"J'ai demandé à la Lune - Indochine" has been shared to the blog from the French reading practise section of the learning library where you can find a large selection of interactive texts to help you with your reading skills.
With their delicate 2002 ballad “J’ai demandé à la Lune”, French rock giants Indochine (“L’Aventurier”, “3ème sexe”) managed one of the most legendary comebacks in French music history. Formed in 1981 and led by frontman Nicola Sirkis, the band captured hearts with this tender story of heartbreak confided to the night sky. So enjoy the dreamlike nostalgia and sing along to “J’ai demandé à la Lune” with our bilingual transcript!
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