Manhattan-Kaboul
Renaud, Axelle Red
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Petit Portoricain, bien intégré quasiment New-Yorkais Dans mon building tout de verre et d’acier Je prends mon job, un rail de coke, un café Petite fille Afghane, de l’autre côté de la terre Jamais entendu parler de Manhattan Mon quotidien c’est la misère et la guerre Deux étrangers au bout du monde, si différents Deux inconnus, deux anonymes, mais pourtant Pulvérisés, sur l’autel, de la violence éternelle Un 747, s’est explosé dans mes fenêtres Mon ciel si bleu est devenu orage Lorsque les bombes ont rasé mon village Deux étrangers au bout du monde, si différents Deux inconnus, deux anonymes, mais pourtant Pulvérisés, sur l’autel, de la violence éternelle So long, adieu mon rêve Américain Moi, plus jamais esclave des chiens Ils t'imposaient l’Islam des tyrans Ceux-là n'ont-ils jamais lu le Coran? Suis redevenu poussière Je serai pas maître de l’univers Ce pays que j’aimais tellement serait-il Finalement colosse aux pieds d’argile? Les dieux, les religions Les guerres de civilisation Les armes, les drapeaux, les patries, les nations Font toujours de nous de la chair à canon Deux étrangers au bout du monde, si différents Deux inconnus, deux anonymes, mais pourtant Pulvérisés, sur l’autel, de la violence éternelle Deux étrangers au bout du monde, si différents Deux inconnus, deux anonymes, mais pourtant Pulvérisés, sur l’autel, de la violence éternelle
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Written by: Jean-Pierre Bucolo, Renaud Sechan
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10 facts about this song
Artists Behind the Song"Manhattan-Kaboul" is a duet performed by the Belgian singer Axelle Red and French singer Renaud. Axelle Red is known for her soulful genre whereas Renaud is recognized for his 'tough yet sentimental' portrayal of the world in his songs.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was released in 2002, and was part of Renaud's album "Boucan d'enfer", making it as one of his biggest hits post-2000s.
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Lyrical ThemesThe song is a "song of circumstance," with lyrics describing two casualties of 2001—the World Trade Center attacks and the Afghan war. It presents the tragedy from the perspective of a small Afghan girl and a Puerto Rican worker in New York.
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Nuanced MeaningThe title "Manhattan-Kaboul" represents the vast geographical, economic, and socio-cultural gap between a prosperous western city (Manhattan, New York) and a war-ravaged eastern city (Kaboul/Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan).
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Chart Performance"Manhattan-Kaboul" achieved a huge commercial success. It topped the singles charts in Belgium and France, staying as number one in the French Singles Chart for twelve weeks and selling more than a million copies.
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AwardsThis poignant song also earned Axelle Red and Renaud the best song award at the 2003 Victoires de la Musique, as well as a NRJ Music Award for "Francophone Song of the Year" in 2003.
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Cultural ImpactDue to its thematic exploration of conflict, grief, and humanity, the song and its message are often discussed in forums, media, and educational settings even after many years of its release.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, directed by Sylvain White, added another layer of depth to the already emotional narrative of the song. It features the singers as photojournalists, experiencing the tragic events firsthand.
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Cover Versions"Manhattan-Kaboul" has been covered by various artists over the years, demonstrating its ongoing relevance and artistic influence.
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Live PerformancesThe song made an impactful impression when performed live, including at the 2003 Victoires de la Musique ceremony. Renaud also included the song in the setlist of his 'Phenix Tour' in 2016-17.
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