Regarde-moi (teste-moi, déteste-moi)
Encyclopedia
"Regarde-moi" is the name of a 2002 song recorded by the French
singer Priscilla. It was released on 9 December 2002 in France and in January 2003 in the other francophone countries as the first single
from her second album Priscilla
. It remains her best-selling single, reaching the top ten in France
and Belgium
.
in the 1980s). Background vocals are performed by Priscilla.
In the song, Priscilla says that she likes to make her conspicuous and that for this she does not hesitate to do something unusual. The music video shows Priscilla accompanied by a female friend in a fast-food, where she knocks over a young boy on a skateboard
during the first verse, then a waitress during the second verse. When she sings the refrain, she performs a choreography with other girls.
The song is included on many French compilations, such as Girls 2003, Non Stop Hits 5. and Generation Hits.
disc by the SNEP and was ranked number 23 on End of the Year Chart. According to Infodisc website, the single was sold about 301,000 copies.
This single achieved the longest chart running, the best peak position and the highest certifications and sales for the singer in this country.
In Belgium (Wallonia), the single entered the chart on January 11, 2003 at number 40, reached number nine five weeks later, where it stayed for two weeks and totalled 11 weeks on the chart. It was 53rd on the Annual Chart.
In Switzerland, the single marked the first appearance of Priscilla on the Swiss Singles Chart
. It was furtively ranked at number 81 on 26 January 2003.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
singer Priscilla. It was released on 9 December 2002 in France and in January 2003 in the other francophone countries as the first single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
from her second album Priscilla
Priscilla (album)
Priscilla is the name given to the second album of the French singer Priscilla. It was released in December 2002 and was supported by the two hit singles "Regarde-moi " and "Tchouk tchouk musik" which reached the top ten in France....
. It remains her best-selling single, reaching the top ten in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
and Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
.
Lyrics and music video
The song was written by Bertrand Châtenet, the music composed and the arrangements made by Philippe Osman. Jérôme Devoise participated in the mixing of the song, with Bertrand Châtenet (both had worked with Mylène FarmerMylène Farmer
Mylène Farmer, , born Marie-Hélène Jeanne Gautier, , , is a French singer, songwriter, occasional actress and author....
in the 1980s). Background vocals are performed by Priscilla.
In the song, Priscilla says that she likes to make her conspicuous and that for this she does not hesitate to do something unusual. The music video shows Priscilla accompanied by a female friend in a fast-food, where she knocks over a young boy on a skateboard
Skateboard
A skateboard is typically a specially designed plywood board combined with a polyurethane coating used for making smoother slides and stronger durability, used primarily for the activity of skateboarding. The first skateboards to reach public notice came out of the surfing craze of the early 1960s,...
during the first verse, then a waitress during the second verse. When she sings the refrain, she performs a choreography with other girls.
The song is included on many French compilations, such as Girls 2003, Non Stop Hits 5. and Generation Hits.
Chart performances
In France, the single charted for 29 weeks on the French Singles Chart (top 100), 23 of them in the top 50. It debuted at number 62 on 7 December 2002 and climbed regularly until reaching number five in its tenth week and stayed for six weeks in the top ten. It was certified GoldMusic recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
disc by the SNEP and was ranked number 23 on End of the Year Chart. According to Infodisc website, the single was sold about 301,000 copies.
This single achieved the longest chart running, the best peak position and the highest certifications and sales for the singer in this country.
In Belgium (Wallonia), the single entered the chart on January 11, 2003 at number 40, reached number nine five weeks later, where it stayed for two weeks and totalled 11 weeks on the chart. It was 53rd on the Annual Chart.
In Switzerland, the single marked the first appearance of Priscilla on the Swiss Singles Chart
Swiss Music Charts
The Swiss Music Charts are Switzerland's main music sales charts. The charts are a record of the highest-selling singles and albums in various genres in Switzerland.The Swiss Charts include:* Singles Top 75...
. It was furtively ranked at number 81 on 26 January 2003.
Track lisiting
- CD single
- Digital download
Personnel
- Lyrics by Bertrand Châtenet
- Music by Philippe Osman
- Arrangement, programmation and all instruments by Philippe Osman
- Mixing by Bertrand Châtenet and Jérôme Devoise
- Mastered by André Perriat at Top Master studio
- Vocals by Priscilla
- Produced by B.Châtenet, P.Osman and P.Debort
Peak positions
| Chart (2003) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 9 |
| French SNEP Singles Chart | 5 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 81 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2003) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart | 57 |
| French Singles Chart | 23 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Gold | 11 June 2003 | 250,000+ |