Tu es foutu


"Tu es foutu" is a song by Italian dance singer-songwriter In-Grid. It was released in mid 2002 as the lead single from her debut album Rendez-vous. An English version of the song titled "You Promised Me" was also released in Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other countries. To date, "Tu es foutu"/"You Promised Me" remains In-Grid's most successful song worldwide, topping the charts of Greece, Hungary, and Sweden and reaching the top 10 in nine other European countries and Australia.

Song information

"Tu es foutu" describes the end of a relationship. In-Grid tells her lover that she is fed up with his empty promises and says angrily that he is "screwed"/"fucked".

Lyrics

The lyrics were written by In-Grid and Marco Soncini, who co-produced the song with Alfredo Larry Pignagnoli. The English version was also co-written by Daniela Galli and Paul Sears.

Remix

A Chill-Grid remix at her album Rendez-vous, the Harlem Hustlers club mix as a B-side of the "Tu es foutu" CD single and a Benny Bennasi remix.

Chart performance

"Tu es foutu" became a significant hit for In-Grid and marked the beginning of her successful career. It peaked at number one in Greece, Hungary and Sweden. The single reached the top ten in several countries, including Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Romania. It also proved to be successful on other continents, charting inside the top ten in Australia and on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play and Hot Dance Singles Sales charts.

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Chart Position
Australia 39
Australia Dance 2
Austria 26
Germany 22
Sweden 13

Certifications