Listen to this when
Je veux
Keep the diamonds, I want freedom 🎶
Who it's for
Zaz turns down luxuries and status in favor of living freely and honestly.
Stifled by status pressure→Free-spirited and joyful
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Je veux" is the breakout hit by French singer Zaz, released in May 2010 on her debut album Zaz. The singer turns down offers of luxury, such as fancy hotels and jewelry, and says what she wants is affection, joy and freedom. The song also pushes back against formal manners and pretense in favor of being direct and true to oneself.
Where to find it
All major streaming services.
Before you start
Age: All ages
Insist on yourself; never imitate.Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays: First Series, “Self-Reliance”
