Arnold (France)

Jérémie Arnold, known professionally as Arnold, is a singer-songwriter based in La Rochelle, France. Since 2005, he has released seven albums that draw from the traditions of French chanson, with lyrical and musical influences from iconic artists such as Georges Brassens and Serge Gainsbourg. His work often reflects on contemporary society through the lens of humor and observation. Blending elements of musette, manouche jazz, and Latin American rhythms, Arnold creates songs that sit within the broader context of French popular music while incorporating global sounds. Arnold’s songs not only entertain but also offer a thoughtful reflection on modern life, blending light-heartedness with a touch of social commentary.

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Arnold’s Global Party song “Précaire” (Precarious) paints a vivid picture of a life marred by erratic employment and the struggle to find meaningful work: “I might act fierce / In my Hugo Boss suit / To the devil I sold / My soul in the business / I was the king of consultants / Admitting to selling hot air / Drifting through open spaces / In front of all the screens / Barely surviving on minimum wage / What's the point of working / If it makes me feel down / I’d rather rebel / And strum my guitar.”

On Arnold's French Groove track,“Palace au Soleil” (Palace in the Sun), he combines a chanson-style narrative with Brazilian samba rhythms. The lyrics describe a performer working in a luxury hotel, reflecting on service, identity and aspiration. He describes his role as one of performance: “I serve up dreams on a silver tray / In my carefully staged costume / I pour my lines like flowing water.” Beneath the surface of this routine, a desire for something more is revealed: “A sommelier sleeps within me / Dreaming of a palace in the sun.”

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