Houlala
As de Trêfle Lyrics

The lyrics of As de Trèfle's song "Houlala" focus on the struggles and problems that exist on our planet, both in humans and in nature. The repeated "Houlala" throughout the song can be interpreted as a sort of lament or cry expressing the challenges and difficulties that people and the environment face.

The first verse highlights how humans are on the ground and struggling, while even the birds are silent in the sky. The second verse mentions how even the frogs in ponds are tired, and how fish in the sea can be bitter. The chorus repeats that there is a storm or some kind of turmoil in the air (or "le houlala") which can be seen as a metaphor for the difficulties that society and nature are experiencing.

The third verse discusses how even the farmers in the fields can be cruel, as they must be reacting to the ills of society. In the next line, "even the crooks are in plain clothes," suggesting that things have become so lawless and corrupt that criminals no longer hide. The fourth verse mentions how miners may look sullen and unhappy as they work, and that for them, there is no hope. The chorus repeats again that there is a storm brewing.

The fifth and final verse discusses some social issues of the time. Some kids at school are sniffing glue, perhaps as a coping mechanism for problems at home. Meanwhile, their parents are overindulging in conversations at bars. The elderly at church may be nostalgic for the fun of their youth, but they are now stuck in a miserable present. The last line mentions even the drummer in the band would prefer to commit suicide.