Bruxelles je t'aime explained

Bruxelles je t'aime
Cover:	Bruxelles je t'aime.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Angèle
Album:	Nonante-Cinq
Released:	October 10, 2021
Genre:	Pop^[1] synth-pop^[2]
Length:	3:48
Label:	Angèle VL
Producer:	Tristan Salvati Angèle
Prev Title:	Fever
Prev Year:	2020
Next Title:	Démons
Next Year:	2021

"Bruxelles je t'aime" is a song by Belgian singer-songwriter Angèle. It was released on October 10, 2021 as the lead single from her second studio album Nonante-Cinq.^[3] Angèle wrote the song and produced it with Tristan Salvati. It reached number one in Wallonia.

Background

In a press release, Angèle stated the meaning behind the song:

Content

In a press release, Angèle mentioned that while she lives in Paris most of the time, she is still "attached to her hometown where all her family and childhood friends live".^[4] Focus on Belgium wrote that the song is "set against the background of a message of political appeasement between the north and the south" and "describes all the love she has for her city".^[5]

Bruxelles je t′aime is the first song by Angèle that contains lyrics in the Dutch Language.

Critical reception

Zangba Thomson of Bongmines Entertainment commented that "Bruxelles je t'aime" has "a relatable narrative, ear-pleasing French vocals, and tuneful melodies. The likable dance-friendly tune possesses lush instrumentation flavored with an awesome French pop vibration".^[6]

Music video

An accompanying music video was released on 21 October 2021 and depicts Angèle dancing and celebrating on a train from Paris to her birthplace, Brussels.^[7]

It was nominated for the UK Music Video Awards for Best Production Design in a Video in 2022.^[8]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2021–2022)! scope="col"

Peak position
France (SNEP)^[9]	8

Year-end charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"

Position
Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)^[10]	57
France (SNEP)^[11]	187

Chart (2022)! scope="col"

Position
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)^[12]	50
Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)^[13]	31
France (SNEP)^[14]	88

Release history

Region! scope="col"

Date	Format	Label
Various	21 October 2021		Angèle VL	^[15]
Italy	19 November 2021	Contemporary hit radio	Universal	^[16]

Notes and References

1. Web site: VIDÉO. Concert d'Angèle : des fans euphoriques à La Nuit de l'Erdre samedi. VIDEO. Angèle concert: euphoric fans at La Nuit de l'Erdre on Saturday. Lucie BEAUPERIN. Ouest France. fr. July 3, 2022. July 29, 2022.
2. Web site: Nîmes : Angèle, une pop star aux arènes, ce mercredi soir. Nîmes: Angèle, a pop star at the arenas, this Wednesday evening. Adrien Boudet. Midi Libre. fr. July 19, 2022. July 29, 2022.
3. Web site: the singer is back with the single 'Bruxelles je t'aime'. Archyde. 21 October 2021. 13 December 2021.
4. Web site: Belgian Pop Star Angèle Returns With Single "Bruxelles je t'aime". OrcaSound. 10 November 2021. 13 December 2021.
5. Web site: Angèle, in love with Brussels. Focus on Belgium. 27 October 2021. 13 December 2021.
6. Web site: Angèle releases a cinematic music video for her "Bruxelles je t'aime" single. Bongmines Entertainment. Thomson. Zangba. 21 October 2021. 13 December 2021.
7. Web site: pop star Angèle returns with a new single "Bruxelles je t'aime", an homage to her hometown.. Front View Magazine. 24 October 2021. 13 December 2021.
8. Web site: UK Music Video Awards 2022: all the nominations for this year's UKMVAs. Promonews. 28 September 2022. 28 September 2022.
9. Web site: Top Singles (Week 51, 2021). SNEP. 27 December 2021.
10. Web site: Rapports annuels 2021. Ultratop. 5 January 2022.
11. Web site: Top de l'année Top Singles 2021. SNEP. fr. 15 April 2022.
12. Web site: Jaaroverzichten 2022. Ultratop. nl. 13 January 2023.
13. Web site: Rapports annuels 2022. Ultratop. fr. 13 January 2023.
14. Web site: Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique (SNEP) . Top de l'annéeTop Singles2022 . 30 March 2023 . fr .
15. Web site: Bruxelles je t'aime - Single by Angèle. Apple Music. 13 December 2021.
16. Web site: Angèle "Bruxelles je t'aime" (Radio Date: 19/11/2021). radiodate.it. it. 13 December 2021.