Jacques a Dit
Christophe Willem
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Je suis un oiseau Qui est tombé de haut Je traîne ma peine Une larme qui coule J'ai dans la gorge une boule Comme une pierre qui roule Perdue l'innocence des jours Passés dans la cour de l'école Du bonheur, j'en ai pas Y en a que pour Pierre et Paul Jacques a dit "Cours" Jacques a dit "Vole" Mais pas le jour ou je décolle Jacques a dit "Cours" Jacques a dit "Aime" J'ai beau t'aimer, tu pars quand même Jacques a dit "Marche" Jacques a dit "Rêve" Me fait tant marcher que j'en crève Jacques a dit "Certes, je lui pardonne" Jacques est un rêve, pas un homme Reste Une mélancolie cachée Sous mon manteau de pluie Qui traîne encore Je ne sens plus le vent dans mes voiles Dis-moi à quoi me sert mon étoile Si je perds le Nord ? Mes ailes, je les ai méritées Mes ailes, je les ai pas volées J'ai tout fait comme tu m'as dit Mais le rêve s'évanouit Jacques a dit "Cours" Jacques a dit "Vole" Mais pas le jour ou je décolle Jacques a dit "Cours" Jacques a dit "Aime" J'ai beau t'aimer, tu pars quand même Jacques a dit "Marche" Jacques a dit "Rêve" Jacques a dit, certes, des tas de choses Mais sur la vie, pas toutes roses Jacques ne dit pas tout Jacques ne dit mot Jacques ne sait pas ce qu'on vit Jacques ne sait pas que c'est tout gris Jacques a dit "Cours" Jacques a dit "Aime" J'ai beau t'aimer, tu pars quand même Jacques ne sait rien de la vie Jacques a dit "Marche" Jacques a dit "Rêve" Me fait tant marcher que j'en crève La vie, c'est tout gris Jacques a dit "Bois" Jacques a dit "Mange" Moi j'ai grandi, mais rien ne change Jacques a dit "Vague" Jacques a dit "S'cours" Mais ne connaît rien à l'amour Jacques a dit "Chante, c'est une vie" Moi je déchante peu à peu Jacques a dit "Certes, je lui pardonne" Jacques est un rêve, pas un homme.
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Written by: Jean-Pierre Pilot, Olivier Schultheis, Zazie De Truchis
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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23 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Jacques a Dit" by Christophe Willem falls under the genre of French Pop music.
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Album DetailsThe song "Jacques a Dit" is from the album "Inventaire" which is Christophe Willem's debut album, released in 2007.
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Chart Performance"Jacques a Dit" was a commercial success. It topped the French Singles Chart and stayed in the top five for several weeks after its release.
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Meaning and InspirationThe title "Jacques a Dit" is a reference to the popular French version of the children's game "Simon Says", which is called "Jacques a Dit" in France. In the song, it is used symbolically to criticize conformity and the fear of breaking out of established patterns or rules.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Jacques a Dit" features Christophe Willem dancing and singing inside a large cube that changes scenes, reflecting the lyrics and mood of the song.
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Sales RecordThe success of "Jacques a Dit" along with the other tracks from "Inventaire" contributed to the album reaching platinum status within three months of release.
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Awards and RecognitionChristophe Willem, riding on the success of "Jacques a Dit" and other popular songs from his debut album, won the "French Revelation of the Year" award at the NRJ Music Awards in 2008.
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Live PerformancesKnown for his unique stage presence, Willem's live renditions of "Jacques a Dit" have been acclaimed as captivating and emotive, often infusing the song with fresh interpretations.
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Songwriters"Jacques a Dit" was co-written by Zazie and Philippe Paradis, both of whom are renowned French songwriters and musicians.
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Post-Release ImpactThe song's popularity helped cement Christophe Willem’s status as one of the promising new artists in the French music scene at the time, helping his subsequent albums and singles garner a lot of attention and anticipation.
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Cultural InfluenceOver the years, "Jacques a Dit" has been covered by various artists and performed in numerous talent shows across France, highlighting its influence in French Pop culture.
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Artist Background"Christophe Willem" is a renowned French singer and songwriter. He was the winner of the fourth season of the TV show "Nouvelle Star" in 2006. "Jacques a dit" is one of his successful hits.
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Song Origin"Jacques a dit" is a song from Willem's debut album "Inventaire", which was released in 2007.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a great success and topped the music charts in France for weeks. It reached number 2 in the French SNEP Singles Chart and stayed in the top 100 for 29 weeks.
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Song Theme"Jacques a dit" is a French equivalent of the game "Simon says", hence the lyrics is based around the concept of someone directing actions and everyone else having to follow.
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Musical StyleThe song is known for its pop genre with a blend of electronic music. Willem's unique vocal delivery has been praised by critics.
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Lyrics WriterThe lyrics for "Jacques a dit" were written by Zazie, a renowned French singer-songwriter.
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Awards and NominationsThe song "Jacques a dit" was nominated for the 'Best French Song' at the NRJ Music Awards in 2008.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Jacques a dit" presents an abstract visual story that compliments the song's lyrics. It showcases an intense game of "Jacques a dit" involving several characters, including Willem himself.
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ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics for its inventive style, catchy beat, and Willem's charismatic performance.
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InfluenceThe success of the song was instrumental in establishing Christophe Willem's career in the music industry. Furthermore, it boosted the popularity of the game "Jacques a dit" in French pop culture.
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Live PerformancesWillem has performed "Jacques a dit" in numerous concerts and television shows, showcasing his vocal prowess and captivating stage presence.
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Not just in FranceThe popularity of "Jacques a dit" crossed borders as it was also a hit in Belgium, reaching number 3 on the Belgium (Wallonia) Ultratop 40 chart.
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