tous les gaels
Chanson Plus Bifluorée Lyrics


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TOUS LES GAELS
Paroles et musique: X.Cherrier-M.Puyau-S.Richardot

Eh les gars TOUS LES GAELS font fête
Tous les ans TOUS LES GAELS font ça

Et dans deux ans les menhirs seront pierre
Et dans deux ans le chouchen coulera

Et dans cinq ans Gaèlou Gaèlette
Et dans cinq ans le Tri-Yan viendra

Et dans dix ans nous dira la belette
Et dans dix ans le goupil viendra





Et dans cent ans Paimpolaises et Galettes
Et dans cent ans Gael dansera

Overall Meaning

The song "Tous les Gaels" by Chanson Plus Bifluorée is a celebration of Breton culture and tradition. The lyrics talk about various events and landmarks that are important to Breton people. The chorus declares that all the Bretons (les Gaels) come together to celebrate every year, and that in the future they will continue to do so.


The first verse talks about the menhirs, or standing stones, which are a common sight in Brittany. The lyrics suggest that in two years’ time, these ancient stones will still be there, and the Bretons will continue to celebrate around them. The second half of the verse mentions chouchen, a traditional Breton alcoholic drink made from honey, which will continue to flow at these celebrations.


The second verse mentions Gaèlou and Tri-Yan, which are both traditional Breton festivals. Gaèlou is a carnival that takes place in Guingamp, while Tri-Yan is a breton music festival. The lyrics predict that in five years’ time, these festivals will continue to bring together the Breton people to celebrate their culture. The final verse mentions animals – the belette (weasel) and goupil (fox) – which are important in Breton folklore. The lyrics suggest that in ten years, these animals will appear and continue to be part of Breton culture. The song ends with a declaration that even in one hundred years’ time, Breton people will still be dancing and celebrating together.


Line by Line Meaning

Eh les gars TOUS LES GAELS font fête
Hey guys, all the Gaels are having a party


Tous les ans TOUS LES GAELS font ça
Every year, all the Gaels do this


Et dans deux ans les menhirs seront pierre
And in two years, the standing stones will become rock


Et dans deux ans le chouchen coulera
And in two years, the mead will flow


Et dans cinq ans Gaèlou Gaèlette
And in five years, Gaèlou and Gaèlette


Et dans cinq ans le Tri-Yan viendra
And in five years, the Tri-Yan will come


Et dans dix ans nous dira la belette
And in ten years, the weasel will tell us


Et dans dix ans le goupil viendra
And in ten years, the fox will come


Et dans cent ans Paimpolaises et Galettes
And in one hundred years, Paimpolaises and Galettes


Et dans cent ans Gael dansera
And in one hundred years, Gael will dance




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