Je me sens si seul

"Je me sens si seul"
Single by Marc Lavoine
from the album L'Heure d'été
Language
  • French
  • English
B-side"Les Papillons"
Released4 July 2005
Recorded2004–2005
Studio
  • Abbey Road Studios (London)
  • Studio Gang (Paris)
  • Studio Guillaume Tell (Suresnes)
  • Studio Méga D (Suresnes)
Genre
Length3:04
Label
Lyricist(s)
  • Marc Lavoine
  • Jean-François Berger
  • François Delabrière
Producer(s)
  • Marc Lavoine
  • Jean-François Berger
Marc Lavoine singles chronology
"Dis-moi que l'amour..."
(2003)
"Je me sens si seul"
(2005)
"Toi mon amour"
(2006)

"Je me sens si seul" (English: I Feel So Alone) is a song by French singer Marc Lavoine, released on 4 July 2005, from his ninth studio album, L'Heure d'été (2005), through the labels Universal Music Group and Mercury Records France. The song was written by Lavoine himself and Jean-François Berger and production was handled by Jean-François Berger, François Delabrière, and Lavoine himself as well. The song addresses themes of loneliness and emotional isolation. The lyrics express a sense of yearning for connection and the emotional emptiness experienced in the absence of a significant person.

Upon its release, the single experienced moderate commercial success in various European markets. In France, it reached a peak position of No. 16 on the Top Singles chart, where it remained for 24 weeks. In Belgium (Wallonia), the track peaked at No. 17 on the Ultratop 50 Singles chart, staying on the chart for 10 weeks. In Switzerland, it reached No. 59 on the Schweizer Hitparade, maintaining a presence for 9 weeks. It was also ranked at number 93 on the Belgian (Wallonia) year-end singles chart for 2005. These performances reflect a steady level of popularity across these regions. While the song was well-received and charted across multiple countries, it did not reach the same level of commercial success as some of Lavoine’s other singles, nor did it receive any certifications.

The music video complements the song's introspective themes by portraying a narrative of emotional isolation and longing. Set against a backdrop of urban solitude, the video features Lavoine walking through empty streets and desolate interiors, visually emphasizing the song's exploration of loneliness. The cinematography employs muted colors and dim lighting to enhance the melancholic atmosphere, aligning with the reflective nature of the lyrics. Throughout the video, Lavoine's expressive performance underscores the song's themes of yearning and emotional vulnerability. The juxtaposition of the artist's solitary journey with the evocative setting creates a poignant visual representation of the song's narrative.