On the one hand, Bérurier Noir's music was clearly derived from British punk rock as far as music and lyrics were concerned. Most of their songs were short, aggressive and usually based on a couple of basic power chords. Their lyrics reflected the typical concerns of punks such as the rejection of consumerism, politics and traditional social order and the anger felt by disaffected youth, tramps and outsiders in general. On the other, they added some interesting innovations. Their rhythm section consisted of a cheap drum machine, which became an essential and arguably endearing part of their sound. The frequent use of a saxophone as of the mid-eighties also set them apart from most other punk rock bands.
They would regularly appear on record sleeves and on stage wearing clown outfits, mock police uniforms or pig masks. Their shows were a unique and highly festive cross between a punk rock concert, a grotesque circus and an anarchist rally.
By 1985, the band had grown to include François Guillemot (vocals), Loran (guitar), Pascal kung fu (saxophone), Helno (backing vocals), Laul aka Bol (backing vocals), la grande Titi (backing vocals), la petite Titi (backing vocals).
By 1987: François Guillemot (vocals), Loran (guitar), Masto (saxophone), Helno (backing vocals), Laul aka Bol (backing vocals), la grande Titi (backing vocals), la petite Titi (backing vocals).
By 1989: François Guillemot (vocals), Loran (guitar), Masto (saxophone), la petite Titi (backing vocals), Jojo (fire breather and backing vocals).
The band refused to make a profit and also to work. As a result, they lived precariously. In 1989, after three farewell concerts at the Paris Olympia, they disbanded. François later formed Molodoï and "François Béru et les Anges Déchus", Loran formed Ze6, Tromatism and later A.D. (Division de la horde).
On December 4, 2003, they reunited for the release of a DVD documenting their career. The concert took place in the context of the Transmusicales in Rennes. They have since played other concerts, in Quebec and in Belgium.
http://beruriernoir.fr/
Hélène et le sang
Bérurier Noir Lyrics
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Toi tu en est la cible
Toi petite-fille,
Toi Hélène Hélène...
Toi tu cours dans le noir,
Toi ils te coincent là-bas
Frappe et frappe encore...
Personne t'ouvrira
Hélène et le sang
Oui mais je sais à quoi tu penses
Hélène et le sang
Toi tu are'trouveras les salopards
Hélène et le sang
Qui t'ont violé dans un bar
Hélène et le sang
Des marques sur ta peau
Sous ta gorge un couteau
4 salopards, une nuit de cauch'mar
Tu n'a plus rien à perdre,
Il te reste que la haine
Tu peux compter sur moi
Toi Hélène Hélène...
The song "Hélène et le sang" by Bérurier Noir narrates the terrifying and traumatic experience of a young girl named Hélène who is a victim of a gang rape. The lyrics describe her as being targeted by fear in the city, running in the dark, and being cornered by her attackers. Despite her struggles and the horrific event she endures, Hélène finds within herself the desire to seek vengeance against her abusers. The last lines of the song express the singer's support for her and her cause, emphasizing her determination and resilience in the face of such trauma.
Line by Line Meaning
La peur sur la ville
There's fear all over the city
Toi tu en est la cible
You're the target of that fear
Toi petite-fille, Toi Hélène Hélène...
You, little girl, you, Hélène Hélène...
Toi tu cours dans le noir,
You run in the dark,
Toi ils te coincent là-bas
They corner you over there
Frappe et frappe encore...
Hit and strike again...
Personne t'ouvrira
No one will open for you
Toi tu as l'esprit de vengeance
You have a vengeful spirit
Hélène et le sang
Hélène and the blood
Oui mais je sais à quoi tu penses
Yes, but I know what you're thinking
Hélène et le sang
Hélène and the blood
Toi tu are'trouveras les salopards
You'll find those bastards
Hélène et le sang
Hélène and the blood
Qui t'ont violé dans un bar
Who raped you in a bar
Hélène et le sang
Hélène and the blood
Des marques sur ta peau
Marks on your skin
Sous ta gorge un couteau
A knife under your throat
4 salopards, une nuit de cauch'mar
4 bastards, a nightmare night
Tu n'a plus rien à perdre,
You have nothing left to lose,
Il te reste que la haine
You only have hatred left
Tu peux compter sur moi
You can count on me
Toi Hélène Hélène...
You, Hélène Hélène...
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La peur sur la ville
Toi tu en est la cible
Toi petite-fille,
Toi Hélène Hélène...
Toi tu cours dans le noir,
Toi ils te coincent là-bas
Frappe et frappe encore...
Personne t'ouvrira
Toi tu as l'esprit de vengeance
Hélène et le sang
Oui mais je sais à quoi tu penses
Hélène et le sang
Toi tu are'trouveras les salopards
Hélène et le sang
Qui t'ont violé dans un bar
Hélène et le sang
Des marques sur ta peau
Sous ta gorge un couteau
4 salopards, une nuit de cauch'mar
Tu n'a plus rien à perdre,
Il te reste que la haine
Tu peux compter sur moi
Toi Hélène Hélène...
@carinebouton3397
Un titre emblématique...la cause féminine...une pépite qui restera gravée dans mon coeur...tout comme ce concert de 1989 à l'Olympia...magique...💖💗
@Jr-jj4lh
Que de souvenirs !
Heureusement je me suis ressaisis politiquement 😂😂😂😂
@KarineChristen
Vengeance pour Toutes les
Hélène 😢😢💔💔💔😖😖😖
@bibabiba545
Genial 🎸🎤🎼🎵🎶👏👏👏👏👏‼️
@jeanpont9150
Pour Celle et ceux qui découvre et feront découvrir et ainsi de suite. Salut a vous
@Pascal-rt9gw
Ma cherie❤
@sandrinerousseau6579
J'ai longtemps ecoute cette chanson avec au fond de moi un esprit de vengeance! Et je n'ai rien fait.. et j'ai eu bien fait...😌
@remka2000
Je me demande...
@titi9442
Si tu ne es pas en centre de détention alors élève bien tes enfants fils et filles.
@RAFCAMPA
POUR MA SOEUR SANDRINE