Bénabar (Bruno Nicolini, born June 16, 1969) is a French songwriter and sin… Read Full Bio ↴Bénabar (Bruno Nicolini, born June 16, 1969) is a French songwriter and singer, who could be compared to Vincent Delerm and other singers from his generation. As many of them he was influenced by Georges Brassens, Renaud Séchan, Jacques Higelin and also Tom Waits. His songs describe day-to-day life events with humour and a tender cynicism. His songs draw influence from French Chanson and a heavy influence is placed on the piano or the accordion and on typical French fanfare (brass band) for the most upbeat of them. This genre of music is very typically French and differs from most in that emphasis is placed on appreciation of the lyrics and that it is linked to a specific culture of modern “guinche” (slang for “guinguette”) appreciated a lot by Bobos among others.

He began his career in the cinema, working as an assistant on Le Brasier (1991) and directed three short subjects Nada Lezard (1991), Sursum corda (1994) et José Jeannette (1992). He then turned to music, working for some time with his friend Patchol who gave him his nickname (Bénabar being the “verlan” of Barnabé, the name he was using on stage). With “Les associés” he sang for several years in small places in France, Belgium, Switzerland before becoming more and more popular after the release of Bénabar (2001) that enabled him to be the opening act for Henri Salvador. He was nominated as a Revelation for the “Victoires de la musique 2003” but did not win it. In 2004, after the successful release of Les risques du métier, he won the award for “album “chanson/variété” of the year”. His next album Reprise des négociations sold better than the previous ones: according to Le Figaro, Bénabar reached number 4 for CD sales in France, with 2.18 million euros sales in 2006. In 2007 he won the awards for “Male group or artist of the year” and “original song of the year” (for Le dîner).

Tout va Bien
Bénabar Lyrics

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Boule Quies, fric et vague à l'âme pour rien
Cholestérol, mais défilé d' mannequins
L'existence en peau de chagrin
Au son des karaokés, on se soutient
Barbecue, lacrymo, survêtement
Couleur des yeux, taille, poids déterminant
La joie en supplément
La détresse et le chagrin payables comptant.

Roulez jeunesse, la vie n'est qu'une kermesse
Il faudra que cela cesse, mais rien ne presse
Car tout va bien, tout va bien...

Quinte de toux pour les vieux supermans
Quête de toux pour les jeunes pyromanes
Pilotes de courses hystériques
Carambolages historiques, mais pas de panique
Disneyland, amour, joie de vivre... c'est louche
Revolver, barillet et cartouches. Tout va à vau-l'eau
Même la calotte s' mèle de capote, ces vieux puceaux.

Roulez jeunesse, la vie n'est qu'une kermesse
Héritiers de Damoclès, il faudra bien qu'on serre les fesses
Mais tout va bien...

Ils nous préparent la prochaine surboum
Bienvenue à tous dans le sanglant cartoon !
Notre bon vieux navire
Ne deviendra que l'Titanic ou le Bounty
Crack boursier, société en faillite
Pourriture que nos sociétés suscitent. Malgré les points de suture
Même si la foi se régénère les plaies suppurent.

Roulez jeunesse, la vie n'est qu'une kermesse

Allumez vos feux de détresse et soyez dimanche à la messe
Car tout va bien, tout va bien.

Overall Meaning

In Bénabar's song Tout va bien, the lyrics paint a picture of a world where people try to find distractions from the hardships of their lives. The first verse talks about how people use things like earplugs, money, and fashion models to try and cope with the pain they feel inside. Despite their efforts, their existence is still one of constant suffering that is reflected in their love of karaoke and barbecues as a way of coming together and supporting each other through tough times.

The second verse goes on to describe a world where there is a superficial sense of joy, but it is built on a foundation of sadness and desperation. People cough and wheeze in a society that seems to be breaking down. The lyrics describe how people use amusement parks and love to distract themselves from their problems, but ultimately, their lives are in danger of sinking like the Titanic. The song ends with a message of hope, urging people to remain strong and courageous even in times of trouble.

The song highlights some of the challenges of modern life and challenges listeners to examine their own experiences and the ways they deal with adversity. It also highlights the importance of staying hopeful in the face of difficult situations and emphasizes the need to remain strong and let go of distractions that may ultimately make things worse. Overall, the song delivers a powerful message and encourages listeners to take a fresh look at their lives and the world around them.

Tout va BienBénabar Lyrics

Tout va Bien
Bénabar Lyrics