Ah!
Boris S. & Sven Wittekind Lyrics
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J'aurais bientôt deux francs cinquante
Ah ! Si j'avais deux francs cinquante
J'aurais bientôt trois francs cinquante
Ah ! Si j'avais trois francs cinquante
J'aurais bientôt quatre francs cinquante
Ah ! Si j'avais quatre francs cinquante
The lyrics to Boris S. & Sven Wittekind's song "Ah!" appear to be quite simple on the surface, as the same phrases are repeated four times each verse, with only the amount of money increasing. However, the repetition and gradual increase in funds highlights a sense of ambition and optimism in the face of financial struggles. The singer seems to be imagining what they could do with just a small amount of money, and how each increase leads to greater possibilities. The final line, "Ça m'ferait bientôt cent sous!" (which translates to "That would soon give me a hundred cents!") reinforces this idea, as the singer sees the ultimate goal of their financial struggles within reach.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah ! Si j'avais un franc cinquante
Oh! If only I had one franc fifty
J'aurais bientôt deux francs cinquante
I could soon have two francs fifty
Ah ! Si j'avais deux francs cinquante
Oh! If only I had two francs fifty
J'aurais bientôt trois francs cinquante
I could soon have three francs fifty
Ah ! Si j'avais trois francs cinquante
Oh! If only I had three francs fifty
J'aurais bientôt quatre francs cinquante
I could soon have four francs fifty
Ah ! Si j'avais quatre francs cinquante
Oh! If only I had four francs fifty
Ça m'ferait bientôt cent sous!
That would soon give me a hundred sous!
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Written by: Richard Coburn, Vincent Rose, John Schonberger
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