Ma Philosophie
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"Ma philosophie" is a 2004 song recorded by Amel Bent
as her debut single, from her album Un Jour d'été. It was released on 29 November 2004 in France
, and remains the singer's most successful song, topping the charts in France
and Belgium
(Wallonia).
herself in collaboration with French rap singer Diam's
, the song has lyrics that reveal the positive sides of women.
The music video deals with the various types of women and shows Amel Bent alternately as a businesswoman, a materialistic woman, a waitress and a daily woman who is with her friends. The lyrics have a quasi-poetic feel to them, as figurative is sparsely used, such as the metaphor "Je suis l’as qui bat le roi" and the alliteration of the "i" sound in "injures incessantes".
"My Philosophy" was named the Victoires de la Musique
as 'Original song of the Year'.
The song was covered by Karen Mulder
, Corneille
, Lorie
, Sandrine Kiberlain
, Julie Zenatti
and Hélène Ségara
for Les Enfoirés
' album 2006: Le Village des Enfoirés (seventh track). The song has been parodied by Paral & Piped studio, under the title "Ma Seule Envie".
, the single went straight to number one SNEP Singles Chart on 23 January 2005, staying there for six consecutive weeks. It remained for 12 weeks in the top ten, then did not stop to drop quickly on the chart, totaling 15 in the top 50 and 18 weeks on the chart (top 100). It was ranked third on the Annual Chart and achieved Diamond status. According to Infodisc, "Ma philosophie" is the 447th best selling single of all time in that country.
The single featured for 24 weeks on the Ultratop 40
, from 19 February 2005. It debuted at number 21, then climbed to number three and reached number one the following weeks, staying there for seven consecutive weeks. It appeared in the top ten for 16 weeks, was certified Gold disc, and was the third best-selling single of 2004.
Amel Bent
Amel Bent is a French singer.- Biography :Amel Bent grew up in the French commune of La Courneuve with her Algerian father and a Moroccan mother. She has a brother and a sister...
as her debut single, from her album Un Jour d'été. It was released on 29 November 2004 in France
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...
, and remains the singer's most successful song, topping the charts in France
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...
and Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
(Wallonia).
Lyrics, music and video
Written by Amel BentAmel Bent
Amel Bent is a French singer.- Biography :Amel Bent grew up in the French commune of La Courneuve with her Algerian father and a Moroccan mother. She has a brother and a sister...
herself in collaboration with French rap singer Diam's
Diam's
Diam's is a French-language rap artist of French and Greek Cypriot origin. Her family moved to Essonne in 1984....
, the song has lyrics that reveal the positive sides of women.
The music video deals with the various types of women and shows Amel Bent alternately as a businesswoman, a materialistic woman, a waitress and a daily woman who is with her friends. The lyrics have a quasi-poetic feel to them, as figurative is sparsely used, such as the metaphor "Je suis l’as qui bat le roi" and the alliteration of the "i" sound in "injures incessantes".
"My Philosophy" was named the 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...
as 'Original song of the Year'.
The song was covered by Karen Mulder
Karen Mulder
Karen Mulder is a Dutch former model and singer. During the 90s, she had a successful modeling career and was recognized as a world-class "supermodel" by various media...
, Corneille
Corneille (singer)
Cornelius Nyungura is a singer who performs under the name Corneille. He was born in Germany to Rwandan parents, though he currently holds a Canadian passport and sings in French and English...
, 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...
, Sandrine Kiberlain
Sandrine Kiberlain
Sandrine Kiberlain is a French actress and singer. She has often worked with the director Laetitia Masson, and has also worked with Benoît Jacquot.Kiberlain received the Prix Romy Schneider in 1995...
, Julie Zenatti
Julie Zenatti
Julie Zenatti, born 5 February 1981, is a French singer celebrity. She first played the role of Fleur-de-Lys and later Esmeralda on stage for the musical Notre-Dame de Paris. Zenatti was involved with Notre-Dame de Paris co-star Patrick Fiori from 2002–2006 and the pair were engaged for 2 years...
and Hélène Ségara
Hélène Ségara
Hélène Ségara is a French female singer revealed in her interpretation of Esmeralda in the french musical Notre Dame de Paris.-Her childhood in the French Riviera:...
for 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:...
' album 2006: Le Village des Enfoirés (seventh track). The song has been parodied by Paral & Piped studio, under the title "Ma Seule Envie".
Chart performances
In FranceFrance
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...
, the single went straight to number one SNEP Singles Chart on 23 January 2005, staying there for six consecutive weeks. It remained for 12 weeks in the top ten, then did not stop to drop quickly on the chart, totaling 15 in the top 50 and 18 weeks on the chart (top 100). It was ranked third on the Annual Chart and achieved Diamond status. According to Infodisc, "Ma philosophie" is the 447th best selling single of all time in that country.
The single featured for 24 weeks on the Ultratop 40
Ultratop
Ultratop is an organization which generates and publishes the official record charts in Belgium, and it is also the name of most of those charts...
, from 19 February 2005. It debuted at number 21, then climbed to number three and reached number one the following weeks, staying there for seven consecutive weeks. It appeared in the top ten for 16 weeks, was certified Gold disc, and was the third best-selling single of 2004.
Track listings
- CD single
- "Ma philosophie" — 3:26
- "As" with Julien Chagnon — 4:36
- Digital download
- "Ma philosophie" — 3:26
- "As" with Julien Chagnon — 4:36
Peak positions
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Flanders) Ultratip Singles Chart | 14 |
| Belgian (Wallonia) Ultratop 40 Ultratop 40 Ultratop 40 singles, often just Ultratop 40, is the weekly chart of best-selling singles in Wallonia and Brussels Capital Region, the french-speaking parts of Belgium. Its equivalent covering the Flanders region is Ultratop 50. Both charts are produced and published by the Ultratop organization... Singles Chart |
1 |
| Eurochart Hot 100 Singles | 3 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 1 |
| Russia Airplay Chart | 4 |
| Swiss Top 100 Singles Chart | 16 |
| Ukraine Singles Chart (Top 40) | 13 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2005) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 3 |
| French Singles Chart | 3 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified | Physical sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium (Wallonia) | Gold | 9 April 2005 | 25,000 | |
| France | Diamond | 16 June 2005 | 750,000 | 556,201+ |