Désenchantée
by Mylène Farmer
- Album: L'Autre...
- Year: 1991
- Genre: French pop
- Length: 5:18
The anthem of a disillusioned generation. The narrator moves through a world turned to chaos, without bearings or reason, searching for sense, a guide, a strength to hold on. "Désenchantée" (disenchanted) names the malaise of a youth that has lost faith but not the need to believe.
Themes
- Identity and disillusion
- A generation lost
- Searching for meaning
- Disenchantment with the world
Mood
- Restless
- Disenchanted
- Numb
References & context
- The word "disenchanted"
In its literal sense: stripped of enchantment, of magic. The title names a world from which the wondrous has been removed, where one must go on without illusions.
- A generational anthem
Released in 1991, it became the cry of a youth searching for meaning in a society felt as cold and absurd — and a covered classic ever since.
- The Farmer-Boutonnat tandem
Mylène Farmer's enigmatic lyrics and Laurent Boutonnat's compositions made her a singular icon of French pop.
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Frequently asked
What is the meaning of "Désenchantée" by Mylène Farmer?
The anthem of a disillusioned generation.
What is "Désenchantée" about?
The anthem of a disillusioned generation. The narrator moves through a world turned to chaos, without bearings or reason, searching for sense, a guide, a strength to hold on. "Désenchantée" (disenchanted) names the malaise of a youth that has lost faith but not the need to believe.
What are the main themes in "Désenchantée"?
The recurring themes are Identity and disillusion, A generation lost, Searching for meaning, Disenchantment with the world.
Who wrote "Désenchantée"?
"Désenchantée" was written by Laurent Boutonnat, Mylène Farmer.
When was "Désenchantée" released?
"Désenchantée" was released in 1991, on the album L'Autre....
What genre is "Désenchantée"?
"Désenchantée" is French pop.
What is the mood of "Désenchantée"?
Its overall mood is Restless, Disenchanted, Numb.
Is "Désenchantée" available in my language on Lyrithm?
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