Full Moon. The card of all passions and desires. An extreme temptation to which one surrenders to. A state of passion stronger than ourselves
– Jain
Night Heights is a luscious and tempting dance number from the multicultural pop artist Jain. Born as Jeanne Louise Galice in Toulouse, France, with roots in Madagascar, Jain relocated to Dubai at the age of 9 and then onto the Congo. Post graduation she returned to Paris to study the arts. The French pop singer is known for her eclectic blend of world music influences.
Night Heights is not just about the enigmatic nature of the night and the allure of the full moon, but it is a tribute of sorts to the the glamour and enticement of the night-life in Paris. Jain becomes hypnotically swept up by the atmosphere and music and during the occasion finds herself desirous towards a certain someone in the crowd. I usually post the audio track of songs in lieu of the official video release, but the advanced filming techniques and creativity prowess in her music video below enhanced my appreciation of the song. I find Night Heights a sumptuous musical piece whether I’m listening to it in the quiet of the night or over the speakers at the gym.
Night Heights was released on Jain’s third studio album The Fool. After the success of her first two albums, Jain took a break in 2019 and decided to change her influences by going more towards the music she listens to, marked by albums from the 1970s. For the writing of the album, Jain isolated herself in a fisherman’s hut in Marseille with a guitar. Each song is associated with a card from the tarot from Marseille. It is said the songs are more intimate and personal than in previous albums.
On her trippy and innovative web site she describes the Fool as ‘this tightrope walker who walks towards his future. With each of his steps there is a risk and a balance. It is the first and last card of the game the one that links by just a thread, the whole story‘.
Paris, it’s raining, On a Saturday night,
But it cannot keep me away From the sound
Holding my breath,
’Cause my heart beats too loud
Flashing lights
Go dancing on your skin
Facing my desire, Caught me by surprise Night dew falling on you,
As the moon is on the rise
Maybe I’m dreaming, Maybe I’m crazy,
But I think I’m seeing
What you and I can be
Baby all night… I’m so high
Baby all night… I’m lost in your eyes
Baby all night… I’m so high Baby all night…
I’m lost in your eyes
Can you feel the love, inside of me?
Can you feel the love, inside of me?
Can you feel the love, inside of me?
Can you feel the love, inside of me?
I feel your lips,
Tasting all my tears,
Strumming with your lover’s hands.
Time is insomniac
And my demons are back,
Every time I meet your gaze
Facing my desire,
I see it in your eyes,
Night dew falling on you,
As the moon is on the rise
References:
1. Jain (singer) – Wikipedia
2. The Fool (album de Jain) – Wikipedia
“The more I live, the more I learn. The more I learn, the more I realize, the less I know.”- Michel Legrand
Observation Blogger 
Jain’s multicultural background is intriguing and something you don’t see often. While “Night Heights” falls outside my core wheelhouse, it’s not an unpleasant song.
It falls way out of my wheelhouse as well, but I love how this song envelopes my senses.