Global InformationMaman a tort information
| "Maman a tort" | ||||
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| Single by Mylène Farmer | ||||
| from the album Cendres de Lune | ||||
| B-side | "Instrumental" | |||
| Released | March 1984 | |||
| Recorded | 1984, France | |||
| Genre | New wave, synthpop | |||
| Length | 3:35 (single version) 4:05 (album version) 3:50 (English version) | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Composer(s) | Jérôme Dahan and Laurent Boutonnat | |||
| Lyricist(s) | Jérôme Dahan | |||
| Producer(s) | Laurent Boutonnat F. R. David (English version) | |||
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"Maman a tort" is a 1984 song recorded by French artist Mylène Farmer. It was the debut single from Farmer's first studio album Cendres de Lune, and marked the beginning of her collaboration with her long-time composer, Laurent Boutonnat. With lyrics by Jérôme Dahan, who also helped compose the song with Boutonnat, the song was first released in March 1984. Initially, Boutonnat and Dahan held auditions to find a performer for the song, which ultimately led to Farmer being chosen. An English-language version, titled "My Mum Is Wrong" and produced by F. R. David, was released in September 1984.
"Maman a tort" was deemed provocative at the time of its release, as its ambiguous lyrics were accused of containing themes of Lesbianism. Its accompanying music video, in which Farmer appeared lightly dressed, was also censored on television. "Maman a tort" was generally well received by critics and achieved modest success, while its English-language version was a commercial failure. "Maman a tort" helped Farmer to launch her singing career and establish her artistry, while the song attracted the attention of many gay people to her work.