On a mangé le soleil
Céphaz Lyrics

La la-la la-la, la la-la la
The song begins with a simple and catchy melody that repeats throughout, setting the tone for the lyrics that follow.

Je m'suis acheté un chien, ça me tient chaud l'hiver
I bought a dog, it keeps me warm in winter. The line reflects the singer's desire for basic companionship and warmth, as well as a subtle nod to the harshness of winter.

J'me suis acheté une veste, comme l'année dernière
I bought a coat, like last year. The repetition of buying a coat is likely symbolic of repeating the same mistakes over and over again, without making real progress or change.

J'ai fini mon assiette, je n'suis pas seul sur Terre
I finished my plate, I'm not alone on Earth. This line suggests the singer is grateful for what they have, even though it might not be much. It's also a reminder that there are others out there struggling just like them.

Et j'ai un téléphone qui fait de la lumière
And I have a phone that makes light. This line could be interpreted in various ways, but likely reflects the importance of technology and light in the singer's life.

On a mangé le Soleil
We ate the sun. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song is likely metaphorical, representing the singer and their community's desire for more, often at the expense of the natural world.

On a mangé les étoiles
We ate the stars. This line could represent the singer's disregard for the beauty of the natural world, as well as their insatiable hunger.

On a mangé le ciel
We ate the sky. Like the previous lines, this one reflects the artist's hunger and disregard for the natural world.

Et on a encore la dalle, alors on va manger la Lune
And we're still hungry, so we'll eat the moon. This line underscores the singer and their community's insatiable hunger and need for more, even if it means consuming something entirely out of reach.

Quart après quart, car après tout on peut se nourrir d'espoir
Quarter after quarter, because after all, we can sustain ourselves on hope. The line suggests that despite their hunger and disposition, the artist and their community hold onto hope, as a way to get through the tough times.

Je m'suis racheté un chien, comme l'année dernière
I bought another dog, like last year. This line repeats the earlier idea of repetition and making the same mistakes.

Ma veste se démode, j'la laisse à l'abbé Pierre
My coat is out of fashion, I'll give it to Abbe Pierre. This line suggests the singer's willingness to give away things they no longer need, to help others.

J'ai mangé mon assiette, j'ai remis le couvert
I ate my dish, I set the table again. This line reflects the singer's resilience and ability to move forward, even in the face of adversity.

J'ai goûté au futur, il a un goût amer
I tasted the future, it has a bitter taste. This line is likely symbolic of the singer's disillusionment with the future or their own prospects of success.

J'ai croqué la vie, avalé les pépins
I took a bite out of life, swallowed the seeds. This line suggests the singer's initiative and willingness to take risks, despite the potential consequences.

J'ai dévoré l'ennui mais j'ai encore faim
I devoured boredom but I'm still hungry. This line indicates the singer's insatiable hunger, despite trying to keep themselves occupied and fulfilled.

J'ai léché les trottoirs, la faim jusqu'à la fin
I licked the sidewalks, hunger until the end. This line is likely metaphorical, representing the singer's willingness to do anything to satisfy their hunger, even to the point of desperation.

J'ai voulu arrêter mais je me suis bouffé les mains
I wanted to stop but I ate my hands. This line suggests the difficulty of stopping a cycle or pattern, even though it can be self-destructive.

La la-la la-la, la la-la la
The song ends with the same simple melody, reflecting the cyclical nature of the singer's experiences and their community's hunger and desire for more.