The soundtrack album includes two versions of the song, one in French and the other in English, both performed by – M – (a.k.a.
It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song and has subsequently been covered by the male duo the Lost Fingers and the female trio Rock Paper Scissors.
Another version of the song, subtitled "maquette", or "demo", was also included in the soundtrack and sung by Béatrice Bonifassi, who also provided the singing voice of the triplets.
The music video, which comes in French and English versions, shows – M – visiting a psychiatrist.
As he tells his troubles in song, ghosts, having heads resembling his, start appearing and dancing on screen.