Je veux
by Zaz
- Album: Zaz
- Year: 2010
- Genre: Chanson · Gypsy jazz
- Length: 3:39
A joyful refusal of luxury in favour of freedom. In "Je veux", the narrator rejects the Ritz, jewels and limousines: she wants neither to be bought nor tamed. What she demands is love, joy, good humour — things money cannot buy.
Themes
- Identity and freedom
- Rejecting materialism
- Joy over luxury
- Living simply
Mood
- Festive
- Cheeky
- Joyful
References & context
- The Ritz as a symbol
Naming Paris's most chic hotel in order to refuse it gives materialism a concrete face: she turns down a ready-made image of success.
- Zaz's raspy voice
Her gypsy-jazz timbre, husky and warm, embodies the authenticity the lyric claims: nothing polished, everything lived-in.
- A worldwide francophone hit
Zaz's 2010 debut single, it travelled everywhere, becoming one of the recent faces of French chanson abroad.
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Frequently asked
What is the meaning of "Je veux" by Zaz?
A joyful refusal of luxury in favour of freedom.
What is "Je veux" about?
A joyful refusal of luxury in favour of freedom. In "Je veux", the narrator rejects the Ritz, jewels and limousines: she wants neither to be bought nor tamed. What she demands is love, joy, good humour — things money cannot buy.
What are the main themes in "Je veux"?
The recurring themes are Identity and freedom, Rejecting materialism, Joy over luxury, Living simply.
Is "Je veux" available in my language on Lyrithm?
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