Haut les mains
As de Trêfle Lyrics
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Hier, sur un trottoir de Paname (de Paname),
un vieillard a braqué une vieille dame (une vieille dame)
et pour lui prendre son sac à main, il a crie:
"Haut les mains, haut les mains , haut les mains, haut les mains........"
D'vant dix mille fans à Chicago (à Chicago),
quand j'suis rentré sur le terrain, il a crié:
" Ho le nain, ho le nain, ho le nain, ho le nain, ho le nain, ho le nain, ho le nain
The lyrics to As de Trêfle's song "Haut les mains" are a call to action to raise one's hands up in the air. The repetition of "haut les mains" emphasizes this message and serves to energize the listener. However, the lyrics take a darker turn in the second verse when the story of a robbery is told. The use of a robbery as subject matter serves to paint a picture of the danger that can lurk in everyday life. The repetition of "haut les mains" in this context takes on a different meaning now as the words are used as a threat by the robber.
The final verse tells a different story altogether. It speaks of a basketball game in Chicago where the singer glimpses Michael Jordan on the court. The use of "ho le nain" in this context is interesting as it is a derogatory term meaning "little person." This use of derogatory language contrasts with the empowering message of the song and serves to highlight the duality of human nature.
Overall, "Haut les mains" is a song that encourages people to take action and be aware of the world around them. It serves as a warning that danger can exist in everyday life and that we need to be vigilant. The use of repetition and contrast in the lyrics serves to highlight these themes.
Line by Line Meaning
Haut les mains, haut les mains, haut les mains, haut les mains, haut les mains, haut les mains, haut les mains, haut les mains, haut les mains (x 3),
The repeated phrase 'Haut les mains' is a reference to a threatening command to raise one's hands, which is frequently used in hold-ups and robberies.
Hier, sur un trottoir de Paname (de Paname), un vieillard a braqué une vieille dame (une vieille dame) et pour lui prendre son sac à main, il a crie: 'Haut les mains, haut les mains , haut les mains, haut les mains.........'
The lyricist is describing an incident where an elderly man robbed an old lady in broad daylight, and forced her to raise her hands in surrender with the repeated phrase 'Haut les mains'.
D'vant dix mille fans à Chicago (à Chicago), j'ai vu Jordan et son maillot (et son maillot), quand j'suis rentré sur le terrain, il a crié: 'Ho le nain, ho le nain, ho le nain, ho le nain, ho le nain, ho le nain, ho le nain'
The artist recalls seeing legendary basketball player Michael Jordan and his jersey in front of a massive crowd in Chicago. However, he was insulted by Jordan who repeatedly called him a 'nain' (dwarf).
Contributed by Penelope Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.