Il Suffira d'Un Signe

Jean-Jacques Goldman

About Il Suffira d'Un Signe

Il suffira d'un signe is a song written, composed and performed by Jean-Jacques Goldman. It was released in September 1981 as the first single of his first studio album Démodé. It is the track that launched Goldman's solo career.


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1999
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Elle met du vieux pain sur son balcon
Pour attirer les moineaux, les pigeons
Elle vit sa vie par procuration
Devant son poste de télévision

Levée sans réveil, avec le soleil
Sans bruit, sans angoisse, la journée se passe
Repasser, poussière, y'a toujours à faire
Repas solitaires, en points de repère

La maison si nette, qu'elle en est supecte
Comme tous ces endroits, où l'on ne vit pas
Les êtres ont cédé, perdu la bagarre
Les choses ont gagné, c'est leur territoire

Le temps qui nous casse, ne la change pas
Les vivants se fanent, mais les ombres, pas
Tout va, tout fonctionne, sans but, sans pourquoi
D'hiver en automne, ni fièvre, ni froid

Elle met du vieux pain sur son balcon
Pour attirer les moineaux, les pigeons
Elle vit sa vie par procuration
Devant son poste de télévision
Elle apprend dans la presse à scandale
La vie des autres qui s'étale

Mais finalement, de moins pire en banal
Elle finira par trouver ça normal
Elle met du vieux pain sur son balcon
Pour attirer les moineaux, les pigeons

Des crèmes et des bains, qui font la peau douce
Mais ça fait bien loin, que personne ne la touche
Des mois, des années, sans personne à aimer
Et jour après jour, l'oubli de l'amour

Ses rêves et désirs, si sages et possibles
Sans cri, sans délire, sans inadmissible
Sur dix ou vingt pages, de photos banales
Bilan sans mystère, d'années sans lumière

Elle met du vieux pain sur son balcon

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Jean-Jacques Goldman

Jean-Jacques Goldman (French pronunciation: ​[ʒɑ̃.ʒak.gɔld'man] ; born 11 October 1951) 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-rock singer, after Johnny Hallyday. In the 1990s, he was part of the trio Fredericks Goldman Jones with a string of hits. more »

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Written by: Jean-Jacques Goldman

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13 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Il Suffira d'un Signe" is a pop-rock song, credited as one of the most iconic French songs over the past decades.
Artist History
The song was written and performed by Jean-Jacques Goldman. He is a French singer-songwriter, known for his successful solo career as well as his role in the band Fredericks Goldman Jones.
Release Date
"Il Suffira d'un Signe" was released in 1981, marking it as one of Goldman's earliest hit songs.
Chart Performance
The song was a big success, reaching the top 14 of the French Singles Chart, and it helped establish Jean-Jacques Goldman as a popular artist in France.
Album Details
The song is from Goldman's debut album "Démodé", which earned Gold certification in France.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Il Suffira d'un Signe" convey a message about the ability of a single sign to drastically change one's life.
Live Performances
"Il Suffira d'un Signe" became a regular fixture in Goldman's live performances because of its popularity, creating a deeper bond between the artist and his audience.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists, underlining its immense popularity and influence in French music.
Social Impact
The song is often regarded as a youth anthem in France, as it reflects the hopes and uncertainties experienced by young people.
Music Video
The music video for "Il Suffira d'un Signe" complements the song’s theme, featuring a young woman travelling and searching for signs to guide her.
Musical Composition
The song has a simple yet rhythmic composition that supports Goldman's unique voice. It begins softly, progressively building up to a more powerful, multiple layered chorus.
Lyrical Genius
The genius of Goldman's lyrical ability is evident in this song. The phrase "Il Suffira d'un Signe" translates to "A sign will suffice," representing the profound simplicity that characterizes Goldman's lyrics.
Enduring Popularity
Decades after its release, "Il Suffira d'un Signe" remains a much-loved song, with regular airplay on French radio stations.

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