Padam Padam
Edith Piaf
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Cet air qui m'obsède jour et nuit Cet air n'est pas né d'aujourd'hui Il vient d'aussi loin que je viens Traîné par cent mille musiciens Un jour cet air me rendra folle Cent fois j'ai voulu dire pourquoi Mais il m'a coupé la parole Il parle toujours avant moi Et sa voix couvre ma voix Padam, padam, padam Il arrive en courant derrière moi Padam, padam, padam Il me fait le coup du souviens-toi Padam, padam, padam C'est un air qui me montre du doigt Et je traîne après moi comme une drôle d'erreur Cet air qui sait tout par cœur Il dit "rappelle-toi tes amours Rappelle-toi puisque c'est ton tour Y a pas d'raison pour qu'tu n'pleures pas Avec tes souvenirs sur les bras" Et moi je revois ceux qui restent Mes vingt ans font battre tambour Je vois s'entrebattre des gestes Toute la comédie des amours Sur cet air qui va toujours Padam, padam, padam Des "je t'aime" de quatorze-juillet Padam, padam, padam Des "toujours" qu'on achète au rabais Padam, padam, padam Des "veux-tu" en voilà par paquets Et tout ça pour tomber juste au coin d'la rue Sur l'air qui m'a reconnue Écoutez le chahut qu'il me fait Comme si tout mon passé défilait Faut garder du chagrin pour après J'en ai tout un solfège sur cet air qui bat Qui bat comme un cœur de bois
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Written by: Norbert Glanzberg, Henri Alexandre Contet, G DEVARAJAN, VARMA VAYALAR RAMA
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Padam Padam" was released in 1951, becoming one of the most famous songs performed by Edith Piaf.
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Music CompositionThe song was composed by Norbert Glanzberg, a Jewish immigrant from Poland who was a friend and long-term collaborator of Edith Piaf.
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LyricsThe lyrics for "Padam Padam" were written by Henri Contet, a popular French lyricist who worked often with Piaf.
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Popularity"Padam Padam" made its way into the French cultural psyche, with many people recognizing the melancholic yet catchy melody, even if they didn't know the lyrics.
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Subject MatterThe song is about a woman who is haunted by a recurring tune that reminds her of a lost love.
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English VersionThe song was later covered in English by various artists. Most notably, singer Frank Sinatra recorded a version of "Padam Padam" with English lyrics in 1960.
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Inspiration for the NameThe name "Padam Padam" reportedly comes from the beat of the song, which mimics the sound a heart makes when it is in love.
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Film AppearanceThe song was featured in the 1952 film, "Moulin Rouge" which tells the story about the life of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.
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InfluenceThe melancholic tone of "Padam Padam" had a strong influence on many other French songs, which often explore themes of love, loss, and longing.
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Global RecognitionIn addition to being famous in France, "Padam Padam" is well-known internationally and has been covered by artists all over the world, ensuring the legacy of Edith Piaf continues to live on.
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Uniqueness"Padam Padam" is often considered one of Piaf's most haunting and memorable songs, and has been praised for its lyrical complexity and emotional depth.
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Awards and RankingsThe song was ranked at number 33 in Rolling Stone's list of the 100 greatest French rock songs published in 2010.
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