Je Ne Suis Pas un Héros

Johnny Hallyday

About Je Ne Suis Pas un Héros

"Je ne suis pas un héros" (or "Je n'suis pas un héros") is a song written by Daniel Balavoine for Johnny Hallyday, who included in on his 1980 studio album À partir de maintenant. Later that year Balavoine included his own recording of the song on his album Un autre monde. His version was also released as a single.


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Je dédie cette chanson à Daniel Balavoine

Les coups de poings dans l'âme 
Le froid de la lame qui court 
Chaque jour me pousse un peu plus vers la fin 
Quand je monte sur scène comme on prend le dernier train 

Même les soirs de drame 
Il faut trouver la flamme qui brûle
Puis toucher les femmes qui me tendent les mains 
Qui me crient qu'elles m'aiment et dont je ne sais rien 

C'est pour ça qu'aujourd'hui je suis fatigué 
C'est pour ça qu'aujourd'hui je voudrais crier 
Je ne suis pas un héros 
Mes faux pas me collent à la peau 
Je ne suis pas un héros 
Faut pas croire ce que disent les journaux 
Je ne suis pas un héros, un héros 

Je ne suis pas un héros 
Mes faux pas me collent à la peau 
Je ne suis pas un héros 
Faut pas croire ce que disent les journaux 
Je ne suis pas un héros, un héros 
Oh, non, non, non!

Mais quand les cris de femmes 
S'accrochent à mes larmes je sais 
Oui que c'est pour m'aider à porter tous mes chagrins 
Et je me dis qu'elles rêvent mais ça leur fait du bien 

Et à coups de pieds dans l'âme 
Oui, j'ai trouvé la trame qu'il faut 
Mais pour mourir célèbre il ne faut rien emporter 
Que ce que les autres n'ont pas voulu garder 

C'est pour ça qu'aujourd'hui je suis fatigué 
C'est pour ça qu'aujourd'hui je voudrais crier 

Je ne suis pas un héros 
Mes faux pas me collent à la peau 
Je ne suis pas un héros 
Faut pas croire ce que disent les journaux 
Je ne suis pas un héros, un héros 

Je ne suis pas un héros 
Mes faux pas me collent à la peau 
Je ne suis pas un héros 
Faut pas croire ce que disent les journaux 
Je ne suis pas un héros, un héros

Je ne suis pas un héros 
Mes faux pas me collent à la peau
Je ne suis pas un héros 
Faut pas croire ce que disent les journaux 
Je ne suis pas un héros, un héros

Je ne suis pas (un héros) 
(Mes faux pas me collent à la peau)
Je ne suis pas (un héros)
(Faut pas croire ce que disent les journaux)
Je ne suis pas (un héros, un héros, oh, oh)

Je ne suis pas (un héros)
(Mes faux pas me collent à la peau)
Je ne suis pas (un héros)
(Faut pas croire ce que disent les journaux)
Je ne suis pas (un héros, un héros, oh, oh)

Je ne suis pas
Je ne suis pas
Je ne suis pas

Oh, je ne suis pas un héros 
Mes faux pas me collent à la peau
Je ne suis pas un héros 
Faut pas croire ce que disent les journaux 
Je ne suis pas un héros, un héros

Je ne suis pas un héros

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Johnny Hallyday

Jean-Philippe Smet, known by his stage name Johnny Hallyday, French pronunciation: ​[dʒɔ.ni a.li.dɛ] (born 15 June 1943, Cité Malesherbes, Paris, France) is a French singer and actor. An icon in the French-speaking world since the beginning of his career, he was considered by some to have been the French Elvis Presley. He was married for 15 years to popular Bulgarian-French singer Sylvie Vartan and the two were considered a "golden couple" for 20 years. Hallyday has completed 100 tours, had 18 platinum albums, and has sold more than 110 million records. He announced his retirement from performing on 3 December 2007, saying that he would retire in 2009, after a farewell tour. However, Hallyday announced in March 2012 that he would perform in Los Angeles on 24 … more »

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Written by: Daniel Balavoine

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13 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Je Ne Suis Pas un Héros" is a French song written and initially performed by Daniel Balavoine in 1980.
Writer's Inspiration
Balavoine wrote the song as a reflection of his own feelings. He felt that people attributed a hero status to him that he didn't consider himself worthy of. The song's title literally translates as "I Am Not a Hero".
Artist's Impact
Balavoine, loved for his broad range and ability to convey a strong emotional depth in his songs, was one of the most popular French singers of the 1980s.
Second Major Performance
The song was later covered by Johnny Hallyday, another prominent French singer, in 1985.
Hallyday's Magnetic Presence
Known as the 'French Elvis', Hallyday had a natural charisma and a captivating stage presence, attributes that had a considerable influence on his rendition of "Je Ne Suis Pas un Héros".
Commercial Success
Both versions, by Balavoine and Hallyday, charted in the French Singles Chart, showing the song's immense popularity.
Lyric Interpretation
The song's lyrics speak of human nature, humanity's shortcomings, and our individual incapacity to be the superheroes often portrayed by media.
Musical Genre Classification
"Je Ne Suis Pas un Héros" is classified as a pop-rock song.
Cultural Impact
The song's title phrase “Je ne suis pas un héros” has widely been used in French literature and media, proving the significant cultural impact of the song.
Legacy
Despite Balavoine's untimely death in 1986, his music still resonates with listeners. "Je Ne Suis Pas un Héros" is one of the songs that remains synonymous with his name.
Live Performances
Johnny Hallyday's memorable performance of this song in his 1987 concert at La Cigale is highly appreciated by his fans.
Duet Version
In 2002, a duet version of this song was made by Star Academy France for charity. This version also topped the French Singles Chart, reinstating the song's perennial popularity.
Emotional Connection
Many fans of both artists connect deeply with "Je Ne Suis Pas un Héros", as it allows them to relate to the feelings of vulnerability expressed by Balavoine and Hallyday.

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