Christine

Christine and the Queens

About Christine

"Christine", also released under the titles "Cripple" and "Tilted", is a song by Héloïse Letissier who records under the name Christine and the Queens. "Christine", which is recorded in French, was released for download on 13 October 2014 through Because Music as the third single from her debut studio album Chaleur humaine (2014). It was, however, originally recorded in English titled "Cripple" in 2012, and a later English version was released as "Tilted" on 3 March 2015. It was named one of the ten best songs of 2015 by Time magazine. "Christine" was a number one hit on both of Belgium's Ultratop charts and peaked at number 3 in France, while "Tilted" became a top 20 hit in Ireland and the United Kingdom. 


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Je commence les livres par la fin 
Et j'ai le menton haut pour un rien 
Mon œil qui pleure c'est à cause du vent 
Mes absences c'est du sentiment 

Je ne tiens pas debout 
Le ciel coule sur mes mains 
Je ne tiens pas debout 
Le ciel coule sur
Ça ne tient pas debout 
Le ciel coule sur mes mains 
Ça ne tient pas debout 
Sous mes pieds le ciel revient 

Qui sourit rouge et me parle gris? 
Je fais semblant d'avoir tout compris 
Et il y a un type qui pleure dehors 
Sur mon visage de la poudre d'or 

Je ne tiens pas debout 
Le ciel coule sur mes mains 
Je ne tiens pas debout 
Le ciel coule sur
Ça ne tient pas debout 
Le ciel coule sur mes mains 
Ça ne tient pas debout 
Sous mes pieds le ciel revient 

Nous et la man on est de sortie
Pire qu'une simple moitié 
On compte à demi-demi 
Pile sur un des bas côtés 
Comme des origamis 
Le bras tendu pareil cassé 
Tout n'est qu'épis et éclis 
Ces enfants bizarres 
Crachés dehors comme par hasard 
Cachant l'effort dans le griffoir 
Une creepy song en étendard 
Qui fait
"J'fais tout mon make up 
Au mercurochrome 
Contre les pop-ups 
qui m'assurent le trône 
J'fais tout mon make up 
Au mercurochrome 
Contre les pop-ups 
qui m'assurent le trône" 

Je ne tiens pas debout 
Le ciel coule sur mes mains 
Je ne tiens pas debout 
Le ciel coule sur
Ça ne tient pas debout 
Le ciel coule sur mes mains

Ça ne tient pas debout 
Le ciel coule sur mes mains 
Ça ne tient pas debout 
Le ciel coule sur mes mains 
Ça ne tient pas debout 
Le ciel coule sur mes mains 
Ça ne tient pas debout 
Le ciel coule sur mes mains

Je ne tiens pas debout
Sous mes pieds le ciel revient

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Christine and the Queens

Héloïse Letissier (born 1 June 1988), known professionally as Christine and the Queens (or, as of 2017, simply Chris), is a French singer, songwriter and producer. Born in Nantes, France, Letissier studied theatre before forming her solo musical group Christine and the Queens. Letissier has been signed to the independent record label Because Music since 2012. Her work combines music, performance, art videos, drawings and photography. more »

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Written by: Heloise Letissier

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, REMARK MUSIC, BECAUSE EDITIONS

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15 facts about this song

Song Title
The official title of the song is "Christine," also known as "Tilted" in the English translation.
Artist
The song was performed and released by French singer Héloïse Letissier, who is known by her stage name Christine and the Queens.
Album
"Christine" is a lead single from the second studio album "Chaleur Humaine."
Language
The original version of the song was recorded in French, but there is also an English version known as "Tilted."
Lyrics
"Christine" is a song about feeling out of place, but accepting and celebrating our quirks and differences.
Release Date
The song first appeared as the lead single from the album "Chaleur Humaine" in 2014.
Chart Success
"Christine" peaked at number 2 on the French Singles Chart. The English version, "Tilted," also received significant chart success in the UK, reaching number 20 on the UK Singles Chart.
Accolades
The song "Tilted" was shortlisted for the BBC Music Awards Song of the year in 2016.
Music Video
The music video for "Christine" is noted for its intricate choreography and minimalist aesthetic. It was directed by J.A.C.K., a French artistic duo.
Musical Style
The song is marked by its electropop and synth-pop style.
Popularity
"Christine" became a breakthrough for Christine and the Queens, marking her international success.
Stage Performance
The song features a signature dance routine that Christine regularly performs live on stage.
Inspiration
Letissier has said that she wrote "Tilted" about feeling strange and being okay with it, attributing the idea to a fascination with the idea of the outsider.
Live Performances
"Christine/Tilted" is a staple in her live sets and has been performed at numerous music festivals and awards ceremonies.
Gender Identity
The song has often been discussed in relation to Letissier’s openly queer identity, discussing the fluidity of gender and the freedom of self-expression.

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