Je suis un homme
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"Je suis un homme" is a 2007 pop
song recorded by French
singer Zazie
. It was the second single from her sixth studio album Totem and was released in early October 2007. It was the singer's most successful solo single, being a top ten hit in France and Belgium (Wallonia).
and Jean-Pierre Pilot, the song deals in a critical and pessimistic way about the human behavior towards the environmental issues and the consumer society. On 17 April 2007, Zazie herself announced in the media that "Je suis un homme would be the second single off the Totem album. The music video was directed by Yvan Attal
and the shooting was made at the Mac / Val, the Musée d'art contemporain of Vitry-sur-Seine
. It shows the singer as a naked pregnant woman at an exhibition about the humanity. The woman is worried about various problems presented, including population explosion, forest devastated, deaths by malnutrition, CO2 emissions... The song, as well as the music video, are available on Zazie's greatest hits compilation Zest of
.
, "À ma place
". It then dropped slowly and remained for a total 22 weeks in the top 50 and 29 weeks in the top 100. In Belgium (Wallonia), it debuted at the bottom of the chart, and reached a peak of number seven, 16 weeks later. It remained in the top 40 for 28 weeks.
The song was nominated at the 2008 Victoires de la Musique
in the category 'Original song of the year', but did not win.
and Lorie
for the 2007 album La Caravane des Enfoirés
. "Je suis un homme" was performed live by Amandine Bourgeois
and Ycare on 28 May 2008, in French television show Nouvelle Star
. In 2010, Les Enfoirés
recorded a cover of the song for their album La Crise de nerfs! ; the singers on this version are Pascal Obispo
, Jean-Jacques Goldman
, Claire Keim
and Bénabar
.
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
song recorded by French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
singer Zazie
Zazie
Zazie is a French singer and songwriter. Zazie co-produces all her albums.-Early life:...
. It was the second single from her sixth studio album Totem and was released in early October 2007. It was the singer's most successful solo single, being a top ten hit in France and Belgium (Wallonia).
Lyrics and music video
Written and composed by Zazie, alongside Philippe ParadisPhilippe Paradis
Philippe Paradis is a Canadian major junior ice hockey player currently with the P.E.I. Rocket of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League . He was drafted 27th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes during the 2009 NHL Entry Draft....
and Jean-Pierre Pilot, the song deals in a critical and pessimistic way about the human behavior towards the environmental issues and the consumer society. On 17 April 2007, Zazie herself announced in the media that "Je suis un homme would be the second single off the Totem album. The music video was directed by Yvan Attal
Yvan Attal
Yvan Attal is an Israeli-born French actor and director.-Background:Born in Tel-Aviv to French-Algerian Jewish parents, he grew up in the outskirts of Paris. His acting debut was in Éric Rochant's Un monde sans pitié , which earned him a César Award for Most Promising Actor...
and the shooting was made at the Mac / Val, the Musée d'art contemporain of Vitry-sur-Seine
Vitry-sur-Seine
Vitry-sur-Seine is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris.-Name:Vitry-sur-Seine was originally called simply Vitry. The name Vitry comes from Medieval Latin Vitriacum, and before that Victoriacum, meaning "estate of Victorius", a...
. It shows the singer as a naked pregnant woman at an exhibition about the humanity. The woman is worried about various problems presented, including population explosion, forest devastated, deaths by malnutrition, CO2 emissions... The song, as well as the music video, are available on Zazie's greatest hits compilation Zest of
Zest of
Zest of is a 2008 album recorded by French pop singer Zazie. It was her first best of and her tenth album overall. It was released on 17 November 2008 digitally and under physical formats and achieved success in francophone countries...
.
Chart performances and awards
In France, the single entered the SNEP chart on 6 October 2007 at a peak of seven, becoming Zazie's second top ten hit, after her duet with Axel BauerAxel Bauer
Axel Bauer is a French singer.In 2001, his duet with French singer Zazie, "À ma place", reached number four on the French charts.-Biography:...
, "À ma place
À ma place
"À ma place" is a 2001 pop song recorded as a duet by French singers Zazie and Axel Bauer. It was the second single off Bauer's album Personne n'est parfait and was released on 7 May 2001. It became a smash hit in France and Belgium where it reached the top five.-Song information:The song was...
". It then dropped slowly and remained for a total 22 weeks in the top 50 and 29 weeks in the top 100. In Belgium (Wallonia), it debuted at the bottom of the chart, and reached a peak of number seven, 16 weeks later. It remained in the top 40 for 28 weeks.
The song was nominated at the 2008 Victoires de la Musique
Victoires de la Musique
Victoires de la musique , is an annual French award ceremony that recognizes the best musical artists of the year.- Male artist of the year :*1985 : Michel Jonasz*1986 : Jean-Jacques Goldman*1987 : Johnny Hallyday...
in the category 'Original song of the year', but did not win.
Cover versions
The song was included in a medley named "medley double" and recorded by Gérard DarmonGérard Darmon
Gérard Darmon is a French movie actor and singer.Second husband to Mathilda May.He has three children: Virginie and the last two by Mathilda May, daughter Sarah and son Jules...
and Lorie
Lorie
Laure Pester, professionally known as Lorie, is a French singer. Her fame can be attributed to producer, songwriter and composer Johnny Williams and her father–manager Dominique Pester...
for the 2007 album La Caravane des Enfoirés
La caravane des Enfoirés
La Caravane des Enfoirés is an album performed by Les Enfoirés, released in 2007. It was recorded during the show at Le Zénith in Nantes, on 27 January 2007.-Disc 1:...
. "Je suis un homme" was performed live by Amandine Bourgeois
Amandine Bourgeois
Amandine Bourgeois is a French singer. She was the winner of the 6th edition of the French version of the Pop Idol series Nouvelle Star in 2008.- References :...
and Ycare on 28 May 2008, in French television show Nouvelle Star
Nouvelle Star
Nouvelle Star is a French television series based on the popular Pop Idol programme produced by FremantleMedia and broadcast by M6 in France....
. In 2010, Les Enfoirés
Les Enfoirés
Les Enfoirés , is the name given to the singers and performers in the yearly charity concert for the Restaurants du Cœur .-History:...
recorded a cover of the song for their album La Crise de nerfs! ; the singers on this version are Pascal Obispo
Pascal Obispo
Pascal Michel Obispo is a French singer/songwriter.Pascal Obispo started singing in 1980. He got his first record deal in 1990, Le long du fleuve. With his second album, Plus que tout au monde, selling over 2 million albums, his songs became a popular success...
, Jean-Jacques Goldman
Jean-Jacques Goldman
Jean-Jacques Goldman 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 singer, after Johnny Hallyday.- Biography :...
, Claire Keim
Claire Keim
-Biography:Keim was born in Senlis, Oise to an architect and a dentist.She had a relationship with an actor Frédéric Diefenthal. She is in a relationship with French footballer Bixente Lizarazu and lives between Saint Jean de Luz and Paris...
and Bénabar
Bénabar
Bénabar is a French songwriter and singer, who could be compared to Vincent Delerm and other singers from his generation. As many of them he was influenced by Georges Brassens, Renaud, Jacques Higelin and also Tom Waits. His songs describe day-to-day life events with humour and a tender cynicism...
.
Track listings
- CD single
- CD single - Promo
- Digital download
Peak positions
| Chart (2007/08) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 7 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 | 25 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 7 |
| French SNEP Digital Chart | 5 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2007) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 27 |
| French Airplay Chart | 72 |
| French Singles Chart | 74 |
| French Digital Chart | 17 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales | Digital downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | — | — | — | 42,370 | 43,300 |