Putain de Camion

Renaud

About Putain de Camion

"Putain de camion" (English: "Fucking Truck" or "Damn Truck") is a French song written by the French singer Renaud and released in June 1986.


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2003
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Putain c'est trop con
Ce putain de camion
Mais qu'est-ce qu'y foutait là?
Putain de vie de merde
T'as roulé dans l'herbe
Et nous, tu nous plantes là

J'espère au moins que là-haut
Y'a beaucoup moins de salauds

Tu nous laisses avec les chiens
Avec les méchants, les crétins
Sous un soleil qui brille moins fort et moins loin
Je voudrais me blottir dans un coin
Avec Marius, avec Romain
Pleurer avec eux jusqu'à la Saint-Glinglin

Putain, j'ai la rage
Contre ce virage
Et contre ce jour-là
Où tu t'es vautré
Dire que c'était l'été
Dans ma tête y fait froid

J'espère au moins que là-haut
T'as acheté un vélo

Lolita a plus de parrain
Nous on a plus notre meilleur copain
T'étais un clown mais t'étais pas un pantin
Enfoiré on t'aimait bien
Maintenant on est tous orphelins
Putain de camion, putain de destin, tiens ça craint

Enfoiré on t'aimait bien
Maintenant on est tous orphelins
Putain de camion, putain de destin, tiens ça craint

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Renaud

Renaud Pierre Manuel Séchan, known as Renaud (French pronunciation: ​[ʁəno]; born in Paris on 11 May 1952), is a popular French singer, songwriter and actor. His characteristically 'broken' voice makes for a very distinctive vocal style. Several of his songs are popular classics in France, including the sea tale "Dès que le vent soufflera", the irreverent "Laisse béton", the ballad "Morgane de toi" and the nostalgic "Mistral gagnant". However, with the exception of a recording of "Miss Maggie" in English and a franglais recording of It is not because you are, his work is almost unknown outside the French-speaking world. more »

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Written by: Franck Langolff, Renaud Sechan

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11 facts about this song

Song Title
"Putain de Camion" is a French phrase which roughly translates to "Damn Truck" in English.
Artist Background
The song is by Renaud Séchan, known simply as Renaud - a popular French singer, songwriter, and actor whose career spans over four decades.
Tragic Inspiration
The song was written in tribute to Renaud's friend and fellow actor/singer, Coluche, who died in a motorcycle accident involving a truck in 1986.
Album Information
"Putain de Camion" is featured on Renaud's 1988 album of the same name, which is his eighth studio album.
Emotional Weight
Renaud performs this song with a heavy heart and still finds it difficult to sing live because of the loss of his friend.
Notable Lyrics
The line "Et le camion lui est passé dessus" ("And the truck went over him") poignantly reiterates the cause of Coluche's untimely death.
Cultural Reference
This song has become a cultural reference in France pertaining to road safety and the dangers of reckless driving.
Song Composition
Renaud used raw feelings of grief and despair as its backbone, resulting in a deeply emotional and stirring track.
Song Prevalence
Despite its somber theme and the pain associated with its creation, "Putain de Camion" remains a significant and popular song in Renaud's extensive discography.
Critical Acclaim
The album "Putain de Camion", which contains the title track, has been praised for its integrity and deeply personal themes, making it a highly critically acclaimed work within the French pop music sphere.
Impact on Renaud's Career
This tragic incident and the creation of "Putain de Camion" marked a turning point in Renaud's career, introducing a darker, more introspective tone to his subsequent works.

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