreted as a sound effect that has no concrete meaning, which gives it a playful quality.
Line by Line Meaning
Qui a piqué mon cartable
Who has taken my bag
Qui a mangé tous mes bon becs?
Who has eaten all my sweets?
Qui a dormi dans mon lit et
Who has slept in my bed and
Qui m'a trompée aussi sec?
Who cheated on me so quickly?
Qui c'est qui m'a dit tout est fini
Who told me it's all over
C'est pas moi je regrette
It wasn't me, I regret it
C'est celui qui dit, qui est
It's the one who speaks that's guilty
Na-na, na-na-na, na-na, na-na-na, na
Na-na, na-na-na, na-na, na-na-na, na
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
N'allez pas me dire que c'est ça le bonheur, oh-oh
Don't tell me this is happiness, oh-oh
J'ai déjà connu le pire autant que le meilleur
I've known the worst as much as the best
Mais qui est heureux en amour?
But who is happy in love?
Allez, j'attends, levez le doigt
Come on, I'm waiting, raise your hand
Qui c'est qui l'attend toujours?
Who is still waiting for it?
C'est pas moi, mais si, c'est moi
It's not me, but yes, it's me
Qui n'a que ses yeux pour pleurer?
Who has only her eyes to cry?
Moi na, na-na-na, na-na, na-na-na, na
Me na, na-na-na, na-na, na-na-na, na
N'allez pas me dire que c'est ça le bonheur, oh-oh
Don't tell me this is happiness, oh-oh
Mais qui voudrait d'une fille en colère
But who would want an angry girl
Qui a perdu tous ses hommes à la guerre?
Who has lost all her men in battle?
Le charme n'opère que sur un cœur ouvert
Charm only works on an open heart
Ouvert
Open
Mais qui va se retrouver bientôt
But who will soon find herself
Toute seule devant sa télé?
All alone in front of her TV?
Célibataire, sait plus quoi faire
Single, doesn't know what to do anymore
Pour se faire remarquer
To get noticed
Qui c'est qui va crier sur les toits
Who is going to scream from the rooftops
Aimez-moi
Love me
C'est celui qui crie, qui est
It's the one who shouts that's guilty
Na-na, na-na-na, na-na, na-na-na, na
Na-na, na-na-na, na-na, na-na-na, na
N'allez pas me dire que c'est ça le bonheur, oh-oh
Don't tell me this is happiness, oh-oh
Quand on a vécu le pire
When you've lived through the worst
On veut le meilleur
You want the best
Na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na
Lyrics © SOC MBAD PUBLISHING, LA ZIZANIE, SCHERZO CONCERTS, PABM PRODUCTION, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE, BALANDRAS EDITIONS
Written by: Jean-Pierre Pilot, Philippe Paradis, Isabelle Anne De Truchis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
capo
Ma chanson à apprendre par cœur en musique... pffffff
SuikaKitsune
Lucas lbrs moi aussi on arrête pas de rire au debut
Ilyan
pareil
Varga
Nous c’était J’envoie valser.... j’l’adore celle là ! 😍
Killobar
Je suis un homme
Cibouplay officiel
Exactement pareil
prozac7777
Trop fort, paroles géniales, c'est une chanson de que redecouvre à nouveau, mais elle peut peut servir à faire comprendre quelque chose à quelqu'un lol j'aime déjà les parole, la melodie qui nous met la pêche, mais dans un autre cas, ça me fait rire aussi, et rire, ça fait du bien. C'est une interprête que j'admire pour tout ses texte ;) merci pour cette vidéo :)
Ilyan
on doit la chanter au collège mdr
Angelina Ghiani
Pareil
Roméo Alemany
La meme