Air De Famille
Alain Schneider Lyrics

'est beau l'air de famille
Les liens du sang qui nous relient
À travers le temps et l'espace
Ces visages, ces traits de famille
Ah, que c'est beau l'air de famille
Les racines qui nous tiennent debout
Pour un jour transmettre à notre tour
Ces histoires, ces gênes, ces fous rires

The song "Air de famille" by Alain Schneider celebrates the beauty and importance of family ties. In the first verse, he lists the relationship between different family members, from his grandfather's wife to his own grandmother, highlighting how they are all connected through blood. The repetition of "Qui est-ce? tic tac tic tac" creates a playful tone, as if inviting the listener to guess the answer. The answer, of course, is that it is "ta grand-mère", emphasizing the significance of the family matriarch.

In the second verse, Schneider describes his uncle as the son of his grandmother and the brother of his mother. Again, he asks "Qui est-ce? tic tac tic tac" and reveals "C'est ton oncle!" The refrain repeats the phrase "Ah, que c'est beau l'air de famille" which translates to "Oh, how beautiful is the family tie", highlighting the importance of these connections that hold us up and shape who we are. The song as a whole celebrates the joy and richness of being part of a family, and the way in which these connections and relationships help us find our place in the world.