Mieux vaut vivre pauvre
Alex Nevsky Lyrics


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Noyés de rêves et de rhum
D'ananas et de pommes
On se prend par les cornes
On s’envoie dans les cordes

Si le soleil sort
Mieux vaut réchauffer nos corps
Si l’abstinence est d’or
Mieux vaut vivre pauvre

Dopés de whisky, de gin
De framboise et de lime
On se courbe l’échine
On se love, on s’imagine

Si le soleil dort
Mieux vaut réveiller nos corps
Si l’abstinence est d’or
Mieux vaut vivre pauvre

Si le soleil sort
Allons jouir dehors
Si le soleil plombe
Allons jouir à l’ombre

Si le soleil dort
Mieux vaut réveiller nos corps




Si l’abstinence est d’or
Mieux vaut vivre pauvre

Overall Meaning

The song "Mieux vaut vivre pauvre" by Alex Nevsky is a commentary on the importance of living life to the fullest and not succumbing to superficial luxuries. The lyrics depict a group of people who are drowning their sorrows in alcohol and dreams, trying to escape from reality. However, the message of the song is that it is better to live a simpler life and find joy in the present moment, rather than chasing after material wealth and temporary satisfaction.


The first verse of the song establishes the scene of the drunken revelry, with the use of imagery such as "muddled with dreams and rum" and "pineapple and apple". The phrase "taking oneself by the horns" suggests a sense of determination and bravado, but the following line "sending ourselves to the ropes" hints at the self-destructive nature of their behavior.


The chorus of the song repeats the idea that if the sun is shining, it is best to enjoy the warmth of its rays and if it is not, then it is better to wake ourselves up and seek joy. The line "if abstinence is golden, it is better to live poor" reinforces the theme of simplicity and the idea that real happiness cannot be bought.


The second verse continues with the alcohol-fueled fantasy, using words such as "doped" and "curved spine". The mention of raspberry and lime suggests a fancier, more expensive type of alcohol. However, the line "we bow our heads" implies a sense of defeat, and the phrase "we imagine ourselves" suggests a yearning for something more.


Overall, "Mieux vaut vivre pauvre" is a poignant and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to focus on the present moment and appreciate the simple things in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Noyés de rêves et de rhum
We are drowned in dreams and rum


D'ananas et de pommes
With pineapples and apples


On se prend par les cornes
We take ourselves by the horns


On s’envoie dans les cordes
We get ourselves in trouble


Si le soleil sort
If the sun is out


Mieux vaut réchauffer nos corps
We better warm up our bodies


Si l’abstinence est d’or
If abstinence is golden


Mieux vaut vivre pauvre
It's better to live poor


Dopés de whisky, de gin
Drugged with whisky and gin


De framboise et de lime
With raspberry and lime


On se courbe l’échine
We bow our heads


On se love, on s’imagine
We snuggle, we imagine


Si le soleil dort
If the sun is asleep


Mieux vaut réveiller nos corps
We better wake up our bodies


Allons jouir dehors
Let's go enjoy outside


Si le soleil plombe
If the sun is scorching


Allons jouir à l’ombre
Let's go enjoy in the shade




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes
Written by: GRATTON GABRIEL, HOUDE MATHIEU LOUIS, PARENT ALEXANDRE

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