Menthe Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I have always loved China Boy, it's beautiful!!! But I cant help it, this song reminds me of 70s erotic French films. Not that I've actually watched them but they show them on television time to time and I have an image of their soundtrack songs in my head and the disco part reminds me of it. The live version he did at Caribana was different, I was happy to hear it there but also think he now has several, amazing brilliant new songs that deserve to be performed live more than this. Well said . The live version in Caribana was so much better. I hate those "la la l'amour" verses and the violins, they make it so old fashioned, but not in a good way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 (edited) I think this is the first TV performance. France 2 : JT 13h June 19, 2015 [HD] Here you can watch the performance that Mika did on France 2 this morning at 1pm https://vk.com/video251318454_171405470 France2 : JT de 13h http://www.francetvinfo.fr/replay-jt/france-2/13-heures/jt-de-13h-du-vendredi-19-juin-2015_948541.html L'Amour Fait Ce Qu'il Veux Thanks a lot for sharing !! another VK link http://vk.com/video232312753_171287714 Edited June 20, 2015 by Kumazzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 this one is not for me... it's right up there with Eraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase and Make you Happy That's a CD automatic skip! oh no, really? Make you happy was one of my favourites on TOOL and I find this one kind of eclectic and humorous - though obviously not understanding a single word other than l'amour and baby blue edit: I have just put the lyrics into google translate and I'd sum up meaning as follows: he travels around the world but can escape from baby blue.... Is that correct? I really like it although I always prefer songs in English this one is the first I really like in French. I hope it's not "morveux" though The same for me - there were French songs I thought were ok, but this one I actually like I cant help it, this song reminds me of 70s erotic French films. Not that I've actually watched them but they show them on television time to time and I have an image of their soundtrack songs in my head and the disco part reminds me of it. I also totally get this 'erotic' feel to it. To me it is 70s French chanson with a touch of modern electro (Daft Punk) - something Sebasitien Tellier came out with a few years ago. Odd but I like it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiibet Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Really liked the acoustic version of this song! The gig version was much same style. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyaboutmika Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 oh no, really? Make you happy was one of my favourites on TOOL and I find this one kind of eclectic and humorous - though obviously not understanding a single word other than l'amour and baby blue edit: I have just put the lyrics into google translate and I'd sum up meaning as follows: he travels around the world but can escape from baby blue.... Is that correct? The same for me - there were French songs I thought were ok, but this one I actually like I also totally get this 'erotic' feel to it. To me it is 70s French chanson with a touch of modern electro (Daft Punk) - something Sebasitien Tellier came out with a few years ago. Odd but I like it. I so agree with you Suzie and the disco part is so cool, it reminds me of my fav French singer as a kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyaboutmika Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Really liked the acoustic version of this song! The gig version was much same style. Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgwktm Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 only just heard this one but i love it especially the china boy part, don;t get why everyone is saying it is a automatic skip on the CD, i've had it on repeat for ages now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Facebook VIDEO https://www.facebook.com/LeProphetelefilm/videos/1497394883898405/ Le Prophète Découvrez en exclusivité quelques images du film Le Prophète sur « L’Amour Fait ce qu’il veut » de MIKA qui prête également sa voix au film, au cinéma le 2 décembre ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 For some reason this song isn't included in the Comprehensive Lyrics thread - are the lyrics in the first post correct, or do they need updating with the extra verse Mika sang? And is there an English translation of the extra verse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nenartus Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 For some reason this song isn't included in the Comprehensive Lyrics thread - are the lyrics in the first post correct, or do they need updating with the extra verse Mika sang? And is there an English translation of the extra verse? I'm not sure about the lyrics. Perhaps someone who speaks French can check them out and I'll correct them if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyaboutmika Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) http://www.canalplus.fr/c-emissions/c-le-grand-journal/pid5411-le-grand-journal.html?vid=1254091 New song in french "L'amour fait ce qu'il veut" can be heard from 14:14. Lyrics (draft) L'amour fait ce qu'il veut J'étais bien qu'il vienne Coller sa main dans la mienne Il m'a eu comme un bleu Oh l'amour fait ce qu'il veut Le voilà qui veut ma peau Qui me tatoue dans le dos Des serpents, des coeurs en feu L'amour fait ce qu'il veut Pour ce salaud j'ai fait le tour de la terre Jusqu'au Congo je m'enfuis dans le désert du Sahara Tout en gravissant les monts d'Himalaya Sur la lune à Cuba Mais l'amour fait ce qu'il veut Il fait ce qu'il veut de moi Mais l'amour, baby blue Fait ce qu'il veut de nous oh l'amour fait ce qu'il veut Il fait ce qu'il veut de moi Love does what it wants I was fine until it/he/she came And stuck its/ his/her hand in mine It caught me as a newbie Oh love does what it wants Here it is into my skin Tatooing on my back Snakes, hearts on fire Love does what it wants For this b**** I went around the world As far as Congo I flee to Sahara desert While climbing Himalaya mountains On the moon in Cuba But love does what it wants It does what it wants with me/to me But love, baby blue Does what it wants with us/to us oh love does what it wants It does what it wants with me/to me Thanks, crazyaboutmika for the lyrics and translation! I'm not sure about the lyrics. Perhaps someone who speaks French can check them out and I'll correct them if necessary. It is "tout en haut du sommet de l'Himalaya" "at the very top of Himalaya What is the last verse? I need to check on the booklet if it got longer, I will tomorrow as it is in one of my Mika boxes... Edited October 25, 2016 by crazyaboutmika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikasister Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 After listening the song many times it has become boring to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascale Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Have you tried this version yet? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uwnPON47R6A 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikasister Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Have you tried this version yet? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uwnPON47R6A You know what? I was at that festival and i didnt remember that version Better than the one on the CD. Thank you! I know, Mika is better live by far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyaboutmika Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 And that one with Le Prophète illustrations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo5YMZrZv6E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyaboutmika Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 (edited) J’étais bien avant qu’il vienne Coller sa main dans la mienne Il m’a eu comme un bleu L’amour fait ce qu’il veut Le voilà qui veut ma peau Qui me tatoue dans le dos Des serpents, des cœurs en feu L’amour fait ce qu’il veut Pour ce salaud, Je fais le tour de la Terre jusqu’au Congo Je m’enfuis dans le désert du Sahara Tout en haut du sommet de l’Himalaya Sur la lune, à Cuba Mais l’amour fait ce qu’il veut Fait ce qu’il veut de moi L’amour la la l’amour L’amour la la l’amour Mais l’amour, baby blue Fait ce qu’il veut de nous L’amour la la l’amour L’amour la la l’amour Tout le monde se fout de moi, Quand je lui tombe dans les bras, Il me tient comme un morveux L’amour fait ce qu’il veut Je le flingue, je l’humilie Je le fous hors de ma vie Je le torture tant que je peux L’amour fait toujours mieux Pour ce salaud, Je fais le tour de la Terre jusqu’au Congo Je m’enfuis dans le désert du Sahara Tout en haut du sommet de l’Himalaya Sur la lune, à Cuba Mais l’amour fait ce qu’il veut Fait ce qu’il veut de moi L’amour la la l’amour L’amour la la l’amour Mais l’amour, baby blue Il fait ce qu’il veut de nous L’amour la la l’amour L’amour la la l’amour L’amour la la l’amour L’amour la la l’amour L’amour la la l’amour L’amour la la l’amour Mais l’amour fait ce qu’il veut Il fait ce qu’il veut de moi L’amour la la l’amour L’amour la la l’amour Mais l’amour, baby blue Il fait ce qu’il veut de nous L’amour la la l’amour L’amour la la l’amour Edited November 1, 2016 by crazyaboutmika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumazzz Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 posting again... Le Grand Journal JT 13h 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikasister Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 posting again... Le Grand Journal L'amour fait ce qu' il veut - Mika - No Place In Heaven - 24 Avril 2015 JT 13h 2015.06.19 France2 JT 13h Mika son nouvel album No Place in Heaven, une ode à la liberté As I said it before, bettter live than on the CD by far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascale Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 posting again... Le Grand Journal L'amour fait ce qu' il veut - Mika - No Place In Heaven - 24 Avril 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yTbgPniDvM JT 13h 2015.06.19 France2 JT 13h Mika son nouvel album No Place in Heaven, une ode à la liberté Many thanks for bringing these versions back to me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8mJ7-H2Xk4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascale Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 (edited) As I said it before, bettter live than on the CD by far Yes, I'm listening to the cd version at this moment to compare and the repetitive disco beat sounds very boring to me now.Although I remember that I liked this sound very much last summer when I was driving on the (high)ways in France. It gave me the spirit I needed for long trips by car. But the cd version of this song definitely doesn't deserve the price for originality and geniality. I guess Mika wasn't aiming for those high goals anymore making this cd. Good on him!!! Edit: or maybe this song(cd version) is genious like ABBA was genious? I'm curious to find out what I will think about it in 5 years. I now think some of the eighty music like several of the songs of Duran Duran and Tears for fears are genious and I'm absolutely sure I didn't think that at the time. Although I certainly loved them. Edited December 17, 2016 by Pascale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikasister Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Yes, I'm listening to the cd version at this moment to compare and the repetitive disco beat sounds very boring to me now. Although I remember that I liked this sound very much last summer when I was driving on the (high)ways in France. It gave me the spirit I needed for long trips by car. But the cd version of this song definitely doesn't deserve the price for originality and geniality. I guess Mika wasn't aiming for those high goals anymore making this cd. Good on him!!! Edit: or maybe this song(cd version) is genious like ABBA was genious? I'm curious to find out what I will think about it in 5 years. I now think some of the eighty music like several of the songs of Duran Duran and Tears for fears are genious and I'm absolutely sure I didn't think that at the time. Although I certainly loved them. See? I prefer J'ai Pas Envie thousand times before this one. And I have to admit the same it happens with " Last Party" I found it a jewel at first but now, the CD version is a little bit boring to me, I prefer listen the song live. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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