"Solaar pleure" ("Solaar weeps") is the 2nd song on the 2001 album Cinquième As by French hip hop artist MC Solaar, and the 1st single. The song is dubbed over in English at the close of the album. The rapper relates his feelings about the current state of the world including his views on poverty and AIDS.
It also provides an allegorical journey after death, going from the expectation of heaven to shock at being sent to hell. This divides the song into two parts as the "heaven" section fades away and then the song begins again with "Non! Pourquoi moi? C'est une erreur! Garde-moi, je suis noble de cœur!" (No! Why me? It's a mistake! Keep me, I am noble at heart) as he is sent to hell.
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Track listings CD single "Solaar pleure" — 4:57 "C'est ça que les gens veulent" by MC Solaar featuring 9respect — 4:05
CD maxi "Solaar pleure" — 4:57 "C'est ça que les gens veulent" by MC Solaar featuring 9respect — 4:05 "Arkansas" — 1:39 12" maxi "Solaar pleure" — 4:57 "C'est ça que les gens veulent" by MC Solaar featuring 9respect — 4:05 "Arkansas" — 1:39
12" maxi - Promo - UK "Solaar pleure" (English version) — 4:54 "Solaar pleure" (instrumental) — 4:54 "Solaar pleure" (French version) — 4:54 "Solaar pleure" (a cappella) — 4:34
Personnel Lyrics : MC Solaar Mastered by Black Rose Corporation, Chris Gerhinger Mixed by Stephen George Music : Alain J, Eric K-Roz Photography : Philippe Bordas Producer : Black Rose Corporation Recorded and mixed by Black Rose Corporation
Certifications Country Certification Date Sales certifiedFranceFrench certifications Disqueenfrance.com (Retrieved August 3, 2008)GoldJuly 4, 2001250,000
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2001)Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (2001) PositionBelgium (Ultratop Wallonia)2001 Belgian Chart Ultratop.be (Retrieved February 22, 2008)10Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)66France (SNEP)19Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)100
References
External links Lyrics in french Solaar Pleure on YouTube