Bibi Club

J'arrive à la ville

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Originally sung by Lhasa de Sela, “J’arrive à la ville” is a poignant reflection on starting over in a new city. Bibi Club bring their own edge to this French waltz, honoring Lhasa’s Lebanese roots.

Speaking about the song, Bibi Club explains:  “J'arrive à la ville is a song by Lhasa De Sela. We rearranged it and first performed it...

Speaking about the song, Bibi Club explains:  “J'arrive à la ville is a song by Lhasa De Sela. We rearranged it and first performed it during a tribute concert to Lhasa. Since then, it has stayed with us, becoming something of an anthem for welcoming others. The lyrics are written from the perspective of someone arriving in a new city—a tribute to the songwriter's great-grandfather, who left Lebanon to settle in Marseille. Around the world, hostility toward immigrants continues to grow, and here in Quebec, political parties are openly spreading racist rhetoric and false narratives about newcomers.  We stand in solidarity with those who make the difficult decision to leave their homeland and rebuild their lives elsewhere. We have so much to learn from one another, and so much to build together.” 

Product Details

WAV File
16-bit/44.1k
MP3 File
320 kbps
Label
Secret City Records
Release Date
September 29, 2026

Musicians

Adèle Trottier-Rivard
Lead vocals / Harpsichord / Synth / Percussion
Nicolas Basque
Guitar / Synth / Drum programming

Production Credits

Production
Adèle Trottier-Rivard / Nicolas Basque
Mixing
Seth Manchester
Mastering
Heba Kadry

Compositions

Song written and composed by
Lhasa de Sela / François Lalonde / Jean Massicote