J'Ai Demande a La Lune

Indochine

About J'Ai Demande a La Lune

"J'ai demandé à la lune" ("I asked the moon" in English) is the most popular song from the 2002 album Paradize which allowed Indochine to reconnect with the media that had abandoned the band a decade earlier. Written by Mickaël Furnon, the singer of Mickey 3D, the song was released as the second single from this album on March 2002, and quickly became a national success, selling over a million units. The album similarly achieved commercial success a few months later.


Year:
2007
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J'ai demandé à la lune
Et le soleil ne le sait pas
Je lui ai montré mes brûlures
Et la lune s'est moquée de moi
Et comme le ciel n'avait pas fière allure
Et que je ne guérissais pas
Je me suis dit quelle infortune
Et la lune s'est moquée de moi

J'ai demandé à la lune
Si tu voulais encore de moi
Elle m'a dit "J'ai pas l'habitude
De m'occuper des cas comme ça"
Et toi et moi
On était tellement sûr
Et on se disait quelques fois
Que c'était juste une aventure
Et que ça ne durerait pas

Je n'ai pas grand chose à te dire
Et pas grand chose pour te faire rire
Car j'imagine toujours le pire
Et le meilleur me fait souffrir

J'ai demandé à la lune
Si tu voulais encore de moi
Elle m'a dit "J'ai pas l'habitude
De m'occuper des cas comme ça"
Et toi et moi
On était tellement sûr
Et on se disait quelques fois
Que c'était juste une aventure
Et que ça ne durerait pas

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Indochine

Indochine is a French New Wave/rock band, formed in 1981. The band was very successful in France in the 1980s, as well as other parts of continental Europe and Latin America, with songs like "L'Aventurier" and "Canary Bay". Following the release of several critically acclaimed, but commercially unsuccessful, albums in the 1990s, the group returned to stardom with the release of Paradize in 2002. The band has sold over 10 million albums and singles, making them the best selling French band.[citation needed] more »

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Written by: Mickael Stephane Furnon

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10 facts about this song

Origin of the Song
"J'ai Demandé à la Lune" is a song by French band Indochine. The band was formed in the 1980s and is one of the most successful French bands.
Lyrics and Theme
The song is a poetic reflection of human emotions and personal expectations. The title translates to "I Asked The Moon." It is a conversation with the moon where the singer is asking the moon if it can make his lover return.
Schart Success
After its release in 2002 "J'ai Demandé à la Lune" ranked first in France's single sales for 26 weeks. It was one of the biggest hits of the band in France.
Composer
The song was composed by Mickaël Furnon from the band Mickey 3D as a gift to Indochine.
Concept Album
The song is a part of a concept album called “Paradize” which focused on the themes of child violence, death, and the bitter realities of life.
National Acceptance
It was the comeback song for Indochine after quite a rough period in the 90s. The song and the album marked the band's return to the national scene, popularizing them among the new generation in France.
Cover Versions
Due to its immense success several French artists like Vanessa Paradis, and Black M have covered the song in their own style.
Music Video
The official music video symbolizes isolation and loneliness. It features band members surrounded by a lunar landscape.
Pioneering Influence
Indochine is recognized as one of the pioneers of the French rock/pop music scene. "J'ai Demandé à la Lune" is considered one of their signature songs.
Lyrics Interpretation
Some interpret the lyrics as a metaphor for rejected love where the persona is trying to seek solace by talking to the moon, a symbol of isolation.

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