Heavily influenced by American rock & roll, Mitchell (who went solo in 1963) has often recorded outside France, at first in London, but later in Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee. Guitarist Jimmy Page and drummer Bob Graham were among the British session musicians who regularly supported him in London.
Sirop Rock And Roll
Eddy Mitchell Lyrics
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Faut savoir où est ta place
Ne fais pas dans le distingué
Si t'es pas comédien né
Moi, j'ai vendu mon âme au Rock'n'roll
Mais dis au bon Dieu, "save my soul"
Facile de garder la face
Surtout quand un ange passe
Ne pas dire "aller au coiffeur"
Mais "au taureau", c'est meilleur
Moi, j'ai vendu mon âme au Rock'n'roll
Mais dis au bon Dieu, "save my soul"
Et pourtant
J'monte au filet comme avant
J'ai rien compris à la vie
J'aime bien quand c'est pas permis
C'est pourquoi
Faut faire avec où sans moi
J'peux pas tuer, j'peux pas voler
J'peux mentir sans m'affoler
Honnêtement, sans tricher
Je voulais jouer l'intéressé
Capital bien placé
Max Barrow plombé dans l'dos
Et j'me retrouve tout neuf, tout beau
Car j'ai vendu mon âme au Rock'n'roll
Et dis au bon Dieu, "save my soul"
Et pourtant
J'monte au filet comme avant
J'ai rien compris à la vie
J'aime bien quand c'est pas permis
Et pourtant
J'monte au filet comme avant
J'ai rien compris à la vie
J'aime bien quand c'est pas permis
Oh, et pourtant
J'monte au filet comme avant
J'ai rien compris à la vie
J'aime bien quand c'est pas permis
In Sirop Rock And Roll, Eddy Mitchell is encouraging listeners to let go of their worries about the constant flood of information from media and society. He cautions against getting too caught up in the latest trends like eating organic or being an environmentalist. Mitchell suggests that people are becoming disconnected from their own lives and becoming like zombies, simply going through the motions and not truly living. He reminds listeners that they are not alone and that it is important not to isolate oneself. In the second verse, Mitchell addresses the concept of materialism and the temptation to want more in life. He advises against constantly comparing oneself to others and expecting too much from them while offering to lend a hand to those who are overwhelmed.
Overall, the message of the song is to stay true to oneself, not get bogged down by external pressures or societal expectations, and to maintain a rock and roll spirit which embodies a free-spirited and rebellious attitude.
Line by Line Meaning
Médias, télés, radios, infos, journaux encombrent ton petit cerveau
You are bombarded with too much information from media, television, radio, news, and newspapers.
Te prends pas la tête avec ça, 'toute façon, y'a plus la place
Don't stress yourself over that, it doesn't matter anymore.
Tu satures et tout te lasse
You are overwhelmed and everything becomes boring to you.
Tu manges "Bio", votes écolo, tu transites entre le bus et l'métro
You prioritize organic foods, vote for ecological policies, and use public transportation.
Tu te prends la tête avec ça, tu te mines, tu te tracasses
You stress and worry too much about those things.
Si ça n'passe pas, c'est que ça casse
If it doesn't work out, then it's not meant to be.
Tu vis à côté de ta vie, tu la traverses tel un zombie
You are living your life without really experiencing it, like a zombie.
Cool, cool, n'en fais pas d'trop, cherche pas à jouer au héros
Stay calm and don't overdo it, don't try to be a hero.
Tu sais, t'es pas tout seul, faudrait pas que tu t'isoles
You're not alone, don't isolate yourself.
T'es pas rien, pas personne, à toi d'changer la donne
You're not worthless, you have the power to change things.
Garde l'esprit rock'n'roll, garde l'esprit rock'n'roll
Keep a rock and roll spirit, don't give up on your passions and individuality.
Bimbos, concerts, dîners, avions privés, hôtels les plus étoilés
You have access to luxurious experiences like socializing with beautiful people, attending concerts, dining at fancy restaurants, traveling in private planes, and staying in top-rated hotels.
Tu peux t'prendre la tête avec ça, suffit de trouver ta place
You can stress over those things, but all you need to do is find your own place in the world.
Business ou en première classe
You can be successful in business or travel in first class.
C'est bien d'rêver, d'viser plus haut
It's good to dream and aim higher.
Mais t'en d'mandes trop aux autres, trop d'égo
But you're asking for too much from others, you have too much ego.
Je veux bien te donner un doigt, mais toi, tu me prends le bras
I'm willing to help you to some extent, but you're taking advantage of me.
Lâche-moi ou ressaisis-toi
Let me go or get your act together.
Garde l'esprit rock'n'roll, garde l'esprit rock'n'roll
Keep a rock and roll spirit, don't give up on your passions and individuality.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Pierre Papadiamandis, Claude Moine
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