The lyrics describe love as a universal "contagion" that affects people from ages "7 to 77". It portrays love as a force that unites people regardless of age (blond hair to grey hair) but also as something that can cause suffering throughout a lifetime. The famous refrain "Elle court, elle court, la maladie d'amour" translates to "It runs, it runs, the disease of love".
: Originally released via Mercury Records (then Mercury Music Group). Duration : Approximately 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Commercial Success The song was a massive cultural phenomenon in France: Michel Sardou - La maladie d’amour (Audio Officiel)
Watch the official audio version released by Mercury Music Group to celebrate the artist's career legacy: Michel Sardou - La maladie d'amour (Audio Officiel) MichelSardouVEVO YouTube• Oct 14, 2019 The lyrics describe love as a universal "contagion"
: It was the biggest-selling hit of 1973 in France. : Originally released via Mercury Records (then Mercury
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: It held the #1 spot on the French charts for ten consecutive weeks.
: The single surpassed 1,000,000 copies, trailing only his other major hits like " Les Lacs du Connemara " and " En chantant " in total sales. Meaning & Themes