Là-Bas

Jean-Jacques Goldman

About Là-Bas

"Là-bas" is a 1987 song recorded as a duet by the French singer Jean-Jacques Goldman and the British-born artist Sirima. It was the second single from Goldman's 1987 double album Entre gris clair et gris foncé. It was a smash hit in France and became a popular song throughout the years.


Year:
1999
5:39
106 
#2

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Là-bas
Tout est neuf et tout est sauvage
Libre continent sans grillage
Ici, nos rêves sont étroits
C'est pour ça que j'irai là-bas

Là-bas
Faut du cœur et faut du courage
Mais tout est possible à mon âge
Si tu as la force et la foi
L'or est à portée de tes doigts
C'est pour ça que j'irai là-bas

N'y va pas
Y'a des tempêtes et des naufrages
Le feu, les diables et les mirages
Je te sais si fragile parfois
Reste au creux de moi

On a tant d'amour à faire
Tant de bonheur à venir 
Je te veux mari et père
Et toi, tu rêves de partir

Ici, tout est joué d'avance
Et l'on n'y peut rien changer
Tout dépend de ta naissance
Et moi je ne suis pas bien né

Là-bas 
Loin de nos vies, de nos villages
J'oublierai ta voix, ton visage
J'ai beau te serrer dans mes bras
Tu m'échappes déjà, là-bas

J'aurai ma chance, j'aurai mes droits (n'y va pas)
Et la fierté qu'ici je n'ai pas (là-bas)
Tout ce que tu mérites est à toi (n'y va pas)
Ici, les autres imposent leur loi (là-bas)
Je te perdrai peut-être là-bas (n'y va pas)
Mais je me perds si je reste là (là-bas)
La vie ne m'a pas laissé le choix (n'y va pas)
Toi et moi, ce sera là-bas ou pas (là-bas)
Tout est neuf et tout est sauvage (n'y va pas)
Libre continent sans grillage (là-bas)
Beau comme on n'imagine pas (n'y va pas)
Ici, même nos rêves sont étroits (là-bas)
C'est pour ça que j'irai là-bas (n'y va pas)
On ne m'a pas laissé le choix (là-bas)
Je me perds si je reste là (n'y va pas)
C'est pour ça que j'irai là-bas (n'y va pas)

N'y va pas
N'y va pas
N'y va pas
N'y va pas
N'y va pas
N'y va pas
N'y va pas

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Jean-Jacques Goldman

Jean-Jacques Goldman (French pronunciation: ​[ʒɑ̃.ʒak.gɔld'man] ; born 11 October 1951) is a Grammy Awards-winning French singer-songwriter. He is hugely popular in the French-speaking world, and since 2003 was the second-highest-grossing French living pop-rock singer, after Johnny Hallyday. In the 1990s, he was part of the trio Fredericks Goldman Jones with a string of hits. more »

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Written by: Jean-Jacques Goldman

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11 facts about this song

Artist's Background
"Jean-Jacques Goldman" is a French singer-songwriter, who was voted the most popular French personality in a 2003 survey. He is widely known for his hit songs, including "Là-Bas".
Song's Release
"Là-Bas" is a song on the album "Entre Gris Clair et Gris Foncé", which was released in 1987. This double album is the fifth studio album of the singer.
Significant Collaboration
"Là-Bas" is a hit duet featuring British singer "Sirima", who was virtually unknown before this collaboration.
Lyrics Composition
Goldman wrote the song as a love letter to a woman who is encouraged to uproot her life and join him 'over there'.
Musical Influence
The song has a catchy pop-rock sound with subtle inflections of French chanson, Goldman’s trademark style.
Song's Success
This duet helped the album achieve a diamond certification in France, where it sold more than 2 million copies.
Historical Significance
"Là-Bas" is one of the most listened to French songs, even several years after its release, confirming the timeless character of Goldman's compositions.
Tragic Twist
The song's success was marred by tragedy when, two years after its release, Sirima was murdered, making "Là-Bas" one of her best-known songs.
Cover Versions
Various artists have covered this French classic, such as Johnny Hallyday, who performed it at one of his concerts.
Social Impact
Apart from its commercial success, "Là-Bas" has also been used in different projects for charity. In 2018, it was remade with the participation of many singers to support the fight against childhood cancer.
Lasting Popularity
Decades after its release, "Là-Bas" remains an icon of French pop culture, a song frequently played in concerts and parties, and a favorite choice for French TV talent shows.

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