La Javanaise
Dan Barrangia and His Orchestra Lyrics

The lyrics in Dan Barrangia and His Orchestra's song La Javanaise are a poetic expression of love and the power of music to bring people together. The opening lines, "J'avoue j'en ai bavé pas vous mon amour / Avant d'avoir eu vent de vous mon amour," suggest that the singer has struggled in love before finding their current partner. However, the mention of "vous" (you) reveals that they have now found someone special. This is reinforced in the second verse, where the singer asks what they have seen of love, before declaring that they have found it with their partner.

The central metaphor of the song is the Javanaise, a dance that represents the time the two lovers spend together. The repetition of "En dansant la Javanaise / Nous nous aimions / Le temps d'une chanson," highlights how their love is intertwined with music and dancing. The final verse speaks to the power of love and how it makes life worth living. The line "La vie ne vaut d'être vécue sans amour / Mais c'est vous qui l'avez voulu mon amour," emphasizes that the singer's life has been transformed by their love, but acknowledges that it was their partner who brought this change about.

Overall, the lyrics express the joy and beauty of finding love through the lens of music and dance. It is a celebration of love that emphasizes the importance of being open to new experiences and the power of music to bring people together.