Naive Derviche
Arthur H Lyrics


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Tourne tourne
Naïve derviche
Tourne tourne
Sorcière
Tourne tourne
Naïve derviche
Tourne tourne
LégèreQuand tu tournes tu es blanche
Quand tu tournes tu es noire
Quand tu tournes tu es jaune
Quand tu tournes tu es rouge
Quand tu tournes tu es vivante
Quand tu tournes tu es bandante
Quand tu tournes tu es blanche
Quand tu tournes tu es noireTourne tourne
Naïve derviche
Tourne tourne
Sorcière
Tourne tourne
Naïve derviche
Tourne tourne
LégèreC'est comme ça
Que l'on marche droit




Dans cette vie
A l'envers

Overall Meaning

The song "Naïve Derviche" by Arthur H is a poetic exploration of the dervish figure, who spins around in ecstatic dance as a form of spiritual devotion. The lyrics use the metaphor of spinning to describe aspects of the dervish's character and experience, including their fluidity and changing colors. The repetition of the phrase "tourne tourne" (spin spin) reinforces the sense of motion and transformation that is central to the dervish's practice.


The dervish is described as both "naive" and a "sorceress," suggesting a dual nature that is both innocent and powerful. The playful use of language in the line "Quand tu tournes tu es bandante" (when you spin you are seductive) adds a touch of humor and sexuality to the song, while also acknowledging the erotic dimension of the dervish's dance. Overall, the song celebrates the dervish as a figure of spiritual and creative inspiration.


Line by Line Meaning

Tourne tourne
Refrain: Spin, spin


Naïve derviche
Verse 1: Naive dervish (a Sufi Muslim ascetic who spins in prayer)


Tourne tourne
Refrain: Spin, spin


Sorcière
Refrain: Witch


Tourne tourne
Refrain: Spin, spin


Naïve derviche
Verse 2: Naive dervish


Tourne tourne
Refrain: Spin, spin


Légère
Refrain: Light


Quand tu tournes tu es blanche
Chorus: When you spin you're white


Quand tu tournes tu es noire
Chorus: When you spin you're black


Quand tu tournes tu es jaune
Chorus: When you spin you're yellow


Quand tu tournes tu es rouge
Chorus: When you spin you're red


Quand tu tournes tu es vivante
Chorus: When you spin you're alive


Quand tu tournes tu es bandante
Chorus: When you spin you're sexy


Quand tu tournes tu es blanche
Chorus: When you spin you're white


Quand tu tournes tu es noire
Chorus: When you spin you're black


Tourne tourne
Refrain: Spin, spin


Naïve derviche
Verse 1: Naive dervish


Tourne tourne
Refrain: Spin, spin


Sorcière
Refrain: Witch


Tourne tourne
Refrain: Spin, spin


Naïve derviche
Verse 2: Naive dervish


Tourne tourne
Refrain: Spin, spin


Légère
Refrain: Light


C'est comme ça
Bridge: That's how we walk straight


Que l'on marche droit
Bridge: In this upside-down life




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