"" () is a song by
Lebanese-born
British
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singer and songwriter
Mika, released as a single in
France
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ahead of the release of his third studio album, ''
The Origin of Love
''The Origin of Love'' is the third studio album released by British singer-songwriter Mika. The album was released in France on 17 September 2012, and in the United Kingdom on 8 October 2012, via Casablanca Records and Barclay Records res ...
''.
Mika re-recorded the song in English under the title "Emily". "Emily" is included on the standard track listing of ''The Origin of Love'', while "" is featured as a bonus track on the French standard edition of the album, and all international deluxe editions. The song was released on 11 July 2011.
Background
The song was first rumoured when a twelve-second preview was published online on 1 July 2011.
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, Elle me dit Preview. Just ten days later, the French
iTunes Store made the whole song available as a digital download.
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iTunes – Retrieved 2011-07-13 However, its official release did not occur until 26 September 2011.
Lyrically, the song is "about all the horrific things a mother can say to her son to get him to get out of her house".
A first English version named "She tells me" was sung live, with lyrics very close to the initial meaning. The commercially released version switched the focus to an Emily character with the singer being the one bossing her around.
Music video
The music video directed by Kinga Burza was released on 16 August 2011. The video shows a family dancing and singing along to the song individually, as well as clips of the family members arguing and behaving mischievously. The video features a well-known ensemble of French actors, including
Fanny Ardant
Fanny Marguerite Judith Ardant (born 22 March 1949) is a French actress and film director. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two César Awards and a Lumière Award.
Early life
Ardant was born on 22 March 1949, in Saumur, ...
,
Marie-Clotilde Ramos-Ibanez,
Patrice Pujol and Axel Huet.
In other media
The song "Elle Me Dit" is briefly featured in the 2017 film "
Pitch Perfect 3".
Track listing
Chart performance
Year-end charts
Certifications
Release history
References
External links
Mika's official website*
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2011 singles
2011 songs
Mika (singer) songs
Songs written by Mika (singer)
Songs in French
SNEP Top Singles number-one singles
Ultratop 50 Singles (Wallonia) number-one singles