Alors On Danse
Stromae
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Alors on d Alors on d Alors on d Qui dit étude dit travail Qui dit taf te dit les thunes Qui dit argent dit dépenses Qui dit crédit dit créance Qui dit dette te dit huissier Et lui dit assis dans la merde Qui dit Amour dit les gosses Dit toujours et dit divorce Qui dit proches te dis deuils car les problèmes ne viennent pas seul Qui dit crise te dis monde dit famine dit tiers- monde Qui dit fatigue dit réveille encore sourd de la veille Alors on sort pour oublier tous les problèmes Alors on danse Alors on danse Alors on danse Alors on danse Alors on danse Alors on danse Alors on danse Alors on danse Alors on danse Et la tu te dis que c’est fini car pire que ça ce serait la mort Qu’en tu crois enfin que tu t’en sors quand y en a plus et ben y en a encore Est-ce la zik ou les problèmes, les problèmes ou bien la musique Ça te prends les trips ça te prends la tête et puis tu prie pour que ça s’arrête Mais c’est ton corps c’est pas le ciel alors tu te bouche plus les oreilles Et là tu cries encore plus fort et ça persiste Alors on chante Lalalalalala, lalalalalala Alors on chante Lalalalalala, lalalalalala Alors on chante Alors on chante Et puis seulement quand c'est fini, alors on danse Alors on danse Alors on danse Alors on danse Alors on danse Alors on danse Alors on danse Alors on danse Et ben y en a encore Et ben y en a encore Et ben y en a encore Et ben y en a encore Et ben y en a encore
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Written by: Paul Van Haver
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12 facts about this song
Career Breakthrough"Alors On Danse" is the song that brought Stromae, real name Paul Van Haver, into the international spotlight.
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Chart-Topping SuccessReleased in 2009, the song was a major success across Europe, topping the charts in several countries including France, Germany, Greece, Switzerland, Austria, and Belgium.
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Language BarrierDespite primarily non-French speaking countries appreciating the beat, many fans did not understand the lyrics fully as the song is in French.
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Song Meaning"Alors On Danse" translates to "So We Dance" in English. The song discusses the routine of a typical person who is constantly bogged down by problems and ends up dancing to escape the harsh reality of their life.
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CollaborationsAn English version of "Alors On Danse" was released in the UK, which included additional vocals by Kanye West.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label Mosaert, a contraction of Stromae's stage name.
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Music Genre"Alors On Danse" blends multiple genres to create a unique sound. It primarily falls under the electronic music and hip hop genres, but it also has elements of deep house.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Alors On Danse," directed by Jerome Guiot, is a simple depiction of the daily routine and problems of an office worker, which ties into the song's themes of monotony and escapism.
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AwardsStromae won the 'Best Dutch and Belgian Act' at the 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards, due in part to the success of "Alors On Danse."
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Album Inclusion"Alors On Danse" is included in Stromae's first album, "Cheese," which was released in 2010.
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Lost VersionThere was an unreleased version of "Alors On Danse," which had a saxophone instrumental, but Stromae lost the file when his computer crashed. The final version of the song doesn't include the saxophone part.
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Critical AcclaimThe song is often regarded as a commentary on the disillusionment and frustrations faced by individuals due to the socio-economic crisis. It helped solidify Stromae's image as a socially conscious artist.
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