Il y a trop de gens qui t'aiment
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"Il y a trop de gens qui t'aiment" is the name of a 1999 song recorded by French
artist Hélène Ségara
. It was the first single from her second studio album, Au Nom d'une Femme
, on which it features as first track. Released in November 1999, the song became a hit in Belgium (Wallonia) and France, topping the singles charts.
This ballad deals with a love that is not shared: indeed, in the lyrics, Ségara observes the man she loves, and describes his actions, but as he is surrounded by many other people, he does not pay attention to her. The text "contrasts the coldness of the remoteness of the person loved and the narrator's thwarted love".
The song is characterized by a "stripped orchestration" and a "romantic monotony in the repetitive chords" played on piano. In the refrain, Ségara sings in the high notes, accompanied by strings, expressing her suffering. The song ends with a solo played on violin that seems to express the singer's resignation.
. The song was also part of many French compilations, such as Hits de diamant, released in 2007.
In 2002, the song was covered by Roch Voisine
, Muriel Robin and Patrick Fiori
for Les Enfoirés
's album 2002: Tous dans le même bateau, as 13th track in a 3:44 version.
In Belgium (Wallonia), the single was very successful too. It entered at number 38 on December 4, 1999, reached the top ten in its sixth week and topped the chart for seven weeks. After that, it dropped rather quickly, after 12 weeks in the top ten and 23 weeks on the chart (top 40). It was ranked number nine on the 2000 Annual Chart.
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artist Hélène Ségara
Hélène Ségara
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. It was the first single from her second studio album, Au Nom d'une Femme
Au Nom d'une Femme
Au Nom d'une Femme is the name of the second studio album recorded by the French singer Hélène Ségara. It was released in January 2000, and achieved a great success in France, Belgium and Switzerland, remaining to date Ségara's most successful album in terms of sales.- Background :Second album, Au...
, on which it features as first track. Released in November 1999, the song became a hit in Belgium (Wallonia) and France, topping the singles charts.
Music and lyrics
The song was written by Christian Vié and the music composed by Thierry Geoffroy.This ballad deals with a love that is not shared: indeed, in the lyrics, Ségara observes the man she loves, and describes his actions, but as he is surrounded by many other people, he does not pay attention to her. The text "contrasts the coldness of the remoteness of the person loved and the narrator's thwarted love".
The song is characterized by a "stripped orchestration" and a "romantic monotony in the repetitive chords" played on piano. In the refrain, Ségara sings in the high notes, accompanied by strings, expressing her suffering. The song ends with a solo played on violin that seems to express the singer's resignation.
Performances and cover versions
Ségara sang twice "Il y a trop de gens qui t'aiment" during her first tour named Au Nom d'une Femme. The live version is included on her album En concert à l'Olympia, which also contains a version in Spanish-language, under the title "Yo lo siento per mi", written by Nilda FernandezNilda Fernandez
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. The song was also part of many French compilations, such as Hits de diamant, released in 2007.
In 2002, the song was covered by Roch Voisine
Roch Voisine
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, Muriel Robin and Patrick Fiori
Patrick Fiori
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for Les Enfoirés
Les Enfoirés
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's album 2002: Tous dans le même bateau, as 13th track in a 3:44 version.
Chart performances
In France, the song appeared on the singles chart at number 41 on November 13, 1999, then climbed to number 18, but was first unable to reach the first positions. It managed to enter the top ten it its ninth week and finally top the chart for two not consecutive weeks, in its 12th and 15th weeks. Then it dropped slowly on the chart, totaling 14 weeks in the top ten, 32 weeks in the top 50 and 36 weeks in the top 100. It was certified Platinum by the SNEP and was the 15th best-selling singles of 2000. According to Infodisc website, the song is the 441st best-selling single of all time in France.In Belgium (Wallonia), the single was very successful too. It entered at number 38 on December 4, 1999, reached the top ten in its sixth week and topped the chart for seven weeks. After that, it dropped rather quickly, after 12 weeks in the top ten and 23 weeks on the chart (top 40). It was ranked number nine on the 2000 Annual Chart.
Track listing
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Personnel
- Lyrics and music: C.Vie and T.Goeffroy
- Programmation and orchestral direction: Michel Cœuriot
- Mixing: Stéphane Briand at Guillaume Tell Studio
- Drum kit: Laurent Faucheux
- Bass: Laurent Verneray
- Guitar: Thomas Cœuriot
- Synth programmation: Celmar Engel
- Keyboards: Michel Cœuriot
- Strigs direction: Anne Gravoin
- Violins: Anne Gravoin, Hélène Blazy, Françoise Perrin, Jean-Philippe Kuzma, Anne Morel, Daniel Dato, Véronique Engelhard, Arnaud Nuvolone, Anne Villette, Jean-Lou Descamps and Thomas Tercieux
- Alto: Fanny Coupe, Christophe Gaugue, Christine Jaboulay and Setrag Koulaksezian
- Cello: Mathilde Sternat, Frédéric Lagarde and Jean-Claude Auclin
- Editions: Bambino
Peak positions
| Chart (1999–2000) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 1 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 1 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2000) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 9 |
| French Singles Chart | 15 |
Certifications and sales
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Platinum | 29 June 2000 | 500,000 | 565,000 |