the song entered the french single chart at number eight on 23 november 1996 and peaked at number seven the next week, thus becoming farmer's 14th top ten hit in france. then the single dropped and remained in the top 50 for 15 weeks. however, although sales were moderate, the single managed the album "anamorphosée" to be able to reach number one for two weeks on the top album, one year and a half after its release, and was most aired on radio.