Mistral Gagnant

Renaud

About Mistral Gagnant

"Mistral gagnant is the title song from French singer Renaud's 1985 album Mistral gagnant. In the song, Renaud sings to his young daughter Lolita Séchan about his own childhood and realizes that time flies as will fly away the laughs of his daughter as a child. This broad theme plus the very simple music make this song one of the classics among Renaud's "tender" songs.


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A m'asseoir sur un banc cinq minutes avec toi
Et regarder les gens tant qu'il en a
Te parler du bon temps qu'est mort ou qui reviendra
En serrant dans ma main tes petits doigts
Puis donner à bouffer à des pigeons idiots
Leur filer des coups d' pieds pour de faux
Et entendre ton rire qui lézarde les murs
Qui sait surtout guérir mes blessures
Te raconter un peu comment j'étais minot
Les bonbecs fabuleux qu'on piquait chez l' marchand
Car-en-sac et Minto, caramel à un franc
Et les mistrals gagnants

A remarcher sous la pluie cinq minutes avec toi
Et regarder la vie tant qu'il en a
Te raconter la Terre en te bouffant des yeux
Te parler de ta mère un petit peu
Et sauter dans les flaques pour la faire râler
Bousiller nos godasses et s' marrer
Et entendre ton rire comme on entend la mer
S'arrêter, repartir en arrière
Te raconter surtout les carambars d'antan et les cocos bohères
Et les vrais roudoudous qui nous coupaient les lèvres
Et nous niquaient les dents
Et les mistrals gagnants

A m'asseoir sur un banc cinq minutes avec toi
Et regarder le soleil qui s'en va
Te parler du bon temps qui est mort et je m'en fou
Te dire que les méchants c'est pas nous
Que si moi je suis barge, ce n'est que de tes yeux
Car ils ont l'avantage d'être deux
Et entendre ton rire s'envoler aussi haut
Que s'envolent les cris des oiseaux
Te raconter enfin qu'il faut aimer la vie
Et l'aimer même si le temps est assassin
Et emporte avec lui les rires des enfants
Et les mistrals gagnants
Et les mistrals gagnants

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Renaud

Renaud Pierre Manuel Séchan, known as Renaud (French pronunciation: ​[ʁəno]; born in Paris on 11 May 1952), is a popular French singer, songwriter and actor. His characteristically 'broken' voice makes for a very distinctive vocal style. Several of his songs are popular classics in France, including the sea tale "Dès que le vent soufflera", the irreverent "Laisse béton", the ballad "Morgane de toi" and the nostalgic "Mistral gagnant". However, with the exception of a recording of "Miss Maggie" in English and a franglais recording of It is not because you are, his work is almost unknown outside the French-speaking world. more »

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Written by: Renaud Sechan

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Artist Background
"Mistral Gagnant" is a song by Renaud, a popular French singer, songwriter, and actor. Renaud is known for his unique persona and musical style - often characterized by its satirical and controversial themes.
Song Title
The song title, "Mistral Gagnant," refers to a brand of french candies that was popular in the 1950s and '60s. These candies are remembered fondly by Renaud, symbolizing his childhood.
Year of Release
"Mistral Gagnant" was released in 1985 and is one of the singer’s most famous works.
Album
The track appears on the album also named "Mistral Gagnant," which is Renaud's seventh studio album.
Song Themes
The song expresses nostalgia and sadness. Renaud reflects on his own childhood memories and the ephemeral nature of life. He also addresses his feelings about his daughter’s future.
Chart Success
Despite its somber tone, "Mistral Gagnant" was highly successful, peaking at the top of the French charts.
Musical Awards
It won the Victoires de la Musique award for 'Song of the Year' in 1986.
Pop-culture Influence
The song is often used in French popular culture and media, signifying nostalgia or lost innocence, and has been covered by numerous artists.
Song Legacy
In 2002, "Mistral Gagnant" was named the 'Best French Song of the 20th Century' in a poll conducted by Le Parisien, a major French newspaper.
Musical Style
The song is typically French, with a simple melody and profound lyrics, and is played with a slow tempo, which emphasizes its sad music tone.

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