Les Bras en Croix
Johnny Hallyday
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Dans la vallée de l'Oklahoma Ton coup de fusil fait mouche toutes les fois Mais attention un jour tu finiras Dans la poussière les bras en croix Tu triches au jeu et dans le pays On te surnomme partout,"Le maudit" Mais attention, un jour tu finiras Dans la poussière, les bras en croix Avec insolence, tu défies les hommes Tu chipes leur femme Mon Dieu, il faut voir comme A ce petit jeu, tu t'amuses trop Et t'y laisseras ta peau Dans la vallée de notre enfance Tu as commis les pires des offenses Mais attention, un jour tu finiras Dans la poussière, les bras en croix Avec insolence, tu défies les hommes Tu chipes leur femme Mon Dieu, il faut voir comme A ce petit jeu, tu t'amuses trop Et t'y laisseras ta peau Même l'amitié pour toi n'a pas de nom Et tu t'es joué de moi sans façon Voilà pourquoi ce soir tu finiras Dans la poussière, les bras en croix Je t'aimais bien pourtant mon ami Tu as volé la femme de ma vie Voilà pourquoi d'une balle je t'envoie Dans la poussière, les bras en croix Dans la poussière, les bras en croix Adieu l'ami, tant pis pour toi
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Written by: GILBERT GUENET, JEAN ROGER SETTI, JEAN-PHILIPPE LEO SMET
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundJohnny Hallyday, whose real name is Jean-Philippe Smet, is often referred to as the "French Elvis" due to his immense popularity as a rock-and-roll singer in France, similar to Elvis Presley's popularity in America.
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Song Release"Les Bras en Croix" is a song by Johnny Hallyday from his 1963 studio album with the same title.
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Lyrics AuthorThe lyrics of "Les Bras en Croix" were written by Ralph Bernet, one of the renowned French songwriters known for several hit songs in the '60s and '70s.
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Music ComposerThe song was composed by the American composer and conductor Jerry Kennedy.
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Song Genre"Les Bras en Croix" falls under the category of French pop music but also showcases strong elements of rock and roll.
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Song's PopularityThe song was one of the hits that solidified Hallyday's status as a teen idol in France during the 1960s.
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Commercial SuccessThe album "Les Bras en Croix," which included the same-titled song, topped the French Album Chart upon its release.
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English VersionAn English version of "Les Bras en Croix," titled "I Got My Hands Tied," was also recorded by Hallyday.
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Musical StyleThis song is known for its rock n roll rhythm and the strong, emotive vocals of Hallyday. It blends elements of American rock music with French lyricism.
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Legacy"Les Bras en Croix" is still one of Hallyday's popular songs, appreciated for its melody and lyrics, reflecting his early impact on French pop culture.
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Cultural SignificanceSongs like "Les Bras en Croix" helped spread the burgeoning rock and roll culture of the 1960s to France, contributing to the global spread of the genre.
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PerformancesOver the years, Hallyday performed this song on many occasions, both during his life-spanning concerts and specific album tours.
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