"Papa t'es plus dans l'coup" (; English translation: "Daddy, you are not 'with it' anymore") is a song by French singer
Sheila
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. Released on the same EP with "
L'école est finie
"L'école est finie" (English translation: "School is out") is a song by French singer Sheila
Sheila (alternatively spelled Shelagh and Sheelagh) is a common feminine given name, derived from the Irish name ''Síle'', which is believed to be ...
", the song also became a huge hit. Sheila performed it many times on television. Also, a
Scopitone
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(an early form of music video) was made for it.
Lyrics
The song reflects on parents' misunderstanding of their children, on the
generational conflict.
Writing
The song was written by
Jill & Jan and produced by
Jacques Plait
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and
Claude Carrère.
Covers
Ludivine Sagnier
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sang this song
in
François Ozon
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Ozon is considered one of the most important modern French filmmakers. His films are characterized by aesthetic beauty, sharp satirical humor and a free-wheeli ...
's 2002 movie ''
8 Women
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''.
[https://books.google.com/books?id=xGQEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA60&dq=%22Papa+t%27es+plus+dans+l%27coup%22]
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See also
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Generation gap
A generation gap or generational gap is a difference of opinions between one generation and another regarding beliefs, politics, or values. In today's usage, ''generation gap'' often refers to a perceived gap between younger people and their paren ...
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1960s in France
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References
External links
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Sheila (singer) songs
Songs about fathers
1963 songs
1963 singles