Plus grandir

Mylène Farmer

About Plus grandir

"Plus grandir" (English: "Not Growing Anymore") is a 1985 song recorded by French singer-songwriter Mylène Farmer and is the first song written by the singer. It was released twice: first, on 25 September 1985 in a studio version as second single from Farmer's debut album Cendres de Lune, then on 12 May 1990 in a live mix version as second single from the live album En Concert. In spite of positive critics and a music video produced as a short film in cinemascope, the song achieved moderate success in France in terms of sales and chart performances.  


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Petit rien, petit bout
De rien du tout
M'a mise tout sens dessus dessous
A pris ses jambes à son cou

Petit rien, petit bout
La vie s'en fout
Dans mes draps de papier tout délavés
Mes baisers sont souillés

Plus grandir, je veux plus grandir
Plus grandir pour pas mourir, pas souffrir
Plus grandir, je veux plus grandir
Pour les pleurs d'une petite fille

Jeux de mains, jeux de fou
C'est pas pour nous
Suspendue au lit comme une poupée
Qu'on a désarticulée, hey

Petit rien, petit bout
De rien du tout
Reviens dans mes images, je me suis perdue
Après, je ne sais plus!

Plus grandir, je veux plus grandir
Plus grandir pour pas mourir, pas souffrir
Plus grandir, je veux plus grandir
Pour les pleurs d'une petite fille

Plus grandir, je veux plus grandir
Plus grandir pour pas mourir, pas souffrir
Plus grandir, je veux plus grandir
Pour les pleurs d'une petite fille

Plus grandir, je veux plus grandir
Plus grandir pour pas mourir, pas souffrir
Plus grandir, je veux plus grandir
Pour les pleurs d'une petite fille

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Mylène Farmer

Mylène Farmer (pronounced: [milɛn faʁmœʁ]), born Mylène Jeanne Gautier[milɛn ɡotje]; born 12 September 1961), is a French singer, songwriter, occasional actress and author. more »

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Written by: Laurent Pierre Marie Boutonnat, Mylene Farmer

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13 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Plus Grandir" is a French-language song by Mylène Farmer, a prominent singer and songwriter from Canada, who is especially well-known for her work in France.
Release Date
Released in September 1985, "Plus Grandir" is one of Mylène Farmer's earliest releases.
Album Inclusion
The song is part of her debut studio album "Cendres De Lune," which was released in 1986.
Single Status
"Plus Grandir" was the second single to be released from "Cendres De Lune."
Chart Performance
Despite its profound lyrics and creative music, the song did not reach the French singles sales chart upon its release.
Collaborators
The song was produced by Laurent Boutonnat, a frequent collaborator of Mylène Farmer. Boutonnat also co-wrote the song with her.
Subject Matter
"Plus Grandir" reflects upon the theme of aging and the fear of growing old. It was said that this song was inspired by the death of Mylène's grandmother.
Music Video
"Plus Grandir" was also the first Mylène Farmer's song to get an accompanying music video.
Video Director
The music video for "Plus Grandir" was directed by Laurent Boutonnat, who also produced and co-wrote the song.
Video Theme
The music video carries the same theme as the song, showing Mylène in an old, dilapidated house, giving birth and eventually succumbing to age and death, thus reflecting the cycle of life.
Live Performances
"Plus Grandir" has been performed on several of Mylène's concert tours, including her 1989, 1996, 2009 and 2013 tours.
Chart Performance Reprise
The live version of the song from the 1996 tour was released as a single and entered the French Singles Chart, peaking at number 32.
Cover Version
The band Alizée, also produced by Boutonnat and Farmer, did a cover of "Plus Grandir" for one of their live albums in 2004.

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