Sains et saufs

Sains et saufs
Studio album by
Zaz
Released19 September 2025 (2025-09-19)
StudioStudio Radio Kitchen
Length48:23
LanguageFrench
LabelTôt ou tard
ProducerAmbroise Willaume, Romaine Descampe, Egil "Ziggy" Franzen, Jet
Zaz chronology
Isa
(2021) 		Sains et saufs
(2025)
Singles from Sains et saufs
  1. "Je pardonne/Sains et saufs"
    Released: 18 March 2025
  2. "Mon coeur tu es fou"
    Released: 30 May 2025
  3. "Cerca de ti (Mon amour)"
    Released: 6 June 2025
  4. "On peut comme ca"
    Released: 9 July 2025
  5. "Une passerelle vers la mer"
    Released: 29 August 2025

Sains et saufs (French for 'safe and sound') is the sixth studio album by the French singer Zaz, released on 19 September 2025 by Tôt ou tard. It charted in 5 European countries.

Background and origins

Sains et saufs was Zaz’s first album to be released following her move to the Tôt ou Tard record label, after her contract with Warner expired. Zaz met Tôt ou Tard's director Vincent Frerebeau and having felt "joy in my body which I chose to trust," decided to sign up with them as they had the "strength of a large company and the qualities of an independent label."[1]

The theme of the album is how Zaz, having "put myself in lots of danger", has focussed since the age of 20 on "finding complete freedom, undoing everything which doesn't belong to me, things which society wanted me to be, restrictions."[2] Zaz described the album as being “particularly intimate” as it addresses her coming to terms with the challenges of her past, thereby representing a continuation of the theme of its predecessor, Isa, which was released after Zaz had rebased herself during the COVID-19 lockdowns.[3][4][5][6][7]

One of the first of the 6 tracks to be published before the release of the full album encapsulated the album’s theme. “Je pardonne” (I forgive) sets out Zaz’s response to the criticisms and insults levelled at her since becoming famous, namely forgiving in order to be able to move forward.[8] [9] Other songs exemplifying the album’s theme include “Que des liens” which reflects on Zaz’s reaction to the death of her father in 2023[10] and “Au pays de merveilles” which is based on Zaz’s experience of having been addicted to drugs from the “age of 13 until my ex-boyfriend was killed when I was 20.”[1]

Critical reception

Sains et saufs received a generally favourable reception.

Le Soir awarded the album 3 stars[11] and Baz'art described it as Zaz's best since her first album in 2010.[12] In November 2025 RTL France announced that the album was one of the 5 finalists for its "Album of the Year 2025" award.[13]

A number of reviews reflected on how the intimacy of the album extends beyond its own content. Radio Panane summarised the album as "sober, intense and profoundly human, it narrates an inner story which resonates well beyond the singer's story."[14]. Meanwhile Music Addict concluded that the album was, "much more than an album; it is an artistic and humanist manifesto, a work that is absolutely worth discovering."[15]

Charts

Track listing

Sains et saufs track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Je pardonne" (I forgive)Noé Preszow3:29
2."Au pays des merveilles" (In wonderland)Preszow3:43
3."Mon coeur tu es fou" (My heart, you're crazy)Preszow, Forugh Farrokhzad, André Velter3:23
4."Mon sourire" (My smile)Mathieu Ladeveze2:51
5."Mon Dieu" (My God)Tristan Salvati, Vianney2:52
6."On peut comme ca" (You can do it like that)Preszow, vincent Dewannemaeker4:04
7."Sains et saufs" (Safe and sound)Jean-Etienne Maillard, Laurent Lamarca, Zaz3:41
8."J'imagine que tu sais" (I imagine that you know)Raphaël3:29
9."La flamme" (The flame)Jean Grillet, Lamarca, Zaz3:12
10."Un enfant pour toujours" (A child for ever)Preszow, Zaz3:31
11."Que des liens" (Nothing but connections)Preszow3:50
12."Bleu de la nuit" (Blue of the night)Raphaël3:17
13."Une passerelle vers la mer (duet with Raphaël)" (A footbridge to the sea)Raphaël3:20
14."Cerca de Ti (Mon amour)" (Close to you (my love))Maillard, Lamarca, Zaz, Luis Frochoso3:41
Total length:48:23

References

  1. ^ a b "Zaz: de la noirceur à la lumière, un voyage musical et personnel avec «Sains et saufs»". rfi. 26 September 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  2. ^ Mazoyer, Emilie (27 September 2025). ""J'ai une capacité de mourir et renaître assez exceptionnelle" : Zaz explique "Sains et saufs", son nouvel album". www.francebleu.fr. ici. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
  3. ^ Aurore (10 September 2025). "Zaz : retour, guérison et nouvel album « Sains et saufs » — interview et révélations". Enjoy. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  4. ^ ""J'avais une capacité à encaisser beaucoup" : Zaz se livre sur son ancienne dépendance à l'alcool et à la cigarette". Femme actuelle. Prisma media. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  5. ^ "Zaz, de retour délestée de ses addictions: "En arrêtant, je me suis respectée"". France24. AFP. 21 July 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  6. ^ Sayad, Amel (15 September 2025). "Zaz stoppée dans ses envies de maternité : "Je rêvais de fonder une famille"". Gala. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  7. ^ Radecki, Piotr. "Nie muszę walczyć ze światem - ZAZ o swoim nowym albumie "Sains et saufs"". Trojka. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  8. ^ Manue (30 September 2025). "Zaz : pourquoi « Sains et saufs » est son album le plus personnel". Fnac. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  9. ^ Perrin, Ludovic (29 July 2021). "«Longtemps, j'ai eu le sentiment de me cacher» : Zaz se confie à l'occasion de la sortie de son album Sains et saufs". Le journal de dimanche. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  10. ^ Troadec, Michel (28 September 2025). "RENCONTRE. Avec son album « Sains et saufs », Zaz se révèle comme jamais". Ouest France. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  11. ^ Petit, Cédric (15 September 2025). "« Sains et saufs » de ZAZ : un album qui panse des blessures". Le Soir. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  12. ^ "Critique d' ALBUM : Sains et saufs : ZAZ enfin apaisée et poignante". Baz'art. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  13. ^ Chaboche, Thibaud. "Album RTL de l'année 2025 : découvrez les 5 finalistes et votez pour votre préféré". RTL. Retrieved 22 November 2025.
  14. ^ "Zaz : Sains et saufs, l'album le plus intime de sa carrière". Radio Paname. Paname. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  15. ^ Morel, Alex (16 September 2025). "Zaz présente son tout nouvel opus intitulé « Sains et saufs »". Music addict. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  16. ^ "Austriancharts.at – Zaz – Sains et saufs" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
  17. ^ "Ultratop.be – Zaz – Sains et saufs" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  18. ^ "Ultratop.be – Zaz – Sains et saufs" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  19. ^ "Lescharts.com – Zaz – Sains et saufs". Hung Medien. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  20. ^ "Sains Et Saufs". Acharts.co. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  21. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Zaz – Sains et saufs" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  22. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Zaz – Sains et saufs". Hung Medien. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
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